Lopetegui: I would not doubt Madrid’s players

Julen Lopetegui warned not to doubt Real Madrid’s players after Lionel Messi claimed Juventus are one of the clear favourites to win the Champions League following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Turin.

Messi wants Barcelona stay

Lionel Messi reaffirmed his desire to finish his career at Barcelona, saying a move from the La Liga champions would be ‘complicated’.

UEFA snub Ronaldo for top prize, Madrid coach unfazed

Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui refused to bite back at Jorge Mendes after the agent said it was ‘ridiculous’ for Luka Modric to beat his client Cristiano Ronaldo to an award.

Modric leads Madrid clean sweep of Uefa awards

Luka Modric has been crowned Uefa Player of the Year for 2017-18 after playing a major role in Real Madrid’s third successive Champions League success.

CL draw serves up mouth-watering clashes

There will be several blockbuster encounters in this year’s Champions League group stage after some heavy hitters were pitted against each other in the draw on Thursday evening.

‘Mature’ City can win Champions League, says Gundogan

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan believes his team can win the Champions League this season thanks to an improved maturity.

Atletico beat Real in Super Cup thriller

Atletico Madrid edged out Real Madrid 4-2 after-extra-time in an enthralling encounter in the Super Cup final on Wednesday evening at the A Le Coq Arena in Estonia.

Fielies: Who wouldn’t want Benni as a coach?

What’s it like having a living legend like Benni McCarthy as a coach? FourFourTwo South Africa caught up with Bafana Bafana and Cape Town City defender Taariq Fielies to find out, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Pirlo: Ronaldo will make the difference in CL

Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus can help the Bianconeri end their long wait for Champions League glory, according to legend Andrea Pirlo.

I am one of the world’s best – Lovren

Dejan Lovren described himself as ‘one of the best defenders in the world’ after he helped Croatia to a World Cup semi-final victory over England.