Bale’s Spurs return ‘not realistic’ – Pochettino
Gareth Bale making a shock return to Tottenham is ‘not realistic’, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.
How do you replace a player like Cristiano Ronaldo?
How do you replace someone who’s averaged 50 goals a year over nine seasons? Back in 2009, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, Manchester United learned how hard it can be when they slumped to second place after three league titles in a row.
Lessons to be learnt by Sundowns in Billiat, Tau dealings
Percy Tau is likely to break the national transfer record, but Mamelodi Sundowns should feel aggrieved by losing Khama Billiat to Kaizer Chiefs on a free, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Messi dethrones Ronald as world’s highest paid footballer
Lionel Messi has dethroned Cristiano Ronaldo as the world’s highest-earning footballer according to Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, but both men were beaten to the top spot by boxer Floyd Mayweather.
Real Madrid’s UCL winning DNA
Leading up to the kick-off of Saturday’s Uefa Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, there was one stark difference between the two squads that ultimately cost the Reds. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Giggs: Bale the best Welsh player I’ve seen
Ryan Giggs is the most decorated player in Premier League history, but he believes Gareth Bale is a better footballer than he was.
Analysis: Brilliant Bale hands Real third straight UCL trophy
Spanish giants Real Madrid won the Champions League for the third consecutive season following their 3-1 victory over Liverpool in Kyiv on Saturday evening.
Zidane understands Bale frustration
Gareth Bale has demanded more playing time at Real Madrid and coach Zinedine Zidane understands the Wales star’s frustration.
Real Madrid secure third successive UCL title
Real Madrid won their third consecutive Champions League title as they ran out 3-1 victors against Liverpool at the Kyiv Olympic Stadium, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Giggs hopes Bale remains at Real
Wales head coach Ryan Giggs hopes his team’s star player Gareth Bale remains at Spanish giants Real Madrid.