Atleti closer to Madrid after Ronaldo sale – Simeone
Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid are closer to rivals Real Madrid following the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo and is baffled as to why Antoine Griezmann has been overlooked in the Best FIFA awards.
Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid are closer to rivals Real Madrid following the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo and is baffled as to why Antoine Griezmann has been overlooked in the Best FIFA awards.
Cristiano Ronaldo was the 2017 Ballon d’Or winner but, according to Antonio Rudiger, Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard are the world’s best.
Timo Werner has defended Leroy Sane and feels the Manchester City forward can be as important for Germany as Kylian Mbappe is for France.
Lionel Messi reaffirmed his desire to finish his career at Barcelona, saying a move from the La Liga champions would be ‘complicated’.
Lionel Messi is convinced Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit makes Real Madrid a ‘less good’ team and immediately transforms Juventus into one of the favourites for the Champions League.
Lionel Messi thinks Barcelona have to focus on the Champions League this season after underwhelming among Europe’s elite in each of their past three campaigns.
Sadio Mane was on target as Liverpool suffered Champions League final heartache and wants another shot at Europe’s biggest prize.
Defender Kurt Zouma signed a six-year contract with Chelsea in 2017 but is on his second season-long loan away from Stamford Bridge.
Ivan Rakitic has confirmed he will be staying at Barcelona, despite being linked with a €90-million move to Paris Saint-Germain.
La Liga players could take strike action over a deal to hold Spanish top-flight matches overseas for the first time.