Madrid more dangerous without Ronaldo – Dani Alves
Cristiano Ronaldo’s close-season switch from Real Madrid to Juventus has lead to an improvement by the European champions, says Dani Alves.
Spurs, PSG, Chelsea, Napoli, City – Liverpool set for acid test
Starting with Saturday’s trip to Tottenham, Liverpool face a daunting run of games that may define their hopes of glory at home and abroad.
Simeone: Neymar over Mbappe
Neymar would be a better signing than Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe because he works harder for the team, according to Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.
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.
Hazard is second only to Messi – Rudiger
Cristiano Ronaldo was the 2017 Ballon d’Or winner but, according to Antonio Rudiger, Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard are the world’s best.
Sane can be Germany’s Kylian Mbappe – Werner
Timo Werner has defended Leroy Sane and feels the Manchester City forward can be as important for Germany as Kylian Mbappe is for France.
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’.
Real Madrid not as good without Ronaldo – Messi
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.
Messi sets sights on Champions League improvement
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.
Mane targets Liverpool Champions League final return
Sadio Mane was on target as Liverpool suffered Champions League final heartache and wants another shot at Europe’s biggest prize.