Messi almost joined Espanyol in 2005 – Pochettino
Barcelona star Lionel Messi was ‘very close’ to joining Espanyol in 2005, according to Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Joining Chelsea was a mistake, says Costa
Diego Costa regrets initially leaving Atletico Madrid for Chelsea but feels everything has fallen back into place after an acrimonious parting of ways with former coach Antonio Conte.
Barca, Real lose on same day for first time since 2015
Real Madrid failed to take advantage of Barcelona suffering a shock defeat against Leganes as both clubs lost La Liga matches on the same day for the first time since January 2015.
Guardiola won’t compare Foden to Iniesta
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not compare Phil Foden to Andres Iniesta but feels the teenager has what it takes to play for the Blues for the next 10 years.
Barcelona snub ‘hardest decision’ of Griezmann’s career
Antoine Griezmann promised to mount a La Liga title challenge with Atletico Madrid after admitting that rejecting Barcelona was the hardest decision of his career.
Ronaldo goes missing in decisive matches – Kohler
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is a ‘true champion’ but too often goes missing during the biggest matches, according to former Juventus star Jurgen Kohler.
Ronaldo return to Man Utd was never an option – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has refuted suggestions that he vetoed a move to bring Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United.
I’m extremely happy at Real Madrid – Modric
Croatia and Real Madrid star Luka Modric insisted he is extremely happy at the European champions amid links with Inter.
Barcelona would be happy to have Pogba, says Pique
Gerard Pique says Barcelona would be happy to have Paul Pogba as speculation over the Manchester United midfielder’s future continues.
‘Genius’ Messi still amazes Valverde
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde feels football supporters should consider themselves fortunate to have been able to witness Lionel Messi’s extraordinary performances.