Mbappe can follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps at Real – Cannavaro

Fabio Cannavaro believes Real Madrid need Kylian Mbappe so he can follow in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps, but feels it will be tough to sign the Paris Saint-Germain star.

‘Messi is top but Maradona is another world’

Lionel Messi ‘is top’, admits Fabio Cannavaro, but Diego Maradona is considered to top his fellow Argentine on any all-time list because the 1986 World Cup winner is ‘another world’.

Real Madrid interest in Igor Gomes confirmed by Sao Paolo

Real Madrid are interested in Igor Gomes but Sao Paulo have received no official approach for the midfielder.

Messi won’t retire until he is nearly 40 – Xavi

Argentina captain Lionel Messi could play until he is almost 40, according to long-time Barcelona teammate Xavi.

Messi Ballon d’Or despite Van Dijk form – Stam

Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world and deserved to pip Virgil van Dijk to the 2019 Ballon d’Or, according to ex-Netherlands defender Jaap Stam.

Mourinho reveals the only time he’s cried after a defeat

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has explained how he was left devastated after Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final loss to Bayern Munich back in 2012.

‘Willian wants Real Madrid or Barcelona, not Arsenal’

Willian is unlikely to end up crossing London to Arsenal when he hits free agency, says Martin Keown, with the Chelsea forward considered to be ‘aiming for Barcelona or Real Madrid’. A Brazil international on the books at Stamford Bridge is approaching the end of his current contract and no extension has been agreed, meaning that a change of scenery… Read more →

‘Klopp’s system fits Ferran Torres’

Former Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez believes Ferran Torres has all the attributes to be successful at Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp’s system at Anfield deemed a perfect fit for the winger.

Gilmour reveals Busquets admiration and Robertson praise

Chelsea prodigy Billy Gilmour has opened up on his admiration for Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, while also revealing praise he received from Scotland captain Andy Robertson.

Henderson reveals why he didn’t ask for Messi’s shirt

Jordan Henderson has revealed that he accepted Roy Keane’s advice on swapping shirts after Liverpool’s defeat by Barcelona in the Champions League, insisting he never considered asking for Lionel Messi’s jersey.