Lionel Messi

Salah a Ballon d’Or contender, says Lovren

Dejan Lovren believes his Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah should be in the Ballon d’Or conversation.

Steven Gerrard believes that Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is the world's best player.

Messi? Ronaldo? Salah is world’s best player – Gerrard

Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is the world’s best player.

Argentina call off Bafana friendly

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has confirmed that Argentina have withdrew from their international friendly against the South African national team.

Messi hurting following Barca’s UCL elimination – Messi

Ernesto Valverde says Lionel Messi is hurting following Barcelona’s stunning elimination from the Champions League, though he called on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner to move on.

Roma stun Barcelona to reach Champions League semis

AS Roma produced one of the finest comebacks in Champions League history as they ran out 3-0 victors against Barcelona in the second-leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Champions League preview: Barcelona vs Roma

Barcelona will take on Roma in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday evening as they continue their quest to win Europe’s top prize, writes DEAN WORKMAN.