The 20 highest-paid footballers have been revealed

The latest list from France Football reveals the ongoing Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry, the sustained rise of China, and the demise of Bayern Munich.

Messi shines as Barca move into UCL quarters

Barcelona booked a Champions League quarter-final place with a 5-1 home win against Lyon secured thanks to Lionel Messi’s inspirational performance, triumphing on aggregate by the same scoreline.

Neymar pleased Brazil will not face Messi in Argentina clash

Lionel Messi has not featured for Argentina since the World Cup and Neymar is pleased Brazil will not have to deal with him on Tuesday.

Coutinho takes Barcelona’s famous number seven shirt

Philippe Coutinho has taken Barcelona’s prestigious number seven shirt for the 2018-19 LaLiga season.

Coutinho ready for backlash after Brazil exit

Brazil star Philippe Coutinho said he was ready for the backlash after a shock World Cup quarter-final loss to Belgium.

Mexico star taunts Neymar after Brazil World Cup elimination

Andres Guardado took to Instagram to taunt Neymar with a post saying ‘and now who is going home?’ after Brazil’s World Cup elimination.

The 10 best goals of the World Cup (thus far)

The 2018 World Cup has delivered up a feast of special goals with Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Toni Kroos all netting memorable strikes, but which is your favourite?

How Philippe Coutinho became the critical piece in Tite’s jigsaw

Neymar gets the headlines, but Philippe Coutinho is the player Brazil can’t be without.

10 best players of 2018 World Cup group stage

FourFourTwo South Africa picks out the stars who’ve shone brightest so far at the 2018 World Cup.

Messi, Neymar headline WC Team of the Round

FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round three as Lionel Messi and Neymar finally make their mark, writes DEAN WORKMAN.