Fifa reveal why certain votes for Salah as Best Men’s Player didn’t count
Some votes for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in Fifa’s The Best awards weren’t counted because of signature problems.
‘The best ever!’ – Portugal’s response as Ronaldo loses out to Messi in Fifa best awards
Cristiano Ronaldo saw eternal rival Lionel Messi walk away with the Fifa Best award for 2019, but those in Portugal have come out in support of a player they consider to be ‘the best ever’.
Messi named Best Fifa Men’s Player ahead of Van Dijk and Ronaldo
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has been named the Best Fifa Men’s Player at this year’s awards ceremony, beating Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo to scoop the prize.
Klopp wants to improve Liverpool’s defence
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits they have to improve the defensive side of their game, but says a lack of clean sheets is not down to a more attacking approach.
VVD says ‘nothing is going on’ regarding new Liverpool deal
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has denied reports that he is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club.
Van Dijk hails young defender Sule
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has praised Bayern Munich centre back Niklas Sule, claiming that the 24-year-old is among his favourite centre backs.
Why VVD deserves to beat Messi, Ronaldo to football’s big awards in 2019
It’s rare to see defenders win individual prizes over attackers – but Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has recently scooped two. Is this the sign of a shifting tide?
Van Dijk, Messi, Ronaldo up for Fifa gong
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk will renew his rivalry with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after being shortlisted alongside the two greats in The Best Fifa Football Awards.
VVD caps stunning year with Uefa prize
A ‘passion’ for preventing goals, great coaching and Liverpool’s ‘world-class forwards’ are what Virgil Van Dijk believes helped him become the first defender to win Uefa’s Men’s Player of the Year award on Thursday.
Van Dijk named Uefa Men’s Player of the Year
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been named the Uefa Men’s Player of the Year for 2018-19, seeing off competition from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.