Messi obsession behind Ronaldo’s Juve switch – Giggs
Cristiano Ronaldo’s possible obsession with being better than Lionel Messi may have motivated him to join Juventus, according to former Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs.
Croatia make history to advance to World Cup final
Croatia will face France in the 2018 World Cup final after they came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in their semi-final clash at the Luzhniki Stadium.
The VAR report: Time to red card refs and linesmen
Penalties and shirt-tugging are the biggest failings of VAR, but it’s people who are to blame, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Five players Real Madrid could sign to replace Ronaldo
With Cristiano Ronaldo joining Juventus for a staggering £105-million, DYLAN APPOLIS explores five players Real Madrid could potentially sign to replace him at Los Blancos.
Pogba urges France to avenge Euros defeat
Paul Pogba has urged France not to let an opportunity to win the World Cup pass as Les Bleus booked their place in Sunday’s showpiece with a 1-0 win over Belgium.
Rennais had no respect for me – Erasmus
Former Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus feels he was pushed out by Stade Rennais after failing to make an impact at the French Ligue 1 outfit.
Mosimane warns Sundowns not to underestimate Togo-Port
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has warned his side not to take AS Togo-Port lightly when the two sides lock horns in the Caf Champions League.
Ronaldo explains need for ‘new cycle’
Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked Real Madrid for an ‘absolutely wonderful’ nine years at the club after revealing the time was right to start a new chapter of his illustrious career with Juventus.
Ronaldo to Juventus: Ballon d’Or – The CR7 years
Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to leave Real Madrid for Juventus brings to a close one of the most fruitful relationships in the history of football.
Deschamps eschews artistry in pursuit of greatest prize
There was a pleasing reassurance to be had in St Petersburg around mid-morning on Tuesday.