Xavi: De Bruyne is Man City's MessiA former favourite at Camp Nou sees similarities between the great side he graced and that at the Etihad Stadium, with one man playing a leading roleManchester CityPremier League
Why Ronaldo snubbed Juve for Man Utd The Portuguese superstar moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2003 having passed up the opportunity to head for heavyweight sides in Spain or ItalyManchester UnitedJuventus
Rivaldo: Coutinho would succeed at BarcaThe Liverpool playmaker continues to be heavily linked with a big-money transfer to Catalunya, with a fellow Brazilian convinced he will be a successTransfersBarcelona
Ronaldo beats Hamilton & Federer to top awardThe Real Madrid superstar has added another trophy to his enviable collection, with his achievements acknowledged by news agencies around the worldReal Madrid
Asensio to frustrate Man Utd & ChelseaThe Real Madrid midfielder has been linked with a January switch to England, but he claims he is happy to fight for his place at Santiago BernabeuTransfersManchester United
Rivaldo: Messi will win more Ballons d'OrA former favourite at Camp Nou believes the mercurial Argentine still has many years ahead of him, with further personal prizes to be expectedBarcelona
What is Ronaldo's likeness doing at Man Utd training?The Real Madrid star is not heading back to Old Trafford, but his face can still be found at Carrington as the Red Devils are put through their pacesWTFPremier League
Transfer latest: Man Utd's £70m+ Dybala bid rejectedGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond as we head into the winter windowTransfersPremier League
Neymar, De Bruyne & top 15 creators in EuropeIt's not just scorers who deserve praise for their effectiveness in front of goal. Here, we look at the top five assist makers in Europe's top leaguesPremier LeagueAugsburg
Kane as good as Messi and Ronaldo - LlorisOn the back of a stellar 2017 for the England striker, the Spurs captain has hailed his colleague as one of the best players in the worldTottenham Hotspur WomenReal Madrid
The most expensive defenders of all timeThe Dutch defender tops the list after his record-breaking move to Liverpool, beating out a trio of Man City playersTransfersPremier League
Transfer latest: Juve set Dybala priceGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond as we head into the winter windowTransfersPremier League
FIFA 18 Ultimate Team of the WeekThe three superstars will be available in packs, along with an upgraded Mehdi Benatia and Inigo Martinez among othersEsportsBarcelona
Madrid are world's best - MbappeThe PSG star insists that he and his team-mates can defeat the reigning Champions League holders, but says they remain top of the world football treeReal MadridChampions League
Coutinho won't regret Barca move - PaulinhoBarca are still hoping to sign the Brazilian winger from the Reds and his compatriot insists agreeing to the switch would be the right choiceTransfersBarcelona
Mbappe: Ronaldo was my hero but that endedThe striker is touted as a potential successor to the Real Madrid star at the top of the world's game, but he hopes to outshine him this seasonReal MadridChampions League
Transfer latest: Arsenal won't increase Benzema bidGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond as we head into the winter windowTransfersPremier League
Pique & Shakira attend Christmas NBA gameThe Barcelona defender is on a short break after helping his side to a big win over Real Madrid, and used it to sit front row at Madison Square GardenBarcelonaWTF
Transfer Latest: Celtic accept Brighton's £18m Dembele bidGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond as we head into the winter windowTransfersPremier League
Footballers around the world celebrate ChristmasMany of the world's biggest names shared photographs and messages on their social media accounts, wishing fans a wonderful ChristmasWTFPremier League
Capello: Ibra couldn't shoot when he joined JuveThe ex-England boss worked with the enigmatic Swedish striker while in Turin, while also coaching the best player he has ever seen at Real MadridJuventusSerie A
PSG's Pastore rubbishes Atletico & Inter rumoursThe Argentine playmaker was reported to have played his last game in France as he seeks more minutes in January, but he claims that is not the caseTransfersParis Saint-Germain
Messi shows 2018 will be the Year of the GOATReal Madrid and Ronaldo may have swept before them in 2017 but come the New Year Messi and Barcelona will be in chargeCopa del ReyReal Madrid
'Blind should leave Man Utd for Barcelona'The versatile Dutchman has been linked with a January switch to Catalunya, and a former boss at Old Trafford and Camp Nou says a switch makes senseTransfersBarcelona
Transfer Latest: Inter want Mkhitaryan loanGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond as we head into the winter windowTransfersPremier League
Ramos in Catalan controversy after ClasicoThe defender has risked offending Barcelona supporters with his post-match comments after avoiding a red card in Saturday's El ClasicoReal MadridBarcelona
Messi v Ronaldo: Who was more successful in 2017?Goal looks back at the trophies, awards and goals of the best players in the world to see who has had the better yearReal MadridBarcelona
Messi assists Vidal with only one boot on!The Argentina superstar somehow lost his footwear, but still managed to set up the marauding full-back to score against Real MadridBarcelonaReal Madrid
Benzema's woes sum up Madrid's Clasico lossThe France international has hit the post more times than he has found the back of the net so far this seasonReal MadridBarcelona
Valverde shows he's the Real deal with Barca miracleSince losing back-to-back games against Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa, the Blaugrana boss has seen his side go unbeaten in the rest of 2017Real MadridOpinion
