Getty compositeParis Saint-GermainLigue 1'Neymar will win Ballon d'Or after Ronaldo and Messi'The PSG star has been given the backing of his fellow Brazilian to take over as football's best player
Premier LeagueLiverpoolMane's desire to be Africa's bestThe Senegal speedster has been voted 32nd in the 2017 Goal 50 list of the world’s best players and believes he’s nowhere close to his ceiling yet
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLiga'At Real Madrid everything gets taken to extremes'The Brazilian did enjoy his time at the Santiago Bernabeu and has also offered his backing to another former playmaker
Getty ImagesJuventusReal MadridMessi fails to make Goal 50 top three againThe Argentine scored freely for Barcelona over the past year but he has paid for his team's failure to win either La Liga or the Champions League
Getty ImagesItalyWorld Cup Qualification UEFAVentura promises Italy resignationThe Italian national team failed to qualify for the World Cup on Monday evening and the manager has now said that he will quit
MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL/AFP/Getty ImagesBrazilEnglandNeymar targets Romario goal recordThe PSG star can pull level with 'Shortie' on official international goals if he can do something he's never done before - score against England
ItalyWorld CupItaly WC flop to cost economy €1 billionGian Piero Ventura's side failed to qualify for the finals of the competition for the first time in 60 years, and an economic disaster is to follow
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Getty ImagesReal MadridMonacoCristiano Ronaldo wins the Goal 50!The Portuguese superstar has claimed the award for the fifth time, moving him one clear of his great rival Lionel Messi
Goal Kenya.Premier LeagueMuhoroni YouthSony name squad to face MuhoroniMwana Yame will start from the bench alongside Samwel Okare as Sony Sugar seeks to try to overturn their 1-0 defeat
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueWenger: I could manage an international teamThe veteran Gunners boss is tempted by the prospect of managing in Qatar in 2022 once his reign at the Emirates Stadium ends
Getty ImagesLaLigaReal Madrid'Beckham one of the best free-kick takers ever'The former England international has been selected in his former Real Madrid team-mate's top three set-piece takers, along with Diego Maradona
Getty ImagesTransfersManchester UnitedRivaldo: I never had the chance to join Man UtdThe iconic Brazilian has spoken about being linked with the Old Trafford side and has revealed the best advice he ever received in his career
Getty ImagesTransfersManchester UnitedMan Utd-linked Bale urged to snub Premier LeagueThe Welshman has seen his career at the Bernabeu blighted by injury but his international manager thinks he would be better off staying in Spain
Getty/GoalStatsLaLigaWho has better stats in 2017 - Ronaldo or Messi?The two leading players in the world are the hot favourites to top the Goal 50 once again, but who has performed better in the previous 12 months?
TransfersBarcelona'Coutinho perfect for Barcelona' - RonaldinhoThe Liverpool midfielder was heavily linked with a move to Spain in the summer, but the Reds managed to retain their star asset
Getty ImagesAustraliaHondurasAustralia vs Honduras: Team news & TV It's winner takes all in Sydney on Wednesday following a 0-0 draw in the first leg - who will be taking their place at the World Cup finals next year?
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaSergio Ramos named as world’s best defenderThe prolific centre-back has been recognised for becoming the first man to lead Real Madrid to a league and European Cup double since 1958
Getty ImagesUSAPortugalYoung USMNT looks to provide hope for futureCaretaker coach Dave Sarachan likes what he has seen from his U.S. squad in the team's first camp since failing to qualify for the World Cup
USAFriendliesUSMNT to open 2018 against BosniaThe U.S. national team will welcome the European side to Southern California for a January friendly
Arquivo / CBFBrazilEnglandBrazil vs England - where it all beganIt was in 1914 that the Selecao played their first ever match — though the Rio select team that day weren't up against the Three Lions
ItalySwedenFootball world cries with Buffon after sad interviewThe 39-year-old goalkeeper missed out on becoming the first Italian player to appear in six World Cups after the Azzurri fell to Sweden in a play-off
ItalySwedenDe Rossi & Barzagli confirm Italy retirementThe Azzurri veterans confirmed they're stepping aside after seeing their hopes of playing at the 2018 World Cup dashed by Sweden
Getty ImagesNigeriaWorld CupArgentina vs Nigeria: Team news & TVThe Super Eagles will look to cap off a strong year by taking on the 2014 World Cup finalists, who will be without Lionel Messi
MexicoWorld CupEl Tri show off newfound tactical flexibilityAfter a draw in a wide-open game against Belgium, El Tri topped Poland in a totally different contest that showed their adaptability
Marco LuzzaniItalySwedenBuffon retires from Italy dutyThe legendary goalkeeper confirmed post-game that the second-leg disappointment against Sweden was his final match for the Azzurri
ItalySwedenItaly fail to reach World CupAfter lifting the trophy four times, Gian Piero Ventura's side will have to wait at least four years for another opportunity
ItalyWorld Cup Qualification UEFAKick out the dinosaurs! Italy need a revolution With the Azzurri suffering the ultimate humiliation, it has become clear that the country’s rotten footballing foundations need to be uprooted