Getty ImagesCroatiaReal MadridRakitic: Modric like a brother to meThe Croatian midfielders have developed a close bond in recent years, while the Barcelona star had a lot of praise for Sergio Busquets as well
GettyLigue 1LilleFrench Connection: Lebo Mothiba - Strasbourg's smiling assassinAt 22 years old, the South Africa international is beginning to make a name for himself in Ligue 1 - the league of talents
Premier LeagueA-League MenBolt: Pogba & Sterling believe in meThe Jamaican sprinter has struggled to convince since swapping track for field, but he claims to boast support from a number of leading players
Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLiga'Messi doesn't guarantee Barcelona success'The former Camp Nou star is a big admirer of his fellow Argentine but does not consider him to make the Blaugrana favourites for the Champions League
Alexandre Schneider/GettyBayern MunichReal MadridZe Roberto: The secret to footballing longevityThe former Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Palmeiras man has backed coach Tite to lead the Selecao back to glory
Getty Images/GoalAtletico MadridCroatiaAtletico star Rodri idolised Real Madrid legendThe 22-year-old midfielder is hoping to forge quite the career for himself with the Rojiblancos having been an admirer of their arch-rivals growing up
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueFarewell Arshavin! Unfulfilled at Arsenal but a Russia legendThe former Gunners playmaker has decided to hang up his boots at the age of 37 in the coming weeks after a rollercoaster career
Getty ImagesTransfersPremier LeagueTransfer LIVE: Arsenal & Spurs eye BaillyGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaOdegaard: My goal is to play for Real MadridThe Norway international is on his second loan spell in the Eredivisie but believes he can still break into the first team in the Spanish capital
Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueMan Utd meeting held amid £4bn Saudi takeover talkRed Devils co-owner Avram Glazer is in the Middle East as speculation regarding a possible change of ownership at Old Trafford continues to rage
(C)Getty ImagesUruguayBrazilThe Opposition Files: UruguayWith Brazil set to take on Oscar Tabarez's side in London on Friday, Brasil Global Tour takes a closer look at la Celeste
Getty ImagesEvertonPremier LeagueDigne: I left Barca because Everton gave me the ‘wow’ factorThe France international had no intention of leaving Camp Nou, until he was charmed by Toffees boss Marco Silva
GettyGOAL50Bayern MunichMessi or Ronaldo? Top 20 players of the last decadeThe Goal 50, our annual list of the world's best players, has been running since 2008, so which superstar has amassed the most votes overall?
Getty ImagesWalesReal Madrid'Bale very, very close to Messi & Ronaldo'The Tottenham playmaker considers a man he is about to face in Denmark's Nations League clash with Wales to form part of an elite group of talent
Getty ImagesUEFA Nations League ABelgiumBelgium vs Iceland: TV, stream & previewThe World Cup semi-finalists are seeking to take a big step towards the Nations League finals by continuing their perfect Group Two record
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueRooney airs Man Utd retirement regretThe Red Devils' all-time leading goalscorer had been hoping to hang up his boots in Manchester and admits a chat with Jose Mourinho led him to move on
Alex GrimmUSABorussia DortmundPulisic: Sancho rivalry can deliver Dortmund gloryThe young duo prepare to do battle at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, after doing so in training at the Bundesliga table toppers Dortmund
USAEnglandMcKennie excited for 'big experience' of facing EnglandThe USMNT midfielder knows it will be a challenge for his young side against the Three Lions, but is excited to take it on
Getty ImagesMexicoFriendliesAlvarez disappointed Mexico won't get to face MessiArgentina will bring plenty of firepower to Friday's match, but the Barcelona star will not be present
Getty ImagesArgentinaFriendlies'Messi will return to Argentina squad'The Barcelona star has not been included in any of his nation's call-ups since the disappointment of the 2018 World Cup
Getty ImagesEnglandUSAHow will Rooney's England career be remembered?The record-breaking England forward will take one final bow at Wembley on Thursday, but how will his international career be remembered?
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeagueMendy facing spell on the sidelines after knee surgeryThe defender missed a large portion of last season with an ACL tear and will now be forced to miss time with an injury to his other knee
AustraliaSouth KoreaMabil named in FIFA 19 Team of the WeekThe Aussie winger has been recognised for a stunning performance
Getty ImagesTransfersChelseaFIFA: No decision on possible Chelsea transfer banReports on Wednesday suggested the Blues are facing a two-year ban for dealings with underage players
Hector VivasMexicoFriendliesReplacing Chicharito: Can Jimenez fill the role for Mexico?The 27-year-old is excelling at Wolves this season. Does he have what it takes to fill the void at forward for El Tri?
GettyArsenalHoffenheimArsenal teenager Nelson explains loan move to HoffenheimThe 18-year-old is off to a strong start in the Bundesliga, scoring six goals in all competitions for his new club
Ian MacNicolUSAScotlandFive takeaways as USWNT ends 2018 unbeaten The U.S. won both friendlies 1-0, as Jill Ellis saw the two European teams give her side a major test
Pedro Martins / MoWa PressUruguayBrazilArthur and Roberto Firmino in line for Brazil starts?The session was open to the media for just 15 minutes on Tuesday but the Barcelona and Liverpool men could be staking a claim for a regular place
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueNeville questions struggling £50m Man Utd midfielder FredThe Brazilian has made just seven league appearances since his arrival from Shakhtar Donetsk, and was overlooked in the weekend's defeat
Trask SmithUSAEnglandDonovan: Berhalter would be excellent choice for USMNTThe U.S. national team legend believes the U.S. should hire an MLS coach, and thinks his former teammate would be a good choice