'Mbappe more professional than Messi'The 18-year-old has had a great start to life in his career and one former PSG star believes he has the right conditions to develop perfectlyParis Saint-GermainBarcelona
'Bale injuries could force him away from Madrid'The Wales international is currently nursing another knock, with his inability to stay fit making life "even harder" for him at a demanding clubTransfersReal Madrid
Ex-Barca star arrested on cockfighting chargesFighting cocks, marijuana and a rifle were found at the scene of an alleged cockfight, although the ex-player's father denies Rochemback was involvedBarcelona
Messi & the top 20 scorers in EuropeWith the return of domestic football this weekend, Goal takes a look at the current top scorers from across Europe's top five divisionsFreiburgBayern Munich
Arsenal hold 'positive' Ozil contract talksThe midfielder's agent has revealed that the player wants to remain in England for the next "two to three years" amid interest from Manchester UnitedArsenalPremier League
Barcelona 'ready to buy Coutinho'The Brazil international's move to the Catalan club broke down over the summer but he is still wanted in the New YearTransfersBarcelona
Ramos and Ronaldo will avoid PSG penalty spatThe Real Madrid skipper says there is no chance of the Blancos enduring a similar on-field spat as PSG as their plans are clearly laid out pre-matchReal MadridParis Saint-Germain
Buffon struggles to pick five-a-side teamThe Juventus goalkeeper has played with and against so many iconic figures down the years that narrowing down the lists can prove problematicJuventusSerie A
Israel deny Isco knife-wielding fan reportsThe governing body says reports that a supporter who invaded the field of play before being apprehended are falseSpainWorld Cup
'Messi still has to win a World Cup'Argentina are sweating on their place at next summer's showpiece, but the FIFA president believes an iconic figure will get another shot at the crownWorld CupEcuador
Kaka hints at following Pirlo into retirementThe former World Player of the Year admits that his body is struggling to cope with the demands of top-level competition in MLS with Orlando CityMajor League SoccerOrlando City
Ballon d'Or 2017 nominees revealedThe full 30-man list includes seven Real Madrid players following their second successive Champions League win last seasonBallon d'OrReal Madrid
Puskas Award: Watch the nomineesArsenal star Olivier Giroud is among the stars in contention to be the scorer of the best goal over the past yearArsenalCeltic
Real Madrid learn future CWC opponentsZinedine Zidane's men will enter the tournament at the semi-final stage following their Champions League success in JuneReal MadridFIFA Club World Cup
Utd & Milan icons among Iniesta's top legendsThe World Cup-winning midfielder has played alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho, but holds stars from the past in the highest regardBarcelonaManchester United
Real star in gun-toting dwarfs controversyThe former Atletico defender staged a curious mock arrest to mark turning 20 on Friday, standing out amongst other snaps with family and friendsReal MadridEspanyol
Croatia replace sacked Cacic with DalicWith a play-off spot on the line, the governing body have let the 63-year-old go ahead of their final match of the campaign against UkraineCroatiaWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
To Russia with boos but Pique here to stayThe Barcelona defender was whistled by fans in Alicante during La Roja's 3-0 win over Albania, but they had better get used to having him aroundSpainWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Pique jeered by Spain fans before qualifierWhile the announcing of the Barcelona star's name was greeted with a few cheers, they were drowned out by whistles and boos after a turbulent weekSpainBarcelona
Simeone wants to coach son GiovanniThe Colchoneros manager believes his son, who currently plays for Fiorentina, has the potential to become a great striker one daySerie AFiorentina
Ronaldo's all-time XI: Messi in, CR7 outThe former Brazil international has selected star names from the likes of Barcelona, Real, Juventus and Milan, along with iconic countryman PeleReal MadridJuventus
Messi and Coutinho make Can's Ultimate XIThe Reds' Germany international midfielder has pieced together a star-studded side made up of team-mates past and present and those he has facedLiverpoolPremier League
Iniesta staying at Barca but will Messi?The midfielder signed up for life on Friday in more good news for the Catalan club after a turbulent summer, but there is one more matter to resolveBarcelonaOpinion
Injury blow for Kroos ahead of Germany qualifierThe Real Madrid man has suffered a minor rib problem and will not be risked as his country go chasing a perfect record on the road to Russia 2018GermanyAzerbaijan
Messi, Neymar & best XI in Europe in 2017-18Manchester United, Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all represented in an XI that showcases the best of the early weeks of the campaignOpinionJuventus
Vermaelen frustrated at Barca blocking transferThe Belgium international defender was eager to find a way out of Camp Nou over the summer, but he was denied a move despite being out of favourBarcelona
Mbappe asked to pick between Neymar & GriezmannThe teenage frontman has hailed the qualities of both forwards, with each adding special qualities to their respective sides for club and countryParis Saint-GermainBulgaria
Iniesta signs 'lifetime' Barcelona contractThe World Cup-winning midfielder has committed to the fresh terms with the La Liga giants which will keep him at Camp Nou for "the rest of his career"Barcelona
Oscar hints at future return to EuropeThe Brazilian has confirmed that he opted against possible moves to Spain or Italy in order to make a lucrative switch to China with Shanghai SIPGTransfersInter
Argentina's worst World Cup nightmareDespite the switch to the vociferous Bombonera, Thursday yielded a familiarly frustrating 90 goalless minutes for Lionel Messi and his chargesArgentinaWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
