Germany failing to tackle Ozil racism claims or WC disasterThe World Cup winner stepped back from international football during the summer, but continues to be scapegoated for his country's failuresGermanyOpinion
Rakitic: Modric is the best player in the worldThe Real Madrid midfielder helped Croatia to the World Cup final, and his compatriot believes he is the greatest player on the planetCroatiaReal Madrid
Messi's 'The Best' snub shows consistency is worthlessThe Argentine inspired Barcelona to a domestic double last season but the awards season is proving that continental cup competitions now trump allBarcelonaReal Madrid
'Pogba surprised France at the World Cup' - GriezmannOn and off the field, the 25-year-old midfielder was an immense presence for the France squad, his colleague has saidFrancePremier League
Griezmann: I deserve to be in Ballon d'Or top threeAfter making the podium in the voting during 2016, the 27-year-old believes he deserves to at least match the achievement from that yearBallon d'OrLaLiga
Pogba's mind is somewhere else - SchmeichelThe Red Devils legend believes it will take time for the £89m midfielder to find his domestic form after such an emotional summer with his countryManchester UnitedPremier League
Lloris, Schmeichel & Courtois up for FIFA GK awardThe Tottenham, Leicester and Real Madrid stoppers are all up for the gong, all three having impressed at both club and international levelTottenhamPremier League
Bale, Ronaldo, Messi & Salah vie for Puskas award The Real Madrid, Juventus, Barcelona and Liverpool stars are all in with a shout, along with players from the Greek, Australian and Brazilian leaguesReal MadridLiverpool
How do you become a football commentator?Their voices are some of the most recognisable in the world, describing in detail all the greatest games, but what is it like being a commentator?Champions League
Low breaks silence over Ozil's racism allegationsThe Arsenal midfielder has retired from international duty, doing so with a fiery statement that has led to a rebuke from his former managerGermanyArsenal
Behind Mohamed Salah's row with EgyptThe Egyptian superstar has been embroiled in numerous disputes with his FA following an image rights feud in April, with events recently escalatingEgyptPremier League
'I didn't ask for special treatment with Egypt' - SalahRelations between player and country continue to deteriorate following a disastrous World Cup campaign in RussiaEgyptPremier League
'Ozil treatment crossed the line of racism' - GundoganThe aftermath of the nation's World Cup failure has been tainted by fierce clashes between Ozil and Germany directors, as well as unsavoury commentsGermanyManchester City
Rooney: England can win 2022 World CupThe former Three Lions skipper believes another four years of positive progress should help to make Gareth Southgate's side contenders in QatarEngland
Jenas: Modric or Kante should take Ballon d'OrThe former Spurs man thinks that certain players are being overlooked for the most prestigious award in football due to their style of playReal MadridLaLiga
Maradona: Messi needs a breakThe World Cup winner has called on a talismanic presence in the current squad to avoid travelling with his country and focus on matters at BarcelonaArgentinaBarcelona
Shelvey opens up on World Cup disappointmentThe Newcastle midfielder says he feels he could have brought another dimension to the Three Lions’ midfield in RussiaNewcastle UnitedPremier League
Messi & Aguero missing but Argentina recall IcardiInterim coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed his selection for games against Guatemala and Colombia, with a Barcelona superstar unavailable at this stageArgentinaInter
Lukaku reveals Belgium retirement planDespite being just 25, the Manchester United striker is planning to call time on his international career after the next European ChampionshipBelgiumPremier League
Kante: World Cup quite heavy and very shiny!The Chelsea midfielder, along with club and international team-mate Olivier Giroud, has been reflecting on France's triumph at Russia 2018FrancePremier League
France top new FIFA Ranking as Germany & Argentina flopThe world champions lead the way under a new formula, with Joachim Low's men dropping out of the top 10 along with Lionel Messi & Co.FranceSpain
Kroos slams Ozil's 'nonsense' racism accusations The Real Madrid star has slammed his former team-mate's claim that institutional racism exists within the German federationGermany
Sampaoli holding out for Mexico job amid U.S. interestDespite his failure with Argentina in the 2018 World Cup, the coach is unlikely to find himself out of work for much longerMexicoUSA
David Silva announces Spain retirementThe playmaker joins Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique in stepping down from La Roja following the 2018 World CupSpainManchester City
Klopp would consider Germany jobThe Liverpool boss remains fully committed to his role at Anfield for now, but admits he would welcome a future move into international managementGermanyPremier League
Pique confirms retirement from Spain national teamAt 31 and with 102 appearances for La Roja, the centre-back has decided not to team up with former coach Luis EnriqueSpainLaLiga
Lovren: Liverpool aren't happy with bizarre injuryThe Croatian defender pushed himself to breaking point while chasing down international glory, but is closing on fitness and never considered a moveLiverpoolCroatia
Keown: Ozil needs to enjoy football againThe former Gunners centre back is positive about the playmaker, who returns to his club after a difficult summer with GermanyArsenalGermany
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Maradona stunned by Argentina snub The 1986 World Cup winner has taken in one spell in charge of the Albiceleste and believes he should have been considered to succeed Jorge SampaoliArgentina
