The death of Cholismo: Can Simeone ever win the Champions League?The Argentine's Atletico Madrid reached two finals with their ultra-defensive football but their new, expansive tactics are reaping rewards in La LigaChampions LeagueK. Trippier
‘Is Mbappe convinced to stay at PSG? I don’t think so’The former Paris Saint-Germain star has called for clarity from a World Cup winner regarding his future, with no contract extension signed as yetK. MbappeParis Saint-Germain
Takuhiro Nakai: 'Japanese Iniesta' emerging at Real MadridThe 17-year-old midfield playmaker has already trained with Zinedine Zidane's first-team squad after arriving in Spain back in 2014NXGNReal Madrid
Could Ramos & Varane both leave Real Madrid?The centre-back duo are facing uncertain futures, with the Blancos captain out of contract in June while the France star is stalling on talks himselfTransfersReal Madrid
Messi dreaming of Barca double after latest missileThe Argentine scored his second brilliant long-range effort of the week against Huesca to keep the Blaugrana on Atletico Madrid's heelsL. MessiBarcelona
PSG have asked me not to talk about Messi - ParedesThe Argentine welcomed the prospect of his compatriot's arrival at Parc des Princes in December, but says he's since been told to stay quietTransfersParis Saint-Germain
Hazard working harder than ever to repay Real & ZidaneThe Belgian forward has endured an injury-ravaged spell at Santiago Bernabeu, but he is determined to deliver on expectations in the Spanish capitalReal MadridE. Hazard
Eight games, seven trophies: The bizarre Barca career of DouglasThe Brazilian right-back, now 30 and with Besiktas, is best known for his strange stint with the BlaugranaBarcelonaExclusive
Mourinho sees Kane emulating Benzema in 'nine-a-half' roleThe Spurs boss, who previously worked with the prolific French forward in Spain, sees a current charge playing on for many years to comeH. KaneTottenham Hotspur
Zidane reacts to Ronaldo return rumours at Real MadridThe Frenchman is reluctant to speculate on whether a deal could be put in place, but he remains a big fan of the five-time Ballon d’Or winnerReal MadridC. Ronaldo
Liverpool rival & Chelsea hero among Silva’s toughest opponentsThe Chelsea defender has picked out the 10 forwards that have given him the toughest time down the years, with a star-studded cast lined upChelseaPremier League
Varane holds all the aces amid Man Utd interestThe France international's current deal ends in 2022, with the Red Devils likely to be at the front of the queue should he become availableTransfersReal Madrid
No money, no Messi? The issues facing new Barca president LaportaJoan Laporta was rightly in a celebratory mood after last weekend's election triumph but he knows that he now has several major problems to solveBarcelonaL. Messi
Messi's last stand: Barca's CL dream to end in ParisThe Argentine is desperate to win another European title for his club but there is little chance of overturning a 4-1 first-leg deficit against PSGBarcelonaL. Messi
Cruyff optimistic on Messi’s future at BarcelonaThe son of Blaugrana legend Johan believes an Argentine icon has been hinting at an extended stay, but no new contract has been agreed as yetL. MessiBarcelona
Move over, Messi & Ronaldo: The Mbappe-Haaland show is hereThis week could signal a changing of the guard, with both Messi and Ronaldo facing Champions League elimination, as two young stars take centre stageChampions LeagueL. Messi
Real urged to keep 'best centre-back in the club’s history' RamosThe Blancos legend would like to see a World Cup winner see out the rest of his playing career at the Bernabeu, with icon status already achievedReal MadridS. Ramos
Who is new Barcelona president Laporta, and could he persuade Messi to stay?The election came at a difficult time for the club rife with legal problems and in-fightingBarcelona
Laporta wins Barcelona presidential electionThe president is set to serve a second term, having left the Camp Nou side in 2010 when they were on top of the worldBarcelona
Barca the big winners as Real rescue derby drawThe French striker's late equaliser cancelled out Luis Suarez's opener as the Liga leaders missed chances and saw their lead cut to just three pointsReal MadridBarcelona
Kroos: I was called a Nazi on social media for Ozil criticism The midfielder was critical of the way his former Germany team-mate quit the national team and said he was subsequently attacked on social mediaGermanyT. Kroos
Valencia is perfect club for USMNT wonderkid Musah - AnguloThe teenage sensation is becoming a key player for the Spanish giants despite his young ageValenciaVillarreal
'Shut your f*cking mouth!' - Atleti feeling the heat in Liga title raceDiego Simeone's side head into Sunday's derby with Real Madrid still in control of their own destiny but seemingly having lost all momentumAtletico MadridD. Simeone
How much longer will Messi & Ronaldo play for?A question that, for many, is imponderable, but it is something that has certainly been on the minds of football's GOATsC. RonaldoL. Messi
