GettyBallon d'OrWomen's Champions LeagueRapinoe's Ballon d'Or blitz exposes big problem in the sportThe United States' World Cup-winning winger certainly grabbed a lot of headlines in 2019, but shouldn't awards voting be based on more?
Getty/GoalArsenalPremier LeagueSix big Arsenal problems Ljungberg must solveThe Swede's interim reign started slowly with a draw away at Norwich, proving there will be no quick fix to the issues plaguing the Gunners' season
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeaguePep is gambling with Fernandinho in defenceThe Man City boss says he won't bring in any new signings during the transfer window as he puts his faith in the Brazilian at the heart of defence
GettyLiverpoolBallon d'OrVan Dijk loses out to Messi but big prizes still in Dutchman's sightsThe Netherlands international may not have claimed football's biggest individual honour, but he is firmly on course for a Premier League title
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaMessi undeserving of Ballon d'Or? Barca wizard should have moreThe Barcelona idol continues to reach new heights on the pitch, and his consistent brilliance means he has few equals at the top of world football
Real MadridNetherlandsDrenthe's descent from Real Madrid to Dutch third tierThe Dutchman has taken an intriguing career path that's led him from the peak of professional football to the very bottom
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester CityGuardiola's full-back setup damages Man City's creativityThe champions struggled in another poor performance, with some tactical decisions from their coach attracting attention
GettyBallon d'OrWomen's Champions LeagueMarozsan: From career highlight to World Cup agonyIn an exclusive interview, the Lyon star discusses an eventful season made up of a serious health scare, three titles and an agonising World Cup exit
Getty ImagesLaLigaBarcelonaMessi is Barca's saviour again as Griezmann flops on Atleti returnThe former Rojiblancos star was given a hostile reception on his return to the Spanish capital and he again struggled to make an impact
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueJust not good enough! Solskjaer enters Man Utd endgameThe Red Devils face Tottenham and Manchester City over the next week and head into those demanding fixtures on the back of another poor performance
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueLjungberg's Arsenal are still a messThere's going to be no quick fix for the Gunners as their winless streak extends to eight matches in all competitions
Getty/GoalWSLBristol City WFCMiedema masterclass reminds Man City of huge WSL title challengeThe Citizens claimed their seventh win in eight games against the Reds, but slip down the table after the Gunners' 11-goal haul against Bristol City
Getty ImagesMalmoe FFHammarby'Zlatan has burned his Malmo bridges with a nuclear bomb'Once a darling of the hometown masses after emerging as a teenager, the striker's reputation is in ruins after taking a stake in rival Swedish club
Getty/GoalWSLManchester City WomenHow Man City displaced Liverpool as WSL contendersWhile Jurgen Klopp's Reds are running away from Pep Guardiola's City, it's the complete opposite for the women as they prepare to meet in the WSL
GettyPremier LeagueManchester UnitedEmery's gone, so is Ole now the Premier League's worst coach?Given the Spaniard was sacked by Arsenal on Friday, there is arguably no weaker boss in England's top flight than the under-pressure Norwegian
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueThe fatigue factor: Lampard's Chelsea running on emptyPlaying in the Champions League is clearly starting to take its toll on the Blues, who slumped to a deserved 1-0 loss at home to West Ham on Saturday
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueMessi can have the Ballon d'Or - Van Dijk driven by PL titleThe Dutchman scored two towering headers before then holding the Reds' defence together after Alisson's dismissal in a crucial 2-1 win over Brighton
GettyManchester CityPremier LeaguePep has problems: City's title defence already looks overThe Premier League champions were pegged back twice in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Newcastle, meaning they're now 11 points behind leaders Liverpool
GettyReal MadridLaLigaReal pile pressure on Barca despite seeing both sides of RamosThe Blancos captain opened the scoring at Alaves but then gave away a penalty, meaning the visitors needed a late goal from Dani Carvajal to prevail
GettyTransfersFlamengoCopa king Gabigol has earned another chance to conquer EuropeThe Brazilian forward's move to Inter proved a disaster but he has regained his reputation by firing Flamengo to a historic double
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueWhat Arsenal can expect from LjungbergOnce an Arsenal Invincible, the ex-midfielder has been appointed as interim head coach while the club searches for a replacement for Unai Emery
GettyTransfersBarcelona'The Decision': Are Barca & Griezmann regretting €120m deal?The forward will face old side Atletico Madrid having scored just five times for the Blaugrana - but was his strike against Dortmund a turning point?
GettyBresciaSerie AWhy Balotelli remains an outsider - even in his own cityThe striker was racially abused in Verona on November 3 yet some of his own club's fans turned on him before the president labelled him "fragile"
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueEmery failed on so many levels at ArsenalThe former PSG coach failed to meet expectations at the Emirates and his disappointing 18-month spell in charge came to an end on Friday
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueLampard still has no idea of Chelsea's best defenceNeutrals everywhere are enjoying watching the free-flowing Blues this season but their obvious imbalance is costing them points
GettyArsenalEuropa LeagueEmery hits rock bottom! Abject Arsenal sink to new lowThe Gunners were beaten 2-1 by the German side in the Europa League on Thursday night as struggles continued under the Spanish manager
Manchester UnitedPremier LeagueFrom Man Utd to unemployed: Adu's downward spiralThe Ghanaian-born United States international was touted as 'the new Pele' as a teenager but he is now a free agent and facing an uncertain future
GoalNXGNSalzburgKarim Adeyemi: Teenage Barca target who was once paid in pizza!Having been released by Bayern Munich as a youngster, the 17-year-old is now catching the eye of some of Europe's biggest clubs
GettyManchester UnitedEuropa LeagueInspirational Taylor set for Man Utd bow after beating cancerA year ago, the teenage defender was undergoing chemotherapy - now he's set to make his first appearance at senior level, against Astana on Thursday
GettyLiverpoolChampions LeagueWhere have all Liverpool's clean sheets gone?Wednesday night's 1-1 draw with Napoli means that the Reds have now played 22 games in all competitions this season and kept just three clean sheets