GettyReal MadridChampions LeagueStats show Madrid better without BBCZinedine Zidane is set to reunite the three forwards in the Champions League clash at Napoli, but the numbers show it is not necessarily a good idea
Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesCONCACAF Gold CupGold Cup needs a draw The confederation announces the matchups for this summer's tournament Tuesday but would be better served with a traditional draw.
Getty ImagesUSALalas right to back anthem policyThe former U.S. star backed the team's decision to make all players "stand respectfully" during the national anthem while representing the country.
Manchester UnitedBournemouthZlatan refused to be the bigger manManchester United are set to lose Ibrahimovic for three games after the FA charged him for his elbow on Tyrone Mings
Hector GuerreroMonterreyClub Universidad NacionalLiga MX must protect playersThis round showed Liga MX officials must do more to make sure attackers can continue their careers.
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueAguero king of one thing Pep can't teachThe Argentine striker set Manchester City on their way against Sunderland but probably wouldn't have been in the team had Gabriel Jesus remained fit
GettyPremier LeagueWest HamWhy FIFA has got to ban headingThe year has begun with strong examples of why football's governing body should look at outlawing headers in order to preserve the health of players
GettyPremier LeagueLiverpoolLiverpool rob the rich, but give to poorThe Reds were on the right end of a 3-1 scoreline against the Gunners, but need to replicate that in tussles with the lesser sides
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueLiverpool rob the rich, but give to the poorThe Reds were on the right end of a 3-1 scoreline against the Gunners, but need to replicate that in tussles with the lesser sides
Getty ImagesLaLigaCelta VigoCall Messi! Barca must keep Leo happyThe Argentine reacted to his first goal with a cryptic phone celebration aimed at the directors' box
Getty ImagesLaLigaEibarBenzema back on song for MadridThe under-fire French forward scored his first goals since February 15 to lead Los Blancos to an impressive win in the absence of his two team-mates
Yuri CortezMonterreyClub Universidad NacionalGallardo's looks and more on J9Two top teams look to bounce back from defeats while a Pumas midfielder is drawing plenty of attention. Goal looks at Liga MX's top storylines.
Getty ImagesBarcelonaChampions LeagueBarca should hire Sampaoli... for Messi The former Chile coach has spoken previously of the need to keep a smile on Messi's face and his style of play would also suit the playmaker
GettyimagesArsenalEibarOzil needs a Mourinho, not a WengerThe playmaker has come in for heavy criticism this season and extracts from his book reveal that he thrived under the Portuguese's management
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaAre Madrid fans the world's worst?All clubs have small sections of embarrassing supporters but are there any more ungrateful than the group who whistle two living legends?
Mitchell LeffUSASheBelieves CupPress leaves her mark in U.S. win The forward set up the lone goal as the U.S. national team opened the SheBelieves Cup with a 1-0 win over Olympic champion Germany.
Pedro PardoCONCACAF Champions CupDeportivo SaprissaMLS v. Liga MX means fun CCL semis Two inter-league clashes will make for a final four that's enjoyable and entertaining, but not something to teach overarching lessons.
GettyLaLigaReal MadridCR7 to the rescue! But Real in a spiralZinedine Zidane's side claimed a point with 10 men against Las Palmas, but the Blancos have thrown away their advantage in La Liga
Getty ImagesLaLigaBarcelonaBarca fans should thank Luis EnriqueAfter the Asturian announced his decision to leave at the end of the season, supporters should remember just how successful he has been at Camp Nou
LaLigaSporting GijonDefensive problems persist for BarcaLuis Enrique's side ran out 6-1 winners at home to Sporting Gijon on Wednesday, but the team looked uncomfortable again with three at the back
Maria CallsLiga MXTigresLiga MX not serious about changeVeracruz's one-game ban is the latest sign that the Mexican league is content with its current position, rather than desperate to improve its product.
GettyA-League MenA-League WomenCOMMENT: Groundhog Day at FFAFootball Federation Australia is dithering again by switching its focus from A-League expansion to ownership and operating reform
Premier LeagueManchester UnitedUnited should NOT keep ZlatanThere is no question that the talismanic forward has been a success but the individual glory coming his way is distracting from a need to rebuild
Steve DykesCONCACAF Champions CupDeportivo SaprissaKey players in each CCL quarterGoal looks at the men who could decide the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal second legs this week and lift their teams to the semifinals.
EZEQUIEL BECERRAConfident Mexico dealt blowEl Tri came in as a big favorite and left realizing that they are in danger of missing the U-20 World Cup for the first time since 2009.
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueReds reach new level of embarrassingThe Merseysiders were utterly abject as they were once again bullied by a side struggling at the wrong end of the table in a 3-1 defeat
GettyLeicesterPremier LeagueLeicester spark back into lifeThe Italian manager was relieved of his duties last week, but his former charges put in a performance against Liverpool to remember
Alfredo EstrellaMonterreyClub Universidad NacionalParity rules in Liga MXGoal looks at five things we learned this weekend in Liga MX, including Oribe Peralta's double and Chiapas' reminder that no team is dominant.
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueLiverpool won't 'do a Leicester'The Foxes, as defending champions, have a status Liverpool crave, but Jurgen Klopp is building a framework for more than a one-season wonder
Getty ImagesLaLigaVillarrealOfficials lend Madrid a handZinedine Zidane's side overturned a 2-0 deficit to seal a vital 3-2 win at Villarreal. However, one controversial call changed the entire game...