Getty Images/GoalL. MessiInter Miami CFConfetti cannons galore! Inter Miami welcomes back Messi 🎉Lionel Messi has already flown back in Florida and was given a hero's welcome by his Inter Miami team-mates after his eighth Ballon d'Or win.
GettyL. MessiC. RonaldoMessi reflects on 'great battle' with Ronaldo Lionel Messi says his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo was a 'great battle' but suggested that it may be over after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or.
Getty ImagesL. MessiInter Miami CFBrazil president: Brazilians party too much to win Ballon d'Or!Brazil president Lula called on players from his country to follow the example of Lionel Messi if they want to win the Ballon d'Or.
GettyChelseaM. SalahFormer Chelsea player reveals Mourinho made Salah cryFormer Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed why Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah struggled to settle at Stamford Bridge.
GettyC. NkunkuM. MudrykPochettino offers fitness update on Mudryk & NkunkuMauricio Pochettino shared a fitness update on Mykhailo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku ahead of a busy week for Chelsea.
GOALOpinionBarcelonaDon't panic! Barca are doing just fine despite Clasico lossSaturday's dramatic loss to Real Madrid will hurt Xavi's side hard, but there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic going forward
Getty ImagesBarcelonaI. GundoganBarca apologise after Gundogan & his wife felt 'abandoned'Ilkay Gundogan received an apology from Barcelona after expressing his discontent at the club's treatment of him and his family, SPORT reports.
Getty/GOALC. RonaldoL. MessiRonaldo surprisingly comments on scathing Messi attackCristiano Ronaldo surprisingly commented on a scathing attack on Lionel Messi from a Spanish journalist after the Inter Miami star's Ballon d'Or win.
Getty / GOALManchester UnitedJ. SanchoTen Hag told to 'put his ego aside' in Sancho stand-offErik ten Hag has been told to "put his ego aside" in Jadon Sancho stand-off as Louis Saha slammed the manager for treating £72m winger "harshly".
Getty ImagesL. MessiInter Miami CFMessi admits he's won last Ballon d'Or & speaks on retirementLionel Messi believes he will not win another Ballon d'Or after collecting his eighth this week, and has addressed the possibility of retirement.
GettyVinicius JuniorReal MadridVini Jr signs new long-term deal to stay in MadridVinicius Junior officially penned a new deal on Tuesday afternoon that will keep him at Real Madrid for another four years.
Getty ImagesA. BonmatiBarcelona'I haven't slept for days' - Bonmati overwhelmed by Ballon d'Or nodAitana Bonmati discussed her feelings following her Ballon d'Or Feminin win and sent special thanks to Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
(C)Getty ImagesL. MessiErling Haaland'Undeserved' - Messi's Ballon d'Or coronation labelled a 'farce'Lionel Messi's 2023 Ballon d'Or win has been labelled a "farce" by Lothar Matthaus, who insists that Erling Haaland "performed better".
Getty/GOALK. MbappeReal MadridWATCH: Mbappe's intriguing reaction to Real transfer questionKylian Mbappe gave an intriguing reaction to a Real Madrid transfer question from a journalist at the 2023 Ballon d'Or award ceremony.
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedE. ten HagShould Man Utd sack Ten Hag?The Manchester derby defeat to City means United are eighth in the Premier League table, while their Champions League hopes hang in the balance
Getty ImagesL. MessiBarcelonaRonaldinho insists he knew Messi would become 'the best'Ronaldinho has claimed that he knew Lionel Messi would become "the best" after watching him during his Barcelona youth team days.
GettyReal MadridK. ArrizabalagaReal Madrid ready to make Kepa deal permanent Real Madrid could soon turn Kepa Arrizabalaga's loan into a permanent transfer, but only if Chelsea accept a major loss on their record investment.
(C)Getty ImagesCarabao CupPremier LeaguePremier League clubs informed of major change to Carabao CupCarabao Cup semi-finals are to stop being two-legged ties after the 2023-24 season in a bid to ease fixture congestion for Premier League clubs.
Getty/GOALL. MessiC. RonaldoDeschamps questions Messi's GOAT status in CR7 & Mbappe claimLionel Messi might not be the GOAT for Didier Deschamps, who finds it "difficult" to rank him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe.
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMan Utd players question Ten Hag's tactics after derby maulingManchester United players reportedly questioned Erik ten Hag's tactics after Sunday's derby defeat against Manchester City.
Getty/GOALManchester UnitedPremier LeagueWenger claims there is 'no hope' for Man UtdEx-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has claimed that there is "no hope" for Manchester United after seeing them "lose confidence and spirit".
GettyL. MessiK. Mbappe'You deserve it' - Messi sent classy message by Mbappe Lionel Messi received a classy "you deserve it" message from former Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Kylian Mbappe after his 2023 Ballon d'Or triumph.
Getty/GOALL. MessiInter Miami CFMessi recreates iconic photo of NBA legend after Ballon d'Or winLionel Messi teamed up with adidas to recreate an iconic photo of NBA legend Bill Russell after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or.
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueFuming Ten Hag made Man Utd flops listen to Man City celebrationsErik ten Hag wanted Manchester United players to hear the celebrations from Manchester City's dressing room after their derby defeat at Old Trafford.
@GettyL. MessiInter Miami CF'Son of a b*tch' - Messi calls out Twitch streamer over text leakLionel Messi called out Ibai Llanos at the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony as he accused the Twitch streamer of sharing their text messages in public.
Getty ImagesL. MessiBarcelonaMessi confirms Barcelona return plan to 'change story'Lionel Messi has confirmed his plan to return to Barcelona, with the Inter Miami superstar admitting his 2021 departure left a "bitter taste".
GettyM. RashfordManchester UnitedRashford goes clubbing just hours after Man Utd's derby lossMarcus Rashford reportedly went out clubbing to celebrate his birthday just hours after Manchester United suffered a derby defeat to Manchester City.
Getty ImagesL. MessiParis Saint-GermainMessi explains why he won't present Ballon d'Or at PSG stadiumLionel Messi joked that PSG fans wouldn't want him parading his eighth Ballon d'Or at the club after things on the pitch didn't go as well as hoped.
Getty ImagesOpinionFEATURESMessi win was no 'scandal' - but was it his last?The award no longer means as much to the World Cup winner, but it was fully deserved and means he has another record that will never be broken
GOALOpinionManchester UnitedTen Hag's time is up! Why Man Utd must make another changeThe Red Devils are going backwards under the Dutchman, who is lucky to still be in a job after such a miserable start to the season