football

Neymar to be Messi's heir, says Ronaldo

Brazil legend Ronaldo believes Neymar has what it takes to match Lionel Messi and become the Argentine's heir at Barcelona.
20 February 2016, 06:05 AM

Lionel Messi's season for Barcelona helping secure 'best player ever' status

Having lead Barcelona to a record 31-match unbeaten run since last October, Lionel Messi could now very well be the driving force to lead his team to domestic and continental glory once again.
19 February 2016, 07:01 AM

'We're f****** s***!' - Travelling Man Utd fans berate players

Manchester United's travelling supporters make their feelings clear after watching their side's embarrassing 2-1 Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland.
19 February 2016, 05:25 AM

[WATCH] Messi's wonderstrike...for Italian pop star

Enjoy Barcelona icon Messi putting on a show for Italian pop star Eros Ramazzotti, with an awesome trick from behind the goal.
16 February 2016, 06:28 AM

Messi's penalty pass was different, not disrespectful - Celta coach

Eduardo Berizzo has defended Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez after suggestions they were disrespectful against his Celta Vigo side.
15 February 2016, 11:06 AM

SA Games: Booters lose 3-0 to India

Bangladesh fail to advance to the final match of the 12th South Asian Games Men's Football tournament when India inflicted a 3-0 defeat on Sohel Rana and co at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
13 February 2016, 12:38 PM

Messi's kidney procedure explained as Barcelona star continues his recovery

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is out of hospital and recovering after a non-surgical procedure to cure his kidney problems.
10 February 2016, 06:19 AM

Lionel Messi undergoes further tests for kidney problems

Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi is undergoing further tests on kidney problems which first emerged in December but expect the forward to return to training on Wednesday.
9 February 2016, 04:28 AM

Barcelona yet to reach top form: Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique has issued an ominous warning to Barcelona's domestic and European rivals by confidently stating: "We are not in our best form."
7 February 2016, 05:41 AM

Neymar pranked on birthday by Barcelona team-mate Rafinha

Neymar may have received many pleasant birthday messages as he turned 24 on Friday but Barcelona team-mate Rafinha chose to send his well wishes with a delightful prank.
6 February 2016, 05:40 AM

Maradona to be subject of documentary

The film will feature never-before-seen footage from Maradona's personal archive and focus heavily on his glory days at Italian soccer club Napoli.
30 January 2016, 08:34 AM

With money for Neymar & Messi, Barcelona's MSN are here to stay

Barcelona are on the verge of agreeing a new shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways that will allow them to keep their trio of forwards together for years to come.
30 January 2016, 05:43 AM

I don't work to win the Ballon d'Or: Neymar of Barcelona

Neymar of Barcelona has claimed that winning trophies motivates him more than being named the best footballer in the world.
29 January 2016, 07:09 AM

Lionel Messi cuts Cristiano Ronaldo's league goals lead to five

Lionel Messi's goal at the weekend saw the Argentine reduce Cristiano Ronaldo lead to five in the pair's head-to-head scoring contest in La Liga.
26 January 2016, 05:04 AM

Ronaldinho's lucky escape

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho had a miraculous escape on Monday after a traffic signal post fell in front of the car carrying him seconds before it sped away in Kozhikode city of southern Indian state of Kerala.
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Zidane 'very proud' of Real Madrid display despite Betis draw

Zinedine Zidane says he was not disappointed with his Real Madrid team despite having to come from behind to earn a laboured draw away to Real Betis on Sunday.
25 January 2016, 06:56 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale could leave Real Madrid - Ramon Calderon

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has told ESPN FC that he believes both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale could leave the Bernabeu in the summer.
22 January 2016, 05:41 AM

Real Madrid top all clubs in revenue for 11th straight year; Barcelona second

Real Madrid are football's biggest moneymaker for the 11th straight year, while Bayern Munich dropped to their lowest position in eight years.
21 January 2016, 06:36 AM

Athletic 1-2 Barcelona: Munir & Neymar put Catalans on top after first leg

First-half goals from Munir El Haddadi and Neymar give Barcelona a slender lead in their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie against Athletic Bilbao with a 2-1 first-leg win.
21 January 2016, 04:56 AM

Watch Arsenal star Ozil performing kick-ups… with chewing gum!

Mesut Ozil carries out yet another assist, this time assisting a cameraman in filling his lens with sugary gunk in an impressive demonstration of juggling skills.
19 January 2016, 07:29 AM