Cristiano Ronaldo once named the best player he ever saw live – and his answer may come as a surprise. Ronaldo, 39, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game. His five Ballon d’Or crowns are a testament to his trophy-laden career and relentless pursuit of excellence. In his … Read more
published 18:59 23 January 2025 GMT The Barcelona legend has no doubts about who is the best player he has ever seen. Despite playing alongside many of the best players, Lionel Messi has no doubt about who is the greatest football player he has ever seen. Having been a part of one of the most … Read more
Jude Bellingham equaled Lionel Messi’s Champions League record with his latest spectacular display. Real Madrid’s 21-year-old England superstar continued his fine form with two assists as Los Blancos beat RB Salzberg on Wednesday. 4 Jude Bellingham continues to break records at Real MadridCredit: Getty 4 The 21-year-old provided two assists in a 5-1 win over … Read more
Vinicius talks Rodrygo, Mbappe, Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or, Real Madrid future – ‘The next step is…’ Vinicius Junior was one of the stars of the night for Real Madrid as they beat RB Salzberg 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Brazilian, who returned to the team after missing the weekend’s La Liga clash … Read more
published 21:13 22 January 2025 GMT “He was my hero growing up and is a legend in world football.” Gareth Bale played alongside some of the all-time greats during his trophy-laden career, but one player in particular stands out from the rest. The former Wales international, who won three La Liga titles and five Champions … Read more
Kylian Mbappe has hit back at his former PSG teammate Neymar, saying he has huge respect for the Brazilian. Earlier this week, speaking on a podcast hosted by World Cup winner Romario, Neymar had revealed that Kylian Mbappe was “jealous” of Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. “We had a … Read more
Lawrie Cunningham was a pioneer for British football but his career ultimately ended in tragedy. Cunningham initially signed a schoolboy contract at Arsenal in 1970 but was released by the north London side. But just two years later, before making his debut for the club in 1974, he secured a move to second-tier Leyton Orient. … Read more
Iker Casillas played with and against some of the greatest players of all time during Real Madrid’s clash with Barcelona – but the retired goalkeeper ignored both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when it came to selecting his personal best . Casillas is known as Real Madrid’s number one player, playing 725 games for Los … Read more
1,000 career goal? ©TM/IMAGO Cristiano Ronaldo will always be in the headlines given his status around the world and recently speculations regarding his future have intensified. The Portugal international’s contract at Al-Nassr expires this summer and despite repeatedly criticizing the standard of Ligue 1, he was mistakenly transferred to PSG. However, it appears that Ronaldo … Read more
15 january ©TM/IMAGO The January transfer market is now officially open, with clubs across Europe looking to secure deals to boost their squads for the second half of the season. Teams are already working tirelessly behind the scenes to identify targets to sign or loan. Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors … Read more