Gavi says Barcelona teammate already the best in the world – ‘Only behind Messi’

Gavi says Barcelona teammate already the best in the world – ‘Only behind Messi’

Gavi says Barcelona teammate is already the best in the world – ‘only behind Messi’ after the FC Barcelona’s spectacular 5-1 win against Real Betis Gavi, one of the standout performers in the Copa del Rey, spoke to the press about his teammates and the team’s recent form. The young midfielder shone alongside Pedri, Frenkie … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo tipped five youngsters to dominate world football 10 years ago and only one is still at the top level

Cristiano Ronaldo tipped five youngsters to dominate world football 10 years ago and only one is still at the top level

A decade ago, Cristiano Ronaldo named five players he believed could dominate world football – but only one of his picks is still playing at the top. The 39-year-old, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, started out at Sporting Lisbon before rising to prominence during his first spell … Read more

‘I’m almost certain he’ll be there’: Cristiano Ronaldo backed to play 2026 World Cup by teammate Bruno Fernandes

‘I’m almost certain he’ll be there’: Cristiano Ronaldo backed to play 2026 World Cup by teammate Bruno Fernandes

Cristiano Ronaldo is turning 40 in three weeks but the Portuguese superstar shows no signs of slowing down just yet. Starting the 2025 calendar year with a goal for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo got on the scoresheet for the 24th consecutive year since 2002. With the shortfall of 1,000 career goals slowly diminishing, the five-time Ballon d’Or … Read more

Neymar says 2026 World Cup will be his last; hints at reunion with Messi, Suarez

Neymar says 2026 World Cup will be his last; hints at reunion with Messi, Suarez

Brazilian football star Neymar has announced that the FIFA 2026 World Cup will be his last chance to compete on football’s biggest stage. While injuries have limited his impact at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, Neymar is determined to represent Brazil and is optimistic about earning a place in the squad for the tournament, which will … Read more

Little-known Argentinian was once the third highest paid player in the world behind only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Little-known Argentinian was once the third highest paid player in the world behind only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

The third highest paid player in world football in 2011 is a player that very few people may know about. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were in the top two in the Ballon d’Or rankings that year, with Xavi breaking into the top three after a stellar year where he helped Barcelona win the treble. … Read more

Messi’s Argentina top FIFA world rankings again

Messi’s Argentina top FIFA world rankings again

Lionel Messi posted a photo with his World Cup trophy on Wednesday, the second anniversary of Argentina’s victory. @SC_ESPN Argentina finished 2024 as the world No. 1 men’s team for the second consecutive year, according to the FIFA rankings. There were only limited changes to the rankings published on Thursday and only 21 international matches … Read more

Messi’s Argentina top FIFA world rankings again

Messi’s Argentina top FIFA world rankings again

Dec 19, 2024, 08:55 am ET Lionel Messi posted a photo with his World Cup trophy on Wednesday, the second anniversary of Argentina’s victory. @SC_ESPN Argentina finished 2024 as the world No. 1 men’s team for the second consecutive year, according to the FIFA rankings. There were only limited changes to the rankings published on … Read more