Liverpool captain speaks honestly about the future, pressure, and inspiring the next generation Virgil van Dijk has never taken the conventional route. Neither in his rise to the top of world football, nor in the way he speaks about it now. As Liverpool captain, Premier League title winner and Champ...

Kevin-Prince Boateng opens up on Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid loyalty and life with Lionel Messi at Barcelona Footballers are often trained to give polished answers, say the right things, and avoid controversy. But every now and then, a former player pulls back the curtain and admits how much acti...

Why does Cristiano Ronaldo always seem to attract chaos? From Manchester United to Saudi Arabia, the seven realistic destinations if CR7 walks away Why does Cristiano Ronaldo always seem to have so much bad luck? Or perhaps, depending on your point of view, why does drama always seem to follow him? ...

Eden Hazard reveals former boss urged him to follow Cristiano Ronaldo lifestyle – but he chose happiness over obsession Eden Hazard has never pretended to be someone he isn’t. In an era where elite footballers are increasingly defined by ultra-professional routines, rigid diets, and perfectly cu...

The 2002 World Cup is remembered for many things: South Korea and Japan’s flawless hosting, shocking upsets, and Brazil reclaiming their place on top of world football. But more than two decades on, one image still cuts through everything else — Ronaldo Nazário, smiling through the pain, wearin...

Pep Guardiola has never been shy about challenging authority, and the Manchester City manager is once again taking on English football’s rulebook — this time in defence of Marc Guehi. As City prepare for a blockbuster Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley, Guardiola has confirmed the club...

Is Guardiola Right About Man City’s Lower Net Spend? Pep Guardiola raised eyebrows when he claimed Manchester City rank seventh in net spend over the past five years, pushing back against criticism of their big-money January moves. “In net spend the last five years, we are seventh,” Guardiola ...

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta finds himself in a difficult position as he no doubt considers what’s next after a dream move to AC Milan broke down over issues with his medical. Palace manager Oliver Glasner has spoken publicly about Mateta’s issues with a knee injury in ...

Fenerbahce claim Al-Ittihad are to blame for the collapse of their deal to sign France midfielder N’Golo Kante. The Turkish club said, external they had fulfilled their part of the transfer and, in a deal that involved Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri moving in the opposite direction, agree...

A moniker given to the Australian Open by Roger Federer has come to be a huge part of the tournament’s identity. Nicknamed the “Happy Slam” by the Swiss great, the first major of the season is largely loved by the players and continues to attract record-breaking crowds. Innovative ...