Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has backed Karim Benzema to be a Ballon d'Or contender this year after an extraordinary start to the LaLiga season which has seen the forward contribute eight goals and seven assists in just six games. Benzema's fine form continued in Real Madrid's 6-1 win over Mallorca on Wednesday, as he scored twice -- and provided Marco Asensio with two more -- to help put...Full Story »

The Manchester United forward, 36, was still in the midst of his decade-long battle to be the world’s greatest player when he picked up the prize for a fifth time. Lionel Messi met Cristiano Ronaldo's son at the 2017 Ballon d'Or awards Credit: Sport360 Cristiano Jr thought the Argentine legend was 'too small' to be real Credit: Sport360 Then at Real Madrid, Ronaldo took his boy Cristian...Full Story »

According to recent reports, German giants Bayern Munich have made contact with the representatives of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. That’s according to a recent report from Goal, who claims the German centre-back is wanted by as many as three top European clubs – Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris-Saint Germain. Rudiger, 28, joined Chelsea in 2017 following a £31.5m m...Full Story »

Three clubs are keeping tabs on Marco Asensio’s situation at Real Madrid, according to Fichajes. Asensio was previously considered one of the most promising young players at Real Madrid and in Spain. However, the midfielder has struggled to deliver on the potential he showed in his younger years. Carlo Ancelotti has also struggled to find a place for Asensio in his starting eleven, wit...Full Story »

Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is being lined up by PSG to replace Mauricio Pochettino and to work with Lionel Messi. That's according to Okdiario's chief pundit Eduardo Inda, who is reporting Pochettino is on shaky ground after his hooking of Messi during victory over Lyon on the weekend. Inda says Zidane is PSG's No1 choice to replace the Argentine and even made contact with the ...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he wants his fringe players hungry ahead of their clash with Real Mallorca. One of the questions put to Ancelotti was about Marco Asensio, after reports of his frustration due to a lack of playing time and a contract that expires in 2023. "It's normal that those who aren't playing aren't happy," Ancelotti said. "If Marco Asensio or Isco or Luka Jovic a...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp declared Takumi Minamino to be in a “really good moment” after the forward scored twice in Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Norwich in the Carabao Cup.The Japan international made the most of his first appearance of the season, scoring after four minutes of the tie with a smart low shot before he added a second late on with another neat finish in the penalty area.Minamino su...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne says the spirit in his squad is soaring after the Millers moved into the top six with a 2-0 win at Bolton.Ben Wiles scored in the 18th and 21st minutes as Rotherham ended a 21-year wait for victory on Bolton soil.Victory, secured in front of a bumper crowd as more than 20,000 fans attended Wanderers’ family day, underlined Rotherham’s desire to return to ...Full Story »

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LaLiga has said Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao want to prevent the growth of other Spanish clubs after they challenged the league's agreement with CVC Capital Partners. The Spanish league agreed to sell 10% of its business to the investment fund CVC in August. The deal was unanimously approved by LaLiga's executive committee, with 38 of the 42 teams in the top two divisions later ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Expectation vs reality   Henry was asked about Tottenham before their game today   So... Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly(DailyMail, Mirror) moved out of his £6m mansion in Cheshire because the local sheep are keeping him awake at night.   You Got To Feel Sad For Leicester City.   Ozil Has Already Scored More Europea...Full Story »

The Spaniard is confident that the Gunners will come through a testing period as a stronger collective unit Arsenal's poor start to the season could end up being "really good for the club", according to Mikel Arteta, who insists he "can see a lot of light" at the end of the tunnel at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners sat rock bottom of the Premier League table after the first three fixtures of t...Full Story »

Ancelotti asked Luiz to join Real Madrid (Globo) The Brazilian player instead decided it was time to leave Europe Carlo Ancelotti asked David Luiz to join him at Real Madrid before the centre-back instead chose Flamengo, writes Globo. Luiz ultimately decided to return to his home country of Brazil in order to replicate his European success in a new continent. Pellegrini set for new Roma co...Full Story »

A “really proud” Ange Postecoglou felt his Celtic players had shown they can play the type of football he aspires to despite coming out the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller against Real Betis.Celtic were two up in Seville but conceded four goals inside 21 minutes on their way to a 4-3 defeat in their opening Europa League group game.An understrength Celtic, who were without the lik...Full Story »

Celtic conceded four goals in 21 minutes on their return to Seville as they let slip a two-goal lead against Real Betis.Ange Postecoglou’s side lost two goals in quick succession either side of half-time on their way to a 4-3 defeat.The visitors deservedly led through Albian Ajeti’s goal and a penalty from Josip Juranovic but their opening Europa League group game turned in dramatic ...Full Story »

The Portuguese superstar has been in talks for months over the new terms, and is near to putting pen to paper. Bruno Fernandes will sign a new Man Utd deal following Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival Credit: Getty Fernandes has been persuaded to stay after the signing of pal Cristiano Ronaldo and huge investment in the transfer market. The 27-year-old - who was wanted by Real Madrid and Barcelona -...Full Story »

Rodrygo and Eduardo Camavinga followed Vinicius Junior's lead from La Liga as they combined for the winning goal in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Inter For a while, many in Spanish football scoffed at Real Madrid spending a combined €90 million (£75m/$015m) on Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes. The Brazilian wingers failed to deliver consistently for Zinedine Zidane, and the shadow ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed the performance of record signing Jack Grealish after an impressive Champions League debut in Manchester City’s remarkable 6-3 victory over 10-man Leipzig.The £100million summer recruit scored a superb goal and created another as City won a thrilling end-to-end Group A opener at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.“Hopefully it can be the first of many,” ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has hit out at UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin over his criticism of Real Madrid's Florentino Perez and the club's continued involvement in the Super League project. Ceferin -- in an interview published by the Barcelona's Joan Laporta and Juventus' Andrea Agnelli as "incompetent leaders" who "tried to kill football" with their bid to launch a breakaway league. "It seems a bit...Full Story »

The England footballer, 26, was recently spotted leaving a bash with Love Island’s Ellie Brown and was caught liking Lillie Haynes’ sexy bikini pics - sparking speculation of a split from his childhood sweetheart. Jack Grealish's girlfriend confirmed they are very much still together Jack was pictured with Ellie Brown last month Credit: AaronParfitt But today the stunning model ...Full Story »