Modric at No.1, Messi in 11th – are these the 25 best players of 2018?

Features editor Carlo Garganese is on the Goal 50 panel – and he has revealed the players he voted for as his best of 2018 The 2018 Goal 50 is now just days away. On Tuesday, November 13, we will reveal the world’s 50 best players of the past 12 months. The prestigious annual award,Read moreRead more

Dembele omission not a punishment, insists Barca boss Valverde

Ousmane Dembele’s professionalism has been questioned, and Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde was grilled over his winger. Ernesto Valverde insists his decision to exclude Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona’s squad to face Real Betis is not a punishment over reported ill-discipline. France winger Dembele was a noticeable omission from the party selected for Sunday’s clash with BetisRead moreRead more

Italy's deputy PM 'ashamed' of Higuain after Milan red card

The Argentina star was sent off during his side’s 2-0 loss to Juventus, and Matteo Salvini has called for the authorities to punish him severely Gonzalo Higuain should be handed a lengthy ban after his red card during Milan’s clash with Juventus, according to Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister, who says he is “ashamed” of theRead moreRead more

'Khun Vichai will leave a lasting legacy at Leicester' – Kante pays tribute to Srivaddhanaprabha

The 27-year-old shared his fond memories of Srivaddhanaprabha and how compassionate and generous the former Leicester chairman was Former Leicester City midfielder N’Golo Kante has described the club’s late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha as a ‘great man’. Click Here: Rugby league Jerseys The Frenchman paid tribute to Srivaddhanaprabha in Leicester’s match-day programme ahead of their Premier LeagueRead moreRead more

Lingard: Manchester United will thrive in derby

Click:MRO RS33 NGTC2 690V 315A The Red Devils forward insists the team will have no problems being fired up for Sunday’s derby against Manchester City Jesse Lingard has no doubts that Manchester United’s players will thrive on the pressure of Sunday’s derby clash against Manchester City. United go into the mouth-watering meeting nine points behind PepRead moreRead more

'We're different players' – England newcomer Wilson not comparing himself to Kane

The Tottenham star won the Golden Boot at the World Cup, and the national team rookie refuses to measure himself against the captain Callum Wilson would not compare himself to England skipper Harry Kane but feels he can nail down a regular place in the Three Lions squad. Bournemouth striker Wilson is in the England teamRead moreRead more

Reports claim no Ronaldo or Messi in Ballon d'Or final three as Cavani backs Varane to win

The press in Italy and France are speculating that Varane, Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe are the final three shortlisted for the award Edinson Cavani has claimed that a French player must win the Ballon d’Or this season, as reports suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will both finish outside of the top three inRead moreRead more

Odegaard doing 'everything' to reach Real Madrid stardom

The Norway international is on his second loan spell in the Eredivisie but believes he can still break into the first team in the Spanish capital Martin Odegaard remains determined to break into Real Madrid’s first team and sees his time on loan at Vitesse as a big step towards achieving his goal. For aRead moreRead more

I don't deserve Ballon d'Or, Mbappe does – Hazard

The Chelsea star insists that the PSG youngster should be at the front of the queue for the award after winning the World Cup Chelsea and Belgium star Eden Hazard has dismissed the idea he deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or and has backed France attacker Kylian Mbappe to claim the prize. The raceRead moreRead more

Meet Lee Kang-in – Valencia’s South Korean starlet with an €80 million release clause

The teenage attacker is creating a major impression in Spain and he is soon expected to make his mark in La Liga Already rated at €80 million (£71m/$91m) by Valencia, South Korean teenager Lee Kang-in is on his way to becoming a big star for club and country. Recent months have seen the 17-year-old left-footedRead moreRead more