Lionel Messi pipped Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to win a record sixth Ballon d’Or title on Monday night, with the Barcelona superstar’s achievements celebrated on an evening packed with awards and surprise top 30 placings too.
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Champions League group stage draw 19/20 revealed
Read on as the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League group stage draw was completed in Monaco with some intriguing encounters made. Defending champions Liverpool face Napoli in a winnable Group E, while last year’s runners-up Tottenham have a tricky test in store against Bundesliga winners Bayern among others.
Everton close to £36m deal for Juventus wonderkid Moise Kean
Everton are close to confirming a massive coup this summer, with Juventus’ teenage wonderkid Moise Kean set to compete a £36m (£27.5m initial, £9m add-ons) move this weekend.
Top 10 football clubs with highest wage bills
Here’s a breakdown of the top ten European clubs with the highest wage bills and what it means for their respective transfer situations….
Juve move a step forward from “inferior” Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri reveals
New Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has said joining them this summer is a “step forward” in his managerial career after a year at Chelsea, while revealing he understands the scepticism and pressure that comes with being appointed too. Continue reading
Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: 5 Hits and Flops
Here’s a look at five hits and flops after Portugal’s slender 1-0 win against the Netherlands saw them lift the inaugural Nations League trophy in Porto overnight..
Portugal 3-1 Switzerland: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis
Here’s a look at five talking points, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s 53rd career hat-trick powered Portugal into Sunday’s Nations League Final after a frantic finish against Switzerland in Porto last night. Continue reading
