Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d’Or player of the year
The 31-year-old Portugal and Real Madrid forward beat Lionel Messi, topping the poll of 173 journalists around the world.
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Hamann: Liverpool are missing ‘nasty’ midfielder
“The fact that there’s no holding midfielder in that system is wrong,” says Champions League winner.
Gossip: Lallana, Klopp, Payet, James, Van Dijk
It’s a bloody massive gossip that features brand-spanking new nonsense about Adam Lallana to PSG.
Quote unquote: Hoddle becomes a victim of ‘karma’
It’s the story behind the quotes that lost Glenn Hoddle the England job. It’s a doozy of a tale…
Dembele suffers another foot injury setback
The Belgian midfielder has started only one game this season and is not ready to return just yet…
How dare England manager drop my mate?
Actually, not England manager, just “people like Gareth Southgate”. Oh Dwight, you’re spoiling us.
Mediawatch extra: Robbie Savage on Giggs
We don’t usually do Mediawatch on a Saturday. But Robbie Savage gave us no choice.
Manchester United sees solid return on Zlatan Ibrahimović deal
Since the start of his run with Manchester United, Zlatan has shown a positive return on their investment.
Mediawatch: Lucas Perez the Theo clone?
Some wilful ignorance in The Sun about Arsenal’s signing while Stan has some advice for Jurgen…
What to expect from Leicester this season
Can Leicester City make it into the top six or even top four in such a stiff competition?
All the best tips on the Premier League 2016/17 season
David vs Goliath! Will we have another Leicester? Find out all the best tips on the Premier League 2016/17 season.
Top ten football teams in the 2016 Rio Olympics
Top are Mexico….based entirely on the number of goals they scored in that first game.
Gossip: Memphis to Lyon, Lacazette to PSG
It kind of makes sense. Memphis Depay to Lyon is the hottest whisper right now. And there are loads.
Harry: I would pick Dele Alli over Pogba
“If you asked me, Dele Alli or Pogba who do you want? I’m taking Dele Alli in the long term.” Oh Harry.
Mails: Did England take too many kids?
Wait a minute, we thought youth was good. It’s difficult to keep up. Plus, Pogba, Italian keepers and more…
Slovakia 0-0 England: Ah b***ocks
How much possession? How many shots? But still 0-0 and second place for England.
Make most of your family football break in France
Why not combine your Euro 2016 football trip with a family break? Watch England and then take the kids out…
Mediawatch: Tulip? Windmill? Clog? Erm…
According to The Sun, that’s what Louis van Gaal will be drawing. Plus, Paul Merson, Arsene’s wee and…
Yorke: Giggs is ‘only one candidate’ for United
This is getting ridiculous now. Man says his old teammate is the ‘only’ candidate. He dismisses Jose.
Newcastle to appease fans and sack McClaren?
Steve McClaren is still Newcastle boss on Tuesday….but surely the agony cannot be prolonged.
Swansea and Garry Monk consciously uncouple
Swansea apparently made the decision “very reluctantly and with a heavy heart”.
Gossip: Cavani, Vardy, Dennis Bergkamp
Deja vu as Edinson Cavani offered to Man United for £32m. Plus, Vardy’s new deal and Bergkamp for Reading.
Kane: Liverpool players keen for Klopp
Harry Kane says England’s Liverpool players ‘could not wait to get back to start working under Klopp’.