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Cristiano Ronaldo’s sisters have hit out after he was beaten to the Ballon d’Or by Luka Modric. Real Madrid and Croatia star Modric was crowned the winner in Paris on Monday night, the first time since Kaka in…

Perjury charges against Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric have been dropped, a Croatian court has confirmed. Modric was charged with perjury in March in a case relating to the tax fraud trial of former Dinamo…

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has heaped praised on Lucas Torreira for his “absolutely brilliant” performance in Arsenal‘s comeback win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The Uruguayan midfielder capped a…

Luka Modric has won the 2018 Ballon d'Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezman, with Lionel Messi coming fifth.It is the first time in 10 years neither Ronaldo nor Messi has been recognised as the world's best player for…

Jurgen Klopp has been charged with misconduct for his celebrations after Liverpool's 96th-minute winner against Everton.Klopp ran to the centre circle at Anfield when Divock Origi scored in the final moments to…

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp apologised to his Everton counterpart Marco Silva after running on to the pitch in wild celebration of Divock Origi’s 96th-minute winner in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Sunday.“I have to…

FLOYD MAYWEATHER was left "disgusted" after Tyson Fury's heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder ended in a controversial draw. Retired 50-0 king Mayweather was just one of many boxing legends in attendance at the Staples Center in…

Manchester United star Fred has admitted that life at Old Trafford has begun in a frustrating manner – especially as it has cost him his place in the Brazil national team. The midfielder joined Jose Mourinho’s…

Jose Mourinho has censured Paul Pogba in the wake of Manchester United's debilitating draw at Southampton, accusing the France international of showing a lack of respect for his team-mates and the club's supporters with the nature of his…

Mauro Icardi says it is not the right time to consider a transfer to Real Madrid as he is determined to win a trophy with Inter. The Argentina striker has often been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu and recent…

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury fought to a split draw Saturday night, with the American retaining his WBC heavyweight title for an eighth time after knocking down his British challenger twice, Daily Telegraph reports. But it was a…

Palermo, the club currently top of Italy’s second division, have been bought by a “London-based company” for 10 euros ($11), their owner Maurizio Zamparini announced on Saturday. Zamparini, 77, who purchased the Sicilian…

Ahead of the Monday gala, that will reveal the winner of the 2018 Ballon d’Or in Paris, it has been leaked that Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric will come first. According to Italian media, the Croatian playmaker makes a…

Argentine side River Plate have refused to play the postponed second leg of their Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors in Madrid. The derby between the Buenos Aires clubs was twice postponed last weekend, following…

More facts are emerging in the rape allegation made by former American model Kathryn Mayorga against Portuguese international and Juve forward Cristiano Ronaldo. A leaked legal document says Ronaldo has admitted that his…

Pep Guardiola says FIFA proposals designed to limit the number of players allowed to be loaned out to rival clubs will seriously alter Manchester City’s business model. City and Chelsea are among the Premier…

Christian Pulisic is one of Chelsea’s top transfer targets, but the Blues are trying to negotiate down the £70 million ($89m) price tag set by Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund. The Blues expect competition…

Former Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has poured encomiums on former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, branding him one of Africa’s best footballer ever to have played the beautiful game.Rio who is on a visit…

Cameroon have been stripped of hosting rights for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (2019 AFCON), says the Confederation of African Football. African football’s governing body (CAF) says it is because of delays in the progress of…

Emmanuel Emenike has described himself as “a warrior” who has conquered many battles, as he looks set to return to action after six months away. Emenike has dared those who doubt he could make a successful comeback after six months…

Paris Saint-Germain striker, Neymar, has now become the highest-scoring Brazilian in Champions League history after scoring his 31st goal in the competition. The former Barcelona star achieved the landmark in the 36th minute…

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has denied speculations that there is an ongoing rift between himself and Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi.Onazi was a late withdrawal from the Nigeria squad for the Africa Cup of Nations…

Macclesfield Town have confirmed that they have appointed former Arsenal centre-back Sol Campbell as their new manager.In what is Campbell’s first managerial role, the ex-England defender has been handed an 18-month deal to take…

A Spanish court on Monday slapped Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique with a fine of 48,000 euros ($54,000) for driving without a valid licence.The 31-year-old, who arrived at the Barcelona court dressed in a grey sweatshirt and…