The former Barcelona midfielder says he disagrees with Maradona's criticism of Messi and says he has never hidden and is a complete leader.

The Chelsea and Belgium winger has flirted with Real Madrid but the Premier League club are planning to make him the highest paid player in the league.

Tottenham's lack of moves in the off-season was the right decision, manager Mauricio Pochettino said.

Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to quit Real Madrid for Juventus has been praised by former Bayern Munich defender Markus Babbel.

Radamel Falcao received praise from Thierry Henry ahead of Monaco's trip to Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

Gareth Bale returned to training with the group as he eyes a return to action against Levante and could play a part with Marcelo, Isco and Benzema training too.

The captain of Levante says he is motivated to play at the Bernabeu even though he didn't get picked after trials with the club when he was 11 years old.

As part of his contract agreement with the Valencian club, Los Blancos' striker Borja Mayoral cannot face his parent club without a large payment.

The Brazilian star is taking Barcelona to court for 28.6 million euros while the Catalan club demand from the player the 75 million they feel they are owed.

Maradona was captured on video at the training session of Dorados de Sinaloa, and the Argentina legend struggled to take steps across the field.

After a strong start to the season earned an England recall, Manchester United have given Luke Shaw a new contract.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has struggled to regain his form after a long-term injury but Hugo Lloris has jumped to his defence.

The Real Madrid winger also spoke about the chance of Neymar joining: "It's too early to talk about signings but he's a star and every team would want him".

Aaron Ramsey appears to be edging closer to the Arsenal exit, and Unai Emery said nothing to halt the speculation on Thursday.

Filippo Lombardi was handed a three-year prison sentence at today's hearing in Preston. Sean Cox suffered serious head injuries after being punched by the Italian.

All the news from Real Madrid that you might have missed with the international break over, Gareth Bale back and Levante on the horizon.

Roughly 200 "barras bravas" from the Rosario based club threatened the squad as the trained and carried out isolated attacks on a series of players.

Barcelona's captain laid the foundation stone for what will be the SJD Pediatric Cancer Center. It was an emotional moment for Messi who was given an ovation.

Real Madrid are on their worst scoring run since 1985 and former "Los Blancos" midfielder Michael Essien fears for Julen Lopetegui's future.

According to Telemadrid, Laudrup contacted Real Madrid but the former Real Madrid and Barcelona player rejects the idea.

All the information you need on where and when to watch the Copa del Rey draw as the LaLiga sides enter the fray. Draw time Friday 19 Oct. at 1230 CEST.

The Argentinian tells a story about how Messi fell asleep after dinner and he took him to the wrong: "Of course, I brought him home, I had €80m worth of talent in the car"

Jose Mourinho has been criticised a lot this season, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains a staunch backer of the Manchester United manager.

Gonzalo Higuaín left Juventus for AC Milan in August, though he would not have done so if it was up to him.

After being open to the public for two years Lionels Messi's “Bellavista del Jardín Del Norte” restaurant has confirmed its closure.

Various French media suggest PSG have highlighted Griezmann as a replacement for Neymar should he leave the French capital in the summer.

The 'United Family' Real Betis ultra group posted a series of photos with stolen England flags after the Nations League game in Seville.

FC Barcelona, as well as Real Madrid, are on high alert with reports stating that there is a clause set into the Brazilian's PSG contract allowing him to leave.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon backed Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d'Or.

Wayne Rooney scored from a stunning set-piece as DC United defeated Toronto 1-0 to extend their winning streak to four games.

Andrew Lewis pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous harm on a Nottingham Forrest supporter who died in hospital 20 days later.

Since his arrival, Lucas Vazquez has been the most creative passer when it comes to assist with 40 in just under 7,000 minutes on the field.

Jurgen Klopp will hope to be without Sadio Mane for too long after the Senegal international underwent surgery.

Diego Maradona suggested Lionel Messi lacked the traits required for captaincy, but Eric Abidal disagrees.

Javier Tebas insists Girona-Barcelona will play in Miami, and says he wasn't surprised by Real Madrid's letter to the RFEF.

According to the Spanish television channel, Michael Laudrup has been in touch with Real Madrid in case they sack Julen Lopetegui.

Arsène Wenger has revealed he is set to return to football in the new year, a prospect that certainly appeals to former Arsenal man Robert Pires.

Tomaz Kavcic has been sacked by Slovenia after accusing Oblak of "telling lies from Madrid" as the goalkeeper pulled out of international contention for 2018.

Shahid Khan has withdrawn his offer to purchase Wembley Stadium, the Football Association confirmed in a statement.

Lessons learned from Arsène Wenger and Pep Guardiola will be a great help to Thierry Henry as he embarks on his coaching career with Monaco.

The Atlético Madrid player opened up about his Father abandoning the family and says everything he has become is thanks to his mother.

The French World Cup winner spoke to Le Parisien about picking France and his connection to Spain along with Simeone, Griezmann and Deschamps.