Messi has been crowned the winner of the coveted Ballon d'Or eight times, with Ronaldo his closest challenger with five. Last year Messi revealed that although the pair has respect for each other, they are not “friends”...Full Story »

Though it would send shockwaves through the world of football, rumours are once again gathering pace that Pep Guardiola could leave his position as first-team manager at the end of the current campaign...Full Story »

Fenerbahce have released a scathing statement placing the blame for the collapse of the high-profile swap deal involving N'Golo Kante and Youssef En-Nesyri squarely on Al-Ittihad. The Turkish giants claim a data entry error by the Saudi side in the Transfer Matching System caused the deadline to be missed, leaving the club furious after they had fulfilled all their obligations...Full Story »

Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham is being billed as “the one” to make a union between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo possible. Two all-time greats have competed against one another down the years, but have never graced the same team. That ultimate pact may yet happen, with CR7 seeing a move to MLS mooted on the back of his strike action at Al-Nassr...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah has reportedly emerged as Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad's number one priority to replace Karim Benzema. The Egyptian has long been a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and has endured a disappointing campaign so far, hitting out at Liverpool in December before jetting off to the Africa Cup of Nations. The 33-year-old signed a new contract with the Reds last April but his future is ...Full Story »

N'Golo Kante has completed a move to Fenerbahçe, while Youssef En-Nesyri has joined Al-Ittihad as part of the reshuffle. The transfers appeared in jeopardy due to administrative issues, but both deals were finalized after late developments...Full Story »

N'Golo Kante reportedly refused to turn up for training with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on Tuesday after a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce collapsed. The France international was set to fly to Istanbul to wrap up the transfer, but an administrative error from Al-Ittihad apparently stopped the deal from going through. There is still a chance of the transfer being completed, with Turkiye'...Full Story »

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was a surprise absence from the Gunners' squad to take on Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday night. Eberechi Eze started the clash in the No.10 role, with the Norwegian worryingly not even among the substitutes. Before kick-off, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta revealed the midfielder had picked up an untimely knock...Full Story »

LONDON -- The last steps really are the most difficult. This season is about nothing other than winning for Arsenal and so all that mattered on Tuesday was the result: a 1-0 win over Chelsea which sealed the Gunners' place in a first cup final for six years...Full Story »

A former team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered his verdict on the Portuguese legend potentially returning for a third spell at Manchester United. The 40-year-old has reportedly become unhappy at Al-Nassr, believing owners the Public Investment Fund (PIF) have favoured its other three teams ahead of his own. Ronaldo could seek a fresh move in the coming months as he targets hitting 1,000 ...Full Story »