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• Modric’s 2018 Ballon d’Or win marked a rare break from the Ronaldo-Messi era

  Luka Modric has described his 2018 Ballon d’Or triumph as a particularly special achievement because it came during an era...

• Zamalek, JS Saoura and Horoya AC begin CAF Champions League journeys

  The 2026-27 CAF Champions League gets under way on Friday, 4 September, with the first legs of the preliminary round...

• Donnarumma offers view of Maresca regime as Manchester City host Coventry

  Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has shared his impressions of working with the club’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, ahead of...

• Semenyo lined up for new striking role at Manchester City

  Manchester City have identified Antoine Semenyo as the player expected to provide cover for Erling Haaland at centre-forward this season,...

• Emile Heskey’s ex-wife says he removed her comment from holiday post

  Chantelle Heskey has publicly criticised former England forward Emile Heskey after his new partner shared pictures from a holiday in...

• Chelsea borrow rugby equipment to sharpen aerial work for Arsenal test

  Chelsea have adopted an unusual training method ahead of this weekend’s meeting with Arsenal, using large rugby protective pads to...

• Mourinho’s next Real Madrid era prompts reaction from Ancelotti

  Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has given his view on Jose Mourinho’s return to the Spanish club, with the...

• Barcelona fans mistake record signing Kerolin for Raphinha as they seek photos

  A humorous incident involving Barcelona supporters took place outside the club’s training base when some fans mistook women’s-team forward Kerolin...

• Laporte’s proposed Barcelona move collapsed as Athletic Club refused to sell

  Aymeric Laporte was prepared to join Barcelona last summer, but the move failed to materialise after Athletic Club decided they...

• Chelsea identify Pablo Barrios as midfield priority after Enzo Fernandez exit

  Chelsea are reportedly preparing a €100m (£86m) offer for Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios when the January transfer window opens....