Lionel Messi

Juventus made it back-to-back Serie A victories for the first time this season with a 4-0 demolition of Empoli.

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi will miss the Champions League clash with Benfica as he is not fully recovered from a calf injury.

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and PSG teammate Neymar Jr have not been included on the 30-man shortlist for this year’s award.

Argentina star Lionel Messi scored twice – including an acrobatic over-head kick – as Paris Saint-Germain opened their Ligue 1 campaign with a commanding 5-0 win at Clermont.

Each of Mbappe’s 2021/22 Ligue 1 goals came at a cost of more than £750,000, according to a study from Sportingpedia

After being hailed as one of England’s most exciting prospects in his youth, Wilshere’s career failed to take flight, and the 30-year-old has now announced his retirement from football.

Counting down the top 10 highest earners in the game and working out how much each minute on the pitch actually cost their respective clubs.

A return to Madrid, a move to Paris or stay in the Premier League? After requesting to leave Manchester United this summer, we look at where Cristiano Ronaldo could end up next season.

Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan was completed on Wednesday, but the Belgian will wear a different number in his second spell at the club. Meanwhile, PSG's new kit sponsor is perfect for Messi.

Lionel Messi has always specialised in moments that leave you in awe of his ability for both club and country. On what is his 35th birthday, there's no better time to reminisce.

Spartak Moscow's mockery of modern transfers includes a Eurovision clause, Lionel Messi announces new acting job, and Loris Karius shows off insane transformation as he departs Liverpool.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo scored seven goals between them as Argentina and Portugal both won their international fixtures on Sunday.

Jurgen Klopp didn't let the celebrations end at Liverpool's trophy parade, the German manager was seen dancing with Luis Diaz' brother. Plus QPR added a touch of comedy to their managerial appoinment.

The seven-time winner of the competition believes a former rival of his deserves to win the award for the first time in his career.

Following an underwhelming debut season at Paris Saint-Germain, the future of Lionel Messi is once again a hot topic of conversation.

In the modern footballing world, every star is tied up to a sponsorship deal, with Nike and Adidas leading the way. But which sporting giant boasts the better XI?

Three of the world's top four highest-paid athletes over the past year were football players.

Even in the business of football, there are times when clubs can lose complete control of their finances. Here, we take a closer look at six teams who have recently cut their wage bills.

We've all chimed in on the GOAT debate at some point, but Alfreton Town have added a new contender to the mix. Plus, listen to Jurgen Klopp's scouse accent and Jamie Carragher's superb punditry.

The Paris Saint-Germain, former Manchester United and Southampton players have scored a host of free-kicks over the years but who would you want to step up to take one for your club?

Thomas Tuchel complained about the referee and Carlo Ancelotti 'laughing' together, Thierry Henry shuts down Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric does Luka Modric things to break Chelsea hearts.

Kalvin Phillips has been showing off his latest clothing accessories, but which other footballers can claim to be the kings of fashion? Neymar, Gerard Pique, Lionel Messi...Tom Davies?

Is CR7 a billionaire? Is Messi richer than the Portuguese star? Where does Neymar rank? What about Mbappe and Haaland? Planet Sport has the answers to the 20 richest players on net worth.

When Sky Sports suffered audio issues, Micah Richards was forced to step up... and laugh. Meanwhile, after their MLS triumph, New York City FC showed everyone exactly how much it meant to them.