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Lionel Messi does not have the same leadership qualities as Cristiano Ronaldo, according to former Barcelona player Emmanuel Petit. Messi has struggled to make an impact so far at Russia

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said his side will not be changing their game when they face Group D favourites Argentina after opening their World Cup campaign with a 2-0

Spain defender Gerard Pique criticised Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the hat-trick hero had a habit of throwing himself to the ground. Ronaldo curled in a stunning 88th-minute free-kick after

Toby Alderweireld has made it clear he is open to the possibility of staying at Tottenham despite stories linking him with a move. The Belgium international featured just 14 times

Mario Gotze has hailed Jurgen Klopp as his “footballing father” and believes the Liverpool manager’s human qualities set him apart from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. Gotze is one of

Simone Zaza conceded to feeling “a little emotional” after scoring in Italy’s 1-1 draw with Netherlands, two years on from his embarrassing penalty miss against Germany. The striker broke the

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui says the recent success of La Liga’s three powerhouse clubs has spawned a positive atmosphere within his World Cup squad. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid won

FC Cincinnati will join MLS in 2019 after being granted an expansion franchise, the league announced on Tuesday. Already competing in the United Soccer League – the country’s second-tier competition

Lyon captain Nabil Fekir is unsure whether he will move clubs before the World Cup amid growing links with Liverpool following Fabinho’s move to Anfield. Fekir’s future has dominated headlines,

Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci said Mario Balotelli has changed as the forward prepares to end his four-year international exile. Balotelli has not appeared for Italy since the 2014 World Cup