Kick Off: Ronaldo leads Globe Soccer Award, Ghanian MP apologizes to Maguire

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These Things Happen

Ronaldo currently leads the fan voting for the Best Player of Globe Soccer Award

Ronaldo currently leads the fan voting for the Best Player of Globe Soccer Award

US court REJECTS appeal from Cristiano Ronaldo rape accuser

A U.S. appeals court sided Tuesday with Cristiano Ronaldo, rejecting an appeal by the lawyer for a woman trying to force the international soccer star to pay millions more than the $375,000 (£299,385) in hush money he paid her after she accused him of raping her in 2009.

Inter join Barcelona and Man Utd in the race to sign WC-winning Real Betis star

Real Betis are facing a crucial few weeks in their hopes to keep one of their most important players at the club. Guido Rodriguez is out of contract at the end of the season, and so far, an agreement over a renewal has yet to be reached.

Real Madrid offered chance to sign French star linked with Man Utd & Liverpool

There is a good chance that Real Madrid enter the market over the next 12 months to sign a new midfielder. Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga are both ruled out until mid-January with injuries, which could mean that a signing could be made during the winter.

Arsenal guaranteed to be without two players vs Brentford due to EPL rules

Arsenal return to Premier League action at Brentford this weekend, as Mikel Arteta looks to put the international break behind his side and the Gunners bid to kick on with their title push.

Man Utd legends pose for photo - which 3 Leicester EPL winners joined?

A collection of Manchester United legends gathered for a dressing-room photo in Dubai as they took part in an 11-goal thriller against a World XI on Saturday.

Onana behind the scenes change noted as Man Utd goalkeeper reaches turning point

Andre Onana arrived at Manchester United in the summer full of enthusiasm and ambition, following his £47million move from Inter Milan.

Chelsea set new price for Roma loanee Lukaku

Chelsea have set a new price for on-loan Roma striker Romelu Lukaku.

Real Madrid make their move to sign 16-year-old Brazilian also wanted by Barca

Barcelona have been keeping tabs on Estevao Willian for some time now. 

Raphinha with €70m bid wanted by Al Hilal as replacement for injured Neymar

Given that their financial problems do not look like dissipating any time soon, Barcelona may be forced into making a significant sale in 2024, just as they did during the summer when Ousmane Dembele left to join Paris Saint-Germain.

What They Say

Ghanaian politician APOLOGISES to Maguire for using him to mock political rival

The politician who referenced Harry Maguire in a speech discrediting his political rival's economic policies has apologised to the defender in another comedic speech in the Ghanaian parliament.

Messi: They were beating people - but this is one of our most important wins

Nicolas Otamendi scored with a towering header to give Argentina a 1-0 away win over Brazil in a bad-tempered World Cup qualifier that was delayed by half an hour on Tuesday after police clashed with fans at a sold-out Maracana Stadium.

10 generation’s wonderkids on whether they idolised Messi or Ronaldo growing up

The debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has dominated the football world for the last decade – but which side of the fence do this generation's wonderkids sit on?

Rodrygo Goes gets into it with Lionel Messi and Rodrygo de Paul – ‘Cowards’

Brazil’s clash with Argentina on Tuesday night was set up to be a headline-grabbing occasion, and it was exactly that for all of the wrong reasons. 

Mourinho on Ancelotti's Real Madrid future: Only a madman leaves, that was me

Carlo Ancelotti’s future as Real Madrid manager has been the subject of intense speculation over the course of 2023. 

Romano eases concern for Barca fans following speculation over youngster future

Culers would have raised an eyebrow earlier this week upon reading that not only are Barcelona ‘obligated to sell’ next summer, but that they were aware Alejandro Balde was one of the players that could attract a large fee from the Premier League.

Balotelli: Cristante fouled Mudryk - it was a penalty

Adana Demirspor striker Mario Balotelli says Ukraine can feel aggrieved over their 0-0 draw with Italy.

In-Depth

Brazil vs Argentina : How one of the fiercest rivalries descended into chaos

One of the fiercest rivalries in world football descended into chaos in the early hours of Wednesday morning (GMT) when Argentina narrowly defeated Brazil 1-0 at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

Gavi joins the long list of stars out with an ACL injury, which can make an XI

Barcelona's Gavi has become the latest in a growing list of stars to suffer a serious ACL injury, with several leading players across the game also facing a long time out on the sidelines with the knee issue.