Carlo Ancelotti hails Madrid professionalism

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 19:16

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded his side`s preparation after they disposed of struggling Real Betis 5-0 at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday.

Gareth Bale believes Cristiano Ronaldo is world`s best player

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 10:49

Gareth Bale has said that in his opinion Cristiano Ronaldo is the best football player playing at present.

Juventus down Sampdoria for 12th successive win

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 10:46

Juventus clinched a 12th successive win and restored their eight-point lead over Roma at the top of Serie A on Saturday with a 4-2 success over a battling Sampdoria.

India needs big-ticket leagues like ISL: Dwight Yorke

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 00:02

Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke today said that the proposed Indian Super League would help Indian football as the country needs big-ticket tournaments and stars to raise the profile of the game.

Jose Mourinho rules out leaving Chelsea ever again

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:05

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he will never quit Stamford Bridge, as long as the club wants him to stay.

Manuel Pellegrini warns Manchester City not to rest on laurels

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10:16

Manuel Pellegrini has warned his Manchester City stars not to rest on their laurels as the Premier League title challengers looks to reach a memorable landmark against Cardiff on Saturday.

Post Ballon d`Or, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score and evolve

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:47

It seems, Cristiano Ronaldo is not the one to rest on the laurels. After being crowned the best footballer in the world in the past one year, the Real Madrid front-man continued his unrivaled form by scoring the opener against Osasuna in their 2-0 win.

Lionel Messi misses out on UEFA`s team of the year

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:06

Lionel Messi, who lost his World Player of the Year crown to Cristiano Ronaldo this week, has failed to make the Team of the Year picked by users of European soccer governing body UEFA`s website.

Cristiano Ronaldo patches up with Sepp Blatter

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:40

Cristiano Ronaldo has patched up his rift with Sepp Blatter following the FIFA president`s hairdresser jibe and apparent imitation of the Portuguese international .

Work to do for Ronaldo to become legend, reckons Pele

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 17:36

FIFA Ballon d`Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional high standards in order to be classed among the sport`s legends, according to Brazil great Pele who compared the Portuguese to Eusebio.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2013 Ballon d`Or ahead of Lionel Messi

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:38

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d`Or in Zurich on Monday.

Liverpool revival continues under Suarez

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 00:05

What really happened in Anfield, nobody really knows. But by the sheer amount of goals, Luis Suarez is scoring currently, they are up to something. Ever since returning from the sidelines, after serving a ten-match ban for biting Serbian and Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, the Uruguayan is scoring for fun.