Bierhoff opens door for Hummels Germany recall

Germany general manager Oliver Bierhoff suggested on Wednesday that Mats Hummels could still play for the country, even though coach Joachim Loew said he would not pick the defender again.

Messi fit and firing in Barca demolition of Valladolid

Lionel Messi made it clear he is fit and back to his scintillating best by tearing apart Real Valladolid on Tuesday in a thumping 5-1 victory for Barcelona.

Rapinoe named but Modric, Neymar miss out on Ballon D'Or shortlist While Megan Rapinoe is the leading candidate for the second ever women's Ballon D'Or, the holder of the men's award, Luka Modric, and the world's most expensive player Neymar missed out as France Football unveiled nominees in four categories on Monday.

Messi injured but Barca seal much-needed win over Villarreal Lionel Messi endured yet more injury frustration on Tuesday after going off at half-time against Villarreal but Barcelona gave their coach Ernesto Valverde some much-needed relief with a comfortable 2-1 victory.

Messi, Rapinoe win FIFA Player of the Years awards

Lionel Messi won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award on Monday with Megan Rapinoe bagging the women's prize to cap a historic year for the United States' World Cup icon.

I tried to copy Messi and LeBron, says Griezmann after Barca double

Antoine Griezmann copied Lionel Messi for the goal and LeBron James for the celebration but it was his night for Barcelona on Sunday after he scored twice in a 5-2 win over Real Betis.

Messi and Ibrahimovic nominated for FIFA goal of the year Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are the star names on the 10-player short-list announced on Monday by FIFA for its Puskas award for goal of the year.

Give Công Phượng room to breathe

The hype and media attention around Công Phượng have been immense ever since he burst into Vietnamese public consciousness about five years ago.

Barcelona goalkeeper Neto to undergo surgery on wrist injury Barcelona's back-up goalkeeper Neto will undergo surgery after injuring his left wrist, the club announced on Monday. 

PSG 'regret' Neymar no-show at training Neymar failed to show up for pre-season training with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday with the club announcing they would take "appropriate action".