DARK SECRETS: 5 - The Real Truth

Five Reasons Why Kylian Mbappe Should Win the Ballon d’Or

The Frenchman really wants it. He probably deserves it too.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

Lionel Messi’s Last Argentina Jersey: Unseen Side of Stunning Kit Leaked

Messi has been given a special new kit with a personalized insignia on it to mark his final Argentina appearance.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

Mbappe brushes off talk of tension with France teammate Dembele as Ballon d'Or race heats up

Kylian Mbappe has dismissed reports of tension with teammate Ousmane Dembele. Mbappe stated their friendship remains unchanged and there is no real problem. Dembele is a contender to retain the Ballon d'Or award this year. Mbappe believes he can win the prestigious trophy himself. Both players are preparing for upcoming…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

How Lionel Messi’s Race to 100 Inter Miami Goals Compares to Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Messi and Ronaldo’s numbers for Miami and Al Nassr continue to look incredibly similar.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19

Harry Kane smashes 49-year Bundesliga record with brace for Bayern Munich

Since his arrival in 2023, Kane had been averaging a Bundesliga goal every 78.5 minutes

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Cristiano Ronaldo Enters New Era Without Rival Lionel Messi

Jorge Jesus’s first Portugal squad was announced on Friday, including the 41-year-old veteran.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo: "I don't think a tournament of six or seven…"

Two people can look at the same career and weigh its achievements using completely different scales. One treats a small number of high-stakes tournament results, especially a World Cup title, as the single decisive measure of greatness, the tiebreaker that settles any debate regardless of everything else on the résumé.…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Sports quiz of the week: records, hazards, complaints and boring events

Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, motor racing, tennis, cycling, golf, athletics and American football?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Hansi Flick Pours Cold Water on Incredible New Barcelona Record—and Rightly So

Past precedent and one major issue which still persists is cause for caution in the eyes of Hansi Flick.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

Michael Carrick risks untimely spell in the ‘crisis’ box seat with Manchester United

In today’s Football Daily: The ‘crisis’ crosshairs zoom in on Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17