Lionel Messi

Arsene Wenger has criticised former Spanish and European champions Barcelona for being overly reliant on Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta nominated in three-man shortlist for 2012 Ballon d'Or

The last three players to make who could possibly win the FIFA Ballon d'Or will be revealed on 29 Novermber in Brazil.

Roy Hodgson believes that Wayne Rooney will come good for England, with the striker hoping to finally show that he can replicate his form for Manchester United at the 2014 World Cup.

Chelsea managerial target Pep Guardiola has been linked with managing the Brazilian national team, but would rather take over at Manchester United, say reports.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi believes former boss Pep Guardiola will succeed at any club he goes to

Manchester City reportedly withdraw from race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, as long as Italian Mario Balotelli remains on their books

Cristiano Ronaldo says he misses the close relationship he had with Sir Alex Ferguson

Carragher says Uruguayan striker is world best with eight goals in 11 League games.

Roberto Mancini has reportedly already met Radamel Falcao's agent, Jorge Mendes, with a view to a summer transfer for the Atletico Madrid striker.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has insisted, once again, he is not a diver.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona forward David Villa.

Lukas Podolski says he grew up hoping to be as good as Ronaldo

FC Porto striker Jackson Martinez is the focus of interest from Barcelona and Liverpool

Cristiano Ronaldo says he isn't concerned with being linked to clubs the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is filling the role Lionel Messi does for Barcelona, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Rio Ferdinand has had his say on who is the best player of all time

Radamel Falcao has admitted he is unsure over where his future lies, as Chelsea continue to be strongly connected with a January move for the Atletico Madrid striker.

The 23-man shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d'Or was revealed yesterday and it was little surprise to see that there was just one English player to make the grade in Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney.

Sergio Aguero, Mario Balotelli, Yaya Toure, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie also make 23-man Shortlist.

The shortlist for the European Golden Boy award has been released and it is good news for English clubs with Arsenal and Liverpool both boasting two representatives among the nominees.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has no plans to leave the club for Real Madrid, amid reports the 21 year old is set to replace Iker Casillas at Real Madrid.

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama demonstrated just why he is being consistently linked with numerous Premier League sides after an impressive display against Spanish giants Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid are already planning for life without striker Radamel Falcao as they plot a January bid for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.

Falcao has a buyout clause of €57million

Former Manchester United forward Garry Birtles believes that when fully fit, Wayne Rooney has as much ability as the likes of superstar Lionel Messi, with the England international hoping to improve his form for his country as well as club.

Luka Modric may once have been a fan favourite at Tottenham but he has risked the wrath of the supporters by suggesting that Gareth Bale should join him at Real Madrid.

When 14-year-old Cristian Ceballos was spotted performing tricks alongside Ronaldinho at Barcelona there was a belief that he would go on to graduate from La Masia and become a regular member of the first team.

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says Gareth Bale is as good as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Jose Mourinho believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is in fact a better player than Lionel Messi, with the pair favourites for the prestigious Ballon d'Or prize for yet another year.