Lionel Messi

Sir Alex Ferguson pulled off one of the biggest transfer coups in Premier League history when he signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal over the summer.

Retired Brazilian striker Ronaldo weighs in on the Cristiano Ronaldo - Lionel Messi debate

Chelsea are preparing to face Spanish club Atletico Madrid in the European Super Cup final. Check out information on when and where to watch the match live

Wigan confirm Victor Moses is in talks with Chelsea over a possible transfer, while Gary Cahill praises Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres after the Blues' 4-2 league win over Reading

Santi Cazorla says his biggest footballing inspiration would have to be Zinedine Zidane, saying the World Cup winner is better than the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Alex Song has revealed that Cesc Fabregas will have a hand in helping him make a smooth move from Arsenal to Barcelona.

Jamie Redknapp has lauded Eden Hazard's performance for Chelsea over the weekend, with the Sky Sports pundit retelling how Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole compared him to Lionel Messi.

Chelsea have today confirmed that young midfielder Josh McEachran has joined Championship side Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal.

Manchester City made an accidental £30m bid for Barcelona's Lionel Messi in 2008, reveals the club's former chief executive Garry Cook.

The signing of Eden Hazard can't mask Chelsea's defensive deficiencies with Roberto Di Matteo on the precipice already at Stamford Bridge

Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique has admitted that the club would 'love' to have Arsenal midfielder Alex Song in their ranks next season.

Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has stated he would like to play in the US' Major League Soccer (MLS) at some point in his career, despite having found considerable success in Spain

This is easily one of the most awaited pre-season games of the season - Catalan giants Barcelona take on English behemoths Manchester United in a pre-season friendly at Gothenburg in Sweden

Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has stated that the club would like Brazil forward Neymar to move to Camp Nou after the Olympics.

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has dismissed comparisons of himself and Barcelona's Argentinean ace Lionel Messi, although he admitted he felt he could as successful

A 9 year old Irish boy named Zak Gilsenan impressed everyone after he successfully earned a spot in Barcelona, one of the biggest and most successful European clubs.

Ryan Giggs has been announced as captain of Team GB for the 2012 London Olympics, with the Manchester United stalwart described by manager Stuart Pearce as the perfect candidate for the job.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie's decision to not sign a contract extension has opened up, as was expected, a bidding war for his services

IBTimes UK selects the best eleven from the summer's European Championship

Manchester United are set to face Barcelona in a friendly in Sweden, with the match set to take place at Gothenburg on August 8.

Paul Merson has made the astonishing claim that Liverpool striker Andy Carroll should be ashamed of himself for not taking a penalty for England against Italy on Sunday night, with the striker behind defender Ashley Cole in the pecking order.

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Fabio Capello has dismissed reports suggesting he is helping Italy with inside information about England's tactics, ahead of the Euro 2012 quarter final

Check out a full tactical preview and analysis ahead of Sunday evening's Euro 2012 quarter final between England and the 2006 World Champions Italy, as well as information on where to watch live and what time it kicks off

Arsenal have offered captain Robin van Persie a club record deal but the player has delayed signing a new contract

Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has denied all rumours suggesting that he would be heading back to the Premier League. Although, Ronaldo says that he misses his former club Manchester United, he claims that he is very happy with Real Madrid and plans to finish his career there.

Eden Hazard has revealed he idolises Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

John Barnes believes that Liverpool need to create a system whereby they have a set structure before the side can compete for top signings.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo admitted to being very disappointed after seeing former side Manchester United not win the Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo feels that he and Lionel Messi cannot be compared because of their differences but considers himself to be better than the Barcelona star at the moment.