Barcelona’s dominance this season has created a striking imbalance in LaLiga, with only six clubs sitting within 18 points of the leaders, fewer than in any of Europe’s other top five leagues. LaLiga: Leaders pull away Barcelona lead the standings with 46 points from 18 matches, four clear of Real Madrid. Atlético Madrid trail by nine, Villarreal…

Kylian Mbappe’s remarkable career achievements have once again sparked debate about his place in French football history, but former World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf believes the Real Madrid forward still cannot be measured against Zinedine Zidane, regardless of future trophies or records. Speaking after Mbappe’s continued rise at club and…

Frank Leboeuf believes the 2026 World Cup could become Cristiano Ronaldo’s defining international moment, with the former France defender urging Portugal to manage their captain carefully as he chases the one major honor missing from his career. The tournament will be staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and Leboeuf feels…

Paul Pogba’s return to competitive football has done little to revive his hopes of a France recall, with World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf insisting the midfielder has almost no chance of making Didier Deschamps’ squad for 2026 despite his recent comeback at Monaco. The former Manchester United and Juventus star made his long-awaited return to…

Cole Palmer has been urged to keep his attention firmly on Chelsea after club legend Frank Leboeuf warned that the England international is still at an early stage of his career. Amid growing speculation linking the playmaker with elite European clubs, the message from Stamford Bridge is clear: progress, patience, and perspective matter more than…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s career continues to defy time, with the Portugal captain now openly chasing 1,000 senior goals and the possibility of sharing a professional pitch with his son, Cristiano Jr., after extending his stay at Al-Nassr until 2027. The landmark ambition comes after a journey that began in Manchester in 2003, where a teenage Ronaldo…

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winning legend Zinedine Zidane, says his grandfather inspired his decision to switch international allegiance from France to Algeria. The 27-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Granada in Spain, made his debut for Algeria in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group E match against Sudan, a 3-0 victory watched…

Morocco’s ASFAR Rabat have been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors and fined $100,000 following crowd trouble during last month’s African Champions League clash with Egypt’s Al Ahly. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) imposed the sanctions after fans threw objects onto the pitch and used lasers to…

Al Nassr rounded off the group stage of Asia’s second-tier continental competition with a commanding 5-1 victory over Iraqi side Al Zawraa. Kingsley Coman struck twice, while Joao Felix contributed a goal and an assist, and Cristiano Ronaldo provided a creative spark as Jorge Jesus’s team maintained their perfect record. Group dominance…

Wrexham’s push for stability in the Championship suffered a fresh setback after captain James McClean was handed a three-match suspension for violent conduct following Friday night’s defeat at Swansea City. The ban removes a senior figure from Phil Parkinson’s side at a crucial stage of the season and compounds the disappointment of a dramatic…