Messi, Lewandowski, Modric, no Ronaldo: World's most valuable veterans XI named
The respective careers of eternal rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been the subject of comparison for well over a decade.
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Ancelotti urges Real Madrid players to step up against Shakhtar
Real Madrid will have to be at their best to beat a dangerous Shakhtar Donetsk, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday as he prepares his team for the Champions League Group F clash after a disappointing draw in LaLiga at the weekend.
Erik ten Hag now has the excuse to get Manchester United playing his way
In the days that Manchester United were finalising his transfer, an advisor to the club noted Casemiro's running stats were worse than Scott McTominay's.
La Liga: Karim Benzema Penalty Miss Costly As Real Madrid Drop First Points Of The Season
Karim Benzema missed a penalty for Real Madrid as they finally blinked in the La Liga title race, dropping their first points of the season in a 1-1 draw with Osasuna on Sunday. Elsewhere Real Sociedad won 5-3 at Girona and high-flying Real Betis fell to a 1-0 defeat at Celta Vigo. After Barcelona beat Real Mallorca on Saturday, Madrid knew they had to win to stay top but were frustrated by Jagoba Arrasate's well-organised side at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid miss chance to replace Barcelona atop La Liga after draw with Osasuna
Real Madrid surrendered the chance to return to the top of La Liga on Sunday after Karim Benzema missed a penalty in the 1-1 home draw against Osasuna.
Karim Benzema misses late penalty as Real Madrid held by Osasuna
Karim Benzema missed a late penalty as Real Madrid dropped their first points this season after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by Osasuna, who had a man sent off late on, in La Liga on Sunday. Vinicius Jr gave the champions the lead just before halftime with a long-range shot but the visitors equalised after the break through Kike Garcia, who scored with a brilliant header from the edge of the area that looped over the goalkeeper. Benzema fired his penalty off the bar and over in the 79th minute, after being fouled inside the area by defender Unai Garcia, who was shown a straight red card after a VAR check. The France striker had a goal chalked off a minute later for offside and Vinicius had a bullet shot kept out by Sergio Herrera a little later, as Real Madrid pressed for the win. Osasuna, however, held on to take a point to the frustration of the home fans.
Messi and Ronaldo: The 9 players who would have won Ballon d'Or without them
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated their era of football.
Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, no Benzema: World Cup 2022's ultimate over 30s XI named
The 2022 World Cup is now less than two months away.