Dembele delivering the season he has had would have been unthinkable even seven months ago, and winning the Ballon d’Or would complete one of football’s greatest revivals. This season has already resulted in the 28-year-old being named the Champions League’s player of the season and the Ligue 1 Golden Boot winner. His career looked destined...
The Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual prize in football, is awarded annually by France Football magazine to the player perceived to be the best in the world. The winner is chosen through a dual system of voting. Firstly, journalists from France Football and fellow French publication L’Equipe work together to produce a combined list...
It is not known how much Modric has invested in Swansea or what stake he has received – and that may never become clear if he simply adds to the US group that currently has a 77.4% share. However, what the iconic Modric brings is worth more than just cash, with Swansea keen to capitalise...
Rangers are tracking Maccabi Tel Aviv and Israel forward Dor Turgeman, 21. (Sport1 via Scottish Sun, external) Hibernian are interested in Cheltenham Town winger Jordan Thomas, 23. (Football Insider), external Hibernian are in constant discussions with Sunderland over the possibility of extending Nectar Triantis’ stay at Easter Road, according to boss David Gray. (Edinburgh Evening...