Claudio Echeverri's Barcelona dream: A 'new Messi' in the making
In the thrilling world of football prospects, one name is on everyone's lips - Claudio Echeverri, the young Argentine playmaker, often hailed as 'the new Messi'.
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Banfield vs River Plate tips: Los Millonarios can end winless away run and enhance leader status
River Plate will be intent on continuing their strong start to the season when they take on Banfield on Monday night.
Copa Libertadores tips: River Plate looking to utilise impressive home form against Fluminense
There will be a big game feel in Buenos Aires when River Plate welcome Fluminense in a huge Copa Libertadores group clash.
Who is Julian Alvarez, and why he could steal Erling Haaland’s thunder at Manchester City
Ask Man City fans what they’re looking forward to next season, and most will say Erling Haaland. But could the Norwegian superstar be upstaged by the new jewel of Argentine football?
Social Zone: Tammy Abraham's cheeky wink during Roma win, plus Heung-Min Son's heroic homecoming
During Roma's 1-0 win, Tammy Abraham showed the impact of playing under Jose Mourinho. Plus, after clinching a shared golden boot alongside Mohamed Salah, Heung-Min Son showcased his trophy in Korea.
Would Everton's relegation be the most shocking recent example of a big club going down?
Everyone loves a shock relegation - until you support one of the clubs it happens to, of course. Planet Sport looks back on some of the biggest recent examples.
El Clasico, De Klassieker, Derby della Capitale! Are you ready for Sunday’s derby bonanza?
A quick look at Sunday’s fixtures will unveil a host of mouth-watering derby games. Planet Sport takes a look at the 15 matches in chronological order… in case you're crazy enough to watch them all!
The five biggest derbies in soccer: El Clasico, Superclasico and more...
With Barcelona and Real Madrid going head-to-head in the Spanish Super Cup, we take a look at the five biggest derbies in soccer.
Five feisty derbies that produce cards aplenty, including Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad
Random acts of violence, ref abuse and playacting may be a theme of derbies across the world but which ones also deliver when it comes to cards and booking points? Andy Schooler finds out.
Goals galore in the Superclasico plus, nine other bets for your Wednesday night acca
One of the biggest fixtures in club soccer returns when Boca Juniors battle River Plate for a place in the quarter-final of the Argentinian Cup.
Midweek Mix: European semi-finals, Chelsea target title and return of Copa Libertadores
We are in the month of May which means we’re steamrolling towards the conclusion of the season. Question is, who will be fighting for trophies and who is going to walk away with nothing?
Midweek Mix: Desperate Dortmund, City title charge and Copa Libertadores
Man City, Bayern Munich and Inter could all take major steps towards domestic glory with wins this midweek. Plus, get ready for the start of one of the biggest club competitions in the world.
Weekend Watch: Man City quadruple, Old Firm derby and PSG’s title charge
The FA Cup takes centre stage over in England with Man City and Man United both facing tough ties. Elsewhere, title races in Spain, Italy and France are beginning to heat up.
Seven soccer sons who went on to eclipse their parent’s achievements, Neymar, Lampard...
Building up excitement for a soccer player’s son usually ends in disappointment, but sometimes the combination of genetic ability and hard work is a perfect recipe for a world-class player.
February 12 US Paper Talk: FC Cincinnati’s star midfielder demands trade
The Orange and Blue vow to hold on to Frankie Amaya, while MLS clubs look set to miss out on Radamel Falcao.