The legendary Diego Maradona has been appointed as coach of Al-Fujairah FC, in the United Arab Emirates. Writing on his facebook page, the former Argentine captain said "I want to tell you that I am the new coach of Al-Fujairah SC, in the second division of the United Arab Emirates".

Lionel Messi has turned down  Barcelona's opening contract offer worth between €30-35m-per-season. 

Messi’s current contract with Barca will end in June 2018 and his handlers have been in negotiations  with the La Liga champions over an enhanced offer from the club given his immerse contribution to the success of the club.

Portuguese and Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to lift his fifth Ballon D’or by the end of the year. Ronaldo won his fourth award last year to leave him one behind his perennial rival, Argentina and Barcelona star, Lionel Messi.