Gareth Southgate's troops have the royal seal of approval as they go in search of a first major international honour in 55 years Gareth Southgate's England squad have received a good luck message from the Queen ahead of their Euro 2020 final clash with Italy on Sunday. The Three Lions have reached a European Championship final for the first time, while 55 years have passed since a showpiece ...Full Story »

Angel Di Maria came up with the vital goal, but nobody did more to drive the Albiceleste to glory than their veteran captainFinally, the day arrived, and in the most thrilling of circumstances. Lionel Messi finally banished the memories of years of international despair as his Argentina team downed Brazil 1-0 to take the Copa America title in the Selecao's own backyard. And having played ev...Full Story »

Gotze: I don't think about leaving PSVMario Gotze has said he has no intention of leaving PSV. "I don't think about leaving," he told ESPN. "We have a great chance of Champions League football.'' The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich star contributed to 11 goals in the Eredivisie this past campaign. Chiellini to sign one-year Juve extensionGiorgio Chiellini will sign a one-year c...Full Story »

Neymar has hit out at Brazilians who are backing Argentina to win Saturday's Copa America final at the Maracana because they support Lionel Messi. Brazil supporters have lacked interest in this year's tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the nation and last-minute changes which saw Brazil host the Copa after CONMEBOL announced Argentina and Colombia would no longer stage the event. Brazi...Full Story »

Paraguay legend Jose Luis Chilavert hit out at Conmebol and warned Argentina that the referee of the Copa America final Esteban Ostojich could favour Brazil. Chilavert expressed his opinion on Ostojich and hinted that Lionel Messi will have to overcome both the Selecao and Conmebol in the final that will take place at 02:00 CEST on Sunday at the Maracana. "Messi's team and his teammates have...Full Story »

Although the awarding of the Ballon d’Or is some months away, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi remains a strong favourite to win his seventh accolade. The Argentinian inspired his side to a Copa del Rey title against the odds, and with five games to play of the 2020/21 season, Barca were still in with a chance of the La Liga title thanks to his goals, assists and general all round excelle...Full Story »

Umtiti rejects Barcelona's release offer Samuel Umtiti has rejected Barcelona's offer to release him from his contract, according to Marca. The France international was set to be allowed to depart the club with a golden handshake this summer, but the player wants to fulfil his deal with the economically troubled outfit. Ronaldo's agent pushing for Juventus extension Cristiano Ronaldo's agent...Full Story »

Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard has taken to social media on Saturday evening, to send a heartfelt message of thanks to all at Premier League giants Arsenal. Gunners stint Norwegian creator Odegaard of course spent the 2nd-half of this past season plying his trade in North London. After struggling for game-time upon his return to parent club Real Madrid last summer, it was decided th...Full Story »

A lot of things in the way Joan Laporta and Lionel Messi after the Argentine renewed his contract at Barcelona back in 2009FCB Barcelona are working around the clock to find an agreement with Lionel Messi to renew the contract that expired on June 30, leaving him, technically speaking, without a club. The Catalans have problems, though, and Financial Fair Play has become an obstacle that is p...Full Story »

Barcelona great Xavi is hopeful of Lionel Messi signing a new contract. Xavi spoke at the start of this year's 'Campus Xavi' in Collell. "We are going to see how the situation develops," Xavi told the Movistar programme '#Vamos'. "I feel that [Messi] is happy at Barcelona. Everything points to him renewing his contract and I believe that he deserves it. "Barcelona need Leo [Messi] and Leo ...Full Story »

The 34-year-old's deal ended as June drew to a close, making him able to sign with any other club if he choosesLionel Messi has become a free agent after the Barcelona star's contract expired at the end of June. Although Barcelona were hopeful of signing Messi to a renewal before the June 30 deadline, the 34-year-old is now officially unattached. Barcelona still believe that Messi will even...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI was woken up in the middle of the night for a birthday surprise by his Argentina team-mates. The Barcelona superstar was given presents by his compatriots as they sang 'Happy Birthday' while away on Copa America duty. Lionel Messi opens his birthday giftsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/?hl=en Messi blows out his cake on his 34th birthdayCredit: https://www.instagram.co...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI made one superfan's day... by signing his BACK. The Argentine is currently in Brazil competing in the Copa America with his country. The happy fan shows off his back, complete with Messi's signature The iconic moment takes up most of the superfan's back Boarding the team bus in Brasilia, Messi saw a fan removing his shirt... revealing a huge tattoo of Barcelona's No10. The barm...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez has said he's ready to manage Barcelona and that having to coach former teammate Lionel Messi would be a "privilege" and not a problem. The Al Sadd coach was strongly linked with the Barca job this summer before president Joan Laporta decided to stick with Ronald Koeman. Xavi, 41, says he has had no contact with Laporta since he took office in March, but confirmed he is open t...Full Story »

The Argentine star has expressed interest in a move to MLS in the past and could be heading for Florida in 2023Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas believes his side will be able to land Barcelona star Lionel Messi in the future. Messi's contract with Barcelona will expire at the end of this month and the club is desperately trying to tie down the 33-year-old to a new deal. Various reports have sta...Full Story »

As the football season was finishing, Lionel Messi was making deals in the hotel world. The Argentine star was working with his hotel group MIM Hotels, which he's owned since 2017, to buy yet another luxury hotel. His fifth hotel, Casa Canut, is located in Andorra on the famous Carlemany de Escaldes-Engordany and boasts 31 luxurious rooms. According to Diari D'Andorra, Messi intends to make...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has reached an agreement with Barcelona and only needs to put pen to paper to sign a new two-year deal at the Camp Nou. The Argentine's future had been in doubt, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the month, but Azulgrana supporters can now breathe a sigh of relief, it would seem. According to Cadena COPE's Miguel Rico, only the finest of details are to be set...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has criticised Real Madrid and club president Florentino Perez in an open letter, blaming a lack of trust and "messages leaked to the media" for his decision to quit as head coach. Zidane resigned last week after two years in the job in his second spell in charge, following his failure to land a trophy during the 2020-21 season. He had not spoken publicly about his reasons, wit...Full Story »

Football London’s Chief Arsenal reporter Chris Weatley has provided insight into whether the Gunners are interested in signing Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. This is, Arsenal that finished eighth in the Premier League last season, who will not be competing in Europe next season – not even in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The same Arsenal which began the season with top fo...Full Story »

Barcelona have tabled a new contract offer to Lionel Messi. TV3 says Barcelona have offered Messi a new contract, with his current deal at the Camp Nou set to expire on June 30. The Catalan club have therefore decided to not wait for the results of the audit that Joan Laporta commissioned when he took office and have presented an offer to Messi. But Messi will not respond until he is aware ...Full Story »