The 39-year-old striker took the comment in the best possible way Cristiano will turn 40 in a month and a half. The debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is still far from over, even though we are only a few days away from 2025 and both players are already at the end of their careers The CR7 effect had an immediate impact on YouTube, the way he closed the year by getting into cont...Full Story »

Leo Messi shared in an image he published on his social networks one of the spaces that he holds most dear in his home: the collection of jerseys he has framed from the Argentine national team In the photograph, it can be seen that Messi has them divided into the three major titles he won with his national team: Copa America 2021, World Cup 2022 and Copa America 2024. All the shirts are fram...Full Story »

Part of what drives interest in a league's MVP award is the fact that its definition varies from person to person. Is it simply the best player, or is it the best player on the best team? Is it a performer who lifted an underdog side to previously unattained heights? Is it all about numbers? Or are we talking about numbers, with a dollar sign? Then there is the whole philosophical, "How do you ...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe achieved a massive Champions League feat only bettered by Lionel Messi with his goal for Real Madrid against Atalanta. Mbappe on target in Real's 3-2 win It was his 50th strike in the Champions League Became the second-youngest player to reach the milestone WHAT HAPPENED?The French superstar netted his 50th goal in the prestigious competition, achieving the feat at the age ...Full Story »

Argentine starlet Claudio Echeverri, 18, arrives from River Plate — a year after a £12million deal was completed. Claudio Echeverri is arriving from Argentinians River Plate to help City City agreed to let him stay in his homeland for another season while  the South American giants hoped to keep him even longer. But boss Guardiola has decided he wants to be able to call upon t...Full Story »

Ian Holloway said goal hero Dan Butterworth was being teased as “the Swindon Messi” after his moment of magic secured a point for Swindon in a 2-2 draw at Accrington.The Robins took the lead after 10 minutes when a long ball forward by Joel McGregor found Harry Smith and he headed home his sixth goal of the season.Stanley equalised in the 16th minute when Ben Woods’ corner was ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says it is exceptional that Barcelona have potentially found a Lionel Messi replacement in Lamine Yamal so soon after the Argentine left the club. Messi, now at Inter Miami, left Barca in 2021, with Yamal, a left-footed attacker who plays on the right, emerging from the academy to make his first team debut as a 15-year-old in 2023. The 17-year-old has since ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina crushed Bolivia 6-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Making only his second international appearance since recovering from an injury sustained at the Copa America in July, Messi capitalised on a mistake by defender Marcelo Suarez to open the scoring in the 19th minute. Bolivia goalkeepe...Full Story »

Messi's other half has come forward with a glowing glimpse into Miami life Lionel Messi's other half, Antonela Roccuzzo, has shared a rave review of David Beckham's Major League Soccer franchise, Inter Miami. Beckham's transfer from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy back in 2007 was utterly transformational for the MLS, and in return, as well as a more than satisfactory wage, the Englishman received th...Full Story »

Lionel Messi blamed the conditions of the pitch Estadio Monumental de Maturin for Argentina's "ugly' 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday night in their first World Cup qualifier of the October international window. The heavy rain in Maturin, Venezuela impacted the pitch before kickoff, forcing an initial delay before players were able to return to play on the soaked field. Nicolas Otamendi o...Full Story »

But the game’s top stars can be just as bad off it – you only need to look at former Man United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, who dressed up as a butcher and played an accordion to advertise Danish bacon. And he is not the only ace with a side hustle in cringey commercials. Nadia Cohen looks back at the footie stars who have flogged everything, from tomato juice to pens . . .  GARE...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentina skipper bagged his first major international trophy in 2021 when he guided his team to the Copa America. The following year, Messi helped La Albiceleste to their third World Cup crown in Qatar as the legendary player completed football, admitting that he had achieved all of his goals in the game. THE BIGGER PICTURE In the summer of 2024, Messi and Co. successful...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI'S wife Antonela Roccuzzo took social media by storm as she kicked off a new season as a "soccer mom". Antonela, 36, took her son Thiago for training and posted a series of selfies with her child on Instagram. Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo took her son Thiago to training for a new season as a 'soccer mom' Antonela was joined by an unexpected guest while sitting on the touc...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI'S wife Antonela Roccuzzo took social media by storm as she kicked off a new season as a "soccer mom". Antonela, 36, took her son Thiago for training and posted a series of selfies with her child on Instagram. Messi's childhood sweetheart took a seat by the touchline and was joined by an unexpected visitor while watching her son in action. And that was none other than a cute liz...Full Story »

The striker played for his national team for the last time on Friday night over 17 years on from making his debut. Luis Suarez broke down in tears after his final match for UruguaySupporters displayed banners in honour of Suarez on his last international appearanceSuarez's Inter Miami team-mate Lionel Messi sent the 37-year-old an emotional video message Suarez was given a fitting send-off by ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola backed Erling Haaland to reach goal figures like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester City striker added to his “ridiculous” record with a hat-trick against Ipswich.The 24-year-old scored his 10th treble in sky blue as the reigning Premier League champions bounced back from Sammie Szmodics’ shock opener for Kieran McKenna’s promoted side.H...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo has shown off a new tattoo in a bikini snap from a summer holiday, and fans of the couple have been left debating the meaning behind the inking Messi and Roccuzzo met in childhood (Image: AFP/Getty Images) Lionel Messi's missus, Antonela Roccuzzo, has set tongues wagging among her fans with an intimate tattoo reveal on Instagram. Messi and Antonela are ch...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI's Ibiza mansion has been vandalised by climate activist yobs. Eco idiots doused the front of the Argentine's home with red and black paint after breaking into the property. They also posed with a banner by a swimming pool and football pitch where the superstar and his family relax when on holiday on the island. A pair of thugs were even seen posing inside some goal posts within...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI wore a protective boot as he enjoyed his summer holiday with wife Antonela Roccuzzo... and pal Luis Suarez. Messi and Antonela made the most of the Miami shoreline as they enjoyed a boat ride after the Copa America. But as they chilled on a boat, Messi was still in his protective footwear, courtesy of the injury he suffered at the Copa America. Luckily it did not seem to stop t...Full Story »

Man Utd could allow Antony to leave this summer Manchester United could allow Antony to leave the club on loan this summer as part of a squad overhaul, but only on their terms. A report from ESPN suggests that any club willing to pay £70,000 ($90,500) per week to cover Antony's wages can have the Brazilian for the duration of the 2024-25 campaign. It suggests the Old Trafford hierarchy ...Full Story »