Lionel Messi has expressed strong support for Neymar's potential inclusion in Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, acknowledging that personal friendship influences his perspective. In an interview with Lo del Pollo, the Inter Miami forward stated he cannot remain impartial when evaluating his longtime teammate. I cannot be objective, Neymar is a friend, Messi said, emphasizing his desir...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini
• Neymar da Silva Santos Junior

Borussia Dortmund sealed a second-place finish in the Bundesliga for the fifth time in eight seasons, thanks to a 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, jeopardising Die Adler’s hopes of qualification for the UEFA Conference League...Full Story »

• Review
• Borussia Dortmund
• Eintracht Frankfurt

Former Manchester United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen suggests Cristiano Ronaldo may still compete at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, representing Portugal at age forty-five. The upcoming tournament, jointly hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco, could provide an ideal setting for the Al-Nassr forward's potential farewell to international football...Full Story »

• World Cup
• Manchester United F.C.
• Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
• Portugal

Nantes’ 14-year stay in Ligue 1 came to an end after a 1-0 defeat to title-chasing RC Lens saw Les Canaris relegated to Ligue 2 for the first time since the 2012-13 season...Full Story »

• Review
• RC Lens
• FC Nantes

Manchester United have ruled out a move for Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, believing their transfer priorities lie elsewhere this summer...Full Story »

• Transfer
• Manchester United F.C.
• Chelsea F.C.
• Cole Palmer

Chelsea fear their current struggles are going to damage their ability to attract elite transfer targets, with their interest in Anthony Gordon an early indicator of fresh concerns at Stamford Bridge...Full Story »

• Chelsea F.C.
• Anthony Gordon
• Transfer

Regis Le Bris says Sunderland are ready for a difficult test against Manchester United at the Stadium of Light...Full Story »

• Interview
• Regis Le Bris
• Manchester United F.C.
• Sunderland A.F.C.

In our regular monthly feature, Flashscore shines the light on the best players in world football to see what has made them stand out from the crowd. Using cutting-edge stats as well as our player ratings system, we will delve into the numbers to see why they are performing so well. For April, there is a clear winner: Barcelona's sensational, talented teen, Lamine Yamal...Full Story »

• Analysis
• Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
• FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi has described his long-running rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo as a ‘beautiful sporting rivalry’ while insisting there was never any personal animosity between the two football icons...Full Story »

• Interview
• Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini
• Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro

Kylian Mbappe trained on Friday after recovering from a hamstring injury ahead of the Clasico against Barcelona, with Aurelien Tchouameni also involved following his bust-up with teammate Federico Valverde...Full Story »

• Analysis
• Real Madrid CF
• Kylian Mbappe Lottin
• Aurelien Djani Tchouameni