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 »

Arda Guler broke Cristiano Ronaldo's record to become the youngest player to score on their Euros debut against Georgia. WHAT HAPPENED?The Real Madrid midfielder scored from distance to mark his first goal at the European Championships. The strike was something to behold as he lined it up from distance with his left foot, leaving Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili clawing at thin air as...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? Argentine World Cup winner Messi has opened up on his fears on life after football. The former Barcelona star turns 37 later this month and his contract at Miami expires at the end of 2025. Even though the ex-Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona man is still one of the best players in the world, he knows he is inching closer towards retirement. WHAT LIONEL MESSI SAID He told ESP...Full Story »

David Beckham could look to build on his Inter Miami super team, adding more weapons to surround Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are dominating the Eastern Conference (Image: Getty) Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are flying high in the MLS Eastern Conference, with David Beckham's team sitting first ahead of Cincinnati and Toronto. The World Cup-winning Argentine, 36, has ten goals and n...Full Story »

Dijon teen Rayane Messi is attracting interest from across Europe. The 16 year-old plays for Dijon's B team, which is in the French fifth division. Messi has scored three goals in nine league games this season. L'Equipe says Rennes, Monaco and Marseille have their eyes on Messi, but it is Lille who are pushing the hardest to secure him. But also BlueCo, involving Chelsea and Strasbourg, are...Full Story »

Bayern eyeing move for Girona's Gutierrez According to Fichajes, Bayern Munich are eyeing a move for Miguel Gutierrez as they eye the Girona defender as a possible replacement for Alphonso Davies who is Real Madrid-bound. The Bundesliga giants, however, could face competition from Premier League giants Manchester United who are also interested in signing the Spanish full-back. Phillips coul...Full Story »