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Lionel Messi donates his eighth Ballon d’Or trophy in wonderful gesture

Lionel Messi donates his eighth Ballon d’Or trophy in wonderful gesture

Trending, UEFA
Lionel Messi relinquished his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy, only four months subsequent to triumphing over Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for the prestigious accolade. The 36-year-old, leading Argentina to a groundbreaking World Cup victory in 2022, secured his eighth Ballon d'Or at a Paris ceremony, further extending his record. Jermaine Defoe names Chelsea star he would rather watch than Ronaldo or Lionel Messi Eden Hazard names the six best players he played alongside in his career Pep Guardiola names the best midfielder in the world Following a remarkable season with Paris Saint-Germain in 2022/23, where he scored 21 goals and assisted 20 times, Messi was acknowledged for his outstanding contributions for both club and country. Speaking on stage, he said: "Thank you ve...
Eden Hazard blasts Ronaldo over Saudi Arabia stance – ‘I don’t agree’

Eden Hazard blasts Ronaldo over Saudi Arabia stance – ‘I don’t agree’

Premier League, Trending
Eden Hazard has reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's statement asserting that the Saudi Pro League is "more competitive" than Ligue 1. Hazard gained experience in the French top division, contributing to Lille's success in winning the Ligue 1 title and Coupe de France before departing for Chelsea in 2012. Pep Guardiola names the best midfielder in the world Eden Hazard names the six best players he played alongside in his career Rasmus Hojlund makes Premier League history with brace at Luton Florentino Perez claimed Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t Real Madrid’s best signing of the century Nonetheless, Ronaldo has criticized the quality of football in France, arguing that the Saudi Pro League, where he currently competes for Al-Nassr, is superior. Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards ...
Napoli players angry over special treatment given to Victor Osimhen

Napoli players angry over special treatment given to Victor Osimhen

Seria A, Trending
Reportedly, Napoli players are discontented with the preferential treatment afforded to Victor Osimhen. Corriere della Sera (via CN24) suggests there's dissatisfaction within the Serie A champions' locker room regarding Osimhen's special privileges from the club. Pep Guardiola names the best midfielder in the world Petr Cech picks his three greatest goalkeepers of all time Jose Mourinho names the players he enjoyed coaching most in his career Allegedly, the players are displeased with the special treatment given to the Nigerian international, despite his outbursts regarding a new contract and delayed return from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Additionally, they are discontented by the forward's consistent appearances for the team this season, despite not being in peak ph...
Eden Hazard names the six best players he played alongside in his career

Eden Hazard names the six best players he played alongside in his career

La Liga, Premier League, Trending
Eden Hazard has had the privilege of playing alongside some of his generation's finest players, and he recently listed the six standout teammates he has had the honor of sharing the pitch with. In a recent appearance on the Obi One Podcast, Hazard reflected on his stints at Lille, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, ultimately narrowing down his list to six exceptional players. Pep Guardiola names the best midfielder in the world Petr Cech picks his three greatest goalkeepers of all time Eden Hazard names the most talented player he has ever played with Florentino Perez claimed Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t Real Madrid’s best signing of the century Despite the wealth of talent he's been surrounded by, the 33-year-old managed to select a diverse mix of teammates, including one unexpected ...
Florentino Perez claimed Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t Real Madrid’s best signing of the century

Florentino Perez claimed Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t Real Madrid’s best signing of the century

La Liga, Trending
Florentino Perez overlooked Cristiano Ronaldo when selecting Real Madrid's transfer of the century. Ronaldo made his move to the La Liga giants from Manchester United for £80 million in the summer of 2009. Todd Boehly stormed into dressing room & blasted one Chelsea star Mourinho reveals the toughest PL team to beat & side he enjoyed beating Jose Mourinho names team to win the Premier League & Champions League During his tenure at the iconic Bernabeu, he achieved remarkable success, securing two league titles and an impressive four Champions League trophies. Ronaldo dazzled in Real's iconic white jersey, netting an astonishing 450 goals in 438 appearances. However, despite his extraordinary goal-scoring feats in Spain, Perez chose another player as the club...
WATCH: Lionel Messi attempted super-rare ‘Olimpico’ goal vs Newell’s Old Boys

WATCH: Lionel Messi attempted super-rare ‘Olimpico’ goal vs Newell’s Old Boys

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Last night, Lionel Messi faced his childhood team, Newell's Old Boys, and tried to net a rare "Olimpico" goal. Inter Miami concluded their readiness for the upcoming MLS season with a final friendly match at DRV PNK Stadium. Mourinho reveals the toughest PL team to beat & side he enjoyed beating Jose Mourinho names the players he enjoyed coaching most in his career Bellingham could face TEN-game ban for alleged Greenwood ‘rapist’ slur His initial club, where Messi spent five formative years before joining Barcelona, stood as his opponent. Messi's encounter with Newell's was charged with emotion, as he stood alongside Maxi Rodriguez and manager Gerardo Martino, holding up Newell's shirts before kickoff. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, as Shanyder Borgelin put the hos...
Jose Mourinho names team to win the Premier League & Champions League

Jose Mourinho names team to win the Premier League & Champions League

Premier League, Trending
Jose Mourinho has disclosed his picks for the teams poised to clinch victory in both the Premier League and Champions League this season. Additionally, he expressed a strong inclination towards one of his former teams to secure honors in this campaign. Jose Mourinho names the players he enjoyed coaching most in his career Bellingham could face TEN-game ban for alleged Greenwood ‘rapist’ slur Chelsea planning to offload two high-profile stars at the end of the season The Portuguese tactician, currently without a managerial position following his departure from Roma in January, once again faced the familiar challenge of the third-season syndrome that has characterized his career. During an appearance on Rio Ferdinand's FIVE YouTube channel, Mourinho entertained viewers with...
The genius reason why Lionel Messi ignores the ball in ‘first minutes’ of most matches

The genius reason why Lionel Messi ignores the ball in ‘first minutes’ of most matches

La Liga, Sports, Trending
According to former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde, Lionel Messi seldom participates actively in the initial stages of a match, but there's a calculated strategy behind his exceptional talent. Valverde, who succeeded Luis Enrique as Barca's coach in 2017, shared insights into his coaching philosophy, including how many of his players understand and interpret the game. Guardiola names the Man Utd defeat which made him think ‘wow!’ Man City could be kicked out of the Champions League next season because of Liverpool & Arsenal Dani Carvajal names who is the greatest between Lionel Messi & Ronaldo In an interview with the Financial Times, Valverde elaborated on the notion that "you can't think, you must play" while on the field, but he singled out Messi as an excepti...
Bayern in crisis as Thomas Tuchel ‘offers himself’ to rival Champions League team

Bayern in crisis as Thomas Tuchel ‘offers himself’ to rival Champions League team

Bundesliga, La Liga, Trending
According to a recent report, representatives of Bayern Munich's manager, Thomas Tuchel, have presented him with an offer from another Champions League club. Tuchel, the former Chelsea boss, has led Bayern to the last 16 of the Champions League this season. However, they currently trail leaders Bayer Leverkusen by five points in the Bundesliga. Guardiola names the Man Utd defeat which made him think ‘wow!’ Man City could be kicked out of the Champions League next season because of Liverpool & Arsenal Reece James names the strongest player in the Chelsea squad The 3-0 defeat to Xabi Alonso's side marked Bayern's third league loss of the season, intensifying their pursuit of a 12th consecutive league title. Consequently, Tuchel is facing increased pressure, especially s...
Cristiano Ronaldo named only player he considers GOAT alongside Messi & himself

Cristiano Ronaldo named only player he considers GOAT alongside Messi & himself

Premier League, Sports, Trending, UEFA
Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has named the one player that he ranks alongside himself and Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate. Ronaldo and Messi are considered as two of the greatest players of all time, with some believing they are indeed the best in the history of football. Ivan Toney's stance on joining Arsenal in January revealed Eden Hazard settled the Lionel Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate in private chat Neymar named the five players who has more technical skill than him Others would bring Pele, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff into the debate, while older fans might even throw Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas into the list. It's a debate that will likely continue forevermore - but everybody agrees that Ronaldo and Messi are up there. And in an interview with ...
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