Emotional Messi Scores Twice in Possible Final Home Game for Argentina. The 38-year-old hints 2026 World Cup may be beyond him. Fans at Monumental stadium celebrate what felt like a farewell. Lionel Messi could not hold back tears on Friday, September 5, as he stepped onto the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, possibly for the … Read more
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman, who were initially nominated for the prestigious 2024 FIFPRO World XI, have missed out on the final shortlist. The FIFPRO World XI is one of football’s most celebrated honours, designed to recognize the best starting XI of the world’s top-performing players over the past year. Unlike the … Read more
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has expressed his surprise over Lautaro Martinez’s exclusion from the final shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024. On Friday, FIFA unveiled the final 11 nominees for the men’s category, with Martinez notably absent from the list. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Manchester City’s Rodri and Erling Haaland are the Premier League’s sole representatives in the Best Male Player category at the 2024 FIFA Best Awards. Their nominations come after City’s historic achievement of securing four consecutive English top-flight league titles. Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham also features among the 11 nominees, with the list … Read more
Robert Lewandowski matched the UEFA Champions League milestones of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with a brace in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Brest on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To Fight Israel – … Read more
Inter Miami have announced the appointment of former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano as their new head coach, the Major League Soccer club confirmed on Tuesday. Mascherano will reunite with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at the club, taking over from Gerardo Martino, who stepped down last week citing “personal reasons.” EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has sparked debate in the football world with his recent comments about Cristiano Ronaldo, suggesting the Portuguese icon lacks the natural talent of Lionel Messi. Speaking on the Spanish television program El Hormiguero on Wednesday, Rodri, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, weighed in on the long-standing GOAT (Greatest of … Read more
Lionel Messi found the net, but Inter Miami faced a surprising first-round exit from the MLS Cup playoffs. Atlanta United claimed a 3-2 victory in the decisive third game of the best-of-three series held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after each team had taken one win in the previous matches. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata believes that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has the potential to reach the heights of legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In an interview with The Athletic, Morata expressed his amazement at Yamal’s talent, noting he’s “never seen anything like” the young Barcelona star. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
Atlanta United clinched a thrilling 2-1 playoff victory over Inter Miami with a last-minute goal on Saturday, dimming Lionel Messi’s quest for MLS Cup glory with the Florida club. In front of a roaring crowd of 68,455 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Portuguese winger Xande Silva smashed home a stunning winner in the fourth minute of stoppage … Read more
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi shared his thoughts on his future, the 2026 World Cup, and his post-retirement plans in a Thursday interview with Fabrizio Romano for ‘433’. While reflecting on his storied career, Messi confirmed he has no intentions of moving into coaching once he hangs up his boots. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has revealed that Lionel Messi’s goal against Nigeria during the 2018 World Cup in Russia influenced his decision to represent the senior national team on the international stage. Messi scored the opening goal in the match, leading Argentina to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final group game of … Read more
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has acknowledged that he is nearing the end of his professional football career. The Inter Miami forward, who holds the record for the most trophies in football history, is in the final stages of his remarkable journey in the sport. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Barcelona and Spain legend Andrés Iniesta after the 40-year-old announced his retirement from football. Messi and Iniesta were teammates during Barcelona’s four Champions League triumphs in 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2015. Iniesta also scored the iconic winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final for Spain and secured two … Read more
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami’s star forward, delivered a standout performance by scoring twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew, helping his team clinch their first-ever MLS Supporters’ Shield. Messi opened the scoring with a well-taken close-range effort, and just before halftime, he dazzled the crowd with a stunning free-kick, extending Miami’s lead. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lionel Messi salvaged a point for Inter Miami as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Meanwhile, several teams — including the Seattle Sounders, Houston Dynamo, New York Red Bulls, New York City, LAFC, and Orlando City — secured their spots in the playoffs. … Read more
Lionel Messi made a stunning return from injury, scoring twice and providing an assist to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union. The World Cup-winning Argentina captain had been side-lined since injuring his ankle during his country’s Copa America final win over Colombia in July. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt … Read more
Lionel Messi is poised to make his return for Inter Miami this Saturday, following a two-month absence due to an ankle injury, according to the team’s head coach, Gerardo Martino. “Yes, he’s doing well,” Martino confirmed on Friday before a training session. “He trained on Thursday and is part of our plans for the match. … Read more
The football world is abuzz as anticipation builds for the announcement of the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominees, scheduled for Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. Lionel Messi, the current holder of the prestigious award and an eight-time winner, is reportedly set to miss out on a top-three finish this year. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly … Read more
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia due to injury, with Paulo Dybala being recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni’s squad on Monday. Messi has been sidelined for club side Inter Miami since sustaining an ankle injury during Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final. Roma … Read more