‘Lionel Messi would have liked to retire at Barcelona’ – Inter Miami star’s return to Catalonia was ‘close’, says La Liga president Javier Tebas, before eventual move to MLS

Kick TV, via The Mirror, reports that a Tebas interview revealed that La Liga, Barcelona and Messi himself were “close” to a reunion, but it never came to fruition. Instead, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner opted to travel stateside and join... Read more

Where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s matches for Al-Nassr: Live stream, TV & highlights details for CR7’s games in Saudi Arabia

Everything you need to know about how to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in action with the Kings of Najd. The Saudi Pro League may have experienced a sharp increase in overall star power after their flashy summer recruitment drive of European stars.... Read more

Scott McTominay has found his place at Man Utd as a super-sub – he can propel Red Devils to the top four as Erik ten Hag’s Plan B

United would have been happy to sell the Scotland international in the summer, but his late heroics have snatched them 12 priceless points Sometimes results in football are the fruit of thousands of hours of scouting or a manager’s faith... Read more

Why Lionel Messi at 2024 Olympics is far from ‘simple’ despite Argentina U23 coach Javier Mascherano having ‘obligation’ to select former Barcelona team-mate

The 2022 World Cup winner, who has eight Ballons d’Or to his name, picked up a gold medal at the Beijing Games in 2008. It has been suggested that he could return to that stage when a global sporting showpiece heads... Read more

Why Mohamed Salah isn’t in Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo category as Egypt legend Mido takes aim at Liverpool forward’s leadership skills

The Liverpool forward has, as the biggest star in his homeland, taken on the armband at international level. He has been unable to inspire the Pharaohs to tangible success, unlike multiple Ballon d’Or winners Messi and Ronaldo who have savoured Copa America, World Cup... Read more

Where to watch Manchester United today? Live stream & TV channel for Man Utd’s upcoming games

Everything you need to know about how to watch Man Utd in the Premier League and all major competitions. Following an impressive first campaign as Manchester United boss, which saw the Red Devils qualify for the Champions League, win the EFL Cup,... Read more

‘Tough toodles’ – Angry Lionel Messi fans in Hong Kong told to ‘get lost’ as they deserve no explanation for friendly no-show from Inter Miami superstar

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner formed part of a star-studded travelling party that left Florida for a historic tour of Saudi Arabia and the Far East. He saw limited game time during that trip, with the full 90 minutes spent on... Read more

‘Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo together would have been a bomb!’ – Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal refuses to pick between ‘monsters’ in GOAT debate

The long-serving Real Madrid defender spent five years alongside CR7 at Santiago Bernabeu between 2013 and 2018. He saw the Portuguese superstar become the Blancos’ all-time leading scorer, while adding to his Ballon d’Or collection, and came up against Barcelona legend... Read more

‘Not an advantage to lose him’ – Erik ten Hag confirms fresh Luke Shaw blow as Man Utd boss forcefully defends injury-plagued defender’s role in the team

Shaw suffered a serious injury early in the season and missed a significant portion of the first half of the campaign before returning. On Sunday, however, there were concerns at Villa Park when the England international was substituted off at half-time.... Read more

‘We weren’t great friends’ – ex-Barcelona star Rafa Marquez reveals bust-up with Lionel Messi that Pep Guardiola had to break up

The Mexican defender explained that he grew frustrated at Messi’s continual dribbling in training. Marquez continued to suggest that he had lost his temper and had a go at the Argentine who was a considered a youngster at the time... Read more