Lionel Messi made a surprise admission about the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, where he finally completed football. Messi captained Argentina to a first triumph since 1986 back in December 2022, becoming the ninth player to win the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or. The campaign started with a shock defeat to Saudi Arabia before Lionel Scaloni’s side, led … Read more
Messi said he “never thought” he would hear himself make such a comment. Lionel Messi has previously admitted that Barcelona players “hated” a Premier League club more than bitter rivals Real Madrid – and it was something he “never thought” he would say. The Argentine was only a teenager when he decided to go public … Read more
In the ever-ongoing rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a new chapter seems to have emerged following Ronaldo’s recent comments about Ligue 1. The Portuguese star, currently playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, sparked conversations when he appeared at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. During his appearance, Ronaldo compared various … Read more
Jamie Carragher has become one of English football’s most renowned figures since transitioning from defender to pundit in 2013. Over the last decade or so, he hasn’t been afraid to speak his mind on matters – from post-match rants to long and detailed conversations on an array of platforms. His made-for-consumption personality and tactical know-how makes … Read more
Ligue 1 has issued an incredible response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s claims that football in France’s top flight is ‘finished’ and inferior to the competition in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese superstar made headlines for several reasons as he spoke during the Globe Soccer Awards earlier this week, where he claimed that Vinicius Junior should have won the … Read more
Zinedine Zidane carved out a phenomenal playing career and took his experience from his hugely successful playing days to Real Madrid’s managerial dugout. The iconic Frenchman started with Los Blancos’ B team but took the reins of the senior team at the Santiago Bernabeu in January 2016. This proved an astute appointment for Madrid as Zidane steered … Read more
Luis Suarez has spent his career firing in goals and making memories alongside some of the greatest strikers to grace the game. The polarising Uruguayan attacker is a menace with the ball at his feet – his extraordinary potency was vital for Liverpool and Barcelona during his stays at Anfield and Camp Nou. The 37-year-old moved to Inter Miami in January 2024 … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo had once sent a message of support to Lionel Messi following his Copa America heartbreak. The incident occurred after the 2016 final, where Argentina lost to Chile on penalties. La Pulga missed a penalty and was seen in tears after the game. It was the fourth time Messi had tasted defeat in a final with La Albiceleste. The … Read more
Late Brazil legend Pele once explained his stance in the age-old Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate. The two icons are widely considered to be two of the greatest players to have graced the beautiful game. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have together won a record 13 Ballons d’Or together, with Messi boasting of a … Read more
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are ready to battle Al-Hilal for the services of Barcelona midfielder Pablo Torre, according to Pasion Futbol (via Inter Miami News). The Spaniard has struggled for game time under Hansi Flick this season, registering three goals from nine games across competitions. However, only four of them were starts and Torre is a long … Read more