Football players are often judged by the trophies their clubs and countries lift throughout their careers, but there’s something to be said for individual accolades being a more accurate representation of a player’s success. Football may be a team sport, but some of the greatest players of all time have been let down by their … Read more
Neymar Jr’s father has claimed his son left Barcelona in 2017 because he did not want to take Lionel Messi’s place at the club. The Brazilian superstar left the Catalan giants to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a record €222 million transfer fee. Neymar enjoyed his most successful years at Barcelona between 2013 and 2017. … Read more
Al-Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has weighed in on the never-ending Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T ) debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. When asked to pick his favorite player, the Serbian international chose the Portuguese legend over the Argentine superstar. In a video posted by the Saudi Pro League on X, Mitrovic was asked to pick … Read more
Football’s global influence continues to grow, bridging politics, culture, and economics. Several key figures are responsible for this increased globalistaion, and popularity, of the sport. The top 10 most influential figures in football impact the game administratively and on the pitch, and GIVEMESPORT have identified them. Football has never been more globalised, with the sport transcending … Read more
Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos gave his verdict on the GOAT debate back in February 2023, choosing Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo. Ramos had the privilege of teaming with both superstars and chose Messi despite their fierce rivalry over the years in La Liga. The GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has been … Read more
Premier League titans Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing Lionel Messi on a six-month loan deal in the January transfer window. As per Tuttosport (via Hindustan Times), Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham will also not block this reported transfer. Manchester City have struggled for form this season following Rodri’s season-ending ACL injury. They most recently suffered a 2-1 … Read more
Manchester City’s worrying run of form across all competitions continued as they succumbed to a 2-1 loss to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in the Premier League. Second best throughout, Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions have now secured one win in 12 outings. Emery’s men, who have now leapfrogged their opponents into sixth place in the Premier League standings, were … Read more
Argentina legend Lionel Messi walks a lot during matches but it’s not because he’s being lazy. Coaches and experts praise Messi’s walking strategy, stating it helps him find space and outsmart opponents on the field. Pep Guardiola spoke in glowing terms about how the Inter Miami star has used this tactic throughout his career. Lionel … Read more
Lionel Messi placed two players ahead of Vinicius Junior in his voting for the FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year, even though the Brazilian winger was announced as the winner on Tuesday evening. The Real Madrid star, who played a pivotal role in his club’s La Liga and Champions League successes, finally received recognition after the debate sparked by Rodri’s … Read more
Louis van Gaal raised eyebrows with comments about Argentina, Lionel Messi and the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. The veteran Dutch coach described the game between his Netherlands side and eventual champions Argentina as ‘preconceived’. Van Gaal believes Messi ‘had to become a world champion’ at the end of the showpiece international tournament. Louis … Read more