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Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi showed his true class at the Camp Nou after he made the mature decision to learn and develop his free-kick technique. Messi burst onto the scene at the La Liga club under former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard and went on to create a legendary legacy at the Camp Nou. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner later became known as Barcelona’s designated free-kick taker and produced exquisite moments when he was in shooting range. According to Sportskeeda, Juan Carlos Unzue was at Barcelona as a coach when Messi broke into the first team and opened up about the PSG forward’s…

Our weekly Liverpool jury columnists have their say on Liverpool’s January transfer window With the January transfer window closed, it’s now down to Liverpool to deliver on the pitch. The Reds’ only recruit during last month was Dutch international Cody Gakpo, who has so far struggled to make his mark while leading the line in Jurgen Klopp’s side. Many supporters have argued in recent weeks the squad is crying out for midfield reinforcements, but Liverpool have chosen not to strengthen in this area despite a number of rivals doing so. Assessing the impact the latest transfer window could have in the context of…

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have defied the passage of time to deliver era-defining feats well into the autumn of their respective careers – but which of them enjoys the better record after the age of 30?  As he entered his fourth decade in June 2017, Messi was the shining light in a glittering Barcelona frontline and has spent his thirties demonstrating he is arguably the greatest footballer of all time. But his latter years at Barcelona were marked by a downturn in fortunes amid the club’s off-field financial issues. After waving a tearful goodbye, Messi arrived at PSG…

L’Equipe’s player ratings are famously stingy. The French outlet will often give a genuinely great performance a score as low as 6/10, while if a player has a shocker you better believe they’re not going to pull any punches. Even the greatest players of their generation can be prone to a poor performance or two. No matter the name, L’Equipe will let them know in no uncertain terms that they’ve stunk the place out. We’ve picked out 10 brilliant footballers who haven’t escaped L’Equipe’s wrath. Lionel Messi To be fair, L’Equipe have also recognised Messi’s greatness. They’ve handed out very…

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is ‘willing to take the pay cut’ that may be required for him to stay at Old Trafford, journalist Dean Jones has told GiveMeSport. The 32-year-old is enjoying a solid season for the Red Devils despite a tricky opening few weeks, but his future at the club remains firmly up in the air at this moment in time. Manchester United news – David de Gea At the beginning of January, The Telegraph claimed that De Gea was due to sign a new deal on reduced terms after signalling his willingness to accept a cut to his current £375,000-a-week wages.…

TalkSPORT pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor has taken aim at Tottenham striker Richarlison for his domestic form since joining. Richarlison during Tottenham against Leeds United© Provided by Transfer Tavern The Lowdown: In-and-out… The marquee 2022 summer signing has been in and out of Antonio Conte’s team since the beginning of this Premier League season. Injuries to both his calf and hamstring at various points over 2022/23 have limited Richarlison’s chances of a consistent run in the team. The Brazil international, who has been free scoring for his national team, hasn’t been able to translate that form on a regular basis in a Spurs shirt. The Latest: Agbonlahor sends Richarlison message… Speaking to Football…

Manchester United will conduct an investigation after criminal charges against Mason Greenwood were dropped. It’s understood the investigation will start immediately and Greenwood is not expected to return to training during that time. It’s not clear how long the process will take. His club said in a statement: “Manchester United notes the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service that all charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped. “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps. We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.” The Crown Prosecution Service revealed on Thursday that Greenwood’s…

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher won’t have a “shortage of takers” if he decides to leave Anfield in the summer window, journalist Pete O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT. Kelleher has impressed as Liverpool’s number-two, with Jurgen Klopp labelling the Republic of Ireland international as a “top-class” talent. Liverpool transfer news – Caoimhin Kelleher Since breaking into the Liverpool first-team, Kelleher has featured regularly as the Reds’ backup goalkeeper, making 20 senior appearances (Transfermarkt). Playing second-fiddle to number-one Alisson, Kelleher has shone between the sticks for Liverpool, particularly during last season’s domestic cup run. Kelleher, who earns £32,000 per week, scored the eventual winning penalty against Chelsea in the League Cup final, before going…

Glen Powell is finally getting the much-deserved praise and attention from Hollywood, after the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise. The film is a sequel to Top Gun which was released in 1986 and became a cult classic. And it took almost 36 years to make the sequel. Top Gun: Maverick bought the much-needed footfall to theatres, but the director and producers did not expect the film to do as well as it did. After Glen Powell’s stunning performance in the film, he has been rumored to play many DC and Marvel characters. Fan castings are at their peak, with some casting Powell…

DC Studios CEO James Gunn has opened up on some of the comic stories that will influence his new DCU slate in various ways. Gunn and his co-CEO Peter Safran have recently unveiled their new DCU slate to the world with ten wildly varied projects. From Superman: Legacy to Swamp Thing, this new franchise will explore all corners of the DC universe in something of a soft reboot from the old regime. While this endeavor will span movies, games, and TV to develop more brand consistency, comics, as they always have, will remain a separate entity telling their own stories. Although Gunn has already confirmed he has…

Despite the long rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, both players still have a lot of respect for each other’s careers. Both superstars are widely considered to be two of the greatest footballers of all time, due to their mile-stone achievements in their careers. Messi and Ronaldo have broken and as well set a handful of records that probably may not even be broken in their lifetime. Both players share a combined total of 12 Ballon d’Or awards between them, all of which have been won between 2008-2021. The Argentine ace has won seven of them while the Portuguese…

LOS ANGELES: It may have been the end of the road for Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man but the actor won’t feel the pinch financially, courtesy the contract he negotiated few years ago.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 54-year-old actor, who has been the face of Marvel Studios’ money-minting Marvel Cinematic Universe, had managed to broker a “unique financial arrangement” with studio chief Kevin Feige couple of years ago that landed him massive paycheques for the next few films. Sources told the outlet that Downey Jr is estimated to have made at least USD 75 million in salary from last…

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood stars Robert Downey Jr and Tom Holland have joined their “Avengers: Endgame” co-star Chris Evans in sending sweet messages to a young boy who saved his sister from a dog attack. Six-year-old Bridger saved his four-year-old sister on July 9 by standing between her and a charging dog. According to Nicole Noel Walker, his aunt, the child received 90 stitches after getting bitten by the canine. After Walker reached out to the Avengers team through an Instagram post, Evans, in a video message, promised to send Bridger, an avid Avengers fan, “an authentic Captain America shield”. Now the ‘Iron-Man’ star promised he will…

The sudden distancing of people in 2020 resulted in them coming crashing together over the next two years in newly formed friendships and budding relationships. And among the latter category are Taika Waititi and Rita Ora. First spotted on Instagram in April 2021, the couple would consecutively go on to make their live debut over the next few months and make themselves too busy being in love with each other. With a perfect year and a half to their relationship, fans, and paparazzi soon grew obsessed with the idea of the two being secretly married, or at least engaged, at…

Although James Cameron is known for creating some of the most beloved pieces of cinema, which shaped the sci-fi genre, the director was once involved with the task to make a Spider-Man movie. Even though The Terminator director did come close to directing the movie, it was eventually canceled. Since then fans have been bestowed with three iterations of the character, but Sony is still struggling to figure out their prime hero for their ambitious universe. And even though James Cameron has shared his disdain for the Superhero genre on numerous occasions, the Avatar director might be the only one that can save Sony’s sinking cinematic…

Sancho was back in the Man Utd squad for the first time in 102 days during the 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. On a night when Manchester United reached a domestic cup final for the first time in six years one of the loudest cheers of the night was reserved for a substitute. The return of Jadon Sancho raised the roof at Old Trafford. When the winger was called back by Erik ten Hag just before the hour mark against Nottingham Forest, with United cruising to Wembley, he was given some intense final instructions from his manager before a…

Manchester United have issued a statement on Mason Greenwood but refused to say if the striker will return to the Premier League club. The 21-year-old has had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped. Greenwood has played 129 times for Man United, scoring 35 goals He was arrested in late January 2022 when images and videos were posted on social media, while he was also questioned on suspicion of making threats to kill. Greenwood, who is under contract at United until 2025, was subsequently suspended from playing or training by the Premier League club. The last of his…

Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie once planned a darker Jack Reacher 2, and the book they wanted to adapt can still be handled by Amazon’s Reacher. Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie’s ambitions for the character were never fully realized, but Amazon’s Reacher can fulfill their wish. The casting of Cruise as Jack Reacher was controversial when it was announced – and remains that way for many fans. Cruise lacked the hulking physique of Lee Child’s literary creation, but his Reacher movies were still successful and brought the franchise to a new audience. The PG-13 nature of Cruise’s film duology lacked the gritter edge of the…

Darwin Nunez has opened up on the advice of Jurgen Klopp and Luis Suarez as his debut season at Liverpool goes on Darwin Nunez has revealed how Jurgen Klopp has told him to remove the ‘anger’ from his finishing in order to become more prolific for Liverpool this season. And the Reds striker says his manager believes the numbers will significantly increase if he can calm down in front of goal going forward. Nunez has 10 goals across all competitions since joining from Benfica for an initial fee of £64m in June but has registered just half of those in…

May our dear old DC Studios and DCU never change. James Gunn had allegedly left the door open for Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot to either walk out of the franchise or continue portraying her role. After director Patty Jenkins left Wonder Woman 3 for the higher-ups at DC, Gal Gadot reportedly made a choice. Although undisclosed, it is confirmed that the Israeli actress will make a cameo as Wonder Woman in DC’s upcoming Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023). Director Patty Jenkins with Gal Gadot on the sets of Wonder Woman (2017).Gal Gadot Rumored To Be In Shazam! Fury of the Gods With the DCU…

Lionel Messi is just five off 800 career goals with the Paris Saint-Germain star in fine form. The 35-year-old will go down as one of the best players of all time, the best in the eyes of many, having won every prize possible. The latest came in December which saw him lift the World Cup with Argentina. Messi holds a number of records including the most goals in La Liga, the most assists of all time and the most Ballons d’Or won. And he is on the verge of another career milestone as he sits just five goals off 800, following…

Kylian Mbappe’s huge contract could impact Lionel Messi’s PSG future. Kylian Mbappe could impact Lionel Messi’s PSG future Kylian Mbappe’s monster Paris Saint-Germain contract risks the Ligue 1 giants losing Lionel Messi, according to reports. The France star snubbed Real Madrid and signed a mega reported £1million per-week deal to remain in Paris last summer, but the agreement is now having lasting effects. Mbappe’s huge contract is apparently ‘weighing heavily’ in the club’s accounts and they are reluctant to make big-money improvements in the transfer market. Messi’s future also hangs in the balance. The World Cup winner’s agent is still due unpaid…

Tottenham’s managing director Fabio Paratici claims the club will not buckle to fan ‘pressure’ and make signings that are not part of their long-term plan. The Italian helped oversee Spurs’ January transfer activity which saw them recruit two new faces in full-back Pedro Porro and attacker Arnaut Danjuma. Despite the two additions, there have been calls from within the Spurs fanbase for the club to be more ambitious in the transfer market yet Paratici insists the club have a clear vision for their ‘long-term project’. Speaking to the club’s media, Paratici said: ‘The January transfer window is every time not easy. ‘You can’t have…

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has been selected as one of the most influential Black individuals in British football as part of the Football Black List. This initiative shines a spotlight on the individuals who are making a positive impact on the sport, both on and off the field. Alongside Saka, five other active players were selected for their efforts in promoting inclusion, including England teammates Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling, Andre Gray of Aris and Jamaica, and Charlotte Lynch of Leyton Orient Women. Lianne Sanderson, a former Gunner, was also acknowledged for her work in the LGBTQ+ category. This recognition celebrates the efforts of…