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Lionel Messi and Antonella Rocuzzo are one of the most popular couples in the soccer world. Messi and Rocuzzo are childhood sweethearts who grew up together in the Argentine city of Rosario. The couple has been together for more than a decade now. However, as per recent reports, it seems that Antonella isn’t the only lady in Lionel Messi’s life.  As per Sports Lite, Lionel Messi has been rumored to have dated two models before dating Antonela Rocuzzo. Albeit it is generally understood that Antonella is the only love interest in Messi’s life, the PSG star has been rumored to have a couple of relationships before tying…

Ronaldo hammered home a free-kick from around 30 yards out in the 78th minute of Saturday’s Saudi Pro League clash. The 38-year-old picked out the bottom-left corner with his dipping effort, cancelling out Abdulfattah Adam’s 26th-minute opener. With Abha down to 10 men after Zakaria Al Sudani picked up his second booking, Talisca’s penalty completed the turnaround, seeing Al Nassr beat the visitors for the second time in the space of four days after a victory in the Kings Cup in midweek. https://twitter.com/i/status/1637169460405579777 Al Nassr are second in the Pro League, a point behind Al Ittihad, who they lost to on March 9.…

The 28-year-old has played 92% of all available minutes for Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils this season and started all but three of their 45 matches in all competitions in 2022-23. As with Liverpool last season, United remain in every competition they’re competing and could end the season playing the maximum possible number of games. Not only has Fernandes featured prominently for his club this season, but he also played over 500 minutes for Portugal, including four appearances in the mid-season World Cup out in Qatar. “Bruno can cope with load standards that are really high and can take a…

Erik ten Hag is set to be handed a new contract by Manchester United, no matter the outcome of the club’s multi-billion takeover situation. Ten Hag will be offered new contract Has ended United’s trophy drought Takeover outcome will not affect offer WHAT HAPPENED? With Manchester United’s ownership still up in the air some uncertainty remains around the club. However, all parties involved will endorse a new contract for Ten Hag, regardless of the outcome of the talks to acquire the club from the Glazer family. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Ten Hag has earned plaudits from all corners as he continues to enjoy…

October 7th, 2018 – PSG vs Olympique Lyonnais 5-0 Transferred to Paris Saint Germain for a whopping $192mn during the summer 2017 transfer window. Kylian Mbappé did not lose any time to find his rhythm in the Parisian club. In an attack made up of Neymar, Edinson Cavani, and Angel Di Maria, the Frenchman begins to shine. A poker in 13 minutes PSG leading the table, and Kylian Mbappé craving goals against their Lyon rivals, started the show at the hour mark. In fifteen minutes, Mbappé scored four goals against Olympic Lyonnais. He became the youngest French player to ever score…

Breaking records On March 4th, Kylian Mbappé became the all-time leading goal scorer for the Parisian club, with a remarkable 201 goals scored, passing Edison Cavani. To celebrate, let’s look at 10 moments Mbappe shocked the world with his football genius. December 14th, 2016 – AS Monaco vs Stade Rennais 7-0 If you don’t remember the first time you heard of Kylian Mbappé, it may have been on December 14th, 2016. The 17-year-old striker started against Renner, in the knockout stages of the Coupe de France. A rivalry that is taken very seriously by AS Monaco. First hat-trick During the…

After PSG’s exit from Champions League, all focus has turned to what will happen to their big three, especially Lionel Messi who is out of contract at the end of the season. While PSG has expressed interest in extending Messi’s contract, interest from the United States in Inter Miami and Saudi Arabia in Al Hilal won’t go away. Messi’s father and agent Jorge Messi took to Instagram to deny some of the “fake news” that has been going around. The older Messi brought up reports that his son had left Tuesday’s training session with PSG due to issues with manager…

Manchester United are set to make decisions over their recruitment team ahead of the summer transfer window and a potential takeover at Old Trafford with the Red Devils expected to be busy. Manchester United will hand Adidas executive Matt Hargreaves a key role in their recruitment team at Old Trafford ahead of a crucial summer transfer window, it has been claimed. The Red Devils face a key summer transfer window ahead of Erik ten Hag ’s second season in charge. A number of targets have already been identified ahead of the window but negotiations will be spearheaded by a new man. According to The Telegraph, Hargreaves…

Marcus Rashford scored Manchester United’s winning goal away in Spain to record a 1-0 Europa League second leg win. The goal made it 5-1 on aggregate, and ended the tie as a contest by killing off Real Betis’ hopes of a comeback. It was Rashford’s 27th goal of a very impressive season as he continues to take his career best tally to new heights. He was substituted off shortly after the goal, with Erik ten Hag looking to save him for the upcoming FA Cup quarter-final. Rashford responds to Fernandes Marcus Rashford’s goal was a difficult one to score from a…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag appears to have put value in the work of legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson, with the pair meeting for dinner earlier this season. Erik ten Hag has praised Sir Alex Ferguson’s “eye for creativity” as the Reds boss aims to emulate the title-winning manager at Manchester United. The pair met for dinner ahead of United’s Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle last month. While some aspects of their conversation will remain private, it is clear that Ten Hag and Ferguson already have a good relationship. United have not won the Premier League since Ferguson left the club, with the…

Didier Deschamps has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe is in the frame to become the new captain of the France national team after Hugo Lloris’ retirement. Mbappe in the running for France armband Lloris retired in January Deschamps rules out multiple players for captaincy WHAT HAPPENED? Former skipper Lloris announced his retirement from international football in January, leaving France without a captain. Manchester United’s Raphael Varane was initially tipped to replace Lloris, but he also called time on his Les Bleus career the following month, leaving Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe as the clear favourite for the armband. Deschamps has confirmed Mbappe is a captaincy…

Saudi Arabia’s minister of tourism has announced Lionel Messi will visit the kingdom later this month — his third stay in less than a year — amid interest from the Saudi Pro League in his signing. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who added to his glittering career by lifting last year’s World Cup in Qatar, will visit in March, the country’s minister of tourism Ahmed Al-Khatib said. “I am happy to welcome our Tourism Ambassador … and his family and friends this month … to enjoy our most beautiful tourism destinations, connect with our people and enjoy unique experiences!” Al-Khatib said on Twitter. The news came hours before PSG’s…

Argentina youth coordinator Bernardo Romeo has explained why Alejandro Garnacho snubbed Spain, as the youngster apparently idolises Lionel Messi. Garnacho eligible to play for Spain Apparently “determined” to play for Argentina Romeo reveals house full of Messi photos WHAT HAPPENED? The Manchester United starlet has dual citizenship for both Spain and Argentina, and even featured in three under-18 games for La Roja. However, despite not being selected by Lionel Scaloni for their triumphant World Cup campaign last winter, Garnacho has committed his future to the Albiceleste and has already scored four goals in four appearances for Javier Mascherano’s under-20 side. WHAT THEY SAID: Despite…

Accompanying the Norwegian player from his early days to professional football is the beauty Oda Burud. Oda Burud is the secretive pink shadow behind the successes of the Arsenal captain. Unlike the WAGs who always show off their emotional photos with the players, the former Real Madrid midfielder’s girlfriend only posts personal pictures. Couple photos together are rare. The couple started dating in 2015 at a very young age. Oda and Martin Odegaard stick together because of the love of football. Despite being together for 7 years, the couple is still focusing on their careers and has no intention of…

This season’s Europa League is heating up with Manchester United among the sides battling for the trophy along with the likes of six-time winners Sevilla and Juventus. Manchester United are still flying the flag for English clubs in the Europa League as they bid to reach the final. United booked their spot in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory at Real Betis on Thursday evening, which followed up their dominant 4-1 win in the first leg. Marcus Rashford found the back of the net in Spain just as he did against Betis at Old Trafford, where Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst were also on the scoresheet. Arsenal were…

Ten Hag discussed Arsenal squad fitness Suggested Gunners had been lucky with injuries But Europa League second leg again proves otherwise WHAT HAPPENED? Manchester United boss Ten Hag was keen to air his frustrations about constantly having to make do with a limited squad this season, comparing his side to Arsenal and insinuating that the Gunners had been fortunate to have a fully fit squad for most of the season. His comments came despite the north London club actually experiencing many injuries since the start of the term, including to Gabriel Jesus and Emile Smith Rowe. And as Arsenal hosted Sporting CP in…

Lionel Messi is yet to sign a new deal at PSG, with club ultras set to whistle at the World Cup winner in protest over a possible extension. Argentine moved to France in 2021 Has been unable to deliver European glory Deal due to expire in the summer WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his way to Parc des Princes in 2021 as a free agent after severing career-long ties with Barcelona. While he has remained a talismanic presence for Argentina – inspiring them to global glory at Qatar 2022 – the mercurial South American has faced accusations of not committing himself…

Mbappe’s mom wants her son to play for this amazing club. Kylian Mbappe is one of the most sought-after players on the planet, PSG wants to keep him for several years, while Real Madrid does everything possible to hire him next season or in 2024. Although these plans may not come to fruition, Mbappe’s mother and player representative has in mind to offer him to another team, even her sponsor advises the Frenchman not to accept Real Madrid’s offer. The newspaper L’Equipe reports that Kylian Mbappe wants to leave PSG for good in 2024, despite the fact that he has…

The Lisbon City Council, which forced the Portuguese to tear down a glass canopy on his terrace due to lack of licenses, has an update. Things may not be going so great for him on the pitch right now, but Cristiano Ronaldo has received some exciting news regarding one of his prized real estate assets in Lisbon. The Al Nassr footballer has been informed that he can now renovate the terrace of his apartment after a prolonged disagreement with the Lisbon City Council. The council had requested two years ago that Ronaldo remove a glass canopy that he had built without…

With the Portuguese star coming under scrutiny for his antics, Casemiro and Varane emerge as other viable options to wear the armband. Bruno Fernandes has been the captain of Manchester United for the majority of the 2022-23 season in the absence of Harry Maguire, who lost his regular starting place. However, the Portuguese superstar’s recent performances (especially the ones against Liverpool and Southampton) have led to question marks and plenty of criticism. Former United captain and current pundit Gary Neville has come down hard on Fernandes and even labelled him as an “embarrassment.” “I think some of his behaviour in the…

Erik ten Hag has overseen a positive first season in charge of Manchester United but wants even more progress. Erik ten Hag admits he did not expect Manchester United to climb up the Premier League table as quickly as they have this season. United ended a demoralising 2021-22 campaign trophyless and in sixth in the league but they are currently third and well poised to qualify for the Champions League through a top four finish. A probable return to the competition, as well as the end of the club’s trophy drought with the League Cup victory last month, would fuel…

Lionel Messi will follow in the footsteps of longtime foe Cristiano Ronaldo by featuring in a new animated series about his life. The Argentine icon will partner up with Sony Music for the new audiovisual production. The animated series is planned to document Messi’s life through anecdotal episodes. It will cover his childhood growth, his illustrious playing career and his exploits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner both made a staggering $10 million when they featured in a Netflix docuseries. However, Messi looks set to eclipse that total. According to AS, the Argentine stands to earn…

The French footballer has a Signature Series line coming out on March 20. Paris Saint-Germain football star Kylian Mbappé has teamed up with luxury lifestyle brand Oakley to create a new “Signature Series” collection of eyewear, and the new collection is yet another example of how athletes teaming up with lifestyle brands can lead to high-performance, fashion-forward designs. Back in January 2022, Mbappé first joined forces with the brand as a Team Oakley athlete alongside fellow legends like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Nigel Sylvester. In November, he released his first collection with the brand, the Kylian Mbappé x Oakley Signature Series Deadbolt priced at…

Manchester United have announced a 21-man squad for the Europa League round-of-16 second leg against Real Betis. Erik ten Hag’s team travel to Seville with a three-goal advantage, following the 4-1 victory at Old Trafford last Thursday. The aim is now to complete the job in order to be in Friday’s draw for the quarter-finals. Antony was absent from training at Carrington due to illness and therefore does not make the trip, along with four players who were spotted by the cameras at our base on Wednesday morning – Nathan Bishop, Zidane Iqbal, Kobbie Mainoo and Anthony Martial. However, Marcel Sabitzer makes…