Messi’s behaviour surprised a team-mate during his time at PSG (Image: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Lionel Messi’s former Paris Saint-Germain team-mate, Achraf Hakimi, spoke of his surprise at the Argentinian superstar’s dressing room presence. Messi’s stint with PSG was marked by turbulence, joining reluctantly in 2021 due to Barcelona’s financial woes preventing a contract renewal. … Read more
Beckham has lifted the lid on what tempted Messi to make the move to Miami (Image: Getty Images) David Beckham has shed light on Lionel Messi’s decision to join Inter Miami, snubbing other potential suitors. Messi, the Argentinian maestro, boasts a career that is the envy of many, with 12 league titles, four Champions Leagues … Read more
Giovani Lo Celso celebrates scoring for Real Betis (Image: Getty) Former Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso enjoyed a dream Real Betis comeback, netting a superb brace for the La Liga outfit. Snapped up by Betis for just £4million before the transfer deadline, the Argentinian, 28, penned a three-year deal with an option to extend. On … Read more
Lionel Messi was allowed to play the 2007 Copa America final at the cost of his jersey (Image: AFP/Getty Images) Lionel Messi was offered the chance to play in the 2007 Copa America final against Brazil by a former referee in exchange for his match-worn shirt. Carlos Chandia has recounted the critical moment when he … Read more
The world’s largest cruise ship, boasting 20 decks and spanning nearly the length of four city blocks, embarked on its inaugural journey from the Port of Miami in January this year. Royal Caribbean’s colossal ‘Icon of the Seas’ measures an impressive 1,200 feet (365 metres) from bow to stern and has the capacity to host … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about who he thinks could win the Ballon d’Or (Image: YouTube/@rioferdinandpresents) Cristiano Ronaldo has predicted Kylian Mbappe to be one of four stars set to rule the beautiful game. Football has long been dominated by Ronaldo and Messi, with the two legends claiming 13 of the last 15 Ballons d’Or – … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo was on the scoresheet for Portugal (Image: UEFA via Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo subtly shaded rival Lionel Messi after netting his 900th goal, as he asserted his Euro 2016 glory for Portugal was “equivalent to winning a World Cup”. Ronaldo reached a new milestone during Portugal’s victorious 2-1 Nations League clash against Croatia … Read more
Lionel Messi turned down a mind-boggling offer before signing for Inter Miami (Image: Getty) Lionel Messi was reportedly subject to a £16-million-a-week contract offer from the Saudi Pro League when deciding his next move last summer. Such a salary would have dwarfed even that of current Riyadh poster boy Cristiano Ronaldo, but the great Argentinian … Read more
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been snubbed as Ballon d’Or nominees (Image: Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo has not been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or (Image: Getty) The Ballon d’Or shortlist does not feature either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time in 21 years. There will be a new winner of one … Read more
0_banner-mirror-ballon-copy (Image: The Ballon d’Or nominations have been revealed.) Jude Bellingham has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award following an impressive year with his club and national team. The Real Madrid sensation, who clinched both La Liga and Champions League titles before leading England to the Euro 2024 final, is among the high-profile … Read more