Argentina Under-23s captain Thiago Almada has revealed that he hopes to play alongside Lionel Messi at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Almada, who guided Argentina Under-23s to a win over Brazil Under-23s in the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament, stated that if Messi decides to play in the Olympics, he will happily hand him the captain’s armband. “I hope Messi has the desire ...
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag reportedly wants Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate Lautaro Martinez at Old Trafford. Fichajes (via Caught Offside) reports that Ten Hag has personally requested the Red Devils target the Inter Milan striker. The 26-year-old is one of Europe’s in-form frontmen, bagging 22 goals in 30 games across competitions this season. Ten Hag wants to strengthen his ...
Chelsea legend John Terry became irritated with Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana whilst watching the Red Devils beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Sunday (February 11). Onana has had his fair share of critics this season amid a disappointing start to his United career. The Cameroonian has made several glaring mistakes, conceding 51 goals in 33 games across competitions while keeping ...
Manchester United icon Paul Scholes reckons the experience of Casemiro and Raphael Varane are crucial for the Red Devils’ top-four hopes. Erik ten Hag and Co. picked up their third Premier League win in a row, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park on Sunday, February 11. Rasmus Hojlund (17′) and Scott McTominay (86′) netted one goal apiece for Manchester ...
Barcelona legend Rafael Marquez has revealed that he was not on the best of terms with club icon Lionel Messi. In fact, the Mexican centre-back – who’s now in charge of Barca’s youth team – had an issue with Messi, leading to intervention from manager Pep Guardiola. Detailing the incident, as per The Sun (via Yordi Tosada), Marquez said that ...
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will entertain K-League 1 rivals Pohang Steelers at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium in the first leg of the AFC Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday. The hosts booked their place in the knockout stage as one of the best second-placed teams in the group stage. With four wins from six games, they finished second in ...
AC Milan defender Theo Hernández has provided an interesting perspective on the never-ending GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. During a recent interview with AS, the Frenchman stated that he has been lucky enough to share a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo and play against Lionel Messi. Hernandez lauded the football legends and stated that they have different ...
Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry recently expressed his views on who he considers the greatest athlete of all time between Lionel Messi and NFL icon Tom Brady. Henry and American football icon JJ Watt were asked to choose between Messi and Brady during a recent appearance on CBS Sports. Amidst the frenzy over the 58th edition of the Super ...
Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman heaped praise on David Raya following the Gunners’ 6-0 hammering of West Ham United on Sunday, February 11. Mikel Arteta’s side put in an utterly dominant performance to seal a record away win at the London Stadium in the Premier League. William Saliba (32′), Bukayo Saka (41′ p), Gabriel Magalhaes (44′), and Leandro Trossard (45 ...
Houston Rockets’ Dillon Brooks has claimed that he would have possibly stopped Argentine playmaker Lionel Mess if he were a professional footballer. Brooks, who joined the Rockets from the Memphis Grizzlies in 2023 and plays as a small forward, was also a part of the NBA All-Defensive Team last season. During a recent interview with Mundo Deportivo, Dillon Brooks claimed ...