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Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last
Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he “doesn’t think” he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese media, after the 35-year-old led Argentina to victory at last year’s tournament in Qatar.
“I have said several times…
Newcastle United complete first summer signing — and loan to Champions League rivals
Sporting director Dan Ashworth has revealed that Newcastle United’s first confirmed summer signing forms part of a wider transfer strategy aimed at making the Magpies a long-term force.
Newcastle completed a near $7.5 million deal for…
Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius abuse
The Spanish and Brazilian football federations presented their plan on Tuesday for a friendly match at the Santiago Bernabeu in March 2024 to combat racism, after global outrage at the abuse of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
The Brazil…
Ahly stun Wydad to take African title number 11
The fans left their Casablanca homes on Sunday and filled Stade Mohamed V hours before kick-off to make a huge amount of noise, but they drifted away in silence as Al-Ahly defeated Wydad AC to win their 11th African champions League title.…
Messi Mania sets off social media, ticketing boom
Lionel Messi has yet to put pen to paper on his impending deal with Inter Miami but already massive interest in the Argentine’s move is driving huge numbers in social media, ticket sales and more.
Inter Miami’s followers on Instagram…
Karim Benzema receives ecstatic welcome from Al-Ittihad fans
Over 50,000 Al-Ittihad fans turned out to catch their first glimpse of Karim Benzema wearing his new black and yellow, number nine jersey, at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, as part of the Saudi League champions’ official…
Lionel Messi: ‘I’ve decided to go to Inter Miami’
Lionel Messi will sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, the player said Wednesday in interviews with Spanish media, choosing the United States as his next destination over a Barcelona reunion or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi…
Juventus plan to leave Super League project after season of legal turmoil
Juventus plans to leave the Super League project still being pursued by Real Madrid and Barcelona, though the club denied Tuesday they had been threatened with a European ban by UEFA.
The three storied clubs are awaiting a ruling…
Newcastle United end-of-season awards: winners and losers from historic 2022/23 campaign
The wait for silverware goes on at St. James’ Park, but Champions League football has returned.
Having suffered the seemingly endless pain of one relegation battle after the next, this season has proven a welcome distraction for…
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad to sign Benzema on two-year deal
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad have reached an agreement with French striker Karim Benzema to sign him on a two-year deal, Saudi state-run Al-Ekhbariya television station reported on Sunday.
Benzema is set to join Al-Ittihad as a free agent…