Lionel Messi struck the 800th goal of his remarkable career and lifted the World Cup trophy one more time in Buenos Aires, telling all of Argentina to enjoy this footballing prosperity while it lasts.
His landmark strike came in a 2-0 friendly win against Panama on Thursday at El Monumental, as Argentina played their first game since triumphing at Qatar 2022.
They showed off their World Cup spoils after the final whistle, with Messi addressing the crowd and saying it was a moment he had dreamt of throughout his life.
Messi, who turns 36 in June, delivered another inspired performance for his country, hitting the crossbar with two free kicks before sending another into the top corner in the 89th minute.
That brought up the 800 for club and country and seal…
Frank de Boer is still waiting for his first goal since taking charge of the Netherlands after his side laboured to a 0-0 Nations League draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Having started his reign with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Mexico in Amsterdam, De Boer appointed after Ronald Koeman s departure to take charge at Barcelona – saw the Netherlands dominate possession and territory in Zenica.
However, they lacked a cutting edge as Bosnia-Herzegovina knocked out of the Euro 2020 play-offs on penalties by Northern Ireland on Thursday – stood firm to earn a point from the Group A1 clash.
Luuk de Jong – selected in place of the suspended Memphis Depay – came close to a breakthrough, his downward header forcing a superb save from goalkeeper …
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been nominated for the FIFA Puskas Award that credits the finest goal scored in world football during a calendar year.
Messi, who is also in contention for a fifth Ballon d Or at FIFA s January ceremony in Zurich, was voted through from a 10-goal selection thanks to a stunning solo effort in Barcelona s Copa del Rey final triumph against Athletic Bilbao in May.
A goal against Barcelona Alessandro Florenzi s long-range strike for Roma in this season s Champions League and Wendell Lira s bicycle kick for Goianesia against Atletico Goianiense in Brazil s Campeonato Goiano complete the three final contenders.
Since its launch in 2009, Messi has been shortlisted for the Puskas Award in 2010, 2011 and 2012 without ever fin…
Paul Pogba has one year remaining on his Manchester United contract.
After a strong Euro 2020 with France, he is attracting interest.
Pogba has been linked with a move away from United numerous times in the past and a decision could be looming.
ROUND-UP – POGBA S AGENT IN PSG TALKS
Paul Pogba s agent Mino Raiola is discussing a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain , claims the Daily Mail.
Manchester United are feeling the pressure to sell the France international who is set to be a free agent in 12 months time.
PSG are reportedly eyeing off a £43million move, which is less than half the amount United paid for him in 2016, given his contract status.
Man United under pressure to let Paul Pogba leave this summer to…
Are we ever going to see the end of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
saga? We just might and very soon, at least according to the Daily Mail. If
they are to be believed, the Serbian midfielder’s agent and former Chelsea
player Mateja Kezman is flying to England for talks with the Red Devils. The
English media outlet claim Lazio’s Milinkovic-Savic has agreed in principle to
move to Man United.
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Marco Verratti says he has no intention of leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season.
The 26-year-old joined from Pescara in 2012 and has enjoyed another fine campaign at the heart of the Ligue 1 champions midfield.
His form has seen him linked with a big-money move to the Premier League or LaLiga but the Italy international insists he is happy in France and expects to be lining up for Thomas Tuchel s side next term.
I ll be in Paris, yes, if nothing happens, he told Telefoot.
If the club does not want to release me, I ll be in Paris next year.
While PSG can wrap up the Ligue 1 title against Lille on Sunday, their season is considered to be a disappointment by some after a dramatic Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester …
Lille forward Timothy Weah hopes to play for Milan in the future because it is part of his family history .
Weah s father George spent five seasons at Milan in the 1990s, winning two Serie A titles and becoming the first – and still only – African player to win the Ballon d Or.
The 21-year-old would love to emulate his dad and represent the Rossoneri, though he insists his primary concern is to impress for Ligue 1 champions Lille.
Of course I am focused on Lille, but it has always been my ambition to one day play in a great league like Serie A and, in particular, for a big club like Milan, which is part of my family history after all, he told La Gazzetta dello Sport s Sportweek.
[My dad] never talks about it openly, but when I was a child, t…
Tigres UANL ended the club s wait for CONCACAF Champions League glory, claiming their first title at the expense of Los Angeles FC in the final.
CONCACAF Champions League silverware had eluded Tigres, who were runners-up in 2016, 2017 and 2019.
But Tigres finally got their hands on the Champions League trophy thanks to Tuesday s come-from-behind 2-1 victory over LAFC.
Diego Rossi s 61st-minute opener for LAFC was cancelled out by Hugo Ayala 11 minutes later before Andre-Pierre Gignac netted the winner with six minutes remaining as Tigres secured their place at February s Club World Cup in Qatar.
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— Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League (@TheChampions)
LAFC were bidding to make history at Exploria Stadium in…
Manchester City will be crowned Premier League champions again if they win all their remaining matches, but rivals Manchester United will hope to stop them doing that on Wednesday.
City s game in hand looks set to be the decisive fixture in the title race, with Liverpool once more moving two points clear of Pep Guardiola s men thanks to Sunday s 2-0 win at Cardiff City.
United have a mediocre record in Manchester derbies since the 2013 retirement of legendary manager Alex Ferguson, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer s side are in poor form having lost six of their past eight games in all competitions.
Wednesday s meeting at Old Trafford would be the ideal time for the Red Devils to get back to winning ways, putting a large dent in City s title chances in the process, al…
Fulham earned a third promotion to the Premier League in five seasons with their 3-0 win over Preston North End on Tuesday.
All three goals came in the first half at Craven Cottage in what became a routine game, with Aleksandar Mitrovic opening the scoring in only the ninth minute.
Fabio Carvalho doubled the margin, before Mitrovic added another before half-time.
The Cottagers have earned a yo-yo reputation for bouncing between the Premier League and Championship in recent years.
They were promoted in 2018 and swiftly relegated, before going up again in 2020 and coming straight back down once more.
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