Messi Family Joins Copa Celebrations
The Barcelona star finally got his hands on silverware after a frustrating end to the season, and his loved ones were there to share in the moment As family album photos go, Saturday's snap of the...
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How An English Footballer Became A Chief In Ghana
Sir Stanley Matthews remains one of England’s most famous footballers and was known as the Wizard of Dribble. But he was also arguably the first global icon, paving the way for superstars such as...
Ronaldo Faces Possible Tax Fraud Charges
Cristiano Ronaldo is facing possible charges of tax fraud in Spain. Prosecutors have passed a file to the country’s tax office, which will decide whether to press charges against the Portuguese...
Messi’s Spanish Jail Sentence For Tax Fraud To Stand
A 21-month jail term handed down last year to Barcelona and Argentina footballer Lionel Messi has been confirmed by Spain’s Supreme Court, but he is unlikely to go to prison. Messi and his father...
Juventus and Real Madrid Face Final Showdown
The 2017 final is a repeat of the 1998 showpiece, with holders Real Madrid aiming to be the first team to retain the UEFA Champions League title and Juventus seeking a third European crown. The...
Future Stars On Show As Wide-Open U20 Football World Cup Kicks Off
The FIFA Under-20 World Cup kicks off in South Korea on Saturday and looks wide open after the 2015 champions Serbia and beaten finalists Brazil both failed to qualify. Some of the world's top young...
Juve Will Win Champions League
The Atletico striker thinks the Serie A will emerge victorious in Cardiff, which will propel their keeper to the prestigious award Antoine Griezmann tipped Juventus to beat Real Madrid in the...
Ronaldo Equals Top Scorer Record
The Real Madrid superstar struck twice in a win over Sevilla which moved him past Gerd Muller and into a tie atop the list Cristiano Ronaldo is on the brink of history after scoring twice on Sunday...
Only Snipers Can Stop Messi
The manager doesn't believe players have much of a chance at stopping the Argentina ace, with his solution calling for outside help Lionel Messi can only be stopped by "snipers from the stands",...
Batistuta Offered Adelaide Football Coaching Job
Argentine goalscoring great Gabriel Batistuta has been offered the chance to coach Australian A-League club Adelaide United, a report said Friday. The 48-year-old, his nation's all-time leading...
Messi To Wed Longtime Partner In June
Lionel Messi is now set to marry his longtime girlfriend Antonello Roccuzzo The quiet streets of Arroyo Seco in Argentina will come to life on June 30 when Barcelona and Selección forward, Lionel...
Atletico Madrid Star Thomas Partey Named Among La Liga Best XI Players of the Week
Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been named among La Liga Best XI players of the week. The 23-year-old played full throttle for the Red-and-Whites as they beat Eibar 1-0 on Saturday. The...
Time For Barcelona To Sort Messi’s New Contract
Barcelona claim a bumper extension remains on course for Lionel Messi and Neymar has urged the La Liga club's hierarchy to get the deal done Neymar said it is time for Barcelona to get to work on...
‘I Have Always Wanted To Win It’
Ready to make his 150th UEFA club competiton appearance in the semi-final decider, Gianluigi Buffon recalled past near misses, and said what it would mean to finally win the UEFA Champions League. On...
Meet Lionel Messi Lookalike From Iran
Lionel Messi, perhaps the world's most famous footballer, had to be escorted to a police station after stunned fans in Iran spotted him on the streets of the western city of Hamedan. However, all was...
Messi Lookalike Causes Stir In Iranian City
An Iranian student who bears an uncanny resemblance to the Barcelona star was taken to a police station after too many people wanted pictures with him What would you do if you bore a resemblance to...
Police Impounds Iran Student’s Car Because He Looks Like Messi
An Iranian student looks so much like his sporting idol Lionel Messi that it almost landed him in jail for disrupting public order. So many people came out to take selfies with Reza Parastesh in the...
Things Get Messi For Iranian Lookalike
Iranian student Reza Parastesh looks so much like his sporting hero Lionel Messi that it almost landed him in jail for disrupting public order this week. So many people came out to take selfies with...
‘Rashford Will Even Get Better’
The midfielder believes his Man Utd team-mate can cope with the pressure placed on him despite being so young Manchester United teenager Marcus Rashford can cope with pressure and will only get...
Argentina Forward’s Ban Lifted After Appeal To Fifa
Messi was angered late in the game after being penalised for a foul Lionel Messi is free to represent Argentina in their World Cup qualifiers after his four-match international ban was overturned on...