December 3 – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could also be within the twilight of their careers and now not with prime European groups but it surely appears their friends nonetheless have big respect for them each. The 37-year-old Messi and Ronaldo, 39 – neither of whom made the Ballon d’Or checklist – had been each on a 26-man shortlist for …

Barcelona introduced the beginning lineup for tonight’s La Liga recreation in opposition to RCD Mallorca an hour in the past and there was an enormous shock as supervisor Hansi Flick opted to go away Robert Lewandowski out. The 36-year-old Polish worldwide striker has been a everlasting fixture within the crew this season, beginning every of the Catalans’ 20 matches till …

Mohamed Salah is presently in scintillating type, enjoying among the finest soccer of his profession as he leads Liverpool’s cost within the Premier League and Champions League. Regardless of his exceptional contributions, Salah’s contract is about to run out in simply over seven months, a precarious scenario for each the participant and the membership. Permitting a participant of Salah’s calibre …

Because the 2024 MLS season nears its conclusion, with the MLS Cup set to be contested between Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Crimson Bulls, the league has revealed its Finest XI of the yr. Among the many standout alternatives are Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. However who else made the celebrated record? The Finest XI voting …

Julen Lopetegui’s future at West Ham has come below rising strain following the Hammers’ 5-2 defeat to Arsenal over the weekend because the London membership eye a transfer for former FC Porto boss Sergio Conceicao. The Spaniard changed David Moyes on the London Stadium in the course of the summer season after experiencing many profitable years with the Scottish coach, …

With a 21-14 loss at house to the Rams in Week 13, the Saints are 4-8 this season. After a loss to the Panthers in Week 9, the staff fired head coach Dennis Allen. Particular groups coordinator Darren Rizzi was named the interim head coach and the Saints went on a small two-game win streak. That got here to an …

Supervisor Thomas Frank believes Brentford can keep away from extending their wait for a Premier League away win to seven months after they go to out-of-form Aston Villa on Wednesday (8.15pm GMT). The Bees began the season with 5 successive top-flight away defeats however earned their first level on the street of their final away recreation, holding Everton to a 0-0 …

Wor Flags have confirmed that the Kevin Keegan show deliberate for Wednesday’s conflict with Liverpool will NOT happen this week. The fan-led supporter group have confirmed {that a} St James’ Park tribute to King Kev will go forward within the close to future, however they ‘felt the timing referred to as for one thing completely different.’ This implies {that a} …

Man United boss Ruben Amorim could have Leny Yoro for Arsenal conflict. (Picture by Gareth Copley/Getty Photographs) Man United could have Leny Yoro as a part of their squad for his or her conflict with Arsenal on Wednesday because the 19-year-old may make his debut for the Manchester membership on the Emirates Stadium.  The French expertise was one among United’s …

The 2024 MLS Finest XI has been revealed with 9 golf equipment being represented within the annual honor. Lionel Messi, Christian Benteke, and Riqui Puig headlined the Finest XI picks with seven gamers being named to the record for the primary time. 2023 MLS MVP Luciano Acosta earned his fourth Finest XI honor whereas Cucho Hernandez and Denis Bouanga every …