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Nine-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has said former Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta possessed “magic” after the 2010 Fifa World Cup winner announced his retirement. Barca academy product Iniesta has ended his career at the age of 40 following a five-year stay with Japanese side Vissel Kobe between 2018 and 2023 and a brief spell in the United Arab Emirates. …

Former Barcelona midfielder and club legend legend, Andres Iniesta, has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40.  After a remarkable career spanning more than two decades, Iniesta has decided to hang up his boots. His retirement announcement was made on Tuesday, 8 October, a symbolic date as it represents the number eight shirt he wore …

England take on Greece in an eagerly anticipated UEFA Nations League clash, marking the first time these two sides have met in 18 years. Both teams come into this match in good form, having won their opening two games of the competition. While England are heavy favourites, Greece current sits atop the group due to their superior goal difference. This …

Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate has suggested he could replace Kylian Mbappe as France captain and voiced his sympathy for the Real Madrid striker, who has been left out of Les Bleus’ squad because of a lack of playing time. Mbappe was booed by home fans when he came on as a substitute in Madrid’s surprise 1-0 defeat at Lille in …

Argentina look to get back to winning ways against Venezuela this week having lost their last South American World Cup Qualifier versus Colombia in September. The Albiceleste remain top of the standings despite the loss, while Venezuela are down in sixth. Goalkeeper Joel Graterol is unavailable for selection and won’t play again this year after suffering a patella tendon tear. …

Former Italy striker Luca Toni believes that injuries will play a crucial role in determining Juventus’ success this season. The Bianconeri have just lost Gleison Bremer, one of the top-performing centre-backs in Europe this season. The Brazilian had been in excellent form as Juventus made a strong start to the campaign, and his presence was key to the team’s performance …

Manchester City claim the Premier League’s summary of yesterday’s tribunal verdict in the Associated Party Transactions (APT) case is “misleading” and they have written to the other 19 member clubs to “assist with their understanding”. Both sides were claiming the upper hand last night: City were quick to highlight the fact two aspects of the APT rules were deemed unlawful …

The season has just begun, but FC Barcelona are already planning ahead for the next one. With a measured approach, the club’s football director, Deco, is shaping what could be the squad for the upcoming year, reports SPORT. Despite the fluid nature of transfers at this stage, the Catalan giants aim to position themselves with potential targets to get ahead …

The upcoming UEFA Nations League clash between Finland and Ireland promises to be a closely contested affair. Both teams are eager to bounce back after consecutive losses to England and Greece. With Finland playing at home in Helsinki Olympic Stadium, the hosts will be motivated to secure a result in front of their fans. The match will likely feature Finland’s …

Paul Pogba is in discussions with Juventus to terminate his contract following the reduction of his doping ban. He will be eligible to start training with the team in January and return to competitive football by March next year. Pogba is eager to restart his career as soon as possible, but his time at Juventus appears to be ending, with …