The historic napkin that solidified Lionel Messi’s connection to Barcelona has recently been sold at a staggering price of £762,400 ($965,000) through the British auction house, Bonhams. The napkin, which contained an initial agreement to sign the then-13-year-old Messi, was crafted almost 25 years ago at a Barcelona tennis club. This piece of memorabilia holds
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Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy, awarded to him for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, will be up for auction in France on June 6. This marks the first time a Golden Ball trophy will be auctioned off, and there are high expectations for the amount it will fetch. The auction
The football world is in mourning as news broke that the legendary World Cup winning coach, Cesar Luis Menotti, has passed away at the age of 85. Menotti, who played for various clubs such as Rosario Central, Boca Juniors, and Santos, left an indelible mark on the sport with his coaching prowess and tactical acumen.
The children of the late Argentine soccer star, Diego Maradona, have recently made a significant request to the court in Argentina. They are seeking permission to transfer their father’s body from the private cemetery where he is currently buried to a newly constructed mausoleum in Buenos Aires. This request comes from “all the heirs” of
Lionel Messi made a triumphant return to action for Inter Miami, scoring a stunning goal just 12 minutes after coming off the substitutes’ bench in a 2-2 tie with the Colorado Rapids. The Argentina star, who had been sidelined with an injury since March 13, showcased his brilliance by striking a first-time deflected shot into
The New England Revolution is gearing up for a historic moment as they prepare to welcome Lionel Messi to Gillette Stadium next month. With over 60,000 tickets already sold for the matchup against Inter Miami, the Revs announced on Wednesday that they are set to break their long-standing single-game attendance record. Less than 5,000 tickets
Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentina captain, has expressed his views on retirement and the factors that will influence his decision. Despite being 36 years old, Messi remains adamant that age will not be a determining factor in when he chooses to call time on his illustrious playing career. In an interview with MBC’s Big Time
Lionel Messi, the star player for the Argentina national team, will be absent from the upcoming friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a right hamstring injury. This absence comes as a blow to the team as Messi’s presence on the field is often a game-changer for Argentina. The exclusion of Messi
With the anticipation building up for the upcoming Copa América and European Championship tournaments, Adidas has taken the opportunity to unveil a multitude of home and away kits to be worn by their partner federations. The new designs showcase a common theme which focuses on blending each nation’s footballing identity with modern elements and styles.
The story of Lionel Messi da Silva is one that begins with an unusual twist of fate. Born just days after Lionel Messi won his fourth FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2013 in Switzerland, the young Brazilian’s name was already destined to be intertwined with that of the footballing legend before he even set foot on