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
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The world of professional sports is often associated with fame, glory, and success. However, behind the scenes, many athletes struggle with the pressures and challenges that come with competing at the highest level. Brazil and Tottenham forward Richarlison recently opened up about his battle with depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite finishing
Kalvin Phillips, once named England’s Player of the Year, has experienced a drastic decline in his career less than three years later. This downfall can be pinpointed back to his £43 million move from Leeds United to Manchester City in 2022. Despite his initial optimism, he struggled to make an impact at City, making only
Ukraine’s recent qualification for the Euro 2024 soccer finals has brought a glimmer of hope to a nation that has been grappling with the harsh realities of war and conflict with Russia. For a few weeks in June and July, the tournament will serve as a much-needed distraction from the ongoing turmoil and provide a
Reports have emerged that Manchester United are looking to engage Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O’Neil for a potential role in their new coaching setup at Old Trafford. With Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group now at the helm of football operations at United, following the acquisition of a 27% stake in the club, sources indicate
Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi was at the center of controversy after Napoli’s Juan Jesus accused him of racially abusing him during a Serie A match. The incident, which occurred on March 17, was brought to light when Juan Jesus reported to the referee that Acerbi had directed a racial slur at him. Despite the
The month-long lockout of MLS referees has finally come to an end, with sources confirming that the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) has voted to ratify a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). The Athletic was the first to report the ratification of the CBA, signalling a positive turn of
MLS action has been in full swing, and with that comes ESPN’s Power Rankings. These rankings are carefully crafted using a mix of key season statistics, recent performance, computer ratings, and expert observations. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top-performing teams after Matchday 5. Despite suffering their first loss of the season,
Wales right-back Connor Roberts believes he holds the key to success in the upcoming playoff final against Poland – his mustache. Roberts has never lost a game at the club level while sporting a mustache, with his unbeaten run dating back to last season with Burnley. Now on loan at Leeds, Roberts is hoping his
Former Brazil footballer Dani Alves is set to be released from prison after making the required €1 million bail payment as he awaits the result of an appeal to his rape conviction. Alves was handed a 4½ year prison sentence after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022