Lionel Messi’s life in Paris is not going according to plan. Messi was booed by the Paris Saint-Germain supporters before and during the Ligue 1 match against Bordeaux last weekend. Reports in Spain claim Leo and his entourage would favor a return to Barcelona at the end of the season. […]
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Dining Out: Messi Has Dinner with Xavi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets in Barcelona
Lionel Messi took advantage of his short break at Paris Saint-Germain and flew to Barcelona to meet with some old friends. Messi had dinner with current FC Barcelona manager Xavi and two important members of the Blaugrana first team, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Barca fans hoped it was more […]
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus Allowed to Stay in the Champions League
The last three clubs that refused to formally withdraw from the Super League will be allowed to compete in the Champions League next season, UEFA confirmed. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus got their admission letters, just like all of the other Champions League participants, UEFA revealed. Last week, UEFA’s independent […]
Ballon d’Or 2021: Messi Takes on a World Ripe with Young Challengers
The Ballon d’Or wasn’t awarded in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, the most important individual trophy in world football is set to be awarded again, with Messi dreaming of his seventh Golden Ball, and a flock of youthful superstars dreaming of unseating the overwhelming veteran favorite. Soon, […]
All Bets Are Off: Neymar to Pen New Contract with PSG on Saturday
French sports paper L’Equipe revealed late on Friday that PSG and Neymar have reached a deal to extend the Brazilian’s contract. The signing is expected to be formalized on Saturday. After a complicated few months, PSG managed to convince the 29-year-old superstar that Parc des Princes is the best place […]
12 of Europe’s Biggest Clubs Ignore UEFA, Announce Creation of Super League
Twelve of the leading football clubs in Europe have formally announced the creation of a Super League that will kick off “as soon as practicable.” In a joint statement published by all of the 12 founding clubs, the new European Super League was made official. The new league will be […]
The Astronomical Demands for Erling Haaland’s Transfer to Barcelona
Erling Haaland, the 20-year-old Norwegian super striker, is being pursued by Europe’s top clubs, who all seem desperate to seal a deal this summer. With six of the most powerful teams in the world making a play for this football wunderkind, his legendary agent and father already seem to have […]
Former Barcelona and Real Madrid Superstar Hagi Dreams of a Future as USMNT Head Coach
Gheorghe Hagi was one of the stars at the 1994 World Cup in the US. Guided by his goals and assists, Romania went through to the quarterfinals in the tournament, only to be knocked out by Sweden after an epic penalty shootout. Hagi, now 56, is fondly remembered by American […]
Stars Align: World Cup 2022 Qualifiers Provide Unusual Rehearsal for National Teams Ahead of Euro 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo was back scoring for Portugal (even when the referees didn’t agree), Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Sweden’s national team after a five-year absence, and Germany is still slack-jawed in front of the panic button after suffering a once-in-a-generation loss to North Macedonia. It’s all happening in the early rounds […]
PSG, Liverpool Defend Big Leads in Wednesday Champions League Second Legs
Paris Saint-Germain came home with a three-goal lead on Wednesday for the second leg of its Champions League Round of 16 battle against Barcelona. PSG won the first leg 4-1 back in February, giving the French side a stranglehold on qualification for the quarterfinals. PSG unconcerned about another Barca comeback […]
Champions League: Barcelona Hosts PSG in Round of 16 Clash of European Titans
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are clubs that frequently make deep runs in the Champions League, with PSG even reaching last year’s final. But one of the two will suffer an early exit this season, as the two European powerhouses face off in the Round of 16 beginning on Tuesday. Barcelona […]
Champions League Draw: Barcelona vs. PSG Highlights Round of 16 Matchups
Paris Saint-Germain reached the final of last season’s Champions League, but faces a tough road back, beginning with a clash against Spanish powerhouse Barcelona in the Round of 16. Monday’s Champions League Draw determined the eight, first-round knockout stage matchups, with the first leg of each clash coming in February. […]
Turbulent Barcelona Side Heads to Juventus for Champions League Showdown
Barcelona will travel to Italy to take on Juventus in Champions League play after a hectic Tuesday on which the club’s entire executive board resigned. President Josep Maria Bartomeu and the entire board of directors stepped down rather than await the result of a vote of confidence from Barcelona supporters. […]
El Clasico: Barcelona Favored in Rescheduled Match vs. Real Madrid
Barcelona hosts Real Madrid on Wednesday in the first El Clasico of the La Liga season, a match that’s taking place two months after it was originally scheduled due to widespread protests in Catalonia. The hope is that football will take center stage when the two La Liga leaders hit […]