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In the wake of Lionel Messi’s departure to Paris Saint-Germain, it was clear that Barcelona would have to find a solution to the issue of just who can help replace the Argentine’s astounding goal involvements production. Barcelona clearly needs multiple players to assist in achieving this feat, as the club currently does not have a […]

When the Premier League announced the full slate of games for the 2021-2022 season, many well expected Harry Kane to feature in the opening duel between Manchester City and Tottenham. However, many predicted that Kane would suit up for Manchester City instead, considering the hefty amount of rumors that were linking him to the reigning […]

The post-Lionel Messi era is now underway for Barcelona. The Catalan giants opened up their 2021-2022 La Liga schedule with a home fixture against Real Sociedad, which is the club’s first official match since Messi’s departure to Paris Saint-Germain. Barca fans are planning to pay tribute to the six-time Ballon d’Or winner by chanting his […]

As Barcelona is still dealing with multiple notable financial dilemmas, the club is looking to once and for all resolve the long-term future of midfielder Philippe Coutinho. As noted by the Italian-based outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona is well still interested in offloading Coutinho over the ongoing summer transfer window, which will close in […]

Former UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov recently voiced that he has no interest in returning to the Octagon after retiring in March. It appears there was a reason behind his decision. He wanted to play professional football in Russia. Khabib has just signed with third-tier club FC Legion Dynamo, who are just one level above amateur […]

Raphael Varane was officially unveiled as a Man United player as he appeared at Old Trafford prior to the Red Devils’ 5-1 thrashing of Leeds United. The former Real Madrid man secured a €41 million move from La Liga on July 27th, but it wasn’t announced until Saturday. The Frenchman took to Twitter shortly after […]

Even as the ongoing summer transfer window is nearing a close, Arsenal is eyeing to make one major move for a promising Real Madrid talent. As noted by ESPN, Arsenal is looking to bring back versatile midfielder Martin Odegaard, who spent the latter half of last season with the Gunners on a loan stint. Arsenal […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is still basking in the glory of his first-ever NBA title. The Greek Freak has been celebrating all over the place, including in Greece and Las Vegas, and he just recently received a special message from his childhood idol. That would be Arsenal legend Thierry Henry: We surprised @Giannis_An34 with […]

After days of rumors and speculation, now-former Inter Milan star Romelu Lukaku completed his multiyear permanent transfer deal with Chelsea on Thursday. This is a reunion for Lukaku as he spent a pair of seasons with Chelsea over the early 2010s, although he amounted to a mere 15 appearances in all competitions during his run […]

Well, it’s officially a done deal. Romelu Lukaku has reunited with Chelsea after leaving Inter Milan, joining the Premier League giants for the second time in his career. The Blues paid €115 million for the Belgian striker, who signed a five-year contract on Thursday. Of course, Chelsea had to announce their marquee summer signing in […]

Kylian Mbappe officially welcomed idol and teammate Lionel Messi to PSG on Thursday after he sealed the deal on a two-year contract with the Ligue 1 giants. The Frenchman took to Twitter and gave Messi a warm welcome: Welcome to Paris, Léo. 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/ZDO11HSVOw — Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) August 12, 2021 While Mbappe is one […]

With the transfer window slowly nearing its end, lots of clubs are looking to make some big moves. Inter Milan just agreed to sell Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea for €115 million and it appears that Arsenal and Tottenham are also interested in hijacking his former strike partner, Lautaro Martinez. However, it appears that Inter is […]

Spirits are high at PSG following the arrival of Lionel Messi from Barcelona. A clean sweep of trophies is certainly the expectation this term, given the quality they have throughout their squad. Striker Kylian Mbappe meanwhile, has refused to sign a new contract at the Parc des Princes as he eyes a move to Real […]

Lionel Messi officially completed his move from Barcelona to PSG on Tuesday, joining the club on a two-year deal with an option for a third season. Of course, Paris fans are absolutely hyped that arguably the best player to ever step on the pitch is joining their already dangerous attack. Therefore, it’s understandable if basically […]

Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain sent shockwaves throughout the football world. Now, it appears he has placed Paris at a standstill. Or at least that’s what a TikTok video says. Messi arrived in Paris on Tuesday and one fan caught an insane scene on video. Several all-black SUVs roared through an empty […]

Lionel Messi absolutely shocked the entire sporting world after it was revealed that he was leaving boyhood club Barcelona after 17 years. It was confirmed on Tuesday that the 34-year-old was set to sign a massive $104 million, two-year contract with PSG. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was one of the first NBA personalities […]

Lionel Messi has officially signed with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after his shocking exit from Barcelona. Now, fans get to see a first look of him in his new threads. With the sudden turn of events, it certainly feels weird to see the Argentine forward in a different jersey far from the usual Blaugrana colors. However, […]

Chelsea is closing in on the signing of Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, who is set to join the Blues for a second stint after three forgettable years from 2011-2014. Thomas Tuchel’s side has prioritized a No. 9 all summer long and shifted their focus to the Belgian after Dortmund made it clear they wouldn’t […]

After numerous reports linking Lionel Messi to PSG, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that he would be joining the French giants. On Tuesday, he officially flew to Paris and sealed the deal, penning a two-year contract with the club. In the process, Messi reunites with former Barca teammate Neymar, with who he remains close […]

After days of anticipation, Lionel Messi has finally arrived in Paris to sign his two-year contract with PSG. The anticipation has been huge from fans, who are absolutely buzzing that Messi will now be a PSG player. Of course, we’re all interested to know how much he’ll get paid after leaving Barcelona on abrupt terms […]

One of the faces of the United States Men’s National Team is making a big endorsement change. Christian Pulisic is jumping ship from Nike to go to Puma. Courtesy of Complex, Christian Pulisic talked about what went into the decision for him. “I mean one of their biggest points and another massive reason why that […]

Lionel Messi is set to join PSG on a two-year deal in the coming days after abruptly leaving Barcelona. Of course, Paris fans are absolutely buzzing over the thought of Messi joining their lethal attack which should certainly make them a serious contender in the Champions League. While the Argentine has yet to arrive in […]

It’s been quite the last couple of days for Barcelona. Club legend Lionel Messi has abruptly left the club after 17 seasons due to financial issues and now, the La Liga giants will be without another key figure for the next two months. Barca announced on Monday that summer signing Sergio Aguero will be sidelined […]

Many thought it would never come. But Lionel Messi is now out of Barcelona. What seemed an impossible thought has become a difficult reality. With him moving to Paris Saint-Germain, Messi’s iconic no. 10 with the Catalans is now up for grabs. But while it’s fair to assume that some are not willing to use […]

The news of Lionel Messi officially leaving FC Barcelona has continued to shock the footballing world. Barca announced on Thursday that it would not be able to re-sign Messi due to financial complications. Reality finally hit many when Messi gave his farewell press conference, where he noted that he wanted to stay on with Barca, […]

Lionel Messi has now completed his shock exit from F.C. Barcelona. The football icon has agreed to a deal with Paris Saint-Germain, per reports from ESPN. An emotional Lionel Messi faced reporters following the news that his departure from his longtime club was imminent. Messi claims that he had every intention of staying with the […]

It’s only a matter of time until Romelu Lukaku is a Chelsea player again. The Inter Milan striker is on the verge of joining the Blues, having already agreed to personal terms with the club, per Fabrizio Romano: Romelu Lukaku now one step away from joining Chelsea. Inter and Chelsea are close to reach the […]

Lionel Messi officially left Barcelona on Thursday after 17 seasons with the La Liga giants. It was a shocking turn of events after he previously agreed to a new five-year deal with the club, but they ultimately couldn’t afford to pay the Argentine his desired wages. The rumors are swirling as to where Messi will […]

It has been a roller-coaster past 24 hours for FC Barcelona. On Thursday, Barca shocked the footballing world when the club announced that it would not re-sign current free agent Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar was on the verge of signing off on a multiyear deal to stay on with Barca, which was confirmed by […]

The sports world was in shock on Thursday after Barcelona announced that club legend Lionel Messi would be leaving Camp Nou. Rumors swirled of where Messi might end up, and there appears to be a bit of clarity regarding the situation with Messi’s next stop. According to Mohamed Bouhafsi, Messi is preparing to join Paris Saint-Germain […]

Looks like Juventus has garnered the attention of a star MCU actor, but not in a good way. Simu Liu, who will be starring in the upcoming film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, tweeted the following about the Juventus women’s tweet (which has now been deleted). Bruh pic.twitter.com/DvYnCN1dC6 — Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) […]

After failing to show up for training, Tottenham striker Harry Kane has finally decided to join the team. In a statement made via Twitter, he came out and shut down multiple rumors. He then promised that he will be back with the team as soon as Saturday: pic.twitter.com/x5nXkyvqo1 — Harry Kane (@HKane) August 6, 2021 […]

Barcelona dropped a bomb on Thursday by announcing that superstar Lionel Messi wouldn’t be returning to the club because of financial issues. Friday, Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened up about the messy situation and explained why things went south with Messi. Via ESPN: “I don’t want to generate false hope,” Laporta said when asked whether […]

Lionel Messi rocked the football world on Thursday after it was revealed that the Barcelona legend has decided to part ways with the Catalan giants. After contract talks took a turn for the worse, it has now been confirmed that after 17 years with his boyhood club, Messi will now be playing his football elsewhere […]

Lionel Messi’s career at Barcelona has come to a shocking ending after both parties struggled to come to an agreement on a contract extension. With that being said, the Barca legend becomes a free agent immediately and will be able to sign with any club he desires. Of course, there will be a lot of […]

Barcelona’s financial issues are clearly catching up to them. According to Spanish outlet Marca, Lionel Messi and the club have hit a stalemate in contract negotiations and it appears he will be leaving the club after 17 seasons. 🚨 OFFICIAL STATEMENT #Messi “Despite having reached an agreement between Barça and Leo Messi and with the […]

While the club hasn’t officially announced it yet, Jack Grealish has just underwent a medical with Man City after joining the Premier League giants on a record-breaking £100 million deal from Aston Villa. Fabrizio Romano broke the news: Jack Grealish has signed his contract until June 2026. He’s gonna be announced as new Manchester City […]

Chelsea’s pursuit of top target Erling Haaland has ended after the player himself confirmed that he will not be leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer. Instead, the Blues have shifted their focus to Inter Milan hitman Romelu Lukaku, who they’ve now made several bids for. Per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea is offering around €12 million per season, […]

Luis Scola finally hung them up on Tuesday after Argentina lost to Australia in the semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics. It’s been a long, successful career for the 41-year-old with the national team and fellow Argentine legend Leo Messi recognized his compatriot. Take a look:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […]