Lionel Messi could feel the weight of Diego Maradona’s No 10 on his back. It was the final moment before kick-off in the 917th game of his career, the first without Diego, and Europe’s largest stadium stood virtually empty and entirely silent. At each end of the ground, maternity
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Lionel Messi takes fresh aim at Barcelona for ‘throwing out’ Luis Suárez
Lionel Messi has extended his feud with Barcelona’s hierarchy by openly criticising the way in which the club treated Luis Suárez following his departure to Atlético Madrid, claiming his former strike partner had been “thrown out” of the Camp Nou. Messi made the claim on his Instagram account, adding that “nothing
Where do Messi, Rashford, Kane rank among best homegrown players?
Liverpool and Premier League players dominate FIFA 20 team of the year
Messi’s domination, Ronaldo’s dancing, Man United’s decline: It’s the Toe Poke review of 2019!
The Exploding Heads present some baffling items available in Premier League club stores this holiday season. The Football Agents share their top charitable gift ideas for the players they represent. While Lionel Messi was reclaiming his crown as the world's best player in 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo still managed
By the numbers – Messi ties Ronaldo at 34; Guardiola hits historic low at 25
In the last weekend before we head into the November international break, club football once again delivered, throwing up some scarcely believable numbers. PREMIER LEAGUE Leicester City dismissed a beleaguered Arsenal, while Sheffield United overcame VAR and doubters to draw at Spurs and go into the international break in fifth
By the numbers: Liverpool at Fergie Time – 35, Messi with one foot – 500
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Numbers: Man United stop Liverpool one short of two records
Another fantastic weekend of football brings with it another great bunch of numbers to sift through. ESPN brings you the best of the lot: Premier League Manchester City, Chelsea, and Leicester won, Tottenham eked out a draw, but the headline match of the weekend in England was between the nation's two most