Gary Lineker admits he has been impressed with Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United after, initially, suggesting he might struggle to make an impact in his debut campaign.
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Cristiano Ronaldo admits his rivalry with Argentina forward Lionel Messi has 'gone' after the former Manchester United superstar was snubbed for Ballon d'Or recognition for the first time since 2003.
Regarded as two of the best players in history, Ronaldo and Messi have 12 Ballon d'Or awards between them throughout their record-breaking careers - in addition to further individual and countless team honours across several top-five European divisions.
They are now embarking on fresh adventures in Saudi Arabia and the United States respectively, with silverware following them in the Arab Club Champions Cup and MLS Leagues Cup already. Messi, 36, could yet get his hands on an eighth Ballon d'Or this year after guiding Argentina to a famous World Cup triumph in Qatar.
Messi also won another Ligue 1 crown with PSG this year before signing for MLS franchise Inter Miami this summer. The ex-Barcelona captain is odds-on favourite to be honoured at the 2023 ceremony.
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will also come into contention after spearheading a famous treble-win for his team, while Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and PSG sensation Kylian Mbappe both find themselves on a 30-strong nomination list that excluded former United player Ronaldo for the first time in two decades. As that news broke during the international break, the 38-year-old Portugal captain was pressed on his rivalry and relationship with Messi now they are plying their trade on different continents.
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Gary Lineker admits he has been impressed with Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United after, initially, suggesting he might struggle to make an impact in his debut campaign.
Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted his career is not over yet after starring in Al Nassr's 4-3 victory over Al Ahli.
Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has reacted to emulating the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo and becoming only the third player to tot-up 100 wins across the Champions League era.
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo felt right at the time but soon went wrong.
Few players take on their managers and win, especially at a club like Manchester United.
With its sandy beaches, areas of natural beauty plus historic squares and houses decorated with beautiful tilework façades, it’s no wonder Cascais is dubbed the “Charm of the Atlantic Coast”. It’s situated on the Portuguese Riviera, and is only 30 minutes from Lisbon. Cascais is still very much a working port and you’ll see fishing nets and lobster pots stacked up on the jetty and a thriving fish market.There’s also a swish marina with gleaming yachts and elegant shops.To the west of Cascais, you can marvel at Boca do Inferno, an amazing sea arch and cliff formation where the waves crash in dramatically during winter storms and the water erupts upwards like a volcano, giving the name the Mouth of Hell.
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo have added a stunning mansion to their impressive real estate portfolio. The soccer star has owned properties in Barcelona, Miami, Ibiza, and in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, per Architectural Digest, and amid his move to Inter Miami, now has a $10.7 million mansion in Ford Lauderdale.Stunning aerial images provide a glimpse into the lavish 10,500 square-foot mansion the soccer legend, his wife, and their sons, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro, will call home.
Manchester United will already have one eye on the January transfer window after adding seven players to their ever-evolving squad under Erik ten Hag this summer.
Major League Soccer vice-president Nelson Rodriguez believes David Beckham's 'celebrity' status diluted his impact in the US compared to Lionel Messi.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is an odds-on favourite to pick up his eighth Ballon d'Or after nominations for the 2023 award were confirmed, with no place on the shortlist for long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lionel Messi when his personal bodygaurd Yassine Cheuko is around. A video has gone viral from Sunday night’s game between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC, showing a fan rush the field, sprinting to Messi. The fan was so fast he caught up to the soccer star and even started to wrap his arms around him, but his bodyguard, Cheuko, was there at the knick of time to grab him by the neck and pull him away.A Barcelona and Messi fan rushed onto the field to embrace #Messi, but Messi's bodyguard proved faster.
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has delivered a simple message to Inter Miami supporters after helping the club to another important victory over LAFC - where several Hollywood A-listers watched on.
Inter Miami faced off against LAFC in California, the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles transformed into more than just a soccer field; it became a glittering stage, attracting a multitude of celebrities eager to witness the legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi in action.The Sunday sporting event drew an impressive turnout of A-listers, including Prince Harry, Hollywood actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, Owen Wilson, Gerard Butler, and Will Ferrell, all in attendance to witness Messi’s performance against LAFC.A post shared by HOLA! USA (@holausa)Messi, with an incredible record of 11 goals in 10 games, marked his debut in Los Angeles. His participation not only drew celebrities, but also caught the attention of sports icons like NBA superstars LeBron James and James Harden, Lakers legend “Magic” Johnson, and Mexican baseball star Julio Urías from the Los Angeles Dodgers.Maluma shares new song and video dedicated to MessiMessi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo and Victoria Beckham enjoy girls night outMessi and Antonela Roccuzzo’s favorite Miami restaurantIt was actually the Los Angeles FC communication team who proudly shared the star-studded guest list on social media.
Lionel Messi can bring out the stars.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 850th career goal on Saturday evening as Al Nassr continued their impressive form in the Saudi Pro League.
Gary Neville was encouraged by what he saw from Rasmus Hojlund on his Manchester United debut but believes unfair comparisons with Erling Haaland must stop.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has denied reports that clubs from the Saudi Pro League such as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr could feature in future Champions League tournaments.
Messi soccer left to see live this year.The World Cup winner’s Inter Miami CF team has 12 matches remaining from now until Oct. 21.And if you want to see what all the hype is about surrounding Messi this year, it’s not too late to pick up tickets to witness his jaw-dropping soccer skills live.Better yet, given the nonstop chatter surrounding his unprecedented first MLS season, there are shockingly affordable seats available to catch the man, the myth, the Messi live.At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $92 before fees to see Inter Miami CF live on the pitch this year.While that price is a bit of an outlier, prices for other matches aren’t so bad — most start in the $125 to $250 range.Want to witness sports history live when Messi comes to a stadium near you?Here’s everything you need to know and more about how to see Inter Miami CF live before it’s too late.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all game dates, venues, opponents and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
The Premier League could be set for a dip in popularity after a new study found Generation Z football fans in the USA are starting to prefer the MLS to other major leagues.
If Manchester United need any inspiration after a difficult opening few weeks to the season then this weekend’s opponents could provide it.