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Lionel Messi honored with a statue at South America's soccer HQ

Lionel Messi honored with a statue at South America's soccer HQ

South American soccer's governing body on Monday presented the the 35-year-old Argentine star a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pelé and Diego Maradona

Julian Nagelsmann’s girlfriend, a reason for his sacking?

Former Bayern defender Markus Babbel told Goal.com that the club’s players had their reservations about her. They feared that anything that happened in the the dressing room could be made public

28 March,2023 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Antonio Conte leaves Spurs by mutual agreement

His departure comes after the Italian’s extraordinary post-match rant following a 3-3 draw at Southampton on March 18

28 March,2023 07:48 AM IST | London | Agencies

Ronaldo’s experience is important to us: Roberto Martinez

“The experience he has for the dressing room is very important. All players have an important role. The younger ones due to their willingness to play and players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Rui Patricio and Bernardo Silva bring experience”

28 March,2023 07:45 AM IST | Luxembourg | AFP

Gareth Southgate: A top-level finish

England boss Gareth Southgate all praise for young forward Bukayo Saka’s stunner in 2-0 win over Ukraine at Wembley; calls his mentality outstanding

28 March,2023 07:42 AM IST | London | AFP

'There aren't many players who are as hungry to score as I am', asserts Chhetri

Chhetri, the third most prolific international scorer (84 goals from 132 matches) among active international players behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, said his hunger to score is the same as it has always been

27 March,2023 06:32 PM IST | Imphal | PTI

Morocco stun Brazil 2-1

Midfielder Sofiane Boufal, in the 29th minute, gave Morocco the lead before Brazil skipper Casemiro levelled in the 67th minute in Tangiers.

27 March,2023 06:58 AM IST | Tangiers | AFP

AFA names training complex after Messi

“Welcome to the home of the world champion. Welcome to the home of all our national teams, that has introduced Argentine football to the world,” AFA president Claudio Tapia said during the launching ceremony on Saturday.

27 March,2023 06:56 AM IST | Buenos Aires | IANS

Joselu scores brace as Spain beat Norway

The 3-0 victory extended Spain’s record of 23 consecutive home wins in qualifying games for the European Championship

27 March,2023 06:55 AM IST | Paris | AP | PTI

Casemiro calls for end of rumours linking Ancelotti as future Brazil coach

Brazil have been searching for a head coach since December, when Adenor Bacchi, better known as Tite, stepped down following the team’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Croatia

26 March,2023 08:01 AM IST | Tangier (Morocco) | IANS

Skip Mbappe reigns supreme as France trounce Netherlands in Euro 2024 qualifying

Kylian gets off to thunderous start as France captain; scores brace in 4-0 victory over depleted Dutch in Euro 2024 qualifier

26 March,2023 08:00 AM IST | Paris | AFP

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lukaku treble sees Belgium sink Sweden 3-0

Tedesco will know the importance of having Lukaku healthy if the Red Devils are to finally win an international trophy

26 March,2023 07:57 AM IST | Paris | AP | PTI
Skip Mbappe reigns supreme as France trounce Netherlands in Euro 2024 qualifying

Skip Mbappe reigns supreme as France trounce Netherlands in Euro 2024 qualifying

Kylian gets off to thunderous start as France captain; scores brace in 4-0 victory over depleted Dutch in Euro 2024 qualifier

26 March,2023 08:00 AM IST | Paris | AFP
UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lukaku treble sees Belgium sink Sweden 3-0

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lukaku treble sees Belgium sink Sweden 3-0

Tedesco will know the importance of having Lukaku healthy if the Red Devils are to finally win an international trophy

26 March,2023 07:57 AM IST | Paris | AP | PTI
Zlatan Ibrahimovic defies age to become oldest player in Euro qualifying history

Zlatan Ibrahimovic defies age to become oldest player in Euro qualifying history

Ibrahimovic set the landmark when he came on as a 73rd-minute substitute in the Euro 2024 group game against Belgium in Solna. At 41 years, five months and 21 days, he is now ahead of former Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff, who played against Sweden on May 29, 1983, at 41 years, three months and one day

26 March,2023 07:54 AM IST | Solna (Sweden) | AFP
Barcelona president Joan Laporta drops major hint over Messi's potential return

Barcelona president Joan Laporta drops major hint over Messi's potential return

“Messi is the greatest player in history. He has been the most important player in Barca’s history, although I have to be careful in what I say, as Messi is a PSG player and I have to respect that,” said the Barca president

26 March,2023 07:51 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
Bayern Munich set to sack Nagelsmann; Tuchel to step in

Bayern Munich set to sack Nagelsmann; Tuchel to step in

On Friday morning, club chairman Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic were among Bayern’s top management arriving at the club’s home grounds for a crucial meeting. According to German media, Nagelsmann will be formally informed about the decision later

25 March,2023 08:42 AM IST | Munich (Germany) | AFP

IN PHOTOS: Lionel Messi's most impressive records at the FIFA World Cup

Argentina's captain Lionel Messi holds multiple records in FIFA World Cup. We look at them after his team's historic win at the World Cup 2022. (Pic/Lionel Messi official Instagram handle)

20 December,2022 11:22 AM IST
Bayern Munich set to sack Nagelsmann; Tuchel to step in

Bayern Munich set to sack Nagelsmann; Tuchel to step in

On Friday morning, club chairman Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic were among Bayern’s top management arriving at the club’s home grounds for a crucial meeting. According to German media, Nagelsmann will be formally informed about the decision later

25 March,2023 08:42 AM IST | Munich (Germany) | AFP

Billionaire Ratcliffe makes revised Manchester United offer

Billionaire Ratcliffe makes revised Manchester United offer

A second bid from Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber AI Thani, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank, is also expected to be lodged with merchant bankers Raine, who are overseeing the sale of the club

25 March,2023 08:37 AM IST | London | AFP

Maharashtra all set for Senior Nationals

Maharashtra all set for Senior Nationals

Mumbai District’s experienced striker Bhagyashree Dalvi has been named vice-captain. The 22-member team will be under the guidance of head coach Sanaya Anklesaria, also from Mumbai District. Junior international Bhumika Mane, an attacking midfielder, is the youngest member of the team

25 March,2023 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent

Perfect homecoming

Perfect homecoming

Lionel Messi scores 800th career goal as champions Argentina register 2-0 friendly win over Panama, their first game after 2022 World Cup victory

25 March,2023 08:00 AM IST | Buenos Aires | AFP

Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82, leaves an unparalleled legacy

    Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82, leaves an unparalleled legacy

    Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele passed away on December 29 at the age of 82 after battling bowel cancer. A few days back, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors had said that he needed care for renal and cardiac dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection that was aggravated by COVID-19

    30 December,2022 12:34 PM IST
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