It is the view of former Argentina chief Jorge Sampaoli, who was responsible for the South American nation at the recent World Cup in Russia. This tournament has seen the side knocked out in the last 16 of possible champions France after an exciting 4-3 loss. Argentina has been fighting for the international scene in […]
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FIFA AWARD – FLAWED VOTING PROCESS?
With the FIFA Best Player award naming Mohammed Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric as the finalists this year, there have been more murmurs as to the voting process employed. Lionel Messi missed out for the first time in a decade on a podium finish in any best players’ award. Barcelona were almost unbeaten in […]
Carlos Tevez on Argentina
Former Manchester United and Argentina striker Carlos Tevez said that he is disappointed with the elimination of Argentina at the World Cup and said that the team did not deserve to go further. He said that the team has struggled at times during games and that they were disappointing. He believes that changes need to […]
Real Betis Keeper Hails Lionel Messi
The goalkeeper of La Liga side Real Betis, Antonio Adan, has hailed Barcelona star Lionel Messi after their clash in the league. Adan is a former Real Madrid man, Barcelona’s main rival, but he had to set all that aside in awe of the Argentine. According to Adan, the five time Ballon d’Or winner makes […]
MESSI PREFERS COUTINHO TO DEMBELE UPFRONT
Barcelona star Lionel Messi reportedly wants Philippe Coutinho to join the attack upfront rather than Ousmane Dembele. The former Liverpool star has been unveiled to the public following the record signing. He is expected to resume work when he recovers from his slight injury but reports in the Nou Camp say Messi wants the Brazilian […]
THE END OF THE RELEASE CLAUSE MYTH
There has been a long held myth on release clauses in professional football. As modern football continues to surprise us, this myth seems to have lost its revered relevance in contract talks. Neymar’s move from Barcelona to PSG affected football in so any ways. It doubled the cost of star players and moved the game […]
BARCELONA SIGN PAULINHO FOR €40 MILLION
La Liga giant Barcelona have added their interest, Brazil international Paulinho, to their ranksthis summer. The deal is reportedly worth €40 million as the Catalan side find replacement for Neymar. Neymar left the club in a world record move to French side Paris St Germain for €222 million. The 25-year old was one of the […]
VALVERDE HAPPY TO HAVE MESSI
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says he is happy to have his star player Lionel Messi in the team. He says having the Argentine superstar is way better than having to make plans on how to stop him if he were to feature against a rival side. Valverde lost his three battles against Barcelona when he […]
MESSI ADVISING NEW COACH ON SIGNINGS
Lionel Messi is advising new Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde on potential signings, according to reports. Messi has appealed that the coach get new legs into the team but that they have to be world class in their roles. He asked that Valverde look at signings like Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinhp or top-rated midfielder Marco Verratti. […]
Paulo Dybala Speaks about His Relationship with Lionel Messi
Juventus star Paulo Dybala claims that he does not have the greatest relationship with Lionel Messi. The former is regarded as the next great thing in the world football. It persuaded Juventus to pay €33 million for his services from Palermo. Dybala has been going through an extraordinary campaign with Juventus so much so that […]