Chelsea among clubs vying for Messi signature
Chelsea are among the clubs considering an approach to sign Lionel Messi as the forward prepares to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Messi will…
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Five times Lionel Messi lit up the Champions League
There are few superlatives yet to be bestowed upon Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar remaining one of the very finest footballers in the game.…
Ranking the five best attackers in world football right now
It’s often said the most difficult task in football is to score goals, which is why those who do so are hailed as the…
Ranking the five players with most successful ‘take-ons’ in Europes big leagues this season
Football’s finest dribblers are among the few talents who can get fans regularly on the edge of their seat. An ability to beat players…
The Big 5’s Difference Makers: Players with most G/A when scores are level
Difference makers. Every successful side needs them, a player who can transform the narrative of games when the pressure is on. This season several…
Appreciating every player with 10+ goals and assists in Europe’s big five leagues this season
Bukayo Saka’s brilliant season continued with a decisive performance in Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace, as the winger scored twice and created another…
Five talking points ahead of the Champions League action
Europe’s top club competition is back! Ahead of the UEFA Champions League last-16 action this week, we look at five talking points. Heavyweights collide…
Ranking the players with most goal involvements in each of Europe’s top 5 leagues
Europe’s top leagues have featured some brilliant football this season and there are a host of elite attacking names who have recorded an abundance…
Masters: Six of the greatest free-kick takers of all time
Stepping up to score a stunning set-piece has been part of the make-up of some truly top talents, each possessing the quality and nerve…
Five games that defined the 2022 World Cup
The FIFA World Cup concluded in compelling fashion at the weekend, with Argentina celebrating a third triumph on the world stage after a thrilling…
Creme de le creme: The nine players to win the World Cup, European Cup and the Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi is celebrating after Argentina were crowned world champions in Qatar, with the South Americans beating France in an epic final. Messi was…
Qatar 2022: World Cup Team of the Tournament
The final whistle has been blown on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a tournament full of drama, sub-plots and unforgettable moments. It’s Argentina who…
World Cup Awards: Messi makes history in Qatar
Our World Cup awards honour the best – and worst – of the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Moment of the Tournament Has there ever…
Twitter Reacts: Argentina win the World Cup
Argentina are the new world champions after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the South Americans celebrating success after beating France in a…
Messi vows to carry on for Argentina following World Cup triumph
Lionel Messi has vowed to continue his career with Argentina after the nation’s World Cup triumph in Qatar. Messi scored twice as Argentina were…
World Cup final: Argentina v France combined XI
Argentina take on France in football’s biggest fixture this week, as two proud footballing nations face off in the FIFA World Cup final. It’s…
Messi next? – Five players who grabbed a World Cup tournament by the scruff of the neck
Lionel Messi faces a date with destiny this weekend as Argentina take on France in the World Cup final. Messi’s claim as the greatest…
The GOAT: 10 mental Lionel Messi World Cup stats
For many, Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer the game has ever seen. This weekend Messi will have the chance to make perhaps the…