Lionel Messi has sent a strong message to Major League Soccer, urging the league to scrap its tight salary-cap and transfer restrictions. The Argentine legend believes giving clubs more freedom to sign players will attract more global stars and accelerate football’s growth in the United States. “Every team should be allowed to bring in players without so many limitations,” Messi said, noting that such changes would help MLS compete with Europe’s elite leagues. His comments come as MLS prepare...

Lionel Messi has sent a strong message to Major League Soccer, urging the league to scrap its tight salary-cap and transfer restrictions. The Argentine legend believes giving clubs more freedom to sign players will attract more global stars and accelerate football’s growth in the United States. “Every team should be allowed to bring in players without so many limitations,” Messi said, noting that such changes would help MLS compete with Europe’s elite leagues. His comments come as MLS prepare...

Real Madrid’s 2–1 victory over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu was overshadowed by a heated moment between Vinícius Jr and coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian forward, who had been lively throughout the clash, reacted angrily after being substituted in the 71st minute. Cameras caught him shouting “¿Yo?” (“Me?”) toward the bench before storming down the tunnel, muttering in frustration. Reports from DAZN and AS suggest he even threatened to “leave the team” in the heat of the moment. Vinícius ...

Real Madrid’s 2–1 victory over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu was overshadowed by a heated moment between Vinícius Jr and coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian forward, who had been lively throughout the clash, reacted angrily after being substituted in the 71st minute. Cameras caught him shouting “¿Yo?” (“Me?”) toward the bench before storming down the tunnel, muttering in frustration. Reports from DAZN and AS suggest he even threatened to “leave the team” in the heat of the moment. Vinícius ...

In a breathtaking display of skill and determination, Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in the annals of football history by scoring his 950th career goal in Al Nassr's 2-0 win over Al-Hazm in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese superstar's remarkable achievement came in the 88th minute, capping off an impressive team performance. Ronaldo's milestone goal was met with jubilation from fans and teammates alike, solidifying his position as one of the greatest footballers of all time. With this ...

In a breathtaking display of skill and determination, Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in the annals of football history by scoring his 950th career goal in Al Nassr's 2-0 win over Al-Hazm in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese superstar's remarkable achievement came in the 88th minute, capping off an impressive team performance. Ronaldo's milestone goal was met with jubilation from fans and teammates alike, solidifying his position as one of the greatest footballers of all time. With this ...

Aston Villa pulled off one of the shocks of the weekend as they edged past Manchester City 1–0 in a thrilling Premier League encounter at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon. Matty Cash produced the decisive moment in the 19th minute, firing home a crisp left-footed strike after a well-worked corner routine from Emiliano Buendía. The goal sent the home crowd into raptures as Unai Emery’s men tightened their grip on the game with strong defending and quick counter-attacks. Manchester City, despite ...

Aston Villa pulled off one of the shocks of the weekend as they edged past Manchester City 1–0 in a thrilling Premier League encounter at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon. Matty Cash produced the decisive moment in the 19th minute, firing home a crisp left-footed strike after a well-worked corner routine from Emiliano Buendía. The goal sent the home crowd into raptures as Unai Emery’s men tightened their grip on the game with strong defending and quick counter-attacks. Manchester City, despite ...

Barcelona’s golden boy, Lamine Yamal, remains at the centre of Catalonia’s sporting spotlight — and this week, the conversation has been louder than ever. Former Barça president Joan Gaspart stepped up in defence of the 18-year-old, urging fans and critics alike to show patience. Gaspart told local media that Yamal should not be forced to apologise for recent remarks about Real Madrid, insisting that only Barcelona should handle his discipline internally. He also called on the club to protect...

Barcelona’s golden boy, Lamine Yamal, remains at the centre of Catalonia’s sporting spotlight — and this week, the conversation has been louder than ever. Former Barça president Joan Gaspart stepped up in defence of the 18-year-old, urging fans and critics alike to show patience. Gaspart told local media that Yamal should not be forced to apologise for recent remarks about Real Madrid, insisting that only Barcelona should handle his discipline internally. He also called on the club to protect...

Al Nassr's dreams of King’s Cup glory were shattered as they fell to Al Ittihad 2-1 in the round of 16, despite playing with a man advantage for most of the second half. Karim Benzema's 15th-minute goal and Houssem Aouar's strike before halftime proved decisive, while Angelo Gabriel scored Al Nassr's only goal in the 30th minute. This defeat marks another trophy drought for Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr, who have yet to win an official title despite the Portuguese superstar's impressive ind...

Al Nassr's dreams of King’s Cup glory were shattered as they fell to Al Ittihad 2-1 in the round of 16, despite playing with a man advantage for most of the second half. Karim Benzema's 15th-minute goal and Houssem Aouar's strike before halftime proved decisive, while Angelo Gabriel scored Al Nassr's only goal in the 30th minute. This defeat marks another trophy drought for Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr, who have yet to win an official title despite the Portuguese superstar's impressive ind...

Arsenal are reportedly close to tying down Bukayo Saka to a new and improved contract that will make him one of the club’s highest earners. Talks between the player’s representatives and the Gunners’ management are said to be in advanced stages, with both sides confident of reaching an agreement soon. The England international, whose current deal runs until 2027, is expected to extend his stay for several more years as Arsenal move to secure the core of their squad for the future. Sources sug...

Arsenal are reportedly close to tying down Bukayo Saka to a new and improved contract that will make him one of the club’s highest earners. Talks between the player’s representatives and the Gunners’ management are said to be in advanced stages, with both sides confident of reaching an agreement soon. The England international, whose current deal runs until 2027, is expected to extend his stay for several more years as Arsenal move to secure the core of their squad for the future. Sources sug...

Brentford pulled off a memorable 3–2 victory over Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium, leaving the champions reeling after a fourth consecutive league loss. The Bees struck early through Dango Ouattara before Kevin Schade doubled the lead on a lightning counterattack. Liverpool clawed one back through Milos Kerkez just before halftime, but Igor Thiago’s coolly taken penalty restored Brentford’s cushion after the break. Mohamed Salah’s late strike set up a tense finale, yet the home side ...

Brentford pulled off a memorable 3–2 victory over Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium, leaving the champions reeling after a fourth consecutive league loss. The Bees struck early through Dango Ouattara before Kevin Schade doubled the lead on a lightning counterattack. Liverpool clawed one back through Milos Kerkez just before halftime, but Igor Thiago’s coolly taken penalty restored Brentford’s cushion after the break. Mohamed Salah’s late strike set up a tense finale, yet the home side ...

Real Madrid claimed bragging rights in Spain once again after defeating arch-rivals Barcelona 2–1 in a pulsating El Clásico clash at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring midway through the first half with a sharp finish after linking up brilliantly with Jude Bellingham. Barcelona hit back before the break when Fermín López pounced on a defensive slip to level the game. But just moments later, Bellingham restored Madrid’s lead with a close-range strike that...

Real Madrid claimed bragging rights in Spain once again after defeating arch-rivals Barcelona 2–1 in a pulsating El Clásico clash at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring midway through the first half with a sharp finish after linking up brilliantly with Jude Bellingham. Barcelona hit back before the break when Fermín López pounced on a defensive slip to level the game. But just moments later, Bellingham restored Madrid’s lead with a close-range strike that...

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup journey came to a shocking end on Wednesday night after a ruthless Crystal Palace side handed them a 3–0 defeat at Anfield. Ismaïla Sarr was the star of the show, striking twice in quick succession before halftime to silence the home crowd. Liverpool never recovered, and things went from bad to worse when youngster Amara Nallo was shown a red card late in the game. Spanish winger Yeremy Pino sealed the humiliation with a cool finish in the 88th minute, sending Palace t...

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup journey came to a shocking end on Wednesday night after a ruthless Crystal Palace side handed them a 3–0 defeat at Anfield. Ismaïla Sarr was the star of the show, striking twice in quick succession before halftime to silence the home crowd. Liverpool never recovered, and things went from bad to worse when youngster Amara Nallo was shown a red card late in the game. Spanish winger Yeremy Pino sealed the humiliation with a cool finish in the 88th minute, sending Palace t...