Argentina youth coordinator Bernardo Romeo has explained why Alejandro Garnacho snubbed Spain, as the youngster apparently idolises Lionel Messi. Garnacho eligible to play for Spain Apparently “determined” to play for Argentina Romeo reveals house full of Messi photos WHAT HAPPENED? The Manchester United starlet has dual citizenship for both Spain and Argentina, and even featured in three under-18 games for La Roja. However, despite not being selected by Lionel Scaloni for their triumphant World Cup campaign last winter, Garnacho has committed his future to the Albiceleste and has already scored four goals in four appearances for Javier Mascherano’s under-20 side. WHAT THEY SAID: Despite…
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Accompanying the Norwegian player from his early days to professional football is the beauty Oda Burud. Oda Burud is the secretive pink shadow behind the successes of the Arsenal captain. Unlike the WAGs who always show off their emotional photos with the players, the former Real Madrid midfielder’s girlfriend only posts personal pictures. Couple photos together are rare. The couple started dating in 2015 at a very young age. Oda and Martin Odegaard stick together because of the love of football. Despite being together for 7 years, the couple is still focusing on their careers and has no intention of…
This season’s Europa League is heating up with Manchester United among the sides battling for the trophy along with the likes of six-time winners Sevilla and Juventus. Manchester United are still flying the flag for English clubs in the Europa League as they bid to reach the final. United booked their spot in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory at Real Betis on Thursday evening, which followed up their dominant 4-1 win in the first leg. Marcus Rashford found the back of the net in Spain just as he did against Betis at Old Trafford, where Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst were also on the scoresheet. Arsenal were…
Ten Hag discussed Arsenal squad fitness Suggested Gunners had been lucky with injuries But Europa League second leg again proves otherwise WHAT HAPPENED? Manchester United boss Ten Hag was keen to air his frustrations about constantly having to make do with a limited squad this season, comparing his side to Arsenal and insinuating that the Gunners had been fortunate to have a fully fit squad for most of the season. His comments came despite the north London club actually experiencing many injuries since the start of the term, including to Gabriel Jesus and Emile Smith Rowe. And as Arsenal hosted Sporting CP in…
Lionel Messi is yet to sign a new deal at PSG, with club ultras set to whistle at the World Cup winner in protest over a possible extension. Argentine moved to France in 2021 Has been unable to deliver European glory Deal due to expire in the summer WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his way to Parc des Princes in 2021 as a free agent after severing career-long ties with Barcelona. While he has remained a talismanic presence for Argentina – inspiring them to global glory at Qatar 2022 – the mercurial South American has faced accusations of not committing himself…
Mbappe’s mom wants her son to play for this amazing club. Kylian Mbappe is one of the most sought-after players on the planet, PSG wants to keep him for several years, while Real Madrid does everything possible to hire him next season or in 2024. Although these plans may not come to fruition, Mbappe’s mother and player representative has in mind to offer him to another team, even her sponsor advises the Frenchman not to accept Real Madrid’s offer. The newspaper L’Equipe reports that Kylian Mbappe wants to leave PSG for good in 2024, despite the fact that he has…
The Lisbon City Council, which forced the Portuguese to tear down a glass canopy on his terrace due to lack of licenses, has an update. Things may not be going so great for him on the pitch right now, but Cristiano Ronaldo has received some exciting news regarding one of his prized real estate assets in Lisbon. The Al Nassr footballer has been informed that he can now renovate the terrace of his apartment after a prolonged disagreement with the Lisbon City Council. The council had requested two years ago that Ronaldo remove a glass canopy that he had built without…
With the Portuguese star coming under scrutiny for his antics, Casemiro and Varane emerge as other viable options to wear the armband. Bruno Fernandes has been the captain of Manchester United for the majority of the 2022-23 season in the absence of Harry Maguire, who lost his regular starting place. However, the Portuguese superstar’s recent performances (especially the ones against Liverpool and Southampton) have led to question marks and plenty of criticism. Former United captain and current pundit Gary Neville has come down hard on Fernandes and even labelled him as an “embarrassment.” “I think some of his behaviour in the…
Erik ten Hag has overseen a positive first season in charge of Manchester United but wants even more progress. Erik ten Hag admits he did not expect Manchester United to climb up the Premier League table as quickly as they have this season. United ended a demoralising 2021-22 campaign trophyless and in sixth in the league but they are currently third and well poised to qualify for the Champions League through a top four finish. A probable return to the competition, as well as the end of the club’s trophy drought with the League Cup victory last month, would fuel…
Lionel Messi will follow in the footsteps of longtime foe Cristiano Ronaldo by featuring in a new animated series about his life. The Argentine icon will partner up with Sony Music for the new audiovisual production. The animated series is planned to document Messi’s life through anecdotal episodes. It will cover his childhood growth, his illustrious playing career and his exploits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner both made a staggering $10 million when they featured in a Netflix docuseries. However, Messi looks set to eclipse that total. According to AS, the Argentine stands to earn…
The French footballer has a Signature Series line coming out on March 20. Paris Saint-Germain football star Kylian Mbappé has teamed up with luxury lifestyle brand Oakley to create a new “Signature Series” collection of eyewear, and the new collection is yet another example of how athletes teaming up with lifestyle brands can lead to high-performance, fashion-forward designs. Back in January 2022, Mbappé first joined forces with the brand as a Team Oakley athlete alongside fellow legends like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Nigel Sylvester. In November, he released his first collection with the brand, the Kylian Mbappé x Oakley Signature Series Deadbolt priced at…
Manchester United have announced a 21-man squad for the Europa League round-of-16 second leg against Real Betis. Erik ten Hag’s team travel to Seville with a three-goal advantage, following the 4-1 victory at Old Trafford last Thursday. The aim is now to complete the job in order to be in Friday’s draw for the quarter-finals. Antony was absent from training at Carrington due to illness and therefore does not make the trip, along with four players who were spotted by the cameras at our base on Wednesday morning – Nathan Bishop, Zidane Iqbal, Kobbie Mainoo and Anthony Martial. However, Marcel Sabitzer makes…