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Lionel Messi is considered by many as the greatest footballer of all-time – and one of the constants alongside his success has been his wife Antonela Roccuzzo being by his side Lionel Messi has been loved up with his much-adored childhood sweetheart since he was nine years old. The 35-year-old built his reputation as one of the greatest footballers of all time at the Nou Camp with Barcelona, regularly scoring, assisting or showing off his skills, before leaving for PSG. He is also doing it on the world stage with Argentina and today claimed the ultimate prize in Qatar as…

Manchester City star Jack Grealish has been letting his floppy hair down in Las Vegas after a long season, enjoying a mega-expensive VIP package while also being spotted alongside a mystery brunette Manchester City star Jack Grealish has been spotted alongside a mystery brunette after a night out in Las Vegas. Grealish was reportedly out partying until 3am on Saturday morning (June 18) having been enjoying Sin City with his pals earlier in the week. According to The Sun, the 26-year-old star enjoyed an £80,000 VIP package, including 116 bottles of champagne, as he celebrated City’s title win with friends in Vegas.…

Paul Merson has praised the work done by Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton and feels Tottenham might try to poach the Italian in the summer. Roberto de Zerbi Patrick Vieira Brighton Crystal Palace 2023 TEAMtalk1© PA Images Antonio Conte has been in charge of the north Londoners since November 2021. They have enjoyed some big wins under the Italian tactician but the pursuit of silverware continues. Spurs will not win a trophy this term and pressure has been mounting on the former Chelsea chief. There are some in the media who feel his summer departure is now inevitable. However, the ex-Italy…

ENGLAND star Phil Foden has revealed his favourite hobby outside of football – and it’s not what you might expect. Foden, 22, has been a regular presence in Pep Guardiola’s squad since he made his debut five years ago – and has rediscovered his form in the past month. Phil Foden is a star for club and countryCredit: Reuters He has already accumulated a long list of accolades which includes four Premier League titles, four League Cups and an FA Cup as well as two PFA Young Player of the Year awards for his individual performances. But what Foden gets up to in…

MARCUS Rashford said hearing his mum cry at night as she struggled to provide for her family is what inspired him to help feed starving children during lockdown. The England and Manchester United striker said his mum never got help and that is what “drives him” to help feed other families. Marcus Rashford speaking on Good Morning Britain about his efforts to help feed children across the countryCredit: Rex Features The footballer told Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid about what drives him to help familiesCredit: Rex Features The 22-year-old, who now earns £200,000 a week and has a Cheshire home worth…

Andy Robertson has opened up on his famous head push on Lionel Messi during Liverpool’s 4-0 defeat of Barcelona back in 2019. The Reds had been defeated 3-0 at Camp Nou a week earlier and were therefore needing a miracle at Anfield to progress through to the final in Madrid. A Divock Origi and Gini Wijnaldum brace ensured Jurgen Klopp’s side pulled off the impossible and speaking on the BBC’s Proper Football (via @chris_kammy on Twitter), the Scotland captain has weighed in on the game and the famous incident that saw him ruffle the hair and then push the head of the former…

Chelsea news: Blues have drawn Real Madrid in the latter stages of the Champions League but several players are at risk of suspension Graham Potter could miss several players from Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid Chelsea will have to navigate a tough route if they wish to make their way to the Champions League final and win the competition for a third time. The Blues will have to surpass Real Madrid in the quarter-finals and then one of Manchester City or Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, with all three being the favourites to win the contest. It’s a difficult…

Manchester United will head into Friday’s Europa League draw as the only English team remaining in the competition. United booked their place in the last eight with a 5-1 aggregate win over Real Betis, after Marcus Rashford’s winner secured the Red Devils a 1-0 win in the second leg in Spain on Thursday night. Premier League leaders Arsenal failed to join them after they were beaten 5-3 on penalties by Sporting Lisbon, after their round of 16 tie had ended 3-3 after extra-time. The draw for Europa League quarter-finals will take place on Friday from around 12pm at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. It will be followed by a…

One of the best ways to get inspired when looking at what type of soccer cleats you want to buy is to look at what your favorite stars are wearing. Most athletes nowadays are signed to some of the biggest brands in the world, which is why more often than not, you’ll see them wearing cleats from brands they’re contracted to. We’re here to tell you precisely what cleats the world’s best soccer players are wearing right now. adidas – Lionel Messi Lionel Messi and adidas’ relationship has been a constant after the forward signed a lifetime deal with the brand 15 years…

Ben Affleck, the man who became the face of Batman for the people when DC was going through a tough time just announced his departure. After working alongside Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon, the actor became engraved in the DCU (formerly DCEU). After the departures and sad farewells (and some removals), Ben Affleck plainly stated that he is not interested in taking part in James Gunn’s DCU. Fans rallied behind the actor as the statements showed a direct loyalty to Zack Snyder as the people prepare for a new lineup of DCU films and series under the reign of James…

Tom Cruise skipped the Oscars on Sunday to ‘avoid an awkward run-in’ with Nicole Kidman, DailyMail.com has exclusively learned. Insiders said the Top Gun: Maverick star was not at the ceremony due to his ex-wife being there – following their bitter divorce over 20 years ago. Cruise’s movie was nominated for six awards, including the coveted Best Picture Award. Cruise and Kidman split in 2001, reportedly due to her refusal to join him in the Church of Scientology. A source told DailyMail.com: ‘Tom was not there because she was there, and he did not want a run-in.’ Happier times: Cruise and Kidman (pictured in 1992) divorced in 2001…

Besiktas boss Senol Gunes has reportedly told Dele Alli to watch the remainder of their season from the stands. Alli joined the Turkish side on a season-long loan from Everton last summer, but has failed to impress. Dele Alli has endured a difficult time since joining Besiktas The 26-year-old has found game time limited and is out of favour The 26-year-old has started just 15 games in the league, netting twice, and was absent during recent victories over Ankaragucu and Istanbul Basaksehir. Turkish outlet Takvim have since revealed Gunes has ousted Alli from his matchday squads for the remainder of the campaign. Alli is…

Mount’s rise at Chelsea is no fluke as Tuchel sees what Lampard did with midfielder Chelsea’s Mason Mount played a vital role under Frank Lampard and has continued to do so for new manager Thomas Tuchel It was feared in some circles that Mason Mount’s fledgling career might stall when Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as Chelsea manager at the end of January. After all, Lampard was sacked in part due to the poor form of several key attacking signings, the lion’s share of their £220 million outlay last summer. Tuchel’s ability to speak German was viewed as a vital asset in improving…

Inside Wayne Rooney and Coleen’s secret £5m Barbados pad complete with infinity pool and cinema… but it costs guests £25,000 a WEEK Wayne and Colleen’s luxury mansion is up to rent Wayne Rooney, in full Wayne Mark Rooney, (born October 24, 1985, Liverpool, England), English professional football (soccer) player who rose to international football stardom as a teenager while playing with the English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United. Wayne Rooney is leaving his $2.7 million a year salary in the US to play soccer in England’s second tier. Wayne Rooney will leave Major League Soccer (MLS) team D.C. United in January after 18 months in the U.S.…

A football playing robot is to compete in an international tournament later this year – and experts say ‘she’ is better than Lionel Messi. The 4ft 8in humanoid, named Artemis, can walk and jump, and is among the only three robots across the globe with the ability to run. Researchers from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) refer to Artemis as an anagram for ‘A Robot That Exceeds Messi In Soccer’. Dennis Hong, director at the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory said: ‘We’re very excited to take Artemis out for field testing here at UCLA and we see this as an opportunity to promote science,…

According to The Daily Telegraph journalist Sam Dean on Twitter, Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard was limping at the end of the match against Sporting Lisbon, while left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko was clutching his hamstring. POTENTIAL INJURY TO ARSENAL DUO LEANDRO TROSSARD AND OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO  Arsenal have been beaten by Sporting in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. The first leg between Sporting and Arsenal in Lisbon ended in a 2-2 draw. The second leg at the Emirates Stadium in North London on Thursday evening finished 1-1 after extra time. Sporting won the match 5-3 on penalties. Defenders William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu had to be substituted…

MANCHESTER CITY star Ilkay Gundogan has become a dad after his wife Sara gave birth to their first child Kais. Sara, 27, shared the news on social media on Wednesday evening, hours after they welcomed their baby boy into the world. Ilkay Gundogan was pictured with his first child in the hospitalCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira Sara gave birth to Kais on WednesdayCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira Sara shared an adorable snap of their newborn babyCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira She shared pictures of both of them holding Kais alongside an adorable shot of the baby’s arm and ear. And she added the short caption: “Our love…

Lionel Messi and his lover were childhood sweethearts. And there is no greater satisfaction than concluding your young love story with your childhood love, as what happened with Lionel Messi and Antonella Rocuzzo. The most excellent feeling in the world would be to move in with your first love. Here’s a throwback picture of the current World Best footballer -Lionel Messi, and his long-term partner Antonella Roccuzzo with their love story. Messi first met Roccuzzo when he was five years old. She is related to his closest friend and former professional football player, Lucas Scaglia. Lionel and Lucas were teammates…

MARCUS RASHFORD’S crazy goal-streak just got crazier! The Manchester United striker belted another special to sink Real Betis AND break Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 24 European goals for the Red Devils. 2Marcus Rashford’s flashing winner at Real Betis sealed a 5-1 aggregate triumphCredit: Rex2Cristiano Ronaldo spent a legendary six years at Old Trafford before a mixed spell from 2021-22 that led to his exit for Saudi side Al-NassrCredit: PA Rashford’s feat split United fans – because some pointed out that all-time great Ronaldo mainly scored in the Champions League. But social media was as one when it came to saluting the England star’s incredible form. Rashford…

Raheem Sterling snubbed while four Chelsea players make the England squad Raheem Sterling has been dropped from the England squad due to injury concerns, while four Chelsea players make the cut for March international games against Italy and Ukraine. Conor Gallagher, Reece James, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are the ones who will represent their national team in the coming games. It will be a welcome back for James and Chilwell, as they missed the World Cup due to respective injuries. Sterling, who has been in good form recently, missed the league game against Leicester City on Saturday due to a tight hamstring. He may or may…

Cristiano Ronaldo fans have been left fuming after Real Madrid “disrespected” the legend after their Champions League win over Liverpool. The current holders of Europe’s elite competition stormed to a 6-2 aggregate win over Jurgen Klopp’s side last night. Karim Benzema scored the only goal of the second leg in a 1-0 victory for Real at the Bernabeu. And Los Blancos reacted to the Frenchman’s performance by tweeting: “Mr Champions League.” However, supporters of ex-Real star Ronaldo were left far from impressed. That’s because they believe the Portugal legend is the ultimate Champions League player. Ronaldo, now playing Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, won the…

Henry Rodriguez is a Venezuelan father and tattoo artist who has spent upwards of £30,000 on body modifications and tattoos to make himself look like the Marvel supervillain Red Skull A man has gone to extreme lengths to look like Marvel villain Red Skull – getting his nose chopped off and horns inserted into his head. Venezuelan father and tattoo artist Henry Rodriguez has spent upwards of £30,000 on body modifications. He has also had his face tattooed with the aim to look like the fictional Nazi supervillain from the Captain America comics. “Since I was a child, I’ve always liked what was different,…

Hollywood hunk Robert Downey Jr is one of the most successful actors of all time – but his rollercoaster life has included tragic loss, BAFTA wins and star-studded romances Hollywood hunk Robert Downey Jr is one of the most famous actors in the world, and he’s believed to be one of the highest-paid stars in the business. He’s known to many as superhero Tony Stark and Iron Man in the globally-loved Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has seen him star in blockbuster films like Avengers: Endgame (2019), the second-highest grossing film of all time. With Oscar nods and BAFTA Award wins under his belt, the American movie…

Cristiano Ronaldo almost treated his first spell at Manchester United as an apprenticeship, as he put in the work to become one of football’s greatest players ever. Ronaldo first joined the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon in August 2003 as an 18-year-old for a fee in the region of £12.2million, making him the most expensive teenager in the world at the time and was instantly handed the prestigious No.7 shirt. There was a perception of Ronaldo when he first joined the Premier League that he was an underdeveloped youngster who was still lacking muscle mass. Former Man United trainer Mick Clegg dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo was scrawny…