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Marcus Rashford has scored 21 goals for Manchester United in all competitions this campaign. Everything that Marcus Rashford has touched this season has turned to goals for Manchester United and he continues to prove himself to be the perfect forward for an Erik ten Hag team. Having grabbed only five goals in what was a dismal 2021/2022 season, individually and collectively, question marks over the role he might play under Ten Hag were sounded. However, the rejuvenated England sensation has since silenced them with vigour – including one lingering concern from his manager. Spearheaded by Rashford and his 21 strikes in all competitions, United are still…

Lionel Messi and Neymar were among the Paris Saint-Germain players to apologise to the club’s ultras after their Champions League Round of 16 defeat vs Bayern Munich Lionel Messi and Neymar led the Paris Saint-Germain players apologising to the club’s ultras following a pitiful performance in their Champions League loss to Bayern Munich. The home side were outplayed for the majority of the tie at the Parc des Princes stadium as Kingsley Coman’s strike early in the second half settled the first leg of the Round of 16 tie. It was a result that puts Christophe Galtier’s side as underdogs ahead of…

Marc Williams11th February 2023, 12:24 pm Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are nearing 40 and still scoring for fun, but has the GOAT debate finally been settled? Former Manchester United star Ronaldo continued his remarkable scoring run at the World Cup with Portugal, but so has Messi, who scored two goals in the final en route to winning the tournament. 8Ronaldo and Messi both scored for Portugal and Argentina respectively at the 2022 World Cup Despite the Argentine’s World Cup heroics, he is still some way off becoming the top scoring international player. Meanwhile, Ronaldo has moved up the all-time scoring charts in…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are nearing the end of their long and unbelievably successful careers in football, which have seen them win the Champions League a combined nine times. When the time comes to hang up their boots, they’ll almost certainly be the top two goalscorers in the history of the Champions League. Ronaldo is currently the European Cup’s all-time top goalscorer with 140 goals in the competition. Messi is 12 behind him on 129. Behind them are fellow veterans Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema, both on 86, but the two strikers are approaching their mid-30s, and it would…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are nearing the end of their long and unbelievably successful careers in football, which have seen them win the Champions League a combined nine times. When the time comes to hang up their boots, they’ll almost certainly be the top two goalscorers in the history of the Champions League. Ronaldo is currently the European Cup’s all-time top goalscorer with 140 goals in the competition. Messi is 12 behind him on 129. Behind them are fellow veterans Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema, both on 86, but the two strikers are approaching their mid-30s, and it would…

Kylian Mbappe stressed that the tie was far from over after Paris Saint-Germain fell to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in Tuesday’s last-16 matchup. PSG fall to 1-0 defeat on Tuesday Mbappe has two goals chalked off Feels side can make Bayern “uncomfortable” WHAT HAPPENED? It was advantage Bayern when Kingsley Coman’s 53rd minute strike in hometown gave the away side a one-goal lead to take to the Allianz Arena in three weeks’ time. Mbappe, who was able to feature from the bench following a miraculous recovery from a hamstring problem, felt his side showed enough threat to prove they can…

Cristiano Ronaldo shared sweet tribute to his partner Georgina Rodriguez as he celebrated Valentine’s Day on Tuesday. The footballer, 38, cosied up to his love, 29, in the throwback photo and admitted he was ‘so lucky’ to have Georgina in his life. In the image shared to Instagram, Cristiano flashed a huge smile and wore a knitted Dior jumper with a signature glitzy earring. Georgina looked as glamorous as ever in a charcoal turtleneck and wrap around woll coat. She styled her brunette hair straight and opted for a subtle palette of makeup, topping off her outfit with a pair of statement crystal earrings. Cute: Cristiano…

Getty/GOAL compositeUEFA Champions LeagueCristiano RonaldoBarcelonaL. MessiStatsManchester UnitedPSGR. LewandowskiK. Benzema. Who is in the lead in the race to become the all-time top scorer in Europe’s leading club competition? We’ve taken a look at the top finishers. The Champions League has featured some of the best goalscorers in history. As the premier club competition in Europe and arguably the world, it is a stage that has been graced by countless icons of football. Striking sensations such as Raul and Andriy Shevchenko dominated during the 1990s and 2000s, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have taken the art of scoring to a whole new…

Manchester United’s first-team squad are said to be at odds over a possible return of Mason Greenwood while the club’s women’s team reportedly harbour significant concerns. Manchester United’s first-team squad are split on a possible return of Mason Greenwood to the club, it has been claimed. A report in The Times claims United’s players hold differing views on Greenwood’s situation; some are believed to harbour concerns over the striker coming back into the fold while others are said to be ambivalent to the situation after charges against the player were dropped. It is claimed that members of United’s women’s team also have…

Football stars are known for their flash cars, but Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag took a different approach on Valentine’s Day. Ten Hag was seen riding his bike in Cheshire and headed to Marks & Spencer on his way home. Onlookers will surely have been surprised to have seen the Dutchman on his bike. It’s a busy week for United as they face Barcelona away in the Europa League on Thursday before hosting Leicester in the Premier League three days later. Ten Hag’s side endured a difficult start to the season, but they have shown some encouraging signs of late. Following their victory against Leeds…

The Manchester United player has luxurious taste Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford lives in a beautiful home in Manchester, although it has been reported by The Sun that he is also building a five-bedroom mansion in Cheshire. The England player, who recently announced his engagement to long-term girlfriend Lucia Loi, currently resides in a beautiful house, decorated with chic modern interiors which he credited to his mother. The Burberry poster boy has shared several glimpses inside on social media, and with plush cream carpets and a neutral colour scheme, it’s safe to say that she has superb taste. Even when he’s not training with…

The Germans have all of the momentum ahead of the second leg Kingsley Coman punished his former club once again, this time scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 victory for Bayern Munich at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 first leg on Tuesday. The Paris-born France international, scorer of the only goal in the 2020 Champions League final in Lisbon when these two teams met for the ultimate prize, finished a volley in the 53rd minute to give his team the advantage ahead of next month’s second leg.. Though he didn’t hit the ball as cleanly…

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard was sent off following a ‘leg-breaking’ tackle on Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi. A volley from Kingsley Coman gave the German side the advantage as Bayern ran out 1-0 winners in the first leg of the last-16 tie at the Parc des Princes. However, Pavard caused a nervy ending with his challenge as he flew in on Messi, who was running into the box from the right flank in stoppage time. The defender received a second yellow card, but the challenge would arguably have been greeted with a red on its own. Pavard will now…

These players have both legendary clubs in their careers. Manchester United and FC Barcelona are two of the biggest clubs in the world. Both clubs have a rich history and are one of the most successful teams in their domestic competitions. And when it comes to Europe also, both clubs have stamped their authority on the biggest stage. Although, in recent times both clubs have been very struggling and are currently going through a rebuilding phase. Manchester United and FC Barcelona might look very similar in many aspects but their rivalry has been as fierce as you can imagine. Both clubs have been…

Manchester United and Marcus Rashford are continually improving thanks to the departure of ‘problem’ forward Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Garth Crooks. Ronaldo, who confirmed his acrimonious exit from Old Trafford in November after delivering a bombshell interview slamming the club alongside Piers Morgan, has since moved to Al-Nassr in pursuit of a fresh start. Since, Rashford has netted eight goals in nine league appearances for United and propelled Erik ten Hag’s side into third spot, five points behind leaders Arsenal and two behind local rivals Manchester City. The Red Devils have also consolidated their position in the top four and look on course to secure Champions League…

Arsenal hero Mathieu Flamini entered the world of biochemicals during his playing career. Mikel Arteta reviews Arsenal v Brentford Former Arsenal star Mathieu Flamini has accrued a stunning net worth in retirement, dwarfing the fortunes of Cristiano Ronaldo and other Premier League icons. Flamini enjoyed two spells with the Gunners and also turned out for Crystal Palace before seeing out his career in Spain. Since retiring in 2019, Flamini has found plenty of success in the world of biochemicals. The 38-year-old is the co-founder of GF Biochemicals alongside business partner Pasquale Granata. The company was actually founded in 2008 but has boomed since Flamini…

Al-Nassr forward Ronaldo has made it onto an illustrious FIFA shortlist whilst some of the Premier League’s biggest stars also made the cut. Cristiano Ronaldo has been recognized by FIFA for his performances in the 21/22 season with Manchester United (Image: Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo has been named on FIFA’s 26-man shortlist for the FIFPro team of the year. Ronaldo called time on his second spell at Manchester United last year and has since signed for Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr. His performances for the Reds during the 2021/22 season have seemingly caught the eye of panelists, with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne…

Benni McCarthy has impressed during his short coaching spell with Man Utd. Premier League cult hero Benni McCarthy has enjoyed a successful return to England with Manchester United this season. The South African football icon was appointed as a striker coach by Erik ten Hag in the summer and has overseen the remarkable improvement of Marcus Rashford. McCarthy’s appointment was a slight surprise. The 45-year-old had been working as head coach of AmaZulu in his home country. But his influence has been praised by Ten Hag. The Dutchman recently explained: “In our coaching staff, we had a lot of defenders and midfield players.…

LIONEL MESSI has lived in some of the world’s most exclusive and luxurious homes. But that goes with the territory when you are the world’s most successful footballer and boast a £524million fortune. Lionel Messi has lived in homes worth a combined £23m Messi is believed to rent an apartment in Villes de Neuilly in Paris The Argentinian legend, 35, currently stars for PSG and is reportedly renting an abode in Villes de Neuilly in Paris for £18,000-per-month. And over the years he’s had mansions in Barcelona and Miami. While recently he added Ibiza and Rosario to his property portfolio. SunSport takes a peek…

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named among the stars featured on FIFA’s shortlist to make their FIFPro team of the year. The former Manchester United forward could be considered as a surprise name among the 26-man squad having endured a troubled career since the summer, when his relationship with Manchester United started to sour towards a bitter exit. Despite being the club’s top scorer last season with 24 goals, the forward started the season out of favour at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag after demanding to leave Old Trafford following their failure to qualify for the Champions League. However, poor form led to him losing…

Musk is reportedly one of several billionaires weighing buying Manchester United. In August, he joked that he would buy the club. As potential buyers for Manchester United continue to line up, a certain eccentric billionaire is reportedly kicking the tires on the historic European soccer club. Elon Musk is “believed to be monitoring the situation closely” and weighing putting in a bid for the club ahead of Friday’s deadline, per The Daily Mail. The British tabloid says that several interested parties have signed confidentiality agreements to see Man United’s “data room” — including several from Saudi Arabia, which could be eyeing…

The Man Utd manager continues to prove why he’s the right man for the club, and this squad. Manchester’s United win at Leeds was further evidence of the superb man-management of Erik ten Hag, as Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho secured a hard-fought 2-0 win. Rashford started off the left, from where he had limited success, only giving United the lead once he was moved through the middle. Garnacho soon after raced down the left wing to finish the game. Ten Hag’s reaction as the eighteen-year-old Argentine found the back of the net was more akin to a proud father,…

French journalist Philippe Auclair joined The Football Show to discuss Arsenal and Manchester City. Arsenal face Manchester City on Wednesday night. Arsenal are the home team and the Premier League leaders. It’s not mathematically a must-win game, but it is a must-win game for Arsenal to make a statement. They have lost ground in recent weeks, picking up just one point in games against Everton and Brentford. Everton beat them 1-0 at Goodison Park. Brentford drew 1-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have been the most consistent team in the league this year but they’re dropping points at a bad time. Manchester…

Emiliano Martinez rose to fame at the end of the 2019-20 Premier League season. Since 2020, Martinez’s stock has gone only higher. He has achieved telling success as the undisputed number one of Argentina. Emi has also made the bad boy list of soccer fans and the media due to his questionable on and off-the-pitch shenanigans. One of them was his troll on Kylian Mbappe. Very recently the World Cup-winning goalie has talked about that instance. Emi Martinez is a perfect example of a late bloomer. Goalkeepers, however, tend to get mature during their 30s, Martinez got his big break, when he…