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PSG and Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi (35) gave a wide-ranging interview with Argentine sports daily Olé. During the interview, Messi was asked about his relationship with Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé, who was on the opposing team during the 2022 World Cup final. He also opened up on his return to PSG’s training groud following his triumph in Qatar. Messi was welcomed with a guard of honour by his teammates and the league leaders’ staff after his exploits with Argentina. The forward had been granted ten days off after leading the Albiceleste to their third title, and was handed a trophy engraved with…

Manchester United star Harry Maguire’s days at Old Trafford appear to be numbered. Manchester United are ready to sell Harry Maguire and five others, according to reports. Erik ten Hag is ready to be ruthless as he looks to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford. And it appears an exodus is on the cards as the club look to raise funds amid interest in the likes of Declan Rice and Harry Kane. Ten Hag hasn’t been afraid to be bold during his first season at United, having been named the club’s permanent manager back in the summer. And, now, The Mirror say Maguire is among six…

Manchester United took another step toward a top-four finish by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday, though they made life much harder for themselves than it ever needed to be. The victory sends Manchester United (42 points) into 3rd place (for the time being, perhaps), now six points ahead of 5th-place Tottenham with both sides having played 21 games. The gap to 2nd-place Manchester City (20 games played) is now just three points, and to leaders Arsenal (also 20), eight. Since losing back-to-back games to start the season and Erik ten Hag’s tenure, the Red Devils have…

Lionel Messi scored a superb second-half winner as a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) side missing the injured Kylian Mbappe and Neymar came from behind to beat Toulouse 2-1 on Saturday and consolidate their lead at the top of Ligue 1. Dutch midfielder Branco van den Boomen gave mid-table Toulouse the lead at the Parc des Princes from a 20th-minute free-kick, only for Achraf Hakimi to curl in the equalizer with half-time approaching. Messi then put PSG in front just before the hour mark with a glorious first-time strike on his left foot low into the corner of the net from just…

The point guard requested a trade from the Nets on Friday. The potential top landing spot for Kyrie Irving following the point guard’s trade request is the Lakers, as Los Angeles has expressed interest in Irving dating back to the Summer. However, the team’s interest may be just for this season. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports the Lakers are hesitant to give Irving a long-term contract along with a possible trade. “The Lakers position from what I understand is they’ve been interested in trading for Kyrie Irving, but they’re not so sure about trading for him and being obligated to give…

While Anthony Davis obviously means a lot to the Los Angeles Lakers on the offensive side of the court, it is the defensive end where he is a generational talent. And that was on display in the Lakers’ one-point comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. Davis hit an extremely difficult fadeaway to give the Lakers that one-point lead that they would hold on to. And then on the ensuing possession, he switched on to Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and blocked his shot. Missed free throws kept the margin at just one point, but that possession was evidence of the…

Manchester United made fewer signings in the January transfer window compared to other top teams in the Premier League but manager Erik ten Hag said he is confident the Old Trafford club have depth in their squad. United, who are fourth in the league, signed Jack Butland, Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer all on loan, while Chelsea spent nearly 300 million pounds ($362 million) on eight players, leaders Arsenal made four signings and third-placed Newcastle United signed five players. “We have formed and constructed a squad, we invest also in the summer. From that point on, it is about developing…

Fernandes has sent his own similar cry to the rest of the squad after last month’s disappointing result at Selhurst Park. Fernandes is keeping his eye on the ball (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images) Bruno Fernandes says Erik ten Hag has told the Manchester United squad to concentrate on defeating Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday despite booking their place at Wembley for the League Cup final in midweek. The midfielder also sent a plea to his teammates to “focus” on the clash with the Eagles after dropping two points against them last month. A late Michael Olise free-kick saw United…

Lisandro Martinez’s no-nonsense defending steers Man United to win against Crystal Palace Manchester United fought hard to clinch all three points against Crystal Palace in a hotly-contested affair at Old Trafford. The Red Devils won by two goals to one, courtesy of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. United had 54% possession to Palace’s 46%. The winners of the game registered 14 shots, with five being on target. The Eagles had 10 shots, with three of them requiring David de Gea to swing into immediate action. Erik ten Hag’s men made 484 passes with a success rate of 85%. Palace on the other hand made 412 passes…

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side were well off the boil as they fell to just their second Premier League defeat of the season at Everton, who looked a transformed team under Sean Dyche Arsenal lost just their second Premier League game of the season with a shock 1-0 defeat to a Sean Dyche-inspired Everton. The league leaders struggled to cope with the intensity of the home side at Goodison Park and struggled to break them down in a goalless first half. They were ultimately undone by a typical Dyche goal – a header from a corner. James Tarkowski rose the highest on the hour to…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has raved about new signing Jakub Kiwior, believing he will “redefine” the way they play. Kiwior joined the Gunners from Italian club Spezia in a deal worth around £21million last month The transfer looked to come out of nowhere, with the club allegedly entering a gentlemen’s agreement with the player’s camp to keep things under wraps. The 22-year-old defender looks to be far more in keeping with Mikel Arteta’s business model than the Gunners’ other additions. The north London side added 28-year-old winger Leandro Trossard from Brighton and 31-year-old midfielder Jorginho last month. However, Arteta was originally keen to sign 23-year-old Mykhailo Mudryk and…

Arsenal strengthened Mikel Arteta’s squad with three new signings in the January transfer window but started February with just their second defeat of the campaign so far Mikel Arteta applauds the Arsenal fans after the Premier League defeat to Everton (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) (Image: (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)) Arsenal were far from their best as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Everton at Goodison Park. The Gunners were nullified in attack as they came up against a stubborn Sean Dyche side, only being undone by a set piece. James Tarkowski’s header…

Despite the fact that they achieved absolutely everything at FC Barcelona, their relationship ended badly because of the defender. After Lionel Messi’s farewell to FC Barcelona, Gerard Piqué’s betrayal to the maximum winner of the Ballon d’Or (7) was uncovered. It was reported that the former defender asked to set up a new sporting project without the presence of the ‘Pulga’ and now it is revealed what the current world champion did after learning about the alleged conversation between Joan Laporta, president of the Culé team, and Piqué. Leo Messi and Piqué did not end their relationship in the best…

The dodo is one of the most famous extinct creatures on the planet — but is there a chance it could be brought back to life? Well, with advances in science and thanks to the first successful sequencing of the flightless bird’s entire genome last year, experts think that’s a possibility. US startup Colossal Biosciences, based in Dallas, Texas, has just revealed plans to ‘de-extinct’ the dodo more than 350 years after it was wiped out from the island of Mauritius in the 17th century. The company will inject $150 million (£121 million) into the new project, which will go hand-in-hand with previously announced…

Sergio Ramos has finally decided that Lionel Messi is the greatest player ever, after years of ‘suffering’ at the hands of his once rival. For many years, it’s likely that Ramos would have named Cristiano Ronaldo the greatest of all time, with the two men winning countless trophies at Real Madrid together. Ramos at least acknowledged Messi as on a level with his then Bernabeu teammate, as he pointed out to mock Antoine Griezmann once, but it’s safe to say the pair didn’t really get on. As staunch protectors of the opposite ends of the rivalry, the Spanish defender and the then Barcelona…

Babies and kittens: the recipe to melt anyone’s heart. In a video posted by TikTok user @pearlsragdolls, an adorable cat introduces her own kitten to her owner’s human baby, Blossom. The video, which was posted July 11, has gained over 74 million views on TikTok in just over a week. In the video, Summer, a 2-year-old ragdoll, carries her 6-week-old kitten to the edge of a floral playmat where Blossom looks to be practicing some tummy time. Summer’s owner, Pearl Frazier, then asks the feline: “Why are you bringing your babies to Blossom?” To this, Summer responds with a series of sweet meows—which Frazier…

Rest in peace, Dai Bao, the pet Siberian husky who gave his life defending his family’s home. As reported by Oriental Daily and translated by Says.com, Dai Bao was alone outside of his family’s home in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia when a venomous cobra slithered onto the property. In an attempt to protect his family from potential harm, Dai Bao attacked the massive four-foot-long snake. Though the brave husky managed to significantly injure the cobra, Dai Bao did not leave the fight unscathed. Dai Bao’s owner told Malaysian newspaper Guangming Daily that she discovered her husky with the dangerous snake in his mouth after investigating an alarming bark outside. Dai…

CREDIT: @IAMEDENCARPENTER ON TIKTOK There are many ways to cure a dog’s boredom, and for one dedicated dog dad, it’s setting up an entire backyard agility set and teaching his pup how to use it. The TikTok video featuring the devoted father has caught the attention of pet parents everywhere, notching over 950,000 likes and 4.5 million views since it was posted last week. Dog mom Eden Carpenter (iamedencarpenter on TikTok) filmed the video through a window and is a little confused—yet very amused—watching Teddy and his dad practice their new skills. She explains that her husband thought their dogs were bored, so, as…

Hugo might be a bit of a grump sometimes, but the 10-year-old husky is getting along great with his new pal, Ice. CREDIT: COURTESY OF SAMMYMOOMINSTIMPS / TIKTOK Based on their reactions to seeing each other, it sure looks like this Siberian husky and Samoyed are going to be the best of friends. Over the weekend, Sammy Stimpson posted a TikTok video of her dog, 10-year-old husky Hugo, meeting his new pal, a 7-year-old Samoyed named Ice. The connection is immediate. Hugo stands up, placing his front paws on the fence, while Ice starts to hop, trying to pull along the man holding her leash. It’s…

CREDIT: COURTESY OF LILY_BORIS_DARCY / TIKTOK It’s no wonder golden retrievers are one of the friendliest dog breeds in the world. Boris the cow-kissing pup just happens to be the latest example. Boris, who looks quite smart in his red winter hat, is quite invested in the wellbeing of the cattle next door. One of the cows there had an unexpected calf last month, according to a TikTok from the account Boris shares with his two golden siblings, Lily and Darcy. He’s kept an eye on the new calf as the cold weather has arrived. He even brings out a matching hat when he goes to see…

Kaia’s toddler brother is a really good buddy.By Austin CannonOctober 24, 2022ADVERTISEMENTPinFB You really don’t hear enough about how sneaky toddlers are the real threats to our dogs’ healthy weights. That’s at least the case for Kaia, the golden retriever who was featured in an Oct. 15 TikTok. It begins with Kaia, who shares the kodaandfriends account, laying on a bed. Her owner wonders why she’s starting to look a little “thicc.” Apparently, Kaia has put on a little weight. Her dealer soon reveals himself. It’s Finn, her human toddler brother. In 14 seconds, the video shows the little diaper-clad guy delivering treats to his 2-year-old dog best friend.…

CREDIT: COURTESY OF BORISXGREGG / TIKTOK Prepare to lean back into a pool of relaxation, brought to you by the paws of Gregg. The British shorthair seems to really enjoy massaging his napping brother, Boris the golden retriever, in a video shared on TikTok last month. It’s 10 seconds of calm bliss, and Boris looks more tranquil than a calm pond on a still, dewy morning. Gregg is kneading—aka making biscuits. It’s a typical cat behavior that involves them pushing down on a surface in a way that looks like they’re exercising a slab of dough. The kneading starts in kittenhood, and cats knead to get ready to…

It’s true what they say, love is blind.Saving Grace Animal Society This cat and dog duo are living proof that love and friendship can heal anything. ADVERTISEMENT Spike, a mixed breed dog, and Max the cat are a team with an unbreakable bond. They are an unlikely pairing but remind us to enjoy life and keep our loved ones close. In January, Max and Spike’s former family could no longer care for them and passed them to the Saving Grace Animal Society shelter in Alberta, Canada. Amanda McClughan who works at the shelter, speaking to CBC News said that they had been living outside…

“He began performing CPR on the pet without any hesitation.” BILLY FERNANDOADVERTISEMENT Andrew Klein is a first responder with the Santa Monica Fire Department in California. Marley, the dog, owes this man his life as Andrew refused to give up on him after pulling him from a burning home. In 2017, a blaze broke out Marley’s building, trapping the pet inside. By chance, portrait photographer Billy Fernando was driving past as the firefighters were rushing to the scene. So, he made the decision to stop his car and watch them do their jobs. This was the moment he witnessed Marley’s life being saved. “As…