Lionel Messi has given his first interview since winning the World Cup and has admitted that perhaps he wasn’t quite the role model he wanted to be during Argentina’s quarter-final against the Netherlands. The first controversial Messi moment was after his second goal, when he cupped his ears and stood defiantly looking at Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal. It was a reference to ‘Topo Gigio’, a cartoon mouse that gave Juan Roman Riquelme his nickname. Riquelme and van Gaal notoriously did not get on while the two were at Barcelona, with the former being forced out by the Dutchman. Speaking…
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Bruno Fernandes joined Manchester United on 30 January 2020 and, three years on, it is fair to say the Portuguese magnifico has produced some fascinating (and impressive) statistics. Here, you can take a deep dive into the playmaker’s numbers so far… APPEARANCES Played 156 | Won 86 | Drawn 36 | Lost 34 Win percentage = 55% Competitions played in: Premier League = 106 Europa League = 20 Champions League = 13 FA Cup = 10 Carabao Cup = 7 Top team-mates: Marcus Rashford = 126 David De Gea = 124 Harry Maguire = 121 Fred = 120 Scott McTominay…
Lionel Messi has bagged an enormous amount of goals for his club and country, but just how many times in total has he found the net? Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the best players the world has ever seen. There. We said it. But how about Cristiano Ronaldo? Yes, of course, also one of the greatest ever. Just look at their stunning all-time career stats. It’s something else. Let’s stick to Messi for now, though. The current PSG star is not just one of the best players overall, but also one of the most lethal goal scorers. He is Barcelona’s…
This dog saved a teenagers life Sako, a King Shepherd from Kanaka Bar, British Columbia grew up in a closely-knit community where he was constantly around people. The dog is especially close to Joseph Phillips-Garcia, one of his family members who liked to encourage him to go the extra mile to protect his loved ones’ lives. Sako joined the Purina Animal Hall of Fame, recognised for his efforts to protect Joseph Phillips-Garcia. The Toronto event honored Canadian domestic animals whose actions have saved human lives. Sako, a heroic dog from Kananka Bar, BC, was inducted today into the 2015 Purina Animal Hall…
A former stray cat couldn’t stand other cats but was smitten the minute he met a kitten. Romeo the catSparkleCatRescue A 4-year-old cat showed up in a neighborhood (over a year ago) scrounging around for food. He was rough around the edges and just skin and bones. The finder was able to take him in after months of earning his trust. She brought the cat to safety and took him to the vet. They couldn’t find an owner and reached out to Sparkle Cat Rescue for assistance. Because he arrived around Valentine’s Day, they lovingly named him Romeo. After getting him neutered…
We’ve all seen abandoned kittens left to fend for themselves on the streets. Unfortunately, it’s becoming an all too common sight. Recently, a couple from Bulgaria, Stoyan and Desi, found a tiny abandoned kitten nearby their home. The poor thing was blind and sick and was crying for someone to help it. Stoyan and Desi care for the stray cats in their neighborhood. Their dream is to open a shelter for strays. Everything they provide for the strays right now comes out of their own pockets and from donations to their Youtube channel. The tiny kitten was probably abandoned in a…
The Parisians dropped points again in Ligue 1, but remain top of the table. PSG are not back to their best footballing form and once again dropped points in Ligue 1. At home, the reigning champions drew 1-1 against Reims. The visitors equalized in the last minute of added time and Lionel Messi, the top Ballon d’Or winner (7), could not believe it and the rest of the Parisian squad. The team coached by Christophe Galtier is going through a difficult moment. Despite maintaining their lead at the top, they have lost key points at home and their advantage over…
The Lameta Formation, located in the Narmada Valley of central India, is well-known for fossils of dinosaur skeletons and eggs of the Late Cretaceous Period that lasted from about 145 to 66 million years ago.The presence of many nests in the same area suggests these dinosaurs exhibited colonial nesting behaviour like many modern birds. (Representational Image)(AFP via Getty Images)PTI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao Researchers have uncovered 92 nesting sites containing a total of 256 fossil eggs in central India’s Narmada Valley belonging to titanosaurs, which were among the largest dinosaurs to have ever lived. The finding, published in the…
“She’s never going to get away from me again,” said Raymond McNamara. 0:36 Emotional reunion for man and 20-year-old blind cat lost for 2 months Emotional reunion for man and 20-year-old blind cat lost for 2 months Raymond McNamara shared an emotional reunion with his 20-year-old cat, Lily. — — It was an emotional moment on May 19 when Raymond McNamara reunited with his 20-year-old blind cat, Lily, after she was lost for two months in Florida. “Hey Lily, you happy to be home? Happy your daddy’s got you?” Kathy Bieniek, the vice president of Saving Sage Animal Rescue in Miami, can be…
Former Argentine striker Sergio Agüero believes that his friend Lionel Messi can play at the World Cup in 2026. Recall that Messi, 35, led La Albiceleste to victory at last year’s World Cup in Qatar. Sergio Agüero, quoted by Infobae “If he continues in the same way, I can easily imagine that he will make it to the 2026 World Cup. In the end, it all depends on the head, on the mindset. But maybe he’s tired and wants to relax. In any case, you should respect his decision. The next World Cup is only three years away, and in…
Man United midfielder Christian Eriksen picked up an injury on Saturday and so the club may look to make a late move in the window. Christian Eriksen’s injury setback could reportedly see Erik ten Hag make a move for Leicester City star Youri Tielemans. The Belgium international is out of contract with the Foxes this summer and Manchester United have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old by Football365. Brendan Rodgers has done all he can to keep the former Anderlecht man within his ranks, but United may now be favorites to land the midfielder should their injuries concerns worsen…
The world champion returned to start at PSG and the fans continue to pressure the board about renewing him. After the World Cup in Qatar, where he was the main figure in the competition and managed to win the coveted title, Lionel Messi is not having a good time at PSG. Although he scored on his return to the Parc des Princes, the club fell into a lethargy in which the Messi was also splashed. Now, after the match against Reims, the fans made a surprise request to the board about Leo’s continuity. Paris Saint-Germain continues to be the leader…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is ‘really obsessed’ over agreeing a new contract with Old Trafford favourite Marcus Rashford, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano has told GiveMeSport. The Red Devils have been fairly quiet during the January transfer window, having only acquired Jack Butland and Wout Weghorst on loan, and now they have set their sights on tying one of their stars down to fresh terms. Man United transfer news – Marcus Rashford According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United have opened discussions with Rashford’s representatives ahead of potentially putting an improved contract on the table. The report suggests ten Hag has also…
Duffy, the 8-year-old Irish Terrier, lost his eyesight because of diabetes. “It broke my heart seeing this dog I grew up with, who I see as a very good friend…running into things, not being able to recognize me…just struggling,” Benjamin said about Duffy on Reddit. 75% of diabetic dogs are blinded by the disease. It is a condition that progresses rapidly, and takes one year for the dog to be totally blind. In Duffy’s case, it took almost five months for him to go from full eyesight, to total blindness. “Within about 3-5 months he went from a totally normal…
Bruno has spent almost every day in the past 12 years walking for 4 miles into town, just to say ‘hi’ to the local people Bruno AKA The Wandering Dog started traveling into Longville, Minnesota from when he was very young. Rescued from the streets by Larry LaVelle after a passer-by mistook him for Larry’s dog 12 years ago, so he decided to keep him. Bruno wouldn’t be domesticated so easily though and loved going on journeys, despite Larry attempting to chain him down. He had to get used to people calling him saying they’ve found his dog, only to…
Blog HotNewsKitten Snuck into Couple’s Life When They Weren’t Looking and Didn’t Know They Needed Her2023-01-30 LavenderHaley Waugh A tiny orphaned kitten arrived at Front Street Shelter needing a bottle feeder and ended up finding the perfect person. Haley Waugh who works for the shelter, had a rough few weeks after losing two special needs animals that she had tirelessly cared for. “One of my coworkers walked over and held a kitten up in front of me,” Haley told Love Meow. She gently placed the delicate 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 into the front pocket of her overall, and the kitten snugged right in. Haley Waugh Instantly, Haley…
LavenderHaley Waugh A tiny orphaned kitten arrived at Front Street Shelter needing a bottle feeder and ended up finding the perfect person. Haley Waugh who works for the shelter, had a rough few weeks after losing two special needs animals that she had tirelessly cared for. “One of my coworkers walked over and held a kitten up in front of me,” Haley told Love Meow. She gently placed the delicate baby into the front pocket of her overall, and the kitten snugged right in. Haley Waugh Instantly, Haley smiled and felt a sense of ease that she hadn’t had in weeks. She could hardly…
This legend, who is recovering from a knee injury, had bad news from AC Milan. More than a month has passed since the Argentine team won the World Cup in Qatar, however, in recent days Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a trend due to his foolish statements against the Albiceleste. The Swede, who could never win anything with his country and the Champions League has always eluded him, attacked those led by Lionel Scaloni and now receives a low blow in Italy. In dialogue with the portal ‘Forza Inter’, Ibrahimovic, who was Lionel Messi’s teammate at FC Barcelona, described the world champions…
Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire is loving his team’s “relentless” recent form at Old Trafford. Red Devils record 11 straight home wins Championship side Reading dispatched 3-1 Maguire called the team’s display “relentless” WHAT HAPPENED? After comfortably beating Championship outfit Reading in the FA Cup, Harry Maguire has praised Manchester United’s recent home form, discussing the importance of making Old Trafford “a fortress”. The Premier League side’s 3-1 victory marked 11 home wins on the spin for Erik Ten Hag’s revitalised side. WHAT THEY SAID: “We’ve got to make home a fortress. It’s got to be tough for people to come, and I think…
PSG will be back at full strength tonight as they kick off a pivotal month for Christophe Galtier’s maiden season in charge, with several match-ups against Marseille and a Champions League knockout clash against Bayern Munich coming into view. Before that, though, they’ll have the chance to establish a five-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table, after both Lens and Marseille drew yesterday. The Champagne side, though, are unbeaten since Englishman Will Still took charge, and had previously held the champions to a draw in their previous encounter this season. Lionel Messi returns to the starting lineup…
The Man United midfielder produced another masterclass and the Reading boss noted his impact on the tie. Paul Ince has compared Casemiro to Roy Keane and Bryan Robson, describing the Brazilian as a “fantastic player” after the Manchester United star scored two goals in Saturday’s 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading. The summer signing’s deft lob put the hosts ahead nine minutes after the break before his long-range effort doubled the advantage four minutes later. The midfielder starred for United again and has been among the club’s best players this season. Ince – who was given a warm reception upon his…
Argentinian topped The Guardian’s list of 100 best footballers in the world in 2022 Dubai: After enjoying a great year where he won the Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain and the World Cup with Argentina, Lionel Messi has been voted the best footballer of 2022. The 35-year-old scored goals and created assists for his team-mates in all but four league games last year and led his country in Qatar to glory for the first time since 1986. But according to a list from the Guardian naming the 100 best male footballers in the world his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo did…
Manchester United will wait for a full diagnosis on midfielder Christian Eriksen’s ankle injury after he was seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches. Eriksen was on the receiving end of a challenge from Reading striker Andy Carroll during Manchester United’s 3-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory. Eriksen’s injury is a cause of concern for United, with crucial Premier League clashes and a Europa League clash with La Ligagiants, Barcelona within sight. Speaking after the game, club coach Erik ten Hag said: “It’s always difficult to say so soon after the game finished, but it’s an ankle [injury] and we have to…
Everything is on track for the world champion to sign his renewal with the Parisians Despite the fact that he does not have the sympathy of PSG fans, everything is on track for Lionel Messi to extend his stay in the French team until 2024. Now, the reason why the top winner of the Ballon d’Or (7) has been revealed It will not move from the current Ligue 1 champion. It is not the economic factor. In mid-2023 the link between PSG and Lionel Messi ends. Although the world champion could negotiate from this moment with any other club, he…