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Lionel Messi has transformed Major League Soccer since his arrival in 2023, and with his current deal set to expire in December 2025, questions have lingered about the Inter Miami star’s future. With less than a year until the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, reports now suggest both player and club are close to agreeing on an extension that would take him beyond the tournament.

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid opened the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign with a dramatic clash that ended in controversy surrounding Diego Simeone, who was involved in a heated confrontation with home fans. After securing the win, Reds manager Arne Slot weighed in with a pointed comment: “If I react, I know what the Spanish media will write.”

Chelsea retain an interest in signing Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, according to football.london.

Arsenal could be handed a double injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Manchester United have a very strong interest in signing Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk during the winter transfer window.

Jordi Alba once again proved to be a key figure for Inter Miami in Tuesday’s MLS victory over the Seattle Sounders. After the match, the Spanish defender spoke about his connection with Lionel Messi, expressing his hope to end his career alongside the Argentine star.

Manchester United are keen on landing the signature of Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

Few footballer players have ever struck a ball quite like former Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and John Arne Riise – Gerrard with his thunderous right foot, Riise with his cannon of a left.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has no plans of leaving the Red Devils until the end of the campaign.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has provided an update on his recovery from a long-term knee injury.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has heaped praise on Cristhian Mosquera after his standout defensive showing against Athletic Club yesterday.

Nottingham Forest crashed out of the EFL Cup in a 3-2 defeat away to Swansea City, with Ange Postecoglou demanding his players “must improve”. Forest, who parted ways with Nuno Espirito Santo earlier this month, are yet to win under their new boss, having succumbed to a 3-0 defeat away at Arsenal last Saturday. The Tricky Trees took a two-goal …

adidas have once again teamed up with Barcelona’s teenage superstar Lamine Yamal to launch the second edition of his signature boots – a personalised take on the iconic F50s.

Cole Palmer claimed Chelsea “deserved better than they got” as they fell to a 3-1 defeat in their opening Champions League game against Bayern Munich. The Blues found themselves 2-0 down inside 27 minutes, with Trevoh Chalobah scoring an own goal and Harry Kane netting a penalty. Palmer halved the deficit with a superb strike in the 29th minute, but …

  Bayern Munich overcame Chelsea 3-1 in their opening Champions League fixture, and Manuel Neuer feels another European title is a realistic aim. Six-time European champions Bayern last won the competition in 2020, when they downed Paris Saint-Germain in Lisbon. Vincent Kompany’s team did not play to their full potential in the Champions League last term, losing to eventual runners-up …