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Chelsea transfer news as Maurico Pochettino remains set to take over at the Blues with the Argentine former Tottenham boss set to inherit a packed underperforming squad. Chelsea have a squad laden with talent which makes this season’s struggles all the more hard to fathom. Much has been made of the club’s spending in the transfer market since the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership group bought the club from Roman Abramovich last summer. Big-money buys such as Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling have struggled to make an impression at Stamford Bridge while Joao Felix, signed on loan from Atletico…

Lionel Messi is an Argentinian soccer star. At the age of 35, the male player is considered a living legend of the football village with many prestigious awards such as the Golden Ball, the European Golden Shoe… Not only is a great player on the football field, but Messi is also known as the “national” father. All of that is demonstrated by Messi in his own style of educating his children. Despite owning a huge fortune, Messi does not pamper his children. In contrast, the children of the Argentine superstar grew up with a very normal life like many other…

Manchester United team-mates Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez have reacted to their respective wins at the Laureus World Sports Awards. Our fans’ favourites both attended the prestigious ceremony in Paris, France, on Monday night, mixing with the great and good of international sport. Eriksen received the ‘Comeback Of The Year’ award after returning to top-level football, following the cardiac arrest that he suffered while representing Denmark at the European Championship. When collecting his award from former Tottenham Hotspur star David Ginola, Eriksen reflected on his achievement and how his perspective on life has changed as a result. “I think it’s…

The centre-back has been vital to the Gunners this season and the team have suffered a dip in form since he picked up an injury in March. 4William Saliba has installed a home gymCredit: sportprotechcom 4But fans have slammed his choice of posterCredit: sportprotechcom To help him keep fit in the future, Saliba has installed a gym in his house. Some believe the renovation suggests he is settled at the club and that he will stay long-term with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2024. However, harsher fans have slammed his choice of decoration for the workout room. Saliba posted a…

Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a potential world-record deal for Kylian Mbappe as well as pursuing Jude Bellingham. The PSG star, 24, signed a three-year contract before the 2022-23 campaign and is allegedly set to earn more than £547million. Madrid made their interest in Mbappe clear in 2021 when they submitted a final bid of £154million for the Ligue 1 star in an attempt to pry him away from Paris. Mbappe has been heavily linked to Madrid in previous windows and now Los Blancos believe they can convince him to leave PSG, according to The Telegraph. The newspaper reported that the Spanish giants are hoping to capitalise on the…

KARDASHIAN fans have revealed they suspect Kim Kardashian is secretly dating Los Angeles Lakers player Lonnie Walker after noticing several clues. Fans theorized about the Hulu star’s dating life in the comment section of a new TikTok that captured Kim, 42, sitting courtside at the Lakers v. Warriors playoff game. 5Kardashian fans revealed they suspect Kim Kardashian is secretly dating Los Angeles Lakers player Lonnie WalkerCredit: TikTok/thebravomom 5Fans theorized about Kim’s dating life in the comment section of a TikTok that captured the Hulu star sitting courtside at the Lakers gameCredit: Getty The video’s caption read: “Best @Lakers game! @Kim Kardashian stole the show.” The post’s creator then followed up the caption with…

IN 2019, teenage Portuguese sensation Joao Felix was named the Golden Boy of football – an award handed out to the stars of tomorrow. Expectation was he would go on to challenge fellow countryman Cristiano Ronaldo and his rival Lionel Messi for the coveted Ballon d’Or. 14Joao Felix has failed to live up to the hype at Atletico MadridCredit: Getty 14Felix was a former wonderkid at Benfica and seemed set for big thingsCredit: Getty – Contributor A breakout season for Benfica showed early promise, as Europe’s top clubs circled. Atletico Madrid won the race to sign the ‘next Ronaldo’ – paying a record £111million for…

Gabriel Martinelli’s path to Arsenal was not without its twists and turns. As a 14-year-old, just starting to make his name in the sport, Gabi was uprooted from his family home in Sao Paulo, where he had spent his whole life, to start afresh more than 100km away in the city of Itu. Of course that meant changing clubs as well, and leaving the footballing giant that is Corinthians – seven-time national league champions. The experience was a formative one for our explosive left winger. He admits it was hard at first, to leave his old life behind, his old…

Manchester United are plotting a club-record offer for Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos this summer, according to reports. United boss Erik ten Hag is said to be planning a major summer rebuild at Old Trafford. Billionaires Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani are vying to become the new owners of the Red Devils and could take over from the Glazers in time to finance Ten Hag’s ambitions. With Anthony Martial’s lack of form and fitness, Wout Weghorst’s loan not set to be renewed and Marcus Rashford’s preference to play on the left, the Dutchman is keen to overhaul his ailing attack with Tottenham and…

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He covers a fair amount of distance on the pitch ‒ and it seems Lionel Messi is happy to go the extra mile off it, too. The Barcelona superstar has stepped in to cover the unpaid wages of the Argentina national team’s security staff, according to journalist Juan Palo Varsky. Reported by Sport, the 29-year-old forward was approached by the workers, who had not been paid for ‘several months’, prior to a match in Brazil. Lionel Messi (centre) celebrates during Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Colombia last Tuesday Messi and Co bounced back from their embarrassing 3-0 defeat by bitter rivals Brazil Varsky,…

KIM Kardashian and her eldest daughter North West have made a major mess in their kitchen while baking cake balls for Easter. The mother-daughter duo has returned to TikTok after their account mysteriously disappeared earlier this week. 5Kim helped her daughter North bake an Easter cakeCredit: TikTok @kimandnorth 5They rolled the completed mix into bite-sized ballsCredit: TikTok @kimandnorth 5North returned to TikTok after her account mysteriously disappeared this weekCredit: TikTok @kimandnorth Now Kim, 42, and North, nine, have shown off their baking skills with a new video. The pair filmed themselves preparing cake batter in a big clear bowl, adding mix, oil, eggs,…

Neymar wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to reports. The Brazilian superstar has suffered an injury-hit season in the French capital, only making 20 Ligue 1 appearances. And amid Financial Fair Play concerns, PSG are said to be keen to cash in on the forward to get his giant £44million-a-season salary off their wage bill. As reported by Brazilian outlet UOL, the French giants are so keen to get him off their books, they would be willing to make a ‘significantly reduced’ deal with an interested club. Indeed, UOL add that PSG has made it clear behind the scenes in recent days they…

LIONEL MESSI is reportedly closing in on a transfer to move to an unknown club in Saudi Arabia. And that would see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. 4Lionel Messi could leave PSG and move to Saudi Arabia this summerCredit: AFP 4That would see him go up against Cristiano Ronaldo againCredit: Getty Reports last week suggested Messi could be offered a staggering £400million for just one season in the Gulf State with Al-Hilal. Now French media agency AFP alleges Messi, 35, has held negotiations with a club in Saudi over a “huge” contract with his Paris Saint-Germain deal expiring…

Lionel Messi’s sensational big-money move to Saudi Arabia from Paris Saint-Germain this summer is a ‘done deal’, according to reports in France. Veteran Messi, 35, widely seen as the world’s best footballer, will sign a massive contract worth £522million at Saudi side Al-Hilal despite the reported concerns of his wife Antonela Roccuzzo. The move will see him reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Hilal’s rivals Al-Nassr in the controversial Gulf state. And according to AFP, a Saudi source close to the negotiations confirmed on Tuesday morning that Messi will be playing in Saudi next season, labelling the transfer ‘huge’. The source, speaking anonymously,…

THIS is the shocking moment an Arsenal fan was beaten up after being discovered in the home end by Newcastle fans. The Gunners travelled to the North East on Sunday as Mikel Arteta’s men attempted to keep their diminishing title hopes alive. 6An Arsenal fan was beaten up after being discovered in the Newcastle endCredit: Twitter / @MissySM 6The shocking scenes occurred yesterday as Arsenal won 2-0 at St James’ ParkCredit: Twitter / @NewcUtdFCFans Martin Odegaard and Co won 2-0 – producing an excellent performance on the pitch, despite all hell breaking loose off it. In a video shared by Twitter account Away…

A SHOCK new photo has revealed why Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid were so furious over Kevin De Bruyne’s equaliser at the Bernabeu. Vinicius Jr broke the deadlock in the Champions League semi-final first-leg 1-1 draw between Los Blancos and Manchester City. 4Kevin De Bruyne earned Man City a draw at Real MadridCredit: Getty 4Carlo Ancelotti was furious at the decision to allow the goalCredit: Alamy 4Bernardo Silva appeared to have kept the ball in for City during the build-upCredit: BeIN sports 4BEIN Sport are now claiming that it had crossed the line and a throw-in should have been awardedCredit: BEIN SPORT…

CHELSEA’S hunt for their fourth manager since Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali took over the club is seemingly coming to a close. Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be named the new Blues boss this week. Mauricio Pochettino’s trusted team of advisors 6Mauricio Pochettino has a trusted backroom staff who are likely to join him at ChelseaCredit: AFP The Argentinian, 51, will take over from interim boss Frank Lampard, who is likely to continue until the end of the season. Former PSG boss Poch will inherit a bloated squad full of superstars, after the Blues splurged over £600million across two transfer windows. To encourage harmony, he will…

Lionel Messi is bound for Saudi Arabia then. After months of speculation over whether or not he would join nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East, reports in France revealed on Tuesday morning that a deal is complete. The Argentine World Cup winner, 35, will sign a massive contract worth £522million at Saudi side Al-Hilal. It will also see him reignite his long-standing rivalry with Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Hilal’s rivals Al-Nassr in the Gulf state. As Saudi Arabia continues to make power plays to establish itself as a global sports hub, the prospect of the two greatest players of their, or any, generation going…

Paris Saint-Germain are willing to wave goodbye to Neymar in the summer and the Brazilian is considering a Premier League switch. WHAT HAPPENED? The French champions have decided they are willing to part ways with Neymar at the end of the season, and the Brazilian is well aware of the club’s decision, according to Brazilian outlet UOL. PSG want to overhaul the squad and are keen to get Neymar’s salary off the wage bill. He has previously been targeted by several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea, and is open to a transfer this summer. THE BIGGER PICTURE : PSG’s…

Kim, 42, and her mom Kris Jenner were pictured sitting courtside as the LA Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors at the Crypto.com Arena. 6Kim Kardashian has been branded ‘desperate’ after she attended a basketball game in Los Angeles on MondayCredit: Getty Images – Getty 6Skims founder Kim was pictured sitting courtside with her momager Kris JennerCredit: AP 6At one point, Kim was seen giggling with a female friend as she flaunted her midriff in a tight white T-shirtCredit: EPA The mother of four certainly made an effort for the occasion and wore a pair of ripped blue denim jeans with a tight white T-shirt…

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, Lionel Messi is celebrating his 35th birthday today. To mark the special day, here are some adorable family photos of the soccer legend. Lionel Messi, known to be one of the greatest football players of all time, has turned 34 today (June 24). His journey from a regular kid to being a legendary player is absolutely inspirational. In his celebrated career, the 34-year-old has achieved many feats. Be it La Liga or Ballon d’Or, Messi has achieved everything a football player wishes. The Argentine player has won a…

Kim Kardashian will do everything to see her kids happy. The reality star wanted her 9-year-old son Saint to have the best time during their recent attendance at the Paris Saint-Germain game against Stade Rennais at the Parc des Princes. The mother-son duo spent some quality time over the weekend, with the highlight of their day happening during the game. Saint was joined by a group of friends, who were trying to get the attention of Lionel Messi, and decided to wave at him. Kim shared the sweet moment on social media, quickly going viral after Messi’s reaction. The soccer star noticed the group…