Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has opened up on the magical Lionel Messi moment that inspired him to choose to play for the Super Eagles ahead of the Three Lions of England. “When Nigeria played Argentina, they lost 2-1, but it was a good game”, Bassey told Sky Sports. “Messi, of course” Messi is Messi, in it he scored that outrageous …

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list of the world’s highest-paid footballers in 2024, with total earnings of $285 million, according to Forbes. In an article posted by Forbes on Thursday, the Al Nassr star, 39, earns $220 million on the field and $65 million from off-field activities, including brand partnerships and his own businesses. Ronaldo’s global appeal is evident, with a …

Lionel Messi won FIFA’s “The Best” award for the third time on Monday as the Argentine pipped Manchester City’s Erling Haaland to the prize for best men’s player in 2023. Haaland was the favourite to win after scoring 52 times in his debut season with Manchester City, but Messi edged the vote after winning Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain and …

Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s “Athlete of the Year” for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d’Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami. Time said the Argentine superstar had already had a transformative impact on the American sporting landscape, which has been historically slow to embrace football. “Lionel Messi …

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has said that Lionel Messi should not have won the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Writing on his X account on Tuesday, Morgan insisted the award process was rigged. According to him, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland should have picked up the prize instead. “Messi preposterously winning the Ballon d’Or this year is yet more proof that the …

The 2023 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony took place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Argentina megastar, Lionel Messi, won the Ballon d’Or for a record eighth time ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and France’s Kylian Mbappe, who finished second and third respectively. Lionel Messi dedicated his record eighth Ballon d’Or award to Diego Maradona on what …

Inter Miami and Argentina superstar, Lionel Messi, has been featured in the launch event for the most recent smartphone series by Apple, the iPhone 15 series. The American technology firm subtly inserted Messi’s name as they showcased their new devices for the first time. Apple has become affiliated with Lionel Messi following his high-profile switch from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to …

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has signed a contract through the 2025 season with Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer team announced on Saturday. The 36-year-old striker, who sparked Argentina to a World Cup title last year in Qatar, is set to be unveiled by the team in a Sunday ceremony and expected to join Inter Miami on the pitch by …

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has said he is not angry with Lionel Messi deciding to join Inter Miami instead of returning to the Nou Camp. Messi will sign for the Major League Soccer (MLS) side as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona had been in talks with their former captain over a sensational return but Xavi said he …

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has revealed he is speaking to Lionel Messi about a possible return to the club. Xavi claims that Messi’s return “makes sense” and he has a “tactical plan” that involves the 35-year-old. He told SPORT: “I told the president that Messi’s return makes sense. No doubt at all, he is perfect for our system and ideas. …