Brazilian striker Neymar said on Thursday that former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe became “jealous” of his relationship with Lionel Messi when the Argentinian superstar joins the club in 2021. Speaking on a podcast hosted by former Brazil striker Romario, Neymar blamed the collision. Arrogance accounted for the failure of the three stars … Read more
Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, by President Joe Biden on Saturday, but he did not attend the ceremony at the White House. The Argentine World Cup winner and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, now plays for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer … Read more
Vinicius Junior in action© AFP Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday it was “unfair” that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior missed out on this year’s award. Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the prestigious award in October with favorites Vinicius coming second. Rodri helped lead City to a fourth consecutive Premier League … Read more
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer team faces Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening match on June 15, the draw for the tournament was revealed on Thursday. Brazilian team Palmeiras and Portugal’s Porto complete Group A along with Argentine World Cup … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo watched from the stands as already qualified Al Nassr lost for the first time in this year’s Asian Champions League elite as they were beaten 2-1 by Qatar’s Al Sadd in injury time on Monday. The 39-year-old Portuguese star was reportedly rested for the match in Riyadh after the Saudi club … Read more