The Rise of Lionel Messi: A Look Back at 20 Years of Magic Twenty years ago, on October 16, 2004, Frank Rijkaard made a substitution that would change the course of football history. Off went Deco, and on came a 17-year-old Argentine named Lionel Messi. Today, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Messi’s professional … Read more
The Magical Run of Lionel Messi: A 20-Year Journey to Dominance It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed since Lionel Messi made his professional debut for Barcelona on October 16, 2004. That fateful day marked the beginning of an incredible journey, which would see him become one of the greatest soccer players of … Read more
Rewrite the article written in Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterOct 16, 2024, 10:39 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. On Oct. 16, 2004, in the 82nd minute of a 1-0 win against local rival Espanyol, Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard made a substitution. Off went Deco, the game’s lone scorer, and … Read more
Andy Burnham Expresses Concerns Over English Football’s Future Amid Carabao Cup Changes The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has taken to social media to express his worries about the direction of English football, specifically citing the changes to the Carabao Cup. The new ‘seeding mechanism’ introduced to the Carabao Cup aims to alleviate fixture … Read more
Como Go Full Career Mode with Former Manchester United Stars Set to Join The Italian side is looking to make a statement in their first season back in Serie A, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible campaign. After a 21-year absence from the top tier, Como are wasting no time in building a … Read more
The Greatest Liverpool Individual Seasons of All Time Liverpool is a city steeped in footballing history, and the Reds have had their fair share of legendary players over the years. But what about the individual seasons that stood out from the rest? In this article, we’ll be counting down the top 9 greatest Liverpool individual … Read more