Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man Utd: Which European football team is the most popular?
A study of more than 2,000 football fans has determined the most popular teams in Europe, across both the men and women’s game.
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Qatar 2022: The story of how Pele became a World Cup legend
When Pelé headed to Sweden for the 1958 World Cup finals, he was still over four months short of his 18th birthday, and just two years on from being handed his first professional contract by his club side, Santos.
Neymar says Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior should have been 'top three' in Ballon d'Or
Neymar has criticised the Ballon d’Or rankings after Brazil team-mate Vinicius Junior only finished eighth. Real Madrid and France forward Karim Benzema won the award ahead of Sadio Mane and Kevin de Bruyne. Ad Vinicius enjoyed an impressive 2021/22 season with Real Madrid, scoring 21 goals and providing 20 assists in La Liga and the Champions League.
Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or ranking dismissed by Argentine manager Nestor Gorosito - 'That's funny'
Argentine manager Nestor Gorosito has hit out at the voting results that saw Lionel Messi left out of the top 50 in the 2022 Ballon d’Or. The award was taken by Karim Benzema, whose recent improvement has seen him become the figurehead of Real Madrid, add another Champions League trophy and La Liga medal to his list of honours, as well as being reintegrated into the French national setup.
Jorginho’s new Chelsea contract stalls after pay rise request
The London Evening Standard reports Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has been unable to find an agreement over a new contract in his early negotiations with the club. The 30-year-old vice-captain has asked for a pay rise that would see his salary increased in line with Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, who recently signed a new £150,000-a-week deal.
Mexico's World Cup Fans Told To Leave Tequila At Home
Tens of thousands of Mexicans heading to Qatar have been warned to leave the tequila at home as authorities seek to avoid a World Cup culture clash in the Muslim Gulf state. Fans from the Latin American nation are expected to make up one of the largest -- and most exuberant -- contingents of foreign supporters. "We like to sing, drink and dance all the time," said superfan Hector Chavez -- better known as Caramelo -- who has attended 10 World Cups in his trademark sombrero.
Cuba goal: Qualify for World Cup in the next decade
HAVANA: Every recess, Gabriela Alfonso Cabrera would watch the boys play soccer out of the corner of her eye.
Lionel Messi picks France and Brazil as favourites to win FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi has said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time. Messi said Brazil, Germany, France, England and Spain are always labelled favourites to win but the 35-year-old forward feels France and Brazil are the best two teams going into the Nov. 20-Dec.