Lionel Messi: 2022 World Cup will be my last as a player
Lionel Messi says this year’s World Cup will be his last as a player, the 35-year-old bowing out of international football before the 2026 tournament in North America.
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Rangers risk Champions League horror record as doomsday 'worst ever team' scenario emerges
Three games in and it's been a bruising return to the Champions League for Rangers.
'People say things' - Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold thinking 'positively' after starring in Rangers win
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s recent performances have drawn plenty of criticism but the Liverpool defender insists he “always tries to think positively” after netting a sublime free-kick in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Rangers in the Champions League. The 23-year-old was omitted from Gareth Southgate’s England bench in the last Nations League game against Germany after coming under fire during a poor spell of form. Ad But Alexander-Arnold provided a reminder of his brilliance with a stunning free-kick to give Jurgen Klopp’s side the lead against the Scottish club in Group A.
Sevilla and Atletico Madrid battle to hold on to La Liga progress
Atletico Madrid and Sevilla have cut ground on Spain's traditional giants Real Madrid and Barcelona in recent years, but the tide is turning again. In 2014 and 2021 Atletico lifted the title, while Sevilla have been in contention too, finishing in the top four in each of the last three campaigns. However, Diego Simeone's Rojiblancos visit the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday looking for a vital win to try and keep a grasp on the league frontrunners' coattails, while Julen Lopetegui's side are scrambling for points to move away from the relegation zone.
Sharjah new boy Kostas Manolas shows quick reflexes during photoshoot alongside lion
Kostas Manolas showed why UAE club Sharjah were so keen to sign him after displaying quick reflexes during a photoshoot alongside a lion.
Man City could make 'player-plus-cash' offer for AC Milan forward and more transfer rumours
Manchester City may have one of the world's best strikers in the shape of Erling Haaland, but another forward has been linked with a move to the Etihad.
Manchester City 'leading the race' for Villarreal winger Alex Baena and more transfer rumours
Manchester City are leading the race to sign 21-year-old Spanish winger Alex Baena from Villarreal next year, according to reports.
World Cup 2022 Group A: Hosts Qatar not there to make up the numbers
Tournament hosts Qatar are appearing at their maiden World Cup as 12 years of preparation finally come to fruition.