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Lionel Messi: Shines With Brace, Wins MLS Golden Boot Award

Lionel Messi Shines With A Brace, Wins MLS Golden Boot Award

October 25, 2025 1:42 pm

Lionel Messi celebrates a remarkable night with two goals and the MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami FC defeated Nashville SC 3–1 in their playoff opener.

Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass on the night of Friday October 24, 2025, scoring twice and collecting the MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 3–1 in the opening round of the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Before kickoff at Chase Stadium, MLS Commissioner Don Garber presented Messi with the Golden Boot award for finishing the regular season as the league’s top scorer, after the Argentine netted 29 goals in 28 appearances. The

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Pep Guardiola Buys Barcelona Property Amid Divorce Settlement

Guardiola Acquires Barcelona Property Amid Divorce Settlement

October 25, 2025 12:14 pm

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola purchases a luxury residence in Barcelona’s upscale Pedralbes area as he finalizes his quiet divorce from wife Cristina Serra.

According to Spanish media reports, the 53-year-old football tactician recently bought the high-end property in Pedralbes, one of Barcelona’s most exclusive neighborhoods. The purchase comes as the couple, who have been living apart for several months, move toward completing one of football’s longest-running and most private relationships.

Local outlets have described the new home as a personal “refuge” for Guardiola — a space built for tranquility, privacy, and reflection. The modern residence reportedly features panoramic views

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Wayne’s 40th Birthday: Coleen Rooney Shares Heartfelt Tribute

Wayne’s 40th Birthday: Coleen Rooney Shares Heartfelt Tribute

October 25, 2025 11:24 am

Coleen Rooney breaks her social media silence with a rare, affectionate post celebrating husband Wayne’s 40th birthday as tributes pour in from friends.

Coleen Rooney has shared a rare and touching tribute to her husband, Wayne Rooney, to celebrate his 40th birthday — a milestone marking both his personal growth and the couple’s enduring relationship.

Known for keeping her family life private on social media, the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! runner-up surprised fans by posting a heartfelt Instagram message to Wayne. Alongside a photo of the pair smiling and holding cocktails, she wrote simply: “Happy 40th

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Messi Extends Inter Miami Deal To December 2028

Messi Extends Inter Miami Deal To December 2028

October 24, 2025 8:13 am

Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Inter Miami CF that will keep him at the Major League Soccer club through the end of the 2028 season. The announcement, made on 23 October 2025, confirms the Argentine superstar will remain in South Florida for at least three more years. 

Messi, currently 38 years old, originally joined Inter Miami in July 2023 on a 2½-year contract set to expire at the end of 2025. With the extension, he will be 41 by the time the new deal runs out, giving the club and league a long-term anchor around arguably the …

Rashford: Time At United Drove My Desire For Change

Rashford: Time At United Drove My Desire For Change

October 24, 2025 8:04 am

Marcus Rashford has revealed that after spending 23 years of his life with Manchester United, the decision to seek a fresh challenge came from a deep-seated need for change. The England international made the admission during a recent interview ahead of his loan move to FC Barcelona. 

A product of United’s academy, Rashford made his first-team debut in 2016 and gradually became one of the club’s most recognisable forwards. Over the years, he also represented England at the highest level and contributed significantly at Old Trafford. Yet the forward admitted that his long tenure at a single club created a …

Real Madrid Files Complaint After Miami Friendly Is Axed

Real Madrid Files Complaint After Miami Friendly Is Axed

October 22, 2025 6:07 pm

Real Madrid has filed two formal complaints with Spain’s Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) in the wake of the cancelled domestic league match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona, which was due to take place in Miami on 20 December 2025. The club argues that moving the fixture abroad undermines competition integrity and was carried out without adequate consultation. 

According to several Spanish outlets, Real Madrid’s first complaint was submitted earlier in the year, with a second dispatch sent just hours before the cancellation announcement. In their letters, the club asserts that hosting the game in the United States breaches …

Nottingham Forest Football Club Hire Sean Dyche As New Manager

Sean Dyche Becomes The New Manager Of Nottingham Forest

October 22, 2025 4:53 pm

Sean Dyche returns to Nottingham Forest to stabilize the club after Postecoglou’s short reign, bringing Premier League experience and defensive discipline.

Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager, turning to the veteran English coach in an effort to revive a struggling Premier League campaign.

The 54-year-old replaces Ange Postecoglou, whose turbulent 40-day spell ended following a 3–0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Dyche becomes Forest’s third manager this season, following Postecoglou and Nuno Espírito Santo, who had guided the team to a seventh-place finish and a European berth last term.

Dyche, who has signed a contract until …

Man City Supporter Guy Bradshaw Dies Ahead Of Villarreal Trip

Man City Supporter Guy Bradshaw Dies Ahead Of Villarreal Trip

October 22, 2025 3:19 pm

Manchester City is mourning the tragic death of lifelong supporter Guy Bradshaw, who died in Spain just hours before the club’s Champions League fixture against Villarreal. The club confirmed the news on social media, expressing its condolences to his family, and described the supporter as “Once a Blue, Always a Blue.” 

Bradshaw, aged 35, had travelled with friends to Benidorm in the build-up to the tie and was found unresponsive in his apartment the morning of the match. Spanish authorities and Manchester City staff are assisting the family, with the club helping coordinate the repatriation of his body. His cousin …

ENIC’s £100m Tottenham Boost May Erode Levy’s Ownership Stake

ENIC’s £100m Tottenham Boost, Erodes Levy’s Ownership Stake

October 20, 2025 2:27 pm

ENIC Group’s fresh £100 million ($134 million) investment in Tottenham could dilute Daniel Levy’s influence if the Lewis family continues funding the club.

A £100 million ($134 million) cash injection into Tottenham Hotspur Football Club by ENIC Sports and Development Holdings Limited, the club’s majority shareholder, has raised questions about Chairman Daniel Levy’s long-term influence within the ownership structure.

Football finance expert Stefan Borson suggested that the investment, led by the Lewis family, could dilute Levy’s minority stake in ENIC — the holding company that controls Tottenham — if he did not contribute proportionally to the new funding round.

ENIC’s …

Endrick Considering January Loan Amid Growing Interest

Endrick Considering January Loan Amid Growing Interest

October 20, 2025 7:14 am

Brazilian wonderkid Endrick could be set for a temporary move away from Real Madrid, as his representatives reportedly explore the possibility of securing a January loan deal to ensure regular first-team football.

According to sources close to the player, Endrick’s camp is actively working behind the scenes to encourage a short-term move, even though no official request has been submitted to Real Madrid yet. The 18-year-old forward, who officially joins the Spanish giants from Palmeiras in 2025, has drawn significant attention from Serie A, Ligue 1, and several Premier League sides.

The discussions are said to be motivated by concerns …

Adel, Rwanda Coach Hails Nigeria, South Africa After Qualifiers

Adel, Rwanda Coach Hails Nigeria, South Africa After Qualifiers

October 19, 2025 8:18 am

Adel Amrouche praises Nigeria and South Africa for advancing in 2026 World Cup qualifiers, urging them to represent Africa with pride and consistency.

Rwanda’s Head Coach, Adel Amrouche, has commended Nigeria and South Africa for their strong performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, describing both sides as vital representatives of African football on the global stage.

Speaking after Rwanda’s final qualifying match, Amrouche praised the Super Eagles for their dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo, a result that secured Nigeria a spot in the World Cup playoffs. The match was highlighted by a stunning hat-trick from …

FIFA President Tells Trump: ‘Football Is Bigger Than Any Leader’

FIFA President Tells Trump: ‘Football Is Bigger Than Any Leader’

October 17, 2025 2:08 pm

FIFA President, Victor Montagliani rebuffs President Trump’s threats to shift 2026 World Cup matches, insisting venue decisions rest solely with football’s global governing body.

FIFA has pushed back against President Donald Trump’s threats to move 2026 World Cup matches between U.S. host cities, saying the tournament’s venues are not under presidential control.

In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly suggested that games could be relocated from certain cities, particularly those led by Democrats such as New York and Los Angeles. He claimed the moves would be justified on safety grounds and said FIFA President Gianni Infantino would support his decision.

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