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WWith just over a year left until the FC Barcelona presidential election, Lionel Messi’s name has once again emerged on the club’s political scene. New candidate for the Blaugrana presidency, Marc Ciria, said he would “do whatever it takes” to bring the Argentine star back to Camp Nou, a promise that quickly sparked debate among club members and fans.Barcelona prepares for crucial elections in 2026Barcelona plans to hold presidential elections in 2026, amid a backdrop of fiscal problems, domestic tensions and the need to redefine the direction of its institutions. Syria joins a race that already features heavy hitters such…

QUITO, ECUADOR (AP) – Ecuadorian police said Wednesday that Barcelona de Guayaquil defender Mario Pineida, 33, was shot dead in an apparent attack as violence escalates in the Andean country. Another person, whose identity has not been released by police, was also killed and a third person was injured in the incident.Ecuador’s Interior Ministry confirmed Pineida’s death without providing further details. Barcelona de Guayaquil said in a statement that their fans were saddened by Pineida’s death.Pineida began his professional career with Independiente del Valle, where he played from 2010 to 2015. He then moved to a club in the coastal…

TMajor League Soccer is gearing up for one of the key events in next season’s roster construction. The 2026 MLS SuperDraft will take place on Thursday, December 18th, and will be an important opportunity for franchises to strengthen their squads with young talent from college soccer and affiliated academies.When is the 2026 MLS SuperDraft?Erling Haaland causes children to faint with Christmas surprise in ManchesterThe 2026 MLS SuperDraft will be held on Thursday, December 18th starting at 2pm ET. The event will be held in a fully intensive format, with clubs making formal selections over three rounds.Where and how to watch…

At 16, he has already secured major sponsorship and is making plans for life after football.December 17, 2025 20:03Updated December 17, 2025 20:15Birmingham City youngster Lorenzo Grier has more YouTube followers than Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe.Birmingham City youngster Lorenzo Grier has more followers on YouTube than Kylian Mbappe, but could not win against Manchester United and Kai Rooney. The 16-year-old boy, who goes by the name Tekkerz Kid on YouTube, has 1.7 million followers and more than 480 million views.Greer has been running his YouTube channel for 10 years, after it was started by his parents, Nathan and Tara,…

Macclesfield FC and the wider English football community are mourning the devastating death of forward Ethan McLeod, who died in a late-night car accident following the club’s National League North match. He was only 21 years old and was widely regarded as one of the non-league club’s most promising young players. McLeod becomes the second former Wolves player to lose his life this year, following the tragic death of Diogo Jota in July.Erling Haaland causes children to faint with Christmas surprise in ManchesterAccording to Northamptonshire Police, the accident happened near Junction 15 at around 10:40 pm as McLeod was returning…

Mohamed Salah wants to lead Egypt to success in the African Cup of Nations and will miss a number of Liverpool games as a result, but a supercomputer predicts he will fall short.Liverpool can’t sign Mohamed Salah until January(Image: Richard Martin-Roberts – CameraSport via Getty Images)Concerns are growing that Mohamed Salah’s Egypt will be eliminated from the upcoming African Cup of Nations after a new supercomputer predicted a shocking early exit. Salah joined his compatriots ahead of next week’s opening match between Egypt and Zimbabwe. The tournament will continue until the final on January 18th.But a shocking new prediction from…

Manchester United are reportedly targeting one of the Bundesliga’s rising stars. As the January transfer window approaches, the Red Devils have already been linked with a number of potential new signings. FC Köln wonderland player Said El Mara is said to have been identified as a possible target as the new year approaches.Tottenham are also thought to have entered the fray, with Germany’s Bild newspaper reporting that both United and Spurs have approached Bundesliga clubs about the possibility of signing the talented 19-year-old. If Cologne consider selling him during the summer transfer window, El Mara is said to be worth…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) – Matvey Safonov helped Paris Saint-Germain defeat Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday to win their sixth trophy of 2025, making his fourth consecutive penalty save in the shootout.The Russian goalkeeper was thrown into the air by his team-mates after his performance in the penalty shootout, which PSG won 2-1 after extra time and a 1-1 draw.It was the end of a trophy-laden 12 months for the French team, who had already clinched the title. Trofe des ChampionsFrench League, French Cup, champions league and UEFA Super Cup — even in the penalty shootout against Tottenham…

Matvey Safonov helped Paris Saint-Germain win their sixth trophy of 2025 by saving Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday with four consecutive penalty saves.The Russian goalkeeper was thrown into the air by his team-mates after his performance in the penalty shootout, which PSG won 2-1 after extra time and a 1-1 draw.Erling Haaland causes children to faint with Christmas surprise in ManchesterIt has been a trophy-filled 12 months for the French side, who have already won the Troffes des Champions, the French League, the French Cup, the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup, as well as a…

For the latest breaking news and headlines sign up to the Daily Express MUFC newsletter or join our WhatsApp community here.The player told Kanal: “The club wanted me to leave. That’s what I thought in my head. I told the managers about this, but I don’t think they had the courage to make that decision. I decided to stay because of family reasons.” But it was because I really like the club. The conversation with the manager also led me to stay. But from the club’s side, I felt a little bit like, “It wouldn’t be too bad for us…