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Lionel Messi is back on the pitch. The Inter Miami captain suffered a left hamstring strain on Wednesday, February 11th, ahead of the pre-season friendly against Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico, causing concern for the team and soccer fans, but the game was postponed to February 26th.However, ahead of the start of the new MLS season, Leo took part in the club’s training session with his teammates on Wednesday, February 18, giving fans hope. Messi returns to trainingThe doubts surrounding ’10’ and the possibility of him missing out on the start of the regular season with the MLS…
UEFA has announced an official investigation into allegations that Gianluca Prestianni racially abused Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League win over Benfica.Gianluca Prestiani allegedly racially abused Vinicius Junior (Image: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestiani is set to be interviewed after UEFA launched a full-scale investigation into him. And the Argentina international could face a 10-match ban if he is found guilty of racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior.UEFA took swift action, appointing inspectors to investigate the shocking scenes during Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off match against Benfica. The match was stopped for 10 minutes after Vinicius…
Manchester United bosses appear to regret the deal that saw them sell Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for £26m. Rashford has revived his career, which had been in the doldrums since joining the Spanish giants on loan last summer.He scored 10 goals in 35 appearances and regained his place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. United believe Rashford’s value is now approaching £50m and are aware that several other clubs are interested in signing him this summer.However, when a loan deal was signed between the two clubs, United agreed to give Barca the first option to sign him for less than £26m.It…
TThe match between Real Madrid and Benfica in the first phase of the UEFA Champions League play-offs gave us a lot to think about. However, Kylian Mbappe has made it clear what the priority is for European football authorities, banning Gianluca Prestianni from the continental competition.The first leg with a place in the Round of 16 of the Champions League at stake was a defensive stalemate at the Estidio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, with Madrid winning by a narrow 1-0 margin.The match was very heated, with Real Madrid looking to end the group stage in doubt and Benfica looking…
Thomas Müller was spotted wearing the FC Bayern Munich jersey again this week, sparking social media buzz and speculation about a possible return to the German giants. For a moment, fans suspected the club legend was preparing a surprise return to the Bundesliga.Thomas Muller sparks rumors by wearing the Bayern Munich shirt againHowever, this rumor soon became clear. Müller’s appearance in Bayern colors was part of a promotional video for the classic football shirt and did not mark a return to Europe. The clip featured the 35-year-old wearing the familiar red shirt that defined his career, but there are no…
Barcelona have been at the center of controversy over the past week, with Giuliano Simeone slammed for his decision not to send him for his accusations against Jules Kounde.Joan Laporta takes aim at referee in La Liga (Image: Getty Images)Barcelona president Joan Laporta says there is a conspiracy to prevent the club from winning the league after the outrage against Girona. The La Liga side was furious at the weekend after Claudio Echeverri escaped a red card after appearing to stomp on Jules Kounde.The controversial decision was made following Barcelona’s request not to send off Giuliano Simeone in the Copa…
‘Football isn’t perfect’ – Elanga praises Newcastle’s team spiritVideo credit: TNT Sports’Unhappy’ Waltemade could return to GermanyNewcastle United striker Nick Waltemade is unhappy and could return to Germany, according to Bild.The striker joined the Premier League from Stuttgart for £70m last summer and has since scored 10 goals in all competitions.However, despite his strong start, his form has declined in recent weeks and he is said to be suffering from anxiety.Waltemmed is reported to want to return to the Bundesliga with either his former club Stuttgart or Bayern Munich, which he expressed interest in last year.The Germany international ended his…
TThe first Champions League play-off match between Benfica and Real Madrid ended 1-0 for the Spanish side, but the result was overshadowed by a huge controversy. Brazilian star Vincius Junior has reported receiving a racist insult from Argentine youngster Gianluca Prestiani during a match.The incident prompted UEFA to initiate a disciplinary protocol which is currently under investigation and could lead to severe sanctions if the accusations are proven.timeline of eventsImmediately after scoring to make it 1-0, Vincius Junior celebrated by dancing near the corner flag in front of the home supporters, a gesture that immediately caused tension on the pitch.…
The Secret Footballer, in which the former Premier League star talks about his life behind a pseudonym, why he quit and whether he’ll try again, has been revealed.February 17, 2026, 19:00Updated February 17, 2026 20:12Secret footballer revealed (Image: Getty Images)Fifteen years, five books, must-read newspaper columns and many social media threads devoted to “outing” him, the full story of The Secret Footballer has finally been revealed.At the height of his popularity, there was even a website called “Who Is the Secret Footballer,” which compiled all the clues from the weekly behind-the-scenes of professional football to find out who was behind…
Jos Mourinho is not one to remain silent. Despite winger Gianluca Prestiani facing serious charges, Benfica’s manager has shifted his focus to Real Madrid forward Vincius Junior, who is said to be the main victim in the incident.Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Benfica at the Estidio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighted one of football’s deepest scourges: racism.After scoring the only goal of the match, which gave the Spanish club an advantage in this UEFA Champions League play-off series, Vincius was allegedly subjected to racist insults by Prestiani.As fans and media await an investigation by European football authorities, Mourinho broke…