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He is Happy — Neymar sparks reunion rumors with Messi.

Former teammates Neymar and Messi continue to fuel speculation of a reunion. Their successful partnership at Barcelona (four years) was reignited for another two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. Recently, when asked about the possibility of playing together again, Neymar expressed his enthusiasm.  In an interview with ESPN at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the 32-year-old said, […]

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Xavi Declares the Most Gifted Player in Spanish Football History

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez sings the praises of his former teammate Andres Iniesta, declaring him the most gifted footballer in Spanish history. Xavi’s comments came ahead of Barcelona’s La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao, following Iniesta’s milestone 1000th career game. The 39-year-iniesta, widely considered one of football’s greatest midfielders, played alongside Xavi for over a […]

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He’s incredibly persistent. — Pochettino praises Chelsea star

Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino, heaped praise on striker Nicolas Jackson, highlighting his relentless determination. Speaking before Chelsea’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Brentford on Saturday, Pochettino acknowledged the pressure on the 22-year-old who arrived from a new league and country. “Nico’s doing fantastic,” Pochettino said at the pre-match press conference. “I’m very impressed with his […]

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Introduction of blue card: FIFA president speaks

Despite reports last week suggesting the International Football Association Board approved trials for a blue card, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has definitively rejected the idea. The blue card, proposed as the first new card since the introduction of yellows and reds in 1970, sparked controversy. Infantino, speaking to Sky UK, dismissed the concept entirely: “Blue […]

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Behind the scenes, Manchester United is said to be interested in bringing in Graham Potter as their new manager.

Reports from The Sun UK claim Manchester United’s incoming sporting director, Dan Ashworth, held secret talks with former Chelsea manager Graham Potter about the managerial position. It appears Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a recent investor acquiring a quarter of the club, favors Potter as a potential replacement for the current manager, Erik ten Hag, whose results […]

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