50+ min ago (325+ words) Argentine legend Lionel Messi could have made a sensational return to his beloved Barcelona back in the year 2023 following his disappointing spell in Ligue 1 with PSG, a recent report revealed. The report stated that Messi was in touch with then Barca boss Xavi and the board were working on a possible return to the Catalan club, which ultimately fell through due to the club's financial state at the time and the La Liga's refusal to green light the move. Per reports, in January of 2023, Messi rang up then-manager and former teammate Xavi and conveyed his intentions of returning to the Catalan club, following which Xavi designed a plan for Messi, at his given age at that point in time, to slot right into the starting XI of the Blaugrana. The duo remained in touch and spoke to each other every…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (307+ words) Manchester United went down to Everton on Tuesday in the Premier League encounter between the sides at Old Trafford as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall netted the lone strike of the game after Idrisa Gueye was given the marching orders as early as the 13th minute of the game for slapping his own teammate. With the win, the Toffees snapped the Red Devils" run of five unbeaten games and head coach Ruben Amorim opined that he needs to be vigilant enough and not let the United squad spiral like in the previous season. "I know which point we are in the moment I have that feeling during this run," he said. "I always talk about that. We are not there, not even near the point that we should be to fight for the best positions in the league," the Portuguese boss said. "We have…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago (368+ words) Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who clashed with a cameraman following his side's defeat at St. James Park against Newcastle United, apologised for his action and revealed his embarrassment over the incident. City went down at Newcastle as Harvey Barnes' brace helped the Magpies post as Ruben Dias' strike went in vain and Guardiola confronted a a cameraman following his side's defeat. "I feel embarrassed, ashamed when I see it. I don't like it. I apologised after one second to the cameraman," Guardiola began. "But I am who I am. After 1,000 games I'm not a perfect person, I make huge mistakes. It's not about that though " what is for sure, I defend any team and my club " and that is the reason for it, no doubt," he added. Guardiola explained that his frustration was a result of his desire and…...

7+ hour, 57+ min ago (141+ words) Gueye and Keane were arguing after the midfielder turned the ball over leading to a shot by United's Bruno Fernandes in the 13th minute with the score 0-0 at Old Trafford. The teammates were face to face when Keane shoved Gueye, who responded with a left-handed slap to the defender's face. Referee Tony Harrington then showed Gueye a red card. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and winger Iliman Ndiaye intervened to walk Gueye away. Despite going down a man, Everton won the match 1-0. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in the 29th minute. Gueye issued an apology after the game. "I want to apologize first to my teammate Michael Keane. I take full responsibility for my reaction," the Senegalese player said on his Instagram account. "I also apologize to my teammates, the staff, the fans and the club....

7+ hour, 57+ min ago (13+ words) Premier League: Amorim's United sinks to new low, loses to 10-man Everton...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago (78+ words) Everton secured their first Premier League victory at Manchester United in 12 years, with 10 men after Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping his own teammate Michael Keane. Manchester United Vs Everton, Premier League Highlights: Toffees Shock Red Devils For 1st Win With 10-Men At Old Trafford Everton secured their first Premier League victory at Manchester United in 12 years, with 10 men after Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping his own teammate Michael Keane....

10+ hour, 16+ min ago (478+ words) Everton survived a remarkable incident of chaos at Old Trafford on Monday when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane, yet still managed to defeat Manchester United 1-0. Senegal midfielder Gueye was shown a red card by referee Tony Harrington in the 13th minute after putting his hand to Keane's face during an angry confrontation. The home crowd expected an onslaught of attacks, but United failed to capitalize, appearing ineffective against David Moyes' determined team. Instead, it was the 10-man visitors who took the lead, thanks to a brilliant goal by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the 29th minute. Dewsbury-Hall received the ball midway inside United's half, advanced towards the goal, beat Bruno Fernandes and Leny Yoro, and curled the ball into the top corner. United, missing injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, struggled to find an equaliser despite taking 25 shots…...

17+ hour, 43+ min ago (320+ words) Argentina is grieving, and so is Lionel Messi. The passing of Omar Souto, the long-time AFA national team manager and a towering figure in Argentine football, has sent a wave of sorrow through the country. But for Messi, this loss is deeply personal. Souto wasn't just an administrator; he was the man who ensured Messi wore the Albiceleste for the very first time. Messi, now with Inter Miami, posted a heartfelt farewell that laid bare the depth of their relationship. "You were always by my side and became the man who paved the way for the AFA to take notice of me" Your legacy will live on forever. We will never forget you, Omar. Rest in peace," he wrote on Instagram. Souto's Relationship With Messi Souto's influence on Messi stretched far beyond logistics and paperwork. In the early 2000s, when Spain…...

18+ hour, 32+ min ago (358+ words) Vinicius Junior's once-storybook romance with Real Madrid looks increasingly like it's heading for an ugly breakup. According to The Athletic, the Brazilian winger has told the club he has no intention of signing a new contract as long as his relationship with manager Xabi Alonso remains as strained as it is now. A Rift That Won't Heal This storyline has been dissected endlessly, but the core remains the same: Vin'cius believes he's being treated unfairly. His minutes have dipped dramatically, and a player once considered untouchable now feels like a spare part. In his eyes, he's gone from "big fish" status to something far smaller. The report also revisits Vinicius' public apology following his El Cl'sico outburst after being benched. Notably, the statement omitted any mention of Alonso " a detail now understood to be deliberate. The tension is hard to…...

20+ hour, 2+ min ago (270+ words) We've heard of all kinds of football injuries over the years " crunching tackles, training-ground mishaps, freak accidents, even goalpost collisions. But an injury" from FIFA? Yep. Cole Palmer may have just unlocked a brand-new entry in the Football Injuries Hall of Fame. Chelsea teammate Marc Cucurella all but confirmed what fans were already joking about " that Palmer's bizarre toe injury might've come from a rage-filled moment after losing a FIFA match. Last week, Palmer stubbed the little toe on his left foot against a door at home, just one day before he was finally set to return to training after two months out with a groin issue. Talk about tragic timing. Cucurella couldn't resist the dig. " Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) November 24, 2025 "To be fair, I couldn't believe it. These things can happen sometimes" It's a big upset for us because he…...