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With every passing hour, it does feel like Real Madrid are inching closer and closer to signing Spanish midfield star Rodri from Manchester City.Real Madrid officially began negotiations with the Prem...
Argentina could not get the ball to Messi. They did a lot of things. Hard fouls, post-whistle "afters," and more — but they just couldn't find him. Perhaps it's a bit fitting — the villains couldn't find their hero.
The little maestro has hitherto lived in the shadow of Maradona who has for so long coloured the soul and defined the passion of football in ArgentinaIt is time to consign Diego Maradona’s Hand of God to a museum piece. For 40 years that moment and Maradona’s unforgettable “goal of the century” coloured the soul and passion of Argentinian football. Today things are very different, and the main reason is Lionel Messi. By asserting himself over the memory of Maradona, Messi is establishing a new Argentina.An impressive 2–1 semi-final victory over England showcased a revitalised Argentina who go into Sunday’s final against Spain relying on a simple, powerful weapon: excellent football. Continue reading...
In the friendly game between Argentina and Iceland, Lionel Messi had a warm reunion with Daniel Gudjohnsen. Lionel Messi made his highly anticipated return to the pitch in a friendly against Iceland, finding the back of the net in Argentina’s final tune-up before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. However, the biggest highlight came after the final whistle blew, when the Argentine maestro shared a heartwarming post-match exchange with Iceland‘s Daniel Gudjohnsen. As players from both sides began exchanging handshakes at midfield, cameras caught Messi locked in a lively conversation with the young Icelandic attacker. Initially caught off guard, Messi’s face instantly lit up with a massive smile the second he realized he was speaking to the son of his former FC Barcelona teammate, Eidur Gudjohnsen. When asked about the viral moment in the mixed zone, Messi happily shared details of their brief interaction. “He told me, ‘do you remember who I am?’. Truthfully, it surprised me at that moment. Then he told me he was Gudjohnsen’s son. I don’t really remember, to be honest, he was very small. I remember seeing him, being with his father at some training session. But I didn’t remember him, he was too young.” Daniel Gudjohnsen was born in London in March 2006 during his father’s stint at Chelsea, just months before the family relocated to Catalonia. Now playing his club soccer for Malmo, the young forward originally crossed paths with Messi as a baby; fast forward nearly 20 years, and the historic playmaker has now gone from sharing a locker room with the father to competing against the son. Messi’s face when he realized he was talking to Daníel Guðjohnsen, son of his former Barcelona teammate Eiður Guðjohnsen 😂Messi and Eiður played together and won a treble in 2009. Now, Messi is about to play in his sixth World Cup 🤯 pic.twitter.com/9T8NQzkqcn— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 10, 2026 Messi and Gudjohnsen’s father at Barcelona Arriving at the Camp Nou in 2006, Eidur Gudjohnsen spent four incredibly successful seasons with FC Barcelona before departing in 2010. During that golden era, the versatile forward helped the Blaugrana capture a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey, two Spanish Super Cups, a UEFA Champions League trophy, and a UEFA Super Cup. Throughout those formative years, Gudjohnsen had a front-row seat as Lionel Messi skyrocketed from a promising young talent to the best player on the planet. From his vantage point on the bench, the Icelandic striker watched Messi execute his iconic, gravity-defying header against Manchester United to seal a 2-0 victory in the 2009 Champions League final. By lifting that trophy, Gudjohnsen became the first player in Iceland’s history to win a Champions League title, ultimately tallying 19 goals and 10 assists across 114 appearances for Barcelona. He later anchored the legendary Iceland squad that shocked Europe by reaching the Euro 2016 quarterfinals before hanging up his boots in 2017, a retirement that narrowly denied him a pitchside reunion with Messi at the 2018 World Cup where Iceland faced Argentina.
A massive monument built to honor Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India, is officially set to be dismantled just months after its unveiling due to severe structural safety concerns. Lionel Messi was honored with a monumental tribute in India in December 2025, when a towering 70-foot statue was erected in his likeness in the soccer-mad city of Kolkata, West Bengal. However, less than six months after its grand opening, local authorities have confirmed that the massive monument must be removed from the public square over major public safety hazards. The statue, which made its public debut during Messi’s high-profile promotional appearance in India for the “GOAT Tour” last winter, is being taken down after West Bengal state lawmaker Sharadwat Mukherjee revealed that the structure had become a ticking time bomb. “Engineers from the West Bengal government have officially determined that the statue of the Argentine football legend in Kolkata is structurally unsound,” Mukherjee stated to news agency AFP. “We have noted that the statue visibly sways in heavy winds”. Because the giant monument is situated in a heavily congested, bustling downtown area, the lawmaker admitted that taking it down safely is “easier said than done”. Nevertheless, he emphasized that municipal crews plan to “remove the statue at the earliest opportunity“. Messi’s statue in India. (X/Twitter) As an emergency stopgap, city workers have used industrial-strength ropes to anchor the structure and prevent it from swaying further while they finalize the demolition and removal logistics. Chaos during Messi’s visit The safety issues surrounding the monument add another troubled chapter to what was an incredibly volatile tour of India for the Inter Miami superstar. Following the initial unveiling of the monument, tens of thousands of raucous supporters packed into Kolkata’s iconic Salt Lake Stadium eager to catch a glimpse of the icon. However, Messi’s brief appearance—lasting no more than 15 minutes while flanked by an intense, restrictive security detail—sparked widespread frustration among the crowd. The situation completely deteriorated when a series of major security breaches allowed dozens of pitch-invaders to bypass barriers and sprint onto the field to reach the Argentine captain. Fearing for Messi’s physical safety, his personal security team made the swift decision to evacuate him from Salt Lake Stadium ahead of schedule. Messi’s abrupt exit triggered a full-blown riot in the stands. Infuriated fans began ripping up plastic stadium seats, throwing debris, and hurling projectiles onto the pitch and the surrounding running track, turning the stadium into a scene of absolute chaos. Fans throw chairs and storm on to the field during Messi’s visit. (Getty Images) Despite the frightening security breakdown in Kolkata, the rest of the Argentine maestro’s promotional tour across the subcontinent proceeded without further incident. Messi successfully traveled to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, participating in a variety of scheduled corporate events and youth clinics under significantly tighter security protocols.
A Relentless Conductor Vitinha is the extraordinary maestro of Europe’s best team. When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, he’ll look to orchestrate Portugal’s midfield on their journey to a first-ever World Cup title. The 26-year-old has risen to world-class status since joining Paris Saint-Germain four years ago, finishing third in the 2025 Ballon d’Or […]
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