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Messi grants fellow countryman the Ballon d'Or
If it were up to Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez would win the Ballon d'Or this year. According to Messi, his compatriot deserves the prestigious award due to his performances with Argentina and his club, Inter Milan.
Javier Tebas's strong words: 'Take away that Club World Cup immediately'
Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, publicly called on FIFA to cancel the 2025 Club World Cup, arguing that the tournament is unnecessary and disrupts the football calendar.
We must earn the second star at the 2026 World Cup
It is Thomas Tuchel Day in England. The German has been appointed as the national team coach and successor to Gareth Southgate. On Wednesday afternoon, he responded to his appointment at Wembley.
Malacia is almost a footballer again: return to Man Utd very close
Tyrell Malacia is nearing his return to Manchester United. The left-back has been sidelined for over a year due to a serious injury. He is now almost fit again. He may be back in action before the end of the month.
Serie A salaries: Inter leads the way, high ranking for Koopmeiners
The salaries of Serie A players have been revealed. Internazionale has overtaken Juventus in the rankings and is now shown to have the most expensive players under contract.
Deschamps and the controversy with Mbappé: 'We have a very negative atmosphere'
The issue concerns the investigation into an alleged assault at the hotel where Kylian Mbappé stayed overnight in Stockholm last week, a story the French forward linked to PSG, as it emerged on the eve of a court hearing between the two parties.
Pogba reflects on working with Mourinho: 'Like a relationship'
Paul Pogba has extensively reflected on his turbulent time at Manchester United. The French midfielder made a remarkable comparison when asked about his relationship with José Mourinho. Pogba admitted that he saw similarities with a romantic relationship.
Ronaldo sharpens record as highest-earning footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has sharpened his own record: in 2024, the 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward was once again the highest-earning footballer in the world. This was announced by the American business magazine Forbes. The Portuguese superstar earned 285 million dollars, more than twice as much as the second-ranked Lionel Messi.
Barcelona is exploring the free transfer market
Barcelona is exploring the free transfer market, writes Mundo Deportivo on Thursday. For this reason, the club is looking at players such as Jonathan Tah (pictured, Bayer Leverkusen) and Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich).
Bellingham? We were impressed, but Birmingham asked for double
Bayer Leverkusen's director reveals how the club tried to sign the English star when he was just 16 years old.