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Lionel Messi lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy for the first time in his career as Argentina defeated France in the final of the tournament. One of the greatest of all time, Lionel Messi has won virtually everything a footballer come. With seven Ballon d’Or, four UEFA Champions League, one Copa America, and one FIFA World Cup trophy, Messi has ‘completed football’. The only title missing from the Argentine’s decorated trophy cabinet was the World Cup and he added that to his kitty too as Argentina defeated France in the final in Qatar last year. While Messi hasn’t given a definite timeline…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s £100million move to Juventus is on the edge of being eliminated from the top 10 transfer records of all time after Chelsea signed Enzo Fernandez for £107million. Fernandez completed his British record move to Stamford Bridge from Benfica on deadline day following weeks of negotiations over whether the Blues would pay his release clause. The World Cup winner’s sensational move is now the eighth most expensive in transfer history, slotting in above Ronaldo’s 2018 transfer to Turin. When signing, Ronaldo declared himself the new Special One of football as he vowed to go on and on at the very highest level after sealing his…

The second half of the Premier League is here and there’s plenty of time for sides to turn things around, with a supercomputer predicting how the final table could look come May Mikel Arteta, Antonio Conte, Graham Potter The second half of the Premier League season is about to get underway as every side continues to jostle for positions at the top and bottom of the table. Some may be exceeding expectations, with the likes of Arsenal sitting top as well as Fulham and Brighton pushing for European football. However, there are others that have had far from an…

The controversial Church of Scientology spied on Nicole Kidman and tapped her phone in an effort to break up her marriage with then-husband Tom Cruise a high-ranking church officer has claimed in a new book. The leaders of the church desperately tried to put a wedge between the couple as they feared Kidman might pull Cruise away from the controversial religious movement, according to the book ‘A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology.’ They did so because Cruise, a long-time poster boy of the church, began to ignore Scientology head David Miscavige’s calls while the actor and Kidman were…

Lionel Messi has picked Argentina’s group stage clash with Mexico as their toughest game of the World Cup – ahead of the final against France. WHAT HAPPENED? After Argentina fell to shock loss against Saudi Arabia in their 2022 World Cup opener it was crucial for them to win the following group stage match against Mexico to keep their hopes of glory alive. The Albiceleste were struggling to get a foothold in the match until Messi drilled a perfect shot into the bottom corner from 25 yards to break the deadlock in the 65th minute. The skipper then went on to set up Enzo…

Tottenham Hotspur have put a lot of faith in incoming right-back Pedro Porro this month, as Antonio Conte‘s side made the decision to loan out Djed Spence to Rennes and remarkably release Matt Doherty on deadline day. Tottenham Hotspur’s Matt Doherty and manager Antonio Conte celebrate after the match Fabio Paratici was able to get a deal done for the Sporting Lisbon defender with plenty of time to spare, with the Spaniard likely to compete with Emerson Royal for a starting spot at right wing-back for the remainder of the campaign. So far, Conte has alternated between the Brazilian and Doherty in that position,…

In 2005 Tom Cruise sat across Matt Lauer in an interview promoting his film. Cruise commented on Brooke Shields’ book Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression. The actor got rather aggressive about his stance on Psychiatry and how people are not aware enough. The Top Gun star belongs to the Church of Scientology which is said to be a cult. He claims that he has studied papers and knows about the study of psychiatry. Brooke Shields revisited the comments made by Cruise in her documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields.  Tom Cruise called Psychiatry a pseudo-science Commenting on Down Came the Rain: My Journey…

A new Batman movie has been officially announced by DC Studios leads James Gunn and Peter Safran, and neither Ben Affleck nor Robert Pattinson will be starring in it. Not all too long ago, Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav made the statement that “there’s not going to be four Batman” in live action going forward. This includes the previously mentioned two Caped Crusaders, alongside Michael Keaton’s returning take on the character and Iain Glen’s Bruce Wayne in the now-canceled Titans. There clearly was not a concrete plan for the character or a wider universe before all the recent changes at DC Studios. But now, there is, and one of the first announcements is about…

Erik ten Hag slammed Andy Carroll for his reckless tackle on Christian Eriksen in Manchester United’s win over Reading, which has left him sidelined. The Danish midfielder was seen leaving Old Trafford in crutches after being taken out by a dangerous tackle from Carroll during United’s 3-1 victory over the Royals in the FA Cup fourth-round tie. Eriksen is now expected “to be out until late April or early May” with an ankle injury. Although the Reading forward was eventually sent off, he faced no punishment for the challenge on Eriksen, and Ten Hag has now called on football authorities to do…

Arsenal new boy Jorginho has revealed that manager Mikel Arteta had a “big influence” in his deadline-day move from Chelsea to the Emirates. The 31-year-old became the Gunners’ third and final signing of the winter transfer window on Tuesday, penning an 18-month contract with an option to extend until 2025. Arsenal are believed to have paid an upfront fee of £10m to sign Jorginho, who had entered the final six months of his Chelsea deal and was also being linked with Barcelona. The fee could rise to a total of £12m with performance-related add-ons, and Jorginho arrives to provide competition and cover for Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka in the engine…

John Terry has aimed a brutal dig at Arsenal on Twitter by claiming that they have ‘gone missing’ for the last 20 years following Piers Morgan’s comments about Chelsea’s spending under Todd Boehly and their current league position. The Chelsea legend stated that ‘I have won more trophies since I retired playing Golf than Arsenal have’, as he also warned that there is still ‘a long way to go’ in their Premier League title race with Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side, who signed Jorginho from Chelsea on deadline day, are sitting top of the tree in English football. Across London, even though Chelsea owner…

Cristiano Ronaldo has found a buyer for his $25 million private jet, according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. The custom Gulfstream G200, of which there are only 250 units, has been on sale since July. The Portuguese striker reportedly purchased the aircraft for $25 million in 2015, according to The Mirror. Partner Georgina Rodriguez shared some photos appearing to show off the jet’s luxury interior on her Instagram page as the family flew over to Saudi Arabia following Cristiano’s signing with Al Nassr. The jet reportedly can accommodate up to four passengers and a small crew. Spanish newspaper EsDiario reported…

Tensions between the United States and the Russian Federation have been steadily ratcheting tighter and tighter since the Kremlin launched its invasion of Ukraine in March 2022. Those strained relations are set to be further exacerbated following a report to Congress from the U.S. State Department claiming Russia is refusing to allow on-site inspections and not responding to the Biden administration’s requests to discuss its alleged non-compliance with the New Strategic Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). “Russia is not complying with its obligation under the New START Treaty to facilitate inspection activities on its territory,” the State Department said…

Liverpool sedang alami musim yang buruk. Fans The Reds terpecah di sosial media, ada yang minta Juergen Kloop segera dipecat dan lainnya tetap percaya padanya. Liverpool sudah kandas di dua kompetisi, yakni Carabao Cup dan Piala FA. The Reds secara menyakitkan kalah dari Manchester City dan dibungkam Brighton & Hove Albion. Sementara di Liga Inggris, nasib The Reds juga lagi apes. Mereka tertahan di peringkat kesembilan klasemen sementara Liga Inggris dengan minus 21 poin dari Arsenal yang berada di puncak. Hanya di Liga Champions Liverpool bisa dikatakan masih punya peluang. Namun mereka bertemu lawan berat yakni, Real Madrid di babak…

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has weighed in on his former club’s incoming signing of Jorginho. Paul Merson is impressed by Arsenal’s signing of Jorginho. The Gunners are all-but certain to snap up the Chelsea veteran, who had been allowed to move into the final six months of his contract at Stamford bridge. Arsenal were left with a need to add depth to their midfield, with Mohamed Elneny picking up an injury. Brighton star Moises Caicedo was said to be Arsenal’s first choice, but amid struggles to strike a deal with the Seagulls, the Gunners turned to experienced Chelsea star Jorginho, who has been part of winning squads both at…

Tottenham completed two new signings in the January transfer window as they now prepare to face Manchester City at home this Sunday. Arnaut Danjuma and Pedro Porro have bolstered Antonio Conte’s options along with the return of a few key players. LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 23: Antonio Conte, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, celebrates with Richarlison after the team’s victory during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)© (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Since that game, Spurs have secured back-to-back wins with victories against Fulham and…

The GOAT. The king. TBE. It is a debate that has long raged among football fans, and don’t expect it to end, ever. Just who really is the greatest footballer to have played the game? Although it is impossible to provide the definitive answer to that burning question, for half a century one man stood head and shoulders above all the other candidates: Pele. Pele has long been considered by many to be the greatest football that ever lived Pele, pictured here with Marcia Aokoi, died aged 82 after a battle with colon cancer Somewhat fittingly, one of Pele’s last posts…

Fans of Zack Snyder’s work within the DCEU are upset with James Gunn and Peter Safran’s upcoming ideas for the DCU. Since Joss Whedon’s version of Justice League in 2017 was released and met with both critics and fans talking about it so negatively, many DC fans lobbied for Snyder to be brought back by Warner Bros. so that he could release his version of the film and continue the cinematic universe that he had planned. However, even though Zack Snyder’s Justice League was released, the conflict with Darkseid has no plans to ever move forward in any capacity, and the studio hired Gunn and Safran to get DC back on…

Omar Sy und Tom Cruise vereint in einem Hollywood-Film? Das ist jedenfalls der Wunsch des französischen Schauspielers, der einen ganz bestimmten Film im Kopf hat. Omar Sy wird ab Mittwoch, den 4. Januar, in dem französischen Film “Father and Soldier“ zu sehen sein, der das Schicksal eines senegalesischen Vaters und seines Sohnes erzählt, die von der französischen Armee zwangsrekrutiert werden, um 1917 in Verdun während des Ersten Weltkriegs zu kämpfen. Im Rahmen der Promotion für den Film gab Omar Sy einige Interviews. Das in Le Parisien erschienene Interview erhielt viel Aufmerksamkeit, da der 44-jährige Schauspieler darin die Sicht der Franzosen auf den…

Marcel Sabitzer has spoken after sealing his transfer to Manchester United from Bayern Munich. The midfielder claims he is at his peak as a player and is confident he will be an asset to Manchester United. Speaking to the club website, Sabitzer says he was excited to learn of Manchester United’s interest and did not have to think twice. Sabitzer has joined on loan until the rest of the season, United confirmed. Sabitzer speaks on move Sabitzer explained: “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions. “From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right…

Chelsea have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez for £106m, in what is a British transfer record. The Blues met Benfica’s release clause for the Argentina midfielder shortly before Tuesday’s 11pm transfer deadline. A statement from the Portuguese side confirmed the deal past midnight, after Chelsea had rushed to complete the transfer. It takes Chelsea’s spending this month to over £300m, while the transfer of Fernandez breaks the previous Premier League record set by Manchester City and their £100m signing of Jack Grealish in August 2021. The 22-year-old Fernandez was named the best young player at the World Cup and starred for Argentina…

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted the ‘hard work never stops’ as he pushes himself to the limits during training in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old is still awaiting his first goal for Al-Nassr since joining the Middle East outfit following his release by Manchester United. Ronaldo has drawn a blank in his opening two matches for Rudi Garcia’s side. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was mocked by Al-Ittihad fans last week as they sang Lionel Messi’s name during their 3-1 victory over Al-Nassr in their Saudi Super Cup semi-final clash. And Ronaldo, who has been appointed Al-Nassr captain, is looking to get his team back to…

According to a report from Liverpool Echo, it was stated that Liverpool’s failure to make an offer for Sofyan Amrabat, despite being in a pole position to land him, has forced him into talks with Barcelona instead. The Reds had been speculated of moving in for the Morocco international who impressed in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, however, with rumoured talks failing to lead to an offer the Defensive midfielder could now be heading over to La Liga. Amrabat’s Solid Season In Both Club And International Football Amrabat has enjoyed a solid campaign at the Florence-based club as he has managed to put in…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have arguably forged football’s greatest rivalry over the past two decades. The two superstars have been performing at the highest level for a long time, breaking records galore along the way. The duo have been quizzed on their rivalry on multiple occasions in the recent past, being more or less respectful and appreciative of each other’s extraordinary talents. However, this was not always the case. Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or in 2008 after an exceptional year with Manchester United. During the year prior to receiving the award, the Portugal international stated while on duty…