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Casemiro inspired Manchester United to a 3-1 win over Championship side Reading as Erik ten Hag’s eased into the next round. Man Utd show class and brush aside Reading Casemiro puts in dominant performance United remain in both cup competitions TELL ME MORE: Erik ten Hag named a strong Manchester United line-up, and it paid off. A high-energy, fast-paced performance wasn’t quite matched by the scoreline at half-time, but three quick goals in the second-half, including a aesthetically pleasing brace from Casemiro and a goal for Fred ensured Manchester United got what they deserved to progress. THE MVP: An obvious choice, Casemiro was at…

The PSG forward led Argentina to World Cup success. The first half of the previous calendar year might have not been ideal for Lionel Messi, but the Paris Saint-Germain was the one to have the last laugh, as he led Argentina all the way to World Cup glory. Messi is considered as the main favorite to win this season’s Ballon d’Or award, but in the meantime he has topped The Guardian’s list of the 100 best footballers in the world in 2022. “After a low-key 2021-22 season, his first at PSG, no one knew quite what to expect from Messi in this World…

Manchester United star Jadon Sancho will be hoping to feature in tonight’s FA Cup showdown with Reading. Manchester United star Jadon Sancho has been training ahead of his side’s FA Cup clash with Reading. And the smile on his face suggests he’s now starting to enjoy his football again as he looks to make a return to Erik ten Hag’s side. The England international last featured in a goalless draw with Chelsea back in October, and has spent time working on his mental and physical health in the time since. Manchester United go up against Reading in the FA Cup this evening looking to make the fifth round of…

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are undoubtedly the two greatest footballers of this generation. While they have been direct rivals on the pitch during their Barcelona and Real Madrid days, both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi seem to share a respectful relationship off the pitch. In an earlier press conference ahead of Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League clash against Juventus (via 90min in 2020) Messi was asked about Ronaldo’s playing style and if he would pass the ball to him. The Argentine legend answered: “He is a predatory striker, he loves to score, any day he plays he will score. He…

Erik ten Hag has called upon Harry Maguire to fight for his place in United’s backline rather than settle for a place on the bench. Maguire down the pecking order at United Ten Hag opens door to return Says he has to continue to fight WHAT HAPPENED? The centre-back has found himself on the bench more often than not this season having featured in just eight Premier League games. He has finished a game just four times and has been an unused substitute on seven separate occasions as Ten Hag continues to prefer the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and even Luke…

A Cat In Need Meows for Help an Attention Outside a Hotel, Gets Rescued and Blossoms Into a Handsome Lad Hampton the cat is a cute Persian who had an unfortunate life. He used many of his nine lives to survive outdoors, and one day he decided he had enough. He was spotted outside the Hampton Inn meowing his lungs out, looking to get the attention of anyone nearby. The Persian cat was never meant to live outdoors, but somehow he was homeless, and he couldn’t bear it. Whenever he saw someone walking by, he started meowing and following them.…

he didn’t think anyone was watching her, but she was wrong…This Kind Woman Gave Her Own Scarf To A Shivering Stray Dog, And People Can’t Handle , A security camera watching the outside of a cafe captured the moment a kind lady gives up her scarf for a cold stray dog. As she leaves the door, she notices the stray curled up beneath the shelter out the front of the cafe, the best the poor pup could do. Instead of just walking past, as most others had done, the lady gave the dog something out of her own comfort. She…

They Found A Helpless Kitten On The Ground Near The House. 8 Months Later… Penny the cat was found lying helpless on the ground near a family’s house. They waited to see if her mom would come back but nothing… Poor kitty was abandoned. “Here’s Penny, a cat (supposed her mother) had put her on the ground near the house, we waited to see if she came back but nothing… Penny was abandoned.” the kitten’s rescuers wrote on Imgur. The tiny kitten wasn’t in a good shape at all. The kind hearted humans who found her took her inside, they cleaned her…

Even as reports continue to suggest that Lionel Messi has verbally agreed a new contract with PSG and will remain in France beyond the current season, Gerard Romero insists that nothing is sealed on that front as of yet. Indeed, last week, the journalist claimed that the Argentine superstar was not close to renewing his contract with Les Parisiens and is considering his options after having won the FIFA World Cup. Now, Romero has once again given an update on the situation and future of Messi, stating that the 35-year-old has still not signed a new contract with PSG, while also adding that a return to…

Man United will be aiming to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round with minimum fuss this weekend as they host Paul Ince’s Reading at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s side have been in fantastic home form since their World Cup return, with six straight wins in all competitions, alongside a 3-0 Carabao Cup semifinal first-leg victory at Nottingham Forest in midweek. Ince won two FA Cups as part of Alex Ferguson’s dominant 1990s United team, but he lost both matches against them as Blackburn Rovers boss in 2008, and he faces a major challenge back in Manchester. Below…

The league may not be done adding superstar talent. The Saudi Pro League is hoping to lure Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia to pair with Cristiano Ronaldo, ESPN reports. Ronaldo made the move himself following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, signing a two-and-a-half year deal worth $200 million a year with Al-Nassr. However, league officials don’t seem content to bring just one superstar to the country’s premier soccer league and are hoping to add a current World Cup champion next summer. Messi’s current deal with PSG is set to expire this summer, which resulted in earlier reports that the…

Manchester United have reportedly begun negotiations with a talented centre back ahead of a possible summer move. Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United rebuild will continue in this years summer transfer window as the Dutchman looks to continue building his side. Ten Hag made some great signings last summer – including many for the long term. The likes of Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez were signed in the previous summer window however there is still a lot of work to be done. One position that United could strengthen in during this summer’s window is centre back. There are a number of options…

Paris Saint-Germain players recently took a tour of the upcoming site of their new $286 million training facility. Iconic stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar traded in their soccer uniforms for hard hats, jackets, and trousers in order to get an up-close look at the facility they will be utilizing at the beginning of the next season. PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi welcomed the players to the new facility, wishing them to have the optimal conditions to keep succeeding in the future. Located near their current Camp des Lodges training ground near the outskirts of Paris, it is approximately 20…

Erik ten Hag is set to end Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United exile as the England forward eyes his first appearance in 14 weeks against Reading in the FA Cup fourth round. Sancho has struggled to reach peak form since moving from Borussia Dortmund and Ten Hag claimed he was not mentally or physically ready to feature for United earlier this season. The 22-year-old was sent to do an individual fitness programme in the Netherlands rather than travel to the squad’s training camp in Spain during the World Cup last year. But Sancho resumed group training last Tuesday having returned to…

Kieran Trippier has explained to GOAL just how difficult it is to play against Lionel Messi, who he described as his toughest opponent. For many, Messi lifting the 2022 World Cup with Argentina was the moment where all debates were settled and he officially became the greatest of all time. Put that question to England international Trippier, a World Cup semi-finalist and European Championship runner up, and he’s likely to agree, based on his experience of playing against the Paris Saint-Germain star. “The best player that I played against is Messi, of course,” he explained on the latest episode of Simply…

Manchester United rank third across Europe’s major leagues for clean sheets in all competitions.  The statistic is a testament to the instant impact Erik ten Hag has instilled this season. United now have 15 clean sheets in 27 games, joint with Barcelona and one behind Newcastle – who lead the list with 16. In comparison with last season, United kept just 10 clean sheets across the campaign in 49 matches. The method behind the madness David de Gea has been sensational and has provided some crucial saves to keep the scoreline in the Reds’ favour this season, whilst the addition…

The Portuguese star and Al-Nassr were eliminated from the Saudi Arabian Super Cup, and memories of an old foe were awakened. On Thursday, the semifinals of the Saudi Arabian Super Cup were held, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club Al-Nassr was eliminated at the hands of Al-Ittihad (3-1). It was the first defeat of the Portuguese legend’s Saudi adventure — only his second competitive game — but there was an added, surely annoying, factor in the loss, and it came from the stands. After arrival and recognition at the King Fahd International Stadium, the man who rose to his greatest at Real Madrid, as…

Wout Weghorst is already impressing at Manchester United after joining on loan this month. Manchester United completed the loan signing of Wout Weghorst this month as the 6 foot 6 striker joined the club from Burnley. Weghorst has been brought in as an extra option for United but has been given a specific role. For anyone that may have watched the Dutchman at his former clubs you’d understand that he offers a lot to the game by being a hold up player for his teammates. Alongside that there is of course the need to be able to add goals to…

Juan Roman Riquelme suggested Louis van Gaal ought to have kissed Lionel Messi instead of angering him at the World Cup. Van Gaal upset Messi before World Cup game Messi delivered strong performance Dutch coach told his approach was silly WHAT HAPPENED? Riquelme chimed in on a longstanding war of words between fellow countryman Messi and former Netherlands boss Van Gaal, specifically speaking about Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final win last month. WHAT THEY SAID: “I think Van Gaal had [mentioned Messi before the match],” Riquelme told TyC Sports. “There are things that cannot happen in football. You can’t make him angry. It is…

Bruno Fernandes is an incredible player and pulls a lot of the strings at Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes is an incredibly key player to Manchester United’s squad and has been since the day he arrived. The Portuguese international has hundreds of goal contributions since joining the Red Devils. His breakout seasons were during his first two campaigns and while some people try and suggest he’s ‘fallen off’ – this season Fernandes is once again proving how key he is to the side. The midfielder has taken the captains armband under Erik Ten Hag when Harry Maguire hasn’t featured – which…

According to L’Équipe, Lionel Messi returned to training on Wednesday, after he was rested over the weekend for Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France. Four days from PSG’s clash with Reims at the Parc des Princes the World Cup winner should be in contention for the match. The Argentine reportedly took the opportunity to spend time with his family in the Alps with his family over the weekend. Marco Verratti also returned to the training pitch – he had been out of action due to a quadriceps injury. The pair both should be available for Christophe…

Marcus Rashford has scored 10 goals in 10 games for Man Utd since returning from the World Cup; England forward has adopted a new celebration each time he scores but what does it mean? Could it be a reference to his previous mental health struggles and the clearer headspace he is now in? Marcus Rashford is in sensational form for Manchester United. Since returning from the World Cup, the 25-year-old has scored 10 goals in as many games and taken his tally to 18 for the season. The England international has already found the net 13 more times than he…

(via TikTok/kodiakanimalshelter) The emotional moment that an owner was reunited with her lost cat, 13 years after it vanished, has gone viral. Footage of the incredible reunion was shared to TikTok by the Kodiak Animal Shelter. They write “Reunited after 13 years. Not a dry eye in the house!” In the clip, a woman can be seen walking into the shelter. A cat’s meow can immediately be heard, as she says “Hi, sweetie,” visibly emotional. She soon opens the cage and takes the cat, called Homer, into her arms for a cuddle. Warning: You will be sobbing. The video, which has…

One family from Ponce De Leon, Florida, has just experienced something that can scar your heart for life. Wednesday morning, their three-year-old boy, Marshal, went missing. Not only did the toddler disappear wearing only his diaper, but Marshal’s also autistic and can’t speak, leaving his family even more worried about their chances to reunite with the boy. The only thing that gave them comfort was that he disappeared with Nala and Buckwheat, two loyal family dogs. “We were panicked,” Marshal’s aunt Kayla Stewart told WJHG/WECP, adding that “all sorts of worst-case scenarios [were] running through their heads.” Wednesday morning, a three-year-old boy…