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Despite already securing Champions League qualification, Mikel Arteta is delighted that his players and everyone around the club is wanting to achieve more this campaign. A top-four finish and a return to European football’s premier competition for the first time since 2016/17 was our goal at the start of the campaign, and that has now been mathematically secured with five matches still to play, but while the boss is proud of that achievement, he believes no-one is happy to settle for that just yet. We could return to the top of the Premier League should we beat Chelsea on Tuesday…

Mauricio Pochettino appeared in no hurry to get back to work as he shared an Instagram snap of a morning dog walk on the beach. As negotiations over him taking over as Chelsea manager continue, the Argentine spent his Monday morning walking Rhodesian ridgeback Sansa on golden sands. Confirmation of Pochettino’s return to Premier League football at Stamford Bridge is expected any time with the 51-year-old enjoying the sunshine while he can. Pochettino has been out of managerial work since Paris Saint-Germain sacked him in July last year but has made no secret of his desire to get back into English football. He guided Tottenham to the…

Manchester City star Erling Haaland was full of praise for rival Kylian Mbappe, describing the French striker as ‘phenomenal’. The two forwards have long been tipped to take the mantle from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as Ballon d’Or contenders for years to come, particularly after bursting onto the scene in the Champions League. Mbappe became the youngest player in the competition’s history to score 35 goals in September, while Haaland holds the record for fewest games to reach 10, 15 and then 20 goals. Mbappe sets himself apart on the international stage, having won the 2018 World Cup with France and…

THERE’S a very exclusive sporting club into which even someone as famous as Lionel Messi has only recently gained entry – alongside rival Cristiano Ronaldo. You need the profile of a global superstar, a mountain of trophies and enough appeal to have sponsors trampling over themselves to get to you. 15Lionel Messi joined the billionaire boy’s club in 2020 Oh, and a billion in the bank. Portuguese icon Ronaldo became football’s first billionaire after making £85million in 2019. And he was eventually joined by Messi after Forbes revealed their rich list for 2020. Messi is said to haved pocket £98million in total…

KIM Kardashian has brushed off the claim that she’s always boasting about her wealth in a new video on social media. The reality star shared another selfie video that she took on her $150 million private jet as she seemingly flaunted her money again on her Instagram Stories. 5Kim Kardashian took to social media to share a video of her flying Kim AirCredit: Instagram / Kim Kardashian 5Kim revealed that she was flying with friends and her sister Khloe on her private jet to see UsherCredit: Instagram / Kim Kardashian Kim, 42, filmed herself in her cream-colored plane sporting natural glam and her signature…

Lionel Messi is one of the famous footballers. Having millions of followers and supporters around the world makes Lionel Messi a great face for brands. Not possessing a prominent height compared to most of his colleagues, but in return Messi has a friendly and lovely appearance. This also helps him to be loved and trusted by brands. Lionel Messi owns a modern and masculine fashion style (Image: Pinterest). Since the beginning of his career, Lionel Messi has signed many contracts Messi’s everyday style is dynamic and youthful (Image: Getty Images). White sneakers are the favorite fashion of the Argentine football…

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has scored one of the strangest goals of his career after being gifted the ball by Lorient’s confused keeper. WHAT HAPPENED? The World Cup-winning forward has found the target over 200 times for PSG – becoming their all-time leading scorer in the process – but few of those efforts were as baffling as the one he managed in a home date with Lorient. The reigning Ligue 1 champions fell two goals and a man down early on in that contest, but grabbed a lifeline just before the half-hour mark when Yvon Mvogo – believing that a free-kick had…

MARTIN ODEGAARD believes he may have got more of a chance at Real Madrid “if I’d been Spanish” and been given more time to develop. Odegaard was first lured to Arsenal by Arteta on loan from Madrid before making his move permanent in a £30million deal in the summer of 2021. 2Martin Odegaard has opened up on his struggles at Real MadridCredit: Getty 2The Arsenal skipper is now thriving in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty The Norwegian international, 24, has flourished since then and has helped the Gunners to race into a five-point lead this term at the top of the Premier League. However, he first hit the…

In a video chat with Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix, former Ballon d’Or winner Ricardo Kaka said that the Portuguese prodigy is technically superior to him.Football News | Written BySreehari Menon. When Antoine Griezmann sealed a controversial transfer to rivals Barcelona, Atletico Madrid turned their attention to a 19-year prodigy from Benfica. Diego Simeone’s side broke their transfer record to sign the Portuguese sensation, paying a reported fee of €126 million (£113 million) to sign the youngster last summer. Joao Felix is known to idolise former Real Madrid star Ricardo Kaka and recently spoke to the former Ballon D’Or winner on a video call.…

Jadon Sancho was spotted telling Bruno Fernandes to ‘stop moaning’ during Manchester United’s game with Aston Villa on Sunday. Fernandes was let frustrated with Sancho in the opening half, but the England man wasn’t willing to take any stick from his captain. Sancho, in a rare start for United, tried to beat Villa man Leander Dendoncker in the final third but was dispossessed by the Belgian. Fernandes lost his cool with the winger after the ball went out for a throw in, throwing his arms up in the air in anger. Sancho, though, bit back at the Portugal man, appearing to tell him to stop his tantrum…

KIM Kardashian has shared a video grinding on her sister Khloe at an Usher concert after her feud with Kourtney was exposed in the Kardashians’ new season trailer. Hulu recently released the latest teaser for the upcoming third season of the family show, including clips of a meltdown between the oldest Kardashian sisters. 5Kim and Khloe attended an Usher concertCredit: Instagram / Kim Kardashian 5They danced and sang to the musicCredit: Instagram / Kim Kardashian 5Kim grinded on her younger sister, showing off her fit figureCredit: Instagram / Kim Kardashian But the drama hasn’t stopped Kim, 42, from going out and partying with her younger sister Khloe,…

When he’s not picking up silverware with Barcelona, Gerard Pique has been amassing one of the most impressive shirt collections ever seen in world football. The Spain defender took to Twitter to reveal some of the shirts he has swapped with fellow players during his time with Spain, Barcelona and Manchester United, posting a picture that resembles a who’s who of modern-day footballers. The material mosaic, accompanied by the caption: ‘I’m tidying my wardrobe, here we have some shirts that I’ve encountered. Which do you like the most?’, includes the shirts of Francesco Totti, Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho to mention…

CHELSEA could STILL be relegated from the Premier League this season as they prepare for a nightmare run-in. Frank Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge earlier this month following the sacking of Graham Potter. 2Frank Lampard has lost all five games since returning to the clubCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun 2Chelsea are in a shocking run of form as the end of the season approachesCredit: Getty But the interim boss, who is only in charge until the end of the season, has lost all five games at the helm. And Crystal Palace’s 4-3 victory over West Ham on Saturday took them above Chelsea, leaving…

A new report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo’s highly lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr has a loophole if Newcastle United make the top four. During the furore over Ronaldo’s future whilst he was at Manchester United, and when he became a free agent, there was belief the Portuguese star was seeking Champions League football. And while he’s since opted to go to Saudi Arabia, away from Europe’s top club competition, he could be back sooner than expected, if a report from Marca is to be believed. Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract at Al-Nassr has reportedly got a Champions League clause If Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United finish in…

Arsenal transfer news: Martin Odegaard can improve his game at Emirates Stadium if Edu gets his midfield summer choices correct. When Erling Haaland crashed home Manchester City’s fourth last Wednesday evening set up by second-half substitute Phil Foden the harsh reality of where Arsenal find themselves in their project hit. Despite sitting at the top of the Premier League table for nearly the entire season, the Gunners were humbled by their title rivals at Etihad Stadium which saw the advantage head to Manchester with just under a month remaining of the 2022/23 season. As was evidenced by a screenshot of…

Before becoming a World Cup champion, Messi opened up about how special it is to share the new memories being made with his three sons now that they are old enough to understand and appreciate the sport. Credit: Courtesy of Antonela Roccuzzo/Instagram Holidays Are for Family “Feliz Navidad🎄🎄❤️,” Roccuzzo captioned a pato of the family by the tree in December 2022. Credit: Courtesy of Antonela Roccuzzo/Instagram Proud of Dad After the soccer player won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, his wife shared a snap of the family gathered around the trophy. “WORLD CHAMPIONS🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷I don’t even know how to start.. that greater…

KIM Kardashian has given fans a glimpse at her thinning frame in photos showing her sporting a loose-fitting pair of jeans. The Hulu star’s recent dramatic slim-down has stirred worry among fans who say she’s lost too much weight. 9Kim Kardashian stunned fans as she showed off her thin frame in baggy pantsCredit: The Mega Agency 9The star was spotted outside her California office chatting on the phoneCredit: The Mega Agency Kim, 42, appeared to be on the phone FaceTiming with someone while standing outside her office building. She had on a pair of denim Motorcross-inspired pants that hung off her slender…

AT 40, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s football career shows no sign of slowing down. And when it comes to his motors, he still loves them fast and incredibly expensive. 14Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s car collection includes a stunning Ferrari Monza 14Most recently, Ibrahimovic has been driving a £160k Lamborghini UrusCredit: Getty The Sweden legend, currently starring in Serie A for AC Milan, boasts an amazing car collection that’ll be the envy of all dressing rooms around Europe. From an impressive fleet of Ferraris, including the recent electric Sf90 Stradale worth £400,000 he added to his garage, to an astonishing £650,000 Porsche – Zlatan is…

So, it turns out you can put a price on Lionel Messi. After the talismanic forward guided Argentina to their first World Cup win since 1986 in Mexico, Messi has been at the centre of discussions to have his face put onto a new 1,000 peso bill. According to newspaper El Financiero, the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina are eager to mark the national team’s historic win in Qatar and have been working on ideas since before the epic 4-2 shootout win in the final over France. Lionel Messi (middle) played a starring role as Argentina defeated France to win the World Cup…

ERIK TEN HAG has told Manchester United chiefs: Get me a No9. The Red Devils are determined to land England captain Kane — with Tottenham demanding £100million. 4Erik ten Hag wants Man United to sign a strikerCredit: Getty 4Harry Kane is Manchester United’s top striker target this summerCredit: Alamy And the Old Trafford club could soon be flush with cash if Sheikh Jassim, who wants Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar, buys the club in a £5.5BILLION takeover. SunSport understands United stars are desperate for the Glazer family to sell up to end the negative atmosphere and boost their squad with world-class signings. United fans sang about signing Kane in their 2-2…

Chelsea star Raheem Sterling has stumped up £3.1million for a new family home in Cheshire. The luxury five-acre pad, complete with its own wildlife pond, is in a leafy village that will provide a rural base for the England star, long-term girlfriend Paige Milian and their newborn son Thiago. The 22-year-old purchased the five-bedroom, 7,500 square-foot property before Christmas after previously renting a £3million mansion in the same county. Chelsea star Raheem Sterling has stumped up £3.1million for a new family home The luxury five-acre pad, complete with its own wildlife pond, is set in a Cheshire village The 22-year-old purchased…

WITH the clock ticking down as Arsenal led Brentford 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, manager Mikel Arteta looked to his bench at wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri and gave him the nod to come on. It was reward for a fine training session on Saturday, as the talented midfielder made his debut in the 91st minute for the final moments of a match already won. 8Ethan Nwaneri is the youngest ever Premier League playerCredit: Alamy 8Nwaneri came on for Fabio Vieira against Brentford in the final stagesCredit: Getty As he ran onto the pitch, Arteta whispered in his ear: “Congratulations and enjoy it.”…

Kim Kardashian proved she likes to work hard and play hard on Sunday, as she got to back to her professional duties posing for a sexy photoshoot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The 39-year-old reality star looked phenomenal showing off her famous curves in a barely-there hot pink bikini. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians personality was said to be taking part in a shoot for her KKW beauty range while showing off her assets. Wow factor: Kim Kardashian shows off her famous curves in hot pink bikini as she poses for a sexy photo shoot after jetting to Mexico without Kanye West amid marriage…

AT just 22-years-old, Erling Haaland has the world at his feet. Having banged in the goals for Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund and now Manchester City, the Norwegian is arguably the hottest property in world football. 6Erling Haaland has the world at his feet at Manchester CityCredit: Getty His immense talent has reportedly earned him a cool £375,000-a-week contract at the Etihad. And when he’s not too busy firing City to victories, Haaland can often be seen driving some of the world’s most beautiful cars. From his glorious Rolls Royce, to his penchant for Audis, the Norwegian has already learned a thing or two about glamorous cars. Ahead of…