Barcelona president Joan Laporta snubs Lionel Messi as greatest of all time, picking Johan Cruyff instead

Ancelotti responds to critics over Neymar’s absence from Brazil squad: ‘I hear everything’

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Brazil legend Romario backs Neymar for 2026 World Cup, criticizes Carlo Ancelotti over list absence

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Nicolas Otamendi announces Argentina retirement after 2026 World Cup, leaving Messi as the only 2014 WC squad survivor

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Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Benzema’s Al Hilal affected as AFC switches Champions League to single-leg knockouts

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The Third Half 7 is Live

By Admin

Updated on
April 09, 2013

I come back at the end of the show to discuss the Juande Ramos sacking, Harry Redknapp’s appointment at Tottenham and Tony Adams appointment at Portsmouth. I also discuss the crowd violence at the Stadium of Light, a review of the past weekend and a look to the Wednesday fixtures.

Any and all feedback is welcomed and encouraged at thethirdhalf@epltalk.com

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta snubs Lionel Messi as greatest of all time, picking Johan Cruyff instead

Lionel Messi ranks among the most iconic figures in Barcelona's history and is widely considers the greatest soccer player of all time. However, president Joan Laporta surprised fans by choosing to overlook the Argentine and instead mentioned Johan Cruyff.

Ancelotti responds to critics over Neymar’s absence from Brazil squad: ‘I hear everything’

Neymar’s absence was one of the topics Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed.

Mohamed Salah overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo among Premier League greats, says legend Jamie Carragher

Mohamed Salah has established as a Liverpool FC legend, also leaving a historic legacy in the Premier League. Even club icon Jamie Carragher ranks the Egyptian ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo among the greatest players in the history of the English league.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025-26 Women’s Champions League

Real Madrid play against Barcelona in the first leg of the 2025–26 Women’s Champions League quarterfinals. Check here for kickoff times, plus full details on how to watch the match on TV or via streaming in the United States.