Lionel Messi announced that the upcoming World Cup in Qatar will be his last. The 35-year-old superstar has played in four World Cups so far and would be pushing 40 for the 2026 tournament in North America. "It's my last World Cup, surely,” Messi told ESPN. "I'm counting down the days to the World Cup. […]

The summer transfer market is unpredictable. With many major names moving, and plenty more soon to follow, the power dynamic of European soccer is shifting. This is especially true considering all of the top-end talent prepared to be moving this Summer. Formally opening on June 10, the summer transfer market remains open until September 1. […]

Chelsea are now the most likely spot for Neymar in what shapes up to be significant change at PSG. Paris Saint Germain is actively looking to find a new home for the Brazilian star. With Kylian Mbappé staying on, and Luis Campos taking over the sporting director role at the club, there is change in […]

Madrid (AFP) – La Liga president Javier Tebas accused Nasser Al-Khelaifi of lying and arrogance on Wednesday after Paris-Saint Germain's president defended his club's lavish spending to keep Kylian Mbappe. La Liga have filed complaints to UEFA about PSG and Manchester City "continuously breaching the current regulations of financial fair play", the Spanish league confirmed […]

Kylian Mbappé's rapid start to his career could put him in the running for the greatest soccer player of all time. That topic is one that sparks debate among a certain set of players. Four men separate themselves from their peers in their respective eras. Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Mount […]

Kylian Mbappe's new deal with Paris Saint Germain comes along with rumored benefits. After months of speculation that the Frenchman would join Spanish side Real Madrid, the transfer saga ended with a twist. Prior to PSG's season finale against Metz, Kylian Mbappe stepped in front of the Parc des Princes crowd to roars. The influence […]

Qatar 2022 is not just potentially, but probably Lionel Messi's last World Cup. The Argentine has all the makings of a legend of the game, that much is indisputable. As an individual, he has more Ballon d'Ors than any other player in history. He ranks third on the all-time goal-scoring list, soon to be second […]

Paris (AFP) – Masters of their own downfall once more, Paris Saint-Germain's latest Champions League collapse is likely to set in motion sweeping changes after the club again fell short of its ultimate goal. For the fourth time in six seasons PSG crashed out in the last 16 of a competition they cherish most, finding […]

Madrid (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and the club's sporting director Leonardo launched an angry tirade in the referee's dressing room after PSG's defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG threw away a two-goal advantage to lose 3-2 on aggregate at the Santiago Bernabeu, where a stunning second-half hat-trick […]

Dušan Vlahović's arrival at Juventus is the latest major move among the great talents in the soccer world. The nearly $90 million transfer sum paid by the Old Lady to Fiorentina carries considerable pressure for the 22-year-old Serbian. Part of Juventus's reasoning in acquiring the striker is his dominance in Serie A. Oftentimes, players jump […]

Despite a midweek win, Saint-Etienne's struggles still mean the club is in a historically poor position. As things stand, Les Verts average a paltry .68 points per game in Ligue 1. That number actually jumped following the club's most recent result. A 1-0 win over Angers ended an eight-game losing skid in the league. Currently, […]

Scrolling through the 2021-22 Ligue 1 standings, you might find some notable surprises. Previously one of the best teams in France, Saint-Etienne has become the dregs of France’s premier league. Lens's performances set the club above its expectations. Remarkably, with 24 points, the club is on track to finish in a Champions League spot. Then, there […]

“Christopher Nkunku is keeping Leipzig in with an opportunity of a surprise result here!” Traditionally, any player wildly celebrates a hat trick playing in the stadium of one of the world's best teams. Nkunku acted reserved in his celebrations. Despite scoring his third goal of the game, Red Bull Leipzig still trailed Manchester City. Rather, […]

ESPN+ is a must-have for many soccer fans in the United States. ESPN's acquisition of the U.S. rights to LaLiga was built on the development of streaming services for sports coverage. Not only does the service stream matches in English, but they also air every LaLiga game in Spanish. The decision to stream in both […]

A historic hat-trick against Bolivia gave Lionel Messi the men’s record for most goals scored by a South American international with 79, passing Pele’s mark of 77. However, Messi’s focus is on another Brazilian legend’s achievement. The record Messi is now aiming for is that of most trophies in a career. Currently, Dani Alves holds […]