Thiago Messi, son of legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is starting to carve his own path in football. The 12-year-old wore his father’s iconic number 10 shirt as he represented Inter Miami’s under-13 team at the Newell’s Cup in Rosario, Argentina. The tournament, now in its 10th edition, features youth teams from eight clubs across North and South America competing over five days. Monday’s match saw Thiago and his teammates face…

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has undergone surgery following a remarkable display against Manchester City in which he played 60 minutes with a broken ankle. Despite the injury, the 28-year-old Italian completed the game, helping Spurs secure a stunning 4-0 victory over the reigning Premier League champions at the Etihad Stadium. A Selfless Performance The incident occurred in the first half when Vicario collided with City winger Savinho. After receiving…

A groundbreaking football format is set to launch in the UK and US in 2025, blending professional footballers, social media influencers, and innovative gameplay. Dubbed the Baller League, this six-a-side competition promises to redefine the sport’s entertainment value, much like the crossover success of influencer boxing. With a March 2025 debut, the UK version of the league has already garnered significant attention, thanks to big-name appointments like YouTube star KSI…

Zambia and Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda has added another accolade to her growing list of achievements, having been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. The 24-year-old was selected by football fans worldwide after receiving the majority of votes from the BBC Sport website. Banda beat stiff competition from an illustrious shortlist that included some of the biggest names in women’s football. The five nominees, based on performances between…

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has labeled Mohamed Salah “selfish” following the forward’s public expression of frustration over Liverpool’s failure to offer him a new contract. Salah, 32, has been a key player for the Reds, with 12 goals in all competitions this season, yet his current deal is set to expire at the end of the campaign. Speaking after Liverpool’s commanding 3-1 victory over Southampton, Salah revealed to reporters that…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has congratulated Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi following his historic victory at the 71st Macau Grand Prix, where he clinched the 2024 FIA World Cup title.  Ugo’s achievement makes him the first American driver in over four decades to win the prestigious championship. In a statement on his X, Obi praised Ugo’s extraordinary talent, dedication, and hard work, emphasizing that…

Manchester United had to settle for a point at Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge despite striker Marcus Rashford providing the perfect start with his 81-second opener. Omari Hutchinson levelled for Ipswich before the break, with United keeper Andre Onana twice denying Liam Delap with stunning saves. It was a disappointing outcome for Amorim as his side struggled to contain Ipswich at times and found the home defence…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has acknowledged that his side’s aspirations to win a fifth consecutive Premier League title could be shattered if they suffer another defeat to table-toppers Liverpool next Sunday. Guardiola made the statement after watching his team endure a 4-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, marking their fifth defeat across all competitions and their third consecutive league defeat. The loss leaves City with a daunting 11-point…

Neymar has hit back at “talker” Rodri after the Manchester City star told Vinicius Junior to “pay attention” to become a better footballer. Rodri was named the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner last month, pipping Madrid’s Vinicius Jr to the coveted accolade. After the 28-year-old sent a warning of sorts to the winger, the Brazilian’s compatriot Neymar has come to his aid with a dig at the Spaniard. Rodri said this…

James Maddison scored twice as Tottenham romped to victory over a Manchester City side that has now lost five games in a row for the first time since 2006. Pedro Porro drove home a third before Brennan Johnson added a last minute fourth on an incredible night that saw the end of City’s 52-match unbeaten record at Etihad Stadium, stretching back to just before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.…

With the qualifier set to commence, countries continue to pull out of the 2024 Championship of African Nations qualifier, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Egypt and DR Congo are among the countries that have pulled out of the competition. Libya on Thursday announced that they will not take part in the qualifier, which automatically rule them out of the competition. The reason for their withdrawal was not revealed and it means the number…

Tensions are rising among Manchester United Women’s fans despite an unbeaten Women’s Super League (WSL) campaign so far under manager Marc Skinner. Although Skinner, 41, guided United to their first-ever major trophy with the FA Cup victory six months ago, fans’ frustrations over performances have led to a growing “Skinner Out” movement. Placards demanding Skinner’s departure have appeared at matches, with boos audible during home games. Criticism intensified following United’s…