Football

Lionel Messi’s shock impending departure from his only club Barcelona was the talk of Spanish media on Friday as they pored over the dramatic news. “Drama, Messi is off!” was how Barcelona-based daily Sport saw the development while another Catalan sports journal, Mundo Deportivo, said the Argentinian superstar’s departure from …

The 23-year-old, who was a late call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England Euro 2020 squad, has agreed a long-term contract at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners agreed a deal in principle last month with the move completed following White’s return from holiday. “Ben was a top target for us and it’s great …

Robert Lewandowski has received Germany’s Footballer of the Year award for the second season running after a record-breaking year.The Bayern Munich striker scored 41 goals in 29 appearances as his club were crowned Bundesliga champions again. He also broke the long-standing record by Gerd Muller for most goals in a …

Arsenal have completed the signing of Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a long-term contract. The fee, although undisclosed, is believed to be around £17.2m for the Belgium Under-21 international. Lokonga, 21, joined Anderlecht at 15, made his first-team debut in December 2017, and has gone on to make 78 …

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s heavyweight trilogy bout has been postponed after the Briton contracted Covid-19.   The rivals were set to clash for the third time in Las Vegas on 24 July, with the first fight having ended as a split draw in December 2018 before Fury stopped Wilder …

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will become the youngest-ever person to receive the Freedom of Ealing honour following his courage in the Euro 2020 final. Born in London borough to Nigerian parents, Saka opted to represent the Three Lions of England, making his debut against Wales in October last year – …

World famous football star, Lionel Messi and Barcelona have reached an agreement for the forward to sign a new five-year deal with the Catalan club, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Sources added Messi has accepted a significant wage reduction to prolong his stay. Messi was a free agent after his …

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially WON the EURO 2020 Golden BootCristiano Ronaldo becomes the FIRST PLAYER EVER IN THE HISTORY OF FOOTBALL to finish top scorer in the Champions league, Premier league, La Liga, Serie A and Euros

“Argentina Champions, Lionel Messi Champion,” Argentina TV declared as fans took to streets screaming out with delight after the final whistle was blown at the Maracanã stadium in Brazil. La Albiceleste won their first major title in 28 years, while Messi – who was uncharacteristically quiet in the 1-0 win …

South American giants, Brazil and Argentina will battle it out in the final of this year’s Copa America billed for Sunday, July 11 at the Maracanã stadium. Host Brazil will aim to retain the title on home turf after triumphing in 2019, while Lionel Scaloni’s men go in search of their …