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Riyad Mahrez may soon find himself sharing a dressing room with one of football’s all-time greats, as Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ahli intensify efforts to sign Lionel Messi for the second half of the upcoming season. According to reports from L’Équipe, the reigning Asian Champions League winners have revived their pursuit of the Argentine icon, with […]
Al Ahly coach, Jose Riveiro, has admitted that Lionel Messi will require a special attention ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup opener. The Egyptian side will face Inter Miami on Saturday, June 14 at the Hard Rock Stadium. Speaking to ESPN ahead of their opener, Riveiro admitted that Messi will need special attention. “I’m extremely happy […]
Moroccan defender, Yahya Attiyat Allah, has disclosed that he wants to extend his contract with Egyptian giants Al-Ahly. The defender has been unlucky with injuries this season but has recovered ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. Speaking to the Al Ahly media team, Yahya Attiyat Allah opened up about his injury […]
Fresh off Paris Saint-Germain’s triumphant European campaign, Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi has unequivocally named Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest footballer of all time, placing the Portuguese legend above Lionel Messi in a recent “GOAT challenge” interview with beIN Sports. Hakimi’s decisive endorsement carries added weight, considering his unique experience of having played alongside both icons […]
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has been named one of the world’s most influential strikers in a new global ranking released by the CIES Football Observatory, placing 24th overall and ahead of notable names including Lionel Messi, Kai Havertz, and Alexander Sørloth. The 23-year-old Senegal international has made considerable progress since joining the Premier League club, […]
Achraf Hakimi has made his pick in football’s most iconic debate, declaring Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time—despite having shared a dressing room with Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. In an interview with Foot Mercato, the Moroccan international and PSG right-back offered insight into his ambitions with both club and country, while […]
Frenkie de Jong has played down comparisons between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, insisting that no player can match the Argentine great. Speaking after the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Spain in the UEFA Nations League, the Barcelona midfielder acknowledged Yamal’s talent but maintained that it is too early to draw parallels with Messi. De Jong, […]
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has revealed that Lionel Messi played a key role in his decision to represent Nigeria at the international level. Despite being born in Italy and raised in England, Bassey felt a strong connection to the Super Eagles, a decision that was reinforced while watching the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Messi’s impact […]
Al Ahly manager Marcel Koller has expressed his excitement ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, where his team will go head-to-head with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. The expanded tournament, set to take place from 14 June to 13 July across 11 cities in the United States, will see the Egyptian giants compete in […]
Barcelona legend, David Villa has insisted that it is wrong for fans to compare Lamine Yamal with his former teammate Lionel Messi. Yamal, who is of Equatorial Guinean and Moroccan descent has been a livewire for Barcelona until his recent setback. The 19-year-old has scored six goals in all competitions for the club. Despite being a huge fan […]
