Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius abuse

Vinicius Junior was abused by Valencia fans and Spain will face Brazil in an anti-racism friendly as a result (Pierre-Philippe MARCOU) The Spanish and Brazilian football federations presented their plan on Tuesday... Read more »

Kylian Mbappe ‘very happy’ at PSG and says he will see out contract next season

Kylian Mbappe says he is “very happy” at Paris St Germain and plans to remain with the club until his contract expires at the end of next season. The 24-year-old has suddenly... Read more »

Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last

Lionel Messi recently announced he would join MLS side Inter Miami after his contract with PSG expired (FRANCK FIFE) Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he “doesn’t think” he will play at another... Read more »

Madrid confirm Bellingham arrival from Dortmund

Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal on Wednesday, with the English international costing over 100 million euros ($108 million). German side Dortmund said... Read more »

Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday says Martino

Inter Miami appointed Martino, the former Barcelona and Argentina coach, to take charge of the Major League Soccer team, setting up a reunion with compatriot Lionel Messi. Argentine coach Gerardo Martino speaks... Read more »

Argentina coach says Messi ‘deserves’ MLS move

Argentina and Australia will play a friendly on Thursday evening at Beijing’s 68,000-capacity Workers’ Stadium (WANG Zhao) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Wednesday that Lionel Messi “deserves” his high-profile transfer to Inter... Read more »

Messi mania reaches fever pitch ahead of Beijing friendly

Chinese fans try to catch a glimpse of the Argentina team (JADE GAO) Messi mania gripped Beijing ahead of a sell-out friendly on Thursday evening between world champions Argentina and Australia in... Read more »

Messi mania at fever pitch as Argentina face Australia in Beijing

Chinese fans try to catch a glimpse of the Argentina team (JADE GAO) Messi mania gripped a sweltering Beijing ahead of a sell-out friendly on Thursday evening between world champions Argentina and... Read more »

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr chosen to lead new Fifa anti-racism committee

Vinicius Jr was sent off in Real Madrid’s match at Valencia (Getty Images) Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has been tasked with leading a special player-run Fifa anti-racism committee. The... Read more »

Messi scores rapid goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing friendly

Lionel Messi on the ball during the match in Beijing (WANG Zhao) Lionel Messi scored the quickest goal of his career as he guided Argentina to a 2-0 friendly win over Australia... Read more »