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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
FC Barcelona Ace Lamine Yamal: Playing For Real Madrid Is Impossible
While on international duty for Spain, FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said that doing a Luis ... More Figo-esque switch across the divide of El Clasico to Real Madrid is 'impossible'. While on international duty for Spain, FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said that doing a Luis Figo-esque switch across the divide of El Clasico to Real Madrid is 'impossible'. Lamine has been at Barca since the age of seven, when he was first scouted by its world famous La Masia academy. Breaking through to the first team in 2023, he has since become a Ballon d'Or candidate and followed up on a January promise by renewing his contract until 2031 last week. Though he is a Culer through and through, there have sometimes been concerns that Lamine might follow in Figo's footsteps and echo the Ballon d'Or winner's 2000 switch to Madrid considering his father is a Los Blancos fan. Asked about the prospect by COPE while on international duty for Spain, with whom he won the Euros in 2024, Lamine said that it was 'impossible' and that anyone worried about a potential transfer that would send shockwaves through football should be forgotten about. The 17-year-old also stated that 'I don't think about winning the Ballon d'Or'. 'I think about enjoying myself, playing well and if it has to come, it will come' he added. Reflecting briefly on Barca's domestic treble-winning season where it also reached the Champions League finals, Lamine said: 'We are improving, but we have to believe that we are the best. When Real Madrid lost to Arsenal, people thought they could come back. And when we drew against Inter, people doubted us. That is what must be changed.' A clearly competitive animal who often plays like he has a point to prove, Lamien revealed that his friends 'send me bad things on TikTok 20 minutes before the games, [because] they know that motivates me'. 'Against France, I was sleeping on the bus and my friend called me to say: 'Remember what Adrien Rabiot said [about] you', and I said: 'Yes, I remember''. Lamine's statements will come as a comfort to Culers, with his latest FC Barcelona contract set to keep the number 19 in Catalonia until he is at least 23. Before his current terms' expiry in 2031, however, expect President Joan Laporta or whoever is in power to try and tie him down further.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Two Barcelona stars land Champions League ‘best XI' spots
The UEFA Champions League proved to the the one that got away for Barcelona in their dominant 2024/25 season. Hansi Flick's first campaign in Catalonia saw Barcelona roar back to dominance domestically as they won all four El Clasico meetings with Real Madrid. Advertisement Two of those victories came in the finals of the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercup and Flick also dethroned Carlo Ancelotti as La Liga champion. Defeat to Inter Milan ended Barcelona's European campaign at the semi final stage and left Flick frustrated on a tense night at the San Siro. Simone Inzaghi's side were eventually smashed 5-0 in the final by first-time winners PSG and the Parisians were dominant the final UEFA awards. Doue beats Lamine Yamal as Raphinha claims Golden Boot 19-year-old Desire Doue scored two goals in PSG's final win over Inter Milan to finish on a season total of 15 goals in all competitions. Advertisement Both he and Lamine Yamal netted five in the UCL, but UEFA's committee handed him the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the tournament award, after his match-winning impact in Munich. Former La Blaugrana winger Ousmane Dembele won the top MVP trophy after scoring eight goals in the competition. Raphinha held on to jointly claim the Golden Boot – with 13 goals scored – alongside Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha named in Champions League XI As expected, PSG dominated the UEFA Team of the Tournament, with seven players named from Luis Enrique's team, alongside two from Barcelona. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dembele and Doue were included as part of a four player attack with Ginaluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha also named by UEFA's panel. The final two spots were claimed by Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni and Arsenal star Declan Rice with the latter scoring twice to knock out Real Madrid in the quarter finals.
India Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
CSK finish last place for first time in history of IPL
Chennai Super Kings finished in last place in the Indian Premier League 2025 despite comprehensively winning their final match against Gujarat Titans. This was the first time in the history of the Indian Premier League that CSK finished in the bottom CSK's worst finish in the IPL came in the 2022 season, where the team concluded the tournament in 9th position. In 2025, the franchise fared worse, playing an outdated brand of cricket in the rapidly developing landscape of vs CSK: Highlights | Report Chennai Super Kings struggled in both departments of the game this season. After winning the El Clasico at home against Mumbai Indians, the team lost their way. The failure of the batting unit was key in CSK's season of crash and burn. All-rounders Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja top-scored for the team this season, with 357 and 301 runs the ball, it was Noor Ahmad who fared the best with 24 wickets to his name. The big names in the Chennai Super Kings squad — Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin — failed to have an impact on the Dhoni said that the team had not done well in any department of the game, including catching this season. Dhoni said that while they did finish on a high, they would look to do better next DHONI TALKS ABOUT HIS RETIREMENTadvertisementMS Dhoni remained coy on his retirement from the Indian Premier League after Chennai's final match against Gujarat Titans. Dhoni said that he would give his body 4-5 months to recover and then take a call on playing the next season of the tournament."It depends. I would say the same thing. I have 4-5 months to decide. There is no hurry to decide what needs to be done. Every year it's 50% more effort to keep the body fit. It is the top level of cricket. If cricketers start retiring because of performances, few of them will retire at 22. What is important to see is how much hunger and fitness you have and how much you can contribute to the team, whether the team needs you. I have enough time. I'll go back to Ranchi, haven't been home for a long time. Enjoy a few bike rides. Couple of months then I will decide."IPL 2025: CSK vs GTChennai Super Kings trashed Gujarat Titans' hopes of securing a top-two finish in the IPL 2025. Gujarat suffered their second consecutive loss, this time to Chennai Super Kings by 83 runs on May Super Kings finally brought out their aggressive best with the bat, notching their highest total of IPL 2025 — 230 for 5 — thanks to a fearless display led by 17-year-old Ayush bowled well in their defence and bundled out Gujarat for just 147 runs in 18.3 updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Lionel Messi picks favorite career goal of 860 scored (so far). Which goal was the winner?
Lionel Messi picks favorite career goal of 860 scored (so far). Which goal was the winner? Show Caption Hide Caption Messi collects 46th trophy as Inter Miami wins MLS Supporters' Shield Lionel Messi won his second title with Inter Miami, and his 46th overall for club and country. Sports Seriously Global soccer icon Lionel Messi has revealed his favorite goal from more than 850 (and counting) that he's netted in his career. And the winner is: Messi's headed goal that sealed the 2009 UEFA Champions League European title for Spain's FC Barcelona, defeating Manchester United in Rome, according to a posting Thursday, May 22, on the Instagram of the foundation of Inter Miami CF, the Major League Soccer team Messi now plays for in the United States. Here's a look at Messi's favorite goal, from various angles. Lionel Messi's favorite goal to be turned into art piece An artist will turn the goal into digital art that will be unveiled on the website of Christie's, in New York City on June 11 as part of an auction that closes on July 25. (Public exhibition opens at Christie's New York on July 15). The artist, Refik Anadol, known for his "data-sculpted creations," will "turn it into a one-of-a-kind artwork," Inter Miami's website said. Anadol is "using millions of data points, angles, and sequences from that goal to create a masterpiece without precedent," Inter Miami said. "I've scored many goals that might have been even more beautiful and valuable — also because of their importance — but the header in the Champions League final against Manchester United has always been my favorite," Messi said in an Inter Miami news release. According to the release, sale proceeds will go to various nonprofits, including Inter Miami CF Foundation's global partnership with UNICEF. Beyond his staggering numbers, many of Messi's goals have inspired commentators' comparisons to works of art, to defying physics' laws, and magic. Some that have become online highlight reels range from the time he essentially dribbled through Real Madrid's defense to score in Spain's globally-watched El Clasico match, to a freekick he delivered against England's Liverpool. Messi played for many years at Spain's powerhouse FC Barcelona, winning national and European continental championships, as well as winning the 2022 World Cup for Argentina. Along with goals, he has amassed 380 career assists, eye-popping dribbling skills, and is known for ability to envision what will happen next in a match and supply precision passes that slice through other teams' defenses and lead to goals.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Spurs skipper Son gets what was missing as Tottenham see final error put right
Around 80,000 Manchester United and Spurs fans headed to Bilbao and police say there were just seven arrests as Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham won the Europa League and booked their place in next season's Champions League Tottenham's ecstatic players were spotted leaving their hotel on Thursday morning - their delight clear for all to see after securing Europa League glory in Bilbao. Captain Son Heung-min was smiling from ear to ear as he hopped onto the team coach before being whisked to the airport. And the Spurs skipper, who hoped finally bringing silverware to North London would make him a "legend" in the eyes of fans, finally had a medal around his neck after UEFA's final faux pas. Manager Ange Postecoglou was cheered by fans singing 'we're not Spursy anymore' as he left the hotel, with his long-term future at the club still in question. The team ended a 17-year trophy drought after beating Manchester United 1-0 in a scrappy game on Wednesday night. Winger Brennan Johnson scored the only goal of the game scrambled the ball home in the 42nd minute for the North London club. The win also secured Spurs a place in the Champions League next season - despite their dismal Premier League campaign which currently sees them sitting 17th in the table with just one game to go. A seat back at Europe's top table could be worth up to £100million in extra revenue. An estimated 80,000 supporters from both clubs had travelled to northern Spain, where the country's biggest match is Real Madrid v Barcelona, known worldwide as "El Clasico". But with United sitting 16th in the Premier League and Spurs one place below, cruel critics had dubbed this match "El-Crapico" due to both team's dire form. A final that was largely devoid of quality did little to make light of that narrative. Not that it mattered to Postecoglou, who kept up his record of winning a trophy in his second season. Postecoglou made headlines at the start of the season when he declared that he 'always wins things' in year two of a job – a feat achieved at South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar, Yokohama, Celtic and Australia 's under-17, under-20 and senior sides. The bold remark came after a slow start to the Premier League campaign and has been regularly referenced since. Despite the huge numbers of English fans, police said they were mostly well behaved as just seven arrests were made. A spokesman for the Basque regional force, the Ertzaintza, said five of the detainees had already been released - but would be summoned to appear before a judge at a later date - and two remained in custody. They are expected to be allowed to leave later today. Just a handful of incidents marred what was otherwise a good-natured, but very boozy celebration, in Bilbao. Small kirmishes broke between Tottenham and United fans with one Brit filmed being pinned to the ground by police with batons and guns before being marched away in handcuffs. An Ertzaintza spokesman said they did not have to deal with any major incidents: 'We have made seven arrests linked to incidents arising from the Europa League final. All are foreigners but I can't confirm if they are all British. 'The arrests were for fighting, criminal damage, disobedience and assaulting a police officer.' At least three British nationals who had travelled to Bilbao for the game are said to have had expensive designer watches stolen from them. One was worth £42,000, another £33,000 and the third £21,000 according to local reports. The crimes have been linked to the 'state of drunkenness' the Brits were in. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
