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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lionel Messi's hatred for ex-team PSG explained, Inter Miami star was banished and mistreated: Report
Lionel Messi is set to face his former side as Inter Miami take on PSG in their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 fixture, in Atlanta on Sunday. It will be a bittersweet reunion for Messi, as the Argentine had a disappointing stint with the Ligue 1 outfit. PSG are also managed by Luis Enrique now, who is Messi's former coach at Barcelona. Inter Miami CF's Lionel Messi during training.(REUTERS) Messi's time at PSG ended in shocking circumstances back in 2023, as he was also booed by fans in multiple occassions during his last season in France. According to media reports, Messi's relationship with PSG turned sour when he missed training to travel to Saudi Arabia to honour a meeting with a sponsor. It was without PSG's permission, and the club also wanted to show that they were bigger than an individual. In response, PSG banned Messi for two weeks and also docked his wages for that period. Messi even apologised, asking for forgiveness from his teammates in a video, where his entourage dressed him like a bizarre manner, according to a L'Equipe report. The World Cup winner also wasn't happy with the way he had to rejoin the squad, and he became bitter to the heirarchy. The upcoming meeting could avoid any controversy as Enrique had a sensational stint at the Camp Nou. Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymer played together under him, scoring 364 goals and bagging 173 assists. During that stint, Barcelona also won nine titles, including two La Ligas, three Copa del Rey titles and one Champions League. Ahead of the match, Suarez said, 'He has been very important to my career. What I learned from him and just being around him. I had a competitive DNA before I played for him, but he upgraded it even more.' Miami will also be underdogs in the showdown, considering PSG's recent Champions League success.
Irish Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gareth Bale lands new job two years after ex-Real Madrid star's retirement
Welsh football legend Gareth Bale is set to work as a pundit for the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on Wednesday. Bale retired in 2023 after a short stint with MLS side LAFC. His tenure at Real Madrid was a mix of spectacular performances and controversy, where he bagged five Champions Leagues, three La Ligas, three Club World Cups, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. Despite his impressive haul at Madrid, Bale's contributions were often overlooked. However, on the international stage, the 35-year-old remains a hero to Welsh supporters, having guided Wales to three major tournaments, including the semi-finals of Euro 2016 and their first World Cup since 1958. While Bale's prowess is well-known to Welsh fans, it was at Spurs where he first made his mark as a young player. The North London club holds a special place in his heart, with Bale making 237 appearances and scoring 71 goals across two spells at the club. Bale was part of the last Spurs team to lift a trophy in the 2008 League Cup final. As he prepares to watch Wednesday's Europa League final, Bale will be hoping that Spurs can end their 17-year wait for silverware, reports Wales Online. The 35-year-old will join Rio Ferdinand, Glenn Hoddle, and Paul Scholes in Bilbao for TNT Sports' coverage of the Europa League final, according to Since hanging up his boots, Bale has kept a low profile, only occasionally appearing as a pundit. Earlier this season in November 2024, he was part of TNT Sports' team covering Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Madrid. His appearances have been sporadic since then, and this marks his return to the screen. The stakes are high for both Spurs and United. Both teams have had less than stellar Premier League campaigns, currently languishing in 17th and 16th place respectively ahead of the final. The triumphant team will secure a place in next season's Champions League, which could significantly shape their transfer window plans. Tottenham have managed just one win in their last 11 league matches, focusing their efforts on their European campaign. Postecoglou's side put in strong performances in their semi-final tie against Bodo/Glimt and have also knocked out Eintracht Frankfurt and AZ Alkmaar during the knockout stages. United's journey to the final has been somewhat more dramatic. Ruben Amorim's team were on the brink of elimination by Lyon in the quarter-finals, before staging a remarkable comeback at Old Trafford, netting three goals in the last six minutes of extra time. They then convincingly defeated Athletic Bilbao in the subsequent round, with an aggregate score of 7-1, setting the stage for a final clash with Spurs. Bale has a history of scoring in finals, having scored six goals in total throughout his career. This includes a goal in the 2014 Champions League final and a double against Liverpool four years later. He will be hoping Postecoglou's team can lift the trophy, especially as his former Wales colleagues Ben Davies and Brennan Johnson are part of the Spurs squad.
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Gareth Bale lands new job two years on from Wales star's retirement
Gareth Bale lands new job two years on from Wales star's retirement Wales legend Gareth Bale will be in attendance for Tottenham's Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao on Wednesday night Gareth Bale will hope Spurs win the Europa League on Wednesday (Image:) Wales icon Gareth Bale has secured a role as a pundit for the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on Wednesday. Bale hung up his boots in 2023 following a brief spell with MLS club LAFC. His time at Real Madrid was marked by both brilliance and controversy, clinching five Champions Leagues, three La Ligas, three Club World Cups, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. Despite enjoying great success during his nine-year spell in Madrid, Bale's efforts for Los Blancos were not always appreciated. However, on the international stage, the 35-year-old remains beloved by Wales fans after helping steer his country to three major tournaments, including the semi-finals of Euro 2016 and the nation's first World Cup since 1958. While Welsh football fans need no reminder of Bale's talent, it was with Spurs that he first flourished as a young prospect at club level. The North London club will hold a special place in his heart, having made 237 appearances across two spells at the club, netting 71 goals and providing 53 assists. Bale was part of the last Spurs squad to win a trophy in the 2008 League Cup final. When he attends Wednesday night's Europa League final, Bale will be hoping that the club's 17-year trophy drought will finally come to an end. The 35-year-old will join Rio Ferdinand, Glenn Hoddle, and Paul Scholes in Bilbao for TNT Sports' coverage of the Europa League final, reports Since retiring from professional football, Bale has maintained a low profile, making selective appearances as a pundit. Article continues below Bale returned for a second spell at Tottenham later in his career (Image: Getty Images ) Earlier this season in November 2024, he joined TNT Sports for their coverage of Liverpool's Champions League match against Real Madrid. However, his appearances have been infrequent since then, and this will mark his return to the screen. The match is high-stakes for both Spurs and United. The two teams have had a challenging Premier League campaigns, to say the least, currently sitting 17th and 16th respectively before the final. The victorious team will secure a spot in next season's Champions League, which could significantly influence their transfer window strategies. Fans keen to catch the final can do so free of charge in the UK on Wednesday night via the Discovery+ app. Bale proved to be world-class during his first Premier League spell (Image: Paul Gilham/Getty Image ) Tottenham have won just one of their last 11 league games, prioritising their European campaign. Postecoglou's side produced impressive performances in their semi-final tie with Bodo/Glimt and have also eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt and AZ Alkmaar during the knockout rounds. Article continues below United's route to the final has been slightly more dramatic. Ruben Amorim's side were on the cusp of being knocked out by Lyon in the quarter-finals before producing an astonishing comeback at Old Trafford, scoring three times in the final six minutes of extra time. However, they saw off Athletic Bilbao convincingly in the next round, 7-1 on aggregate, to set up a final showdown with Spurs. Bale had a knack for scoring in finals, netting six goals in total during his career. That included one in the 2014 Champions League final and his brace against Liverpool four years later. He will hope Postecoglou's side can win the trophy, not least because his former Wales team-mates Ben Davies and Brennan Johnson are part of the Spurs squad.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Carlo Ancelotti's trophy cabinet at Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti's trophy cabinet at Real Madrid May 12, 2025 Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti leaves his position at the end of the season Ancelotti leaves Real Ancelotti is set to join the Brazil national team, and leaves with a year still on his contract Joins Brazil This marks a successful stint for Ancelotti at the club, who has been at the helm since 2021 Carlo Ancelotti Here are the trophies that Ancelotti has won in his two stints at the club Ancelotti's Trophy Cabinet Ancelotti's had two stints at Real Mardid In 2013-15, he won 4 titles And in 2021-2025, he won 11 titles Two Stints at Real Madrid The manager won 2 LaLigas at his stint at Real Madrid Both coming between 2021-2025 LaLiga Ancelotti helped Real Madrid to lift the La Decima He won 3 Champions League at the club Champions League The manager has won 2 Copa del Reys Copa del Rey Courtesy of the Champions League, Madrid has also won 3 Super Cups under him UEFA Super Cup Real have lifted two FIFA World Cup trophies under his stint FIFA Club World Cup Ancelotti has won 2 Spanish Super Cups and 1 Inter Continental Cup with Real Madrid Spanish & Intercontinenal Cup
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool star's comment hints what Trent Alexander-Arnold's team-mates really think
Trent Alexander-Arnold scored Liverpool's winner just five minutes after returning from injury and Ryan Gravenberch has revealed what his team-mates really think of him While some Liverpool fans have tried to dull the pain of losing Trent Alexander-Arnold by saying the team doesn't need him, Ryan Gravenberch admits he is key. Alexander-Arnold took just five minutes after his introduction following nearly six weeks out with an ankle injury to fire home Liverpool's winner at Leicester. It was his 23rd goal for Liverpool and his first with his left foot to put Arne Slot 's Reds just three points away from a record-equalling 20th title. Gravenberch says the England star is vital for Liverpool and he has four goals and seven assists, despite enduring three separate injury lay-offs this season. 'I'm really happy for him,' he said. 'He was injured and he came back. You saw how important he can be for us.' Alexander-Arnold, 26, is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in a move which was decided months ago. As hurt as some Liverpool fans are to see their home-grown hero and lifelong Red go, he is following a path well worn down the years by the likes of Kevin Keegan, Graeme Souness, Steve McManaman and Georginio Wijnaldum. All four went abroad and Alexander-Arnold wants to win La Ligas and Champion Leagues with Real. Maybe he sees a move to Real hurting Liverpool less and he will not be competing with his boyhood club domestically. Certainly, Gravenberch's comments show the Liverpool dressing room understands every player must do what they feel is right for them, even if it hurts the club. Alexander-Arnold loves Liverpool and that was clear in his goal celebration at Leicester, which was a real cathartic moment. He has been hurt by the accusations that his heart has wandered from the Reds. He was pained by the abuse he suffered in the draw against Manchester United at Anfield in early January after it emerged Real had failed with a cheeky £20million bid for him. Alexander-Arnold enjoyed his moment at Leicester and he will enjoy hoisting that Premier League trophy aloft on May 25 after Liverpool's final game. He will then leave for Madrid having been a key figure during one of Liverpool's most-gloried spells, having won one Champions League, two Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, one League Cup, one UEFA Super Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup. Maybe he will come back in three or four years and who knows what the future holds? Alexander-Arnold's focus will be on wrapping up his second title and Liverpool want that moment to come on Sunday against Tottenham at Anfield. They will become champions if Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace on Wednesday and Gravenberch says they would prefer to breast the finishing tape in front of their home crowd against Spurs. 'We need one more win, of course, and hopefully we can finish it in our home,' he said. 'We're really looking forward to that.'
