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News18
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'For Posterity': Lionel Messi To Pick Favourite Goal To Be Transformed Into Work Of Art For Charity
Messi will unveil his favourite goal on May 22 and a depiction of the strike will be transformed into a work of art by Refik Anadol with the help of AI. Argentine football icon Lionel Messi is set to pick the favourite goal of his career spanning over two decades. It will certainly be a difficult task for Messi, who has scored over 800 goals for his clubs and country since making his professional debut for Barcelona in 2004. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, will unveil his favourite goal on May 22. A depiction of the strike will be transformed into a work of art by Refik Anadol with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). When done, the piece will be auctioned off for charity. The artwork featuring an autograph by Messi will go under the hammer at the New York auction house Christie's on June 11. For the first time ever, Leo Messi will unveil his favourite goal from his career…The goal will be transformed into a unique piece of artwork by renowned artist Refik Anadol, as part of a landmark charity campaign 🎨💖 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Messi leads the charity campaign that brings together the worlds of football and art. The initiative has also been supported by Inter Miami CF Foundation. The funds raised through the auction will be used to improve education in some Latin American and Caribbean countries. 'Choosing just one goal from all of them is very difficult; each one is special, and some are very important or bring back incredible memories. But picking one as my favourite for the first time to make this unique project possible is worth it. There's a powerful purpose behind it, and I'm thrilled to be part of it," Messi said. Refik Anadol, known for his pioneering 'data paintings," creates captivating visual art using large-scale datasets. His practice blends art and technology to turn complex information into immersive digital experiences. In this case, Anadol will not only focus on the particular goal but will also evaluate match statistics, the distance Messi covered, and emotional responses from fans. He will craft a dynamic and abstract visual piece by interpreting all those information. First Published:
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Leyton Orient book Wembley date by beating Stockport on penalties
Jack Diamond and Ryan Rydel missed from 12 yards as Orient prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks after an absorbing tie had ended 3-3 on aggregate following a breathless 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park. Ollie O'Neill had fired Orient ahead after just three minutes but Stockport claimed a deserved equaliser with a superb flick from Isaac Olaofe 16 minutes from time. "ABSOLUTE SCENES!" 🤯 Ethan Galbraith slots home the winning penalty and Leyton Orient are heading to Wembley! 🏟️ — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Olaofe spurned a gilt-edged chance in the closing minutes of normal time and the Hatters suffered further anguish as Odin Bailey hit the post late in the second extra period. They paid the price for those misses as Josh Keeley saved from Diamond and Rydel struck the post in the shootout. After the controversy over the first of Charlie Kelman's two goals in the first leg, it will be a further bitter pill for County, who dominated large spells of the game. Yet while their dream of a fourth promotion in seven seasons is over, Orient are now within a game of a returning to the second tier for the first time since 1982. The drama began early on as Orient caught the home defence napping to grab the lead. Ethan Galbraith lobbed a free-kick into the area and Irish winger O'Neill held off Owen Moxon to lash past Corey Addai from a tight angle. Orient fans knocked over an advertising hoarding in the celebrations but the County supporters were hardly silenced as they attempted to roar their side back into the contest. The Hatters responded well with Ibou Touray shooting at Keeley and Olaofe heading across goal. Captain Fraser Horsfall went closer as he headed against the post and put another chance wide after Olaofe nodded over. Kelman went close to doubling Orient's lead just before the interval with a header that bounced down off the underside of the crossbar. He also had the first opening of the second half as he raced on to a through-ball but saw his attempted lob palmed over by Addai. Driven forward by the energetic Ollie Norwood, Stockport battled on and were rewarded for their persistence when Olaofe flicked them level. Keeley looked to have Diamond's initial strike covered but the keeper was wrong-footed by Olaofe's clever backheel. 🗣️ "A PRICELESS goal!" Stockport County are right back in this tie! ⚖️ — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Olaofe should have settled the contest in stoppage time but failed to hit the target after charging into the area. Stockport had the better of the chances in extra time but Horsfall's glancing header was pushed away. Keeley then produced a stunning save to keep out a low shot from Horsfall and Bailey thought he had snatched victory in the dying moments only for his effort to strike the post. Orient punished the hosts with four perfect penalties and will face Charlton or Wycombe at Wembley.
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Leyton Orient book Wembley date by beating Stockport on penalties
Jack Diamond and Ryan Rydel missed from 12 yards as Orient prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks after an absorbing tie had ended 3-3 on aggregate following a breathless 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park. Ollie O'Neill had fired Orient ahead after just three minutes but Stockport claimed a deserved equaliser with a superb flick from Isaac Olaofe 16 minutes from time. "ABSOLUTE SCENES!" 🤯 Ethan Galbraith slots home the winning penalty and Leyton Orient are heading to Wembley! 🏟️ — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Olaofe spurned a gilt-edged chance in the closing minutes of normal time and the Hatters suffered further anguish as Odin Bailey hit the post late in the second extra period. They paid the price for those misses as Josh Keeley saved from Diamond and Rydel struck the post in the shootout. After the controversy over the first of Charlie Kelman's two goals in the first leg, it will be a further bitter pill for County, who dominated large spells of the game. Yet while their dream of a fourth promotion in seven seasons is over, Orient are now within a game of a returning to the second tier for the first time since 1982. The drama began early on as Orient caught the home defence napping to grab the lead. Ethan Galbraith lobbed a free-kick into the area and Irish winger O'Neill held off Owen Moxon to lash past Corey Addai from a tight angle. Orient fans knocked over an advertising hoarding in the celebrations but the County supporters were hardly silenced as they attempted to roar their side back into the contest. The Hatters responded well with Ibou Touray shooting at Keeley and Olaofe heading across goal. Captain Fraser Horsfall went closer as he headed against the post and put another chance wide after Olaofe nodded over. Kelman went close to doubling Orient's lead just before the interval with a header that bounced down off the underside of the crossbar. He also had the first opening of the second half as he raced on to a through-ball but saw his attempted lob palmed over by Addai. Driven forward by the energetic Ollie Norwood, Stockport battled on and were rewarded for their persistence when Olaofe flicked them level. Keeley looked to have Diamond's initial strike covered but the keeper was wrong-footed by Olaofe's clever backheel. 🗣️ "A PRICELESS goal!" Stockport County are right back in this tie! ⚖️ — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Olaofe should have settled the contest in stoppage time but failed to hit the target after charging into the area. Stockport had the better of the chances in extra time but Horsfall's glancing header was pushed away. Keeley then produced a stunning save to keep out a low shot from Horsfall and Bailey thought he had snatched victory in the dying moments only for his effort to strike the post. Orient punished the hosts with four perfect penalties and will face Charlton or Wycombe at Wembley.
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Leyton Orient book Wembley date by beating Stockport on penalties
Jack Diamond and Ryan Rydel missed from 12 yards as Orient prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks after an absorbing tie had ended 3-3 on aggregate following a breathless 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park. Ollie O'Neill had fired Orient ahead after just three minutes but Stockport claimed a deserved equaliser with a superb flick from Isaac Olaofe 16 minutes from time. "ABSOLUTE SCENES!" 🤯 Ethan Galbraith slots home the winning penalty and Leyton Orient are heading to Wembley! 🏟️ — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Olaofe spurned a gilt-edged chance in the closing minutes of normal time and the Hatters suffered further anguish as Odin Bailey hit the post late in the second extra period. They paid the price for those misses as Josh Keeley saved from Diamond and Rydel struck the post in the shootout. After the controversy over the first of Charlie Kelman's two goals in the first leg, it will be a further bitter pill for County, who dominated large spells of the game. Yet while their dream of a fourth promotion in seven seasons is over, Orient are now within a game of a returning to the second tier for the first time since 1982. The drama began early on as Orient caught the home defence napping to grab the lead. Ethan Galbraith lobbed a free-kick into the area and Irish winger O'Neill held off Owen Moxon to lash past Corey Addai from a tight angle. Orient fans knocked over an advertising hoarding in the celebrations but the County supporters were hardly silenced as they attempted to roar their side back into the contest. The Hatters responded well with Ibou Touray shooting at Keeley and Olaofe heading across goal. Captain Fraser Horsfall went closer as he headed against the post and put another chance wide after Olaofe nodded over. Kelman went close to doubling Orient's lead just before the interval with a header that bounced down off the underside of the crossbar. He also had the first opening of the second half as he raced on to a through-ball but saw his attempted lob palmed over by Addai. Driven forward by the energetic Ollie Norwood, Stockport battled on and were rewarded for their persistence when Olaofe flicked them level. Keeley looked to have Diamond's initial strike covered but the keeper was wrong-footed by Olaofe's clever backheel. 🗣️ "A PRICELESS goal!" Stockport County are right back in this tie! ⚖️ — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Olaofe should have settled the contest in stoppage time but failed to hit the target after charging into the area. Stockport had the better of the chances in extra time but Horsfall's glancing header was pushed away. Keeley then produced a stunning save to keep out a low shot from Horsfall and Bailey thought he had snatched victory in the dying moments only for his effort to strike the post. Orient punished the hosts with four perfect penalties and will face Charlton or Wycombe at Wembley.
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Leyton Orient book Wembley date by beating Stockport on penalties
Jack Diamond and Ryan Rydel missed from 12 yards as Orient prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks after an absorbing tie had ended 3-3 on aggregate following a breathless 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park. Ollie O'Neill had fired Orient ahead after just three minutes but Stockport claimed a deserved equaliser with a superb flick from Isaac Olaofe 16 minutes from time. "ABSOLUTE SCENES!" 🤯 Ethan Galbraith slots home the winning penalty and Leyton Orient are heading to Wembley! 🏟️ — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Olaofe spurned a gilt-edged chance in the closing minutes of normal time and the Hatters suffered further anguish as Odin Bailey hit the post late in the second extra period. They paid the price for those misses as Josh Keeley saved from Diamond and Rydel struck the post in the shootout. After the controversy over the first of Charlie Kelman's two goals in the first leg, it will be a further bitter pill for County, who dominated large spells of the game. Yet while their dream of a fourth promotion in seven seasons is over, Orient are now within a game of a returning to the second tier for the first time since 1982. The drama began early on as Orient caught the home defence napping to grab the lead. Oliver O'Neill put Orient ahead (Martin Rickett/PA) Ethan Galbraith lobbed a free-kick into the area and Irish winger O'Neill held off Owen Moxon to lash past Corey Addai from a tight angle. Orient fans knocked over an advertising hoarding in the celebrations but the County supporters were hardly silenced as they attempted to roar their side back into the contest. The Hatters responded well with Ibou Touray shooting at Keeley and Olaofe heading across goal. Captain Fraser Horsfall went closer as he headed against the post and put another chance wide after Olaofe nodded over. Fraser Horsfall went close (Martin Rickett/PA) Kelman went close to doubling Orient's lead just before the interval with a header that bounced down off the underside of the crossbar. He also had the first opening of the second half as he raced on to a through-ball but saw his attempted lob palmed over by Addai. Driven forward by the energetic Ollie Norwood, Stockport battled on and were rewarded for their persistence when Olaofe flicked them level. Keeley looked to have Diamond's initial strike covered but the keeper was wrong-footed by Olaofe's clever backheel. 🗣️ "A PRICELESS goal!" Stockport County are right back in this tie! ⚖️ — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 14, 2025 Olaofe should have settled the contest in stoppage time but failed to hit the target after charging into the area. Stockport had the better of the chances in extra time but Horsfall's glancing header was pushed away. Keeley then produced a stunning save to keep out a low shot from Horsfall and Bailey thought he had snatched victory in the dying moments only for his effort to strike the post. Orient punished the hosts with four perfect penalties and will face Charlton or Wycombe at Wembley.
