Messi breaks silence on controversial Inter Miami no-show as Hong Kong official claims he was contracted to play

LIONEL MESSI admits it was "a shame" he missed another prestige friendly for Inter Miami.Fans in Hong Kong - and even the territory's Government - are furious that Messi was left on the bench for Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury.Messi said: "Unfortunately in football things can happen in any game, that we may have an injury. It happened to me."I couldn't play in the Hong Kong match, and

Messi
Inter Miami
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Football ace Jack Grealish boosts his massive earnings by signing seven-figure deal with Pepsi for new advert

ENGLAND footie ace Jack Grealish is fizzing with excitement after signing a seven-figure deal with soft drinks firm Pepsi.He is part of a new ad campaign with ex-footballer turned actor Vinnie Jones.It is the latest money-spinning commercial contract for the forward, who won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup treble last season with Man City under Pep Guardiola.Insiders revealed Jack,

Jack Grealish
Manchester City
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7M Daily Laugh - Time to Save Poch !!??

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Foden vs Brentford Big teams EPL week 23 Time to Save Poch !!?? One week until the Champions League returns It’s been two years since Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to lift their first-ever AFCON title Arsenal and Man City are gaining on Liverpool Paris Saint-Germain in Less than a Season.. Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun

Poch
Arsenal
Liverpool
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LAST FRANCE SALOON PSG ‘ready to make renewed transfer approach for Marcus Rashford… but hand Man Utd star one condition’

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN could renew their interest in Marcus Rashford, according to reports.The Ligue 1 side are drawing up a list of replacements for Kylian Mbappe.Marcus Rashford is on PSG's radar Credit: GettyReports in France suggest that the player has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of the season once his PSG contract expires.Los Blancos are supposedly confident they can get the deal done

Marcus Rashford
Kylian Mbappe
PSG
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Lingard agrees FC Seoul contract

Former Manchester United and West Ham midfielder Jesse Lingard is heading to Asia.The attacking midfielder is signing on the dotted line with FC Seoul in South Korea.The 31-year-old has finalised the deal and completed his medical, per The Standard.Lingard, who has been without a club since the summer when he left Nottingham Forest, was linked to Saudi Arabia.He did not join a Saudi Pro League clu

Manchester United
Jesse Lingard
FC Seoul
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Liverpool to battle with La Liga giants for 19-year-old full-back shining in Italy this season

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu ahead of the summer transfer window but will face competition from one of Spain’s biggest clubs.The 19-year-old has burst onto the scene in Italy this season and has already featured in 21 matches for Lecce, racking up 801 minutes of action and providing his team with one goal and one assist.The youngster has come through t

Patrick Dorgu
Liverpool
Lecce
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Man Utd could target Michael Olise, Benjamin Sesko and Joshua Zirkzee in summer

Manchester United have been linked with moves for Michael Olise, Benjamin Sesko and Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the 2024 summer transfer window.Manchester United could look to sign Michael Olise, Benjamin Sesko, and Joshua Zirkzee during the 2024 summer transfer window, as talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook hints that Sir Jim Ratcliffe could target “young and up-and-coming players” at Old Traff

Manchester United
Michael Olise
Benjamin Sesko
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Todd Boehly 'might be tempted' to appoint Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly could look to offer Jose Mourinho a route back to Stamford BridgeChelsea co-owner Todd Boehly could be tempted to replace Mauricio Pochettino with Jose Mourinho in the Stamford Bridge dugout as he has a 'proven track record of winning trophies', and journalist Paul Brown has told GIVEMESPORT whether the Portuguese tactician would have been targeted by Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea
Jose Mourinho
Pochettino
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RAF AND READY Newcastle in huge transfer boost with Rafael Leao ‘ready to quit AC Milan’ as Toon ‘battle PSG for Portugal ace’

Eddie Howe's side have been tipped to battle Paris Saint-Germain for the winger's signature in the summer.Rafael Leao feels he has reached 'the end of a cycle' at AC Milan Credit: Splash NewsThe Magpies were previously linked with a late January move for Leao.However, their hopes of signing the 24-year-old later this year have now received a boost.Foot Mercato report that Leao feels he has reached

Rafael Leao
AC Milan
Newcastle
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Liverpool 'contact Xabi Alonso' as Reds make first move to land Jurgen Klopp successor

The process of bringing Xabi Alonso to Liverpool has reportedly already begun.Xabi Alonso continues to be linked with the Liverpool job. (Image: Getty)Liverpool have reportedly contacted Xabi Alonso about the prospect of taking over from Jurgen Klopp next season. He is said to be at the top of their shortlist of potential targets and is one of the most sought-after coaches in Europe after taking B

Xabi Alonso
Liverpool
Klopp
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