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Lionel Messi shared an emotional tribute to his former Barcelona teammate Andrés Iniesta after the Spanish midfielder announced his retirement on Monday (Oct 7). Iniesta retires as one of football’s all-time greats, with a career that includes triumphs in the FIFA World Cup, Euro 2008 and 2012, and numerous club titles such as the Champions League and La Liga. Messi …

Manchester United’s struggles continued with a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday, extending their winless streak to five games and adding to the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Despite Bruno Fernandes striking the crossbar with a free-kick in the second half, United has now gone three Premier League games without scoring. This latest draw leaves United languishing in …

Juventus was unexpectedly held to a 1-1 draw at home by Cagliari on Sunday, following a late penalty that cost them the second spot in Serie A to Inter Milan. Razvan Marin secured the equalizer for Cagliari in the 88th minute at the Allianz Stadium, following a penalty awarded after Douglas Luiz clumsily fouled Roberto Piccoli. This incident mirrored a …

Coco Gauff, ranked sixth worldwide, decisively beat unseeded Czech player Karolina Muchova in the China Open final on Sunday, cruising to a 6-1, 6-3 victory. This win marked a historic moment as Gauff became the first player to win all of her first seven WTA hardcourt finals since the Open Era began. In a display of strong tennis, Gauff hit …

Coco Gauff made a remarkable comeback to defeat Spain’s Paula Badosa in the semifinals of the China Open, setting the stage for her appearance in the final on Saturday. After losing the first set, Gauff rallied to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. She is now set to face either Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen from China or Karolina Muchova, who earlier defeated …

Fede Valverde and Vinicius Junior’s goals were crucial in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday, helping them recover from their first defeat since January. This loss came in the Champions League against Lille, but Real Madrid remains unbeaten in the Spanish league and has now caught up with Barcelona in the standings, just before Barcelona’s …

French soccer star Paul Pogba expressed relief on Friday as his “nightmare” concluded with a reduction of his four-year doping ban to 18 months. The Juventus midfielder, set to resume play before his 32nd birthday on March 15, 2024, shared his anticipation to return to the field. “I am relieved that this distressing chapter of my life is closing. I …

France will head into the upcoming Nations League matches without their captain Kylian Mbappe, who is sidelined with a thigh injury incurred last month. Further impacting the squad, Antoine Griezmann has retired from international play, leaving a significant gap in the team’s lineup. Coach Didier Deschamps revealed the details during a press conference in Paris, noting the strategic adjustments that …