Manchester United's famous No.7 shirt has weighed heavy on its owners in recent years and Alejandro Garnacho should heed David Beckham's timely advice if he is to take it on next.
07.06.2023 - 16:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Cristiano Ronaldo fans fear one of the greatest footballing eras may be coming to an end with the Manchester United icon unlikely to play club football against long-term rival Lionel Messi ever again, with the Argentinian reportedly set to join MLS franchise Inter Miami.
Regarded as two of the best, if not the greatest, players in history, Ronaldo and Messi have got their hands on 12 Ballon d'Or awards between them throughout their record-breaking careers - in addition to further individual and countless team honours across the leading European divisions.
However, that direct rivalry is seemingly no more after Ronaldo left United for Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr mid-season, before watching Messi rubber-stamp his move Stateside on Wednesday afternoon. He will now team up with the side part-owned by David Beckham.
Speculation over Messi had been at fever pitch throughout the last few months after he guided Argentina to the World Cup trophy in Qatar during the winter. Despite interest from Saudi Arabia and, with that, a possible reunion with Ronaldo, though, the 35-year-old has opted for his own twilight adventure.
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Messi rejected a lucrative offer from Al-Hilal to sign for Inter Miami - who sacked Phil Neville as manager recently - while the MLS agreement includes collaboration from global brands including Adidas and Apple as the seven-time prepares to lace up his boots outside Europe for the first time.
Needless to say, seeing Messi trending on social media has brought Ronaldo fans to the fore. Despite being at the end of their illustrious careers, both superstars continue to have immense followings who each proclaim their hero to be the greatest footballer in history.
Manchester United's famous No.7 shirt has weighed heavy on its owners in recent years and Alejandro Garnacho should heed David Beckham's timely advice if he is to take it on next.
Erik ten Hag is only just in his second summer in charge of Manchester United but he has ruled with an iron fist.
Alejandro Garnacho's brother has shared a cryptic post on his Twitter page to suggest that the Manchester United star might be about to become the club's new No.7.
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Neymar has taken the courage to apologize to his girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi, in a message of atonement. Despite reports of infidelity during their relationship, the Brazilian soccer star has written a heartfelt apology to the pregnant model, expressing his deep regret for his actions.“I do this for both of you and your family,” he wrote in a translated Instagram post, alongside a photo of the couple.
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Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho was handed his senior Argentina debut on Thursday afternoon as they beat Australia 2-0.
With the news that Lionel Messi has joined Inter Miami in the MLS, fans are now wondering if they can snap up a shirt with the iconic player's name on the back.
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Lionel Messi played his last game with Paris Saint-Germain last Saturday, leaving fans wondering about his next steps. There were rumours he could be joining Al-Hilal FC, a football club in Saudi Arabia, while others believed he might rejoin Barcelona FC. He shocked the world by choosing Inter Miami CF as the stage for the next chapter of his career. Lionel Messi suspended by PSG after unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia: PhotosLionel Messi apologizes for his messy vacation to Saudi ArabiaAntonela Roccuzzo and Daniella Semaan reunite in Italy and travel with their 6 childrenpic.twitter.com/pgu2mE7zlYThe announcement was made through Inter Miami CF’s social media, sharing a video where the world theorized about Messi’s next team.
Former Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo has been named in the Saudi Pro-League team of the season ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who misses out entirely.
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Lionel Messi and Sony Music Entertainment will team with the Canary Islands’ Atlantis Animation to bring an animated series on the Argentine soccer megastar several steps closer to reality. The deal sees Atlantis producing as a service company a CG animated series trailer inspired by Messi himself. Sony Music’s Premium Content Division, which is producing in partnership with Leo Messi Management, is overseeing the development and distribution of the series. Based out of Tenerife, Atlantis Animation is now in full production of the trailer. Targeting all audiences, the series “will immerse viewers in the epic adventures of a young Messi overcoming titanic challenges as he navigates the vibrant world of video games,” a written statement said.
Manchester United could be set to miss out on Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar this summer - with Premier League rivals Chelsea now joining the race for his signature.
Charna Flam Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi will reportedly join the American soccer club Inter Miami; according to ESPN. The anticipated move follows the conclusion of Messi’s two-year contract with French soccer club, Paris St-Germain. Ahead of accepting the Miami deal, Messi was also offered a deal from Saudi Arabian soccer club Al-Hilal, which would have brought him into the league with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. It was speculated by the BBC, that Messi gravitated toward Miami due to reasons unrelated to soccer, including the lifestyle and the brand deals he would receive, including Adidas and Apple.
Piers Morgan claims Lionel Messi is 'quitting elite football' ahead of his proposed move to Inter Miami - and yet he will avoid the 'scathing' criticism that Cristiano Ronaldo faced when he headed to Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo forced his way out of Manchester United following a damning interview with Morgan that targeted the club and its manager Erik ten Hag. The Portuguese star was widely derided for being a mercenary and taking a mega-money deal to join Al-Nassr, rather than continue at the highest level in Europe.
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is seemingly heading stateside.
Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona he will not be rejoining them and will instead sign for David Beckham's Inter Miami.