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22 Nov

Saudis Produce One Of The World Cup’s Biggest EVER Shocks To Beat Lionel Messi’s Star-studded Side

Kakra NunuSportsFIFA, messi, Saudi Arabia, World Cup

One of the tournament favourites have been stunned by a side not even in the world’s top 50 - this has to rank as one of the greatest-ever upsets in the World Cup! What a brilliant performance to come from behind and stun Lionel Messi and Co on what was meant to be their night. Argentina have been humbled. This result will be remembered forever alongside other great upsets like Senegal beating France in 2002 or England losing to the United States in 1950. The Saudi players, who have all put in an heroic shift here, run over to their…

23 Sep

No Messi or Ronaldo in UEFA Men’s Player of the Year nominations for first time in 10 years as De Bruyne & Lewandowski battle it out

Wontumi2SportsDe Bruyne, Lewandowski, messi, Ronaldo, UEFA

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is also in the running for the award, with a new winner set to be announced at the start of October Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been left off the final shortlist for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award for first time in 10 years, with Kevin De Bruyne and Robert Lewandowski set to battle it out for the individual prize. Ronaldo, who currently plies his trade in Italy with Juventus, has picked up the accolade on three occasions and also has a total of nine nominations to his name, while Barcelona superstar Messi has won it…

22 Sep

‘Messi was tempted to go to Arsenal’ – Former agent reveals move almost happened alongside Fabregas

Wontumi2SportsArsenal, messi

Fabian Soldini claims the Barcelona superstar mulled over the idea of heading to north London back in 2003 after interest was shown Lionel Messi was “tempted to go to Arsenal” back in 2003, claims the Barcelona star's former agent Fabian Soldini, with the Gunners expressing interest when luring Cesc Fabregas away from Catalunya. One product of the famed La Masia academy system was welcomed onto the books in north London. Fabregas went on to spend eight years with the Gunners, becoming club captain along the way, before returning to his roots at Barca in 2011. Trending stories on Wontumionline.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrUcuvVGi3Y&feature=youtu.be

17 Sep

Messi and Coutinho giving Koeman’s new-look Barcelona early hope

Wontumi2SportsBarcelona, Coutinho, KOEMAN, messi

After a turbulent off-season for the club, their returning stars have provided some positive signs on the pitch At one stage, both Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho probably didn't see themselves playing for Barcelona this season, but they now look set to star for the club moving forward. The attacking duo have ensured a smooth start to Ronald Koeman's tenure as manager as they played key roles in comfortable pre-season friendly wins. Over the weekend, Coutinho struck from the spot in a 3-0 win over Tarragona before he backed that up on Wednesday with a simple finish to open the scoring against Girona. The Brazilian's opening goal was…

29 Aug

Messi Camp Nou Exit Could Spark Additional UAE-Qatar Tension

Jackson Odom KpakpoSportsmessi

Messi Camp Nou Exit Could Spark Additional UAE-Qatar Tension A battle between Abu Dhabi controlled Man. City and Qatar backed PSG to secure Messi's signature could add to existing frisson between both Gulf states. Despite claiming domestic titles and cups in their respective leagues, both Manchester City and PSG have failed to conquest the title they desire the most, that of the UEFA Champions League. With the possibility of signing Lionel Messi very much a reality now after the striker informed FC Barcelona of his intention to exit Camp Nou, the lure of bringing the Argentine to Paris or Manchester…

28 Aug

Man City ‘Ready To Offer £89.5m Plus B Silva, Jesus And Garcia For Messi

Jackson Odom KpakpoSportsmessi

Man City Ready To Offer £89.5m Plus B Silva, Jesus And Garcia For Messi Manchester City are prepared to offer Barcelona £89.5million plus Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Eric Garcia for Lionel Messi. City are optimistic of reaching a deal with the Catalan giants after Messi told announced his desire to leave the club this summer. Should Messi agree terms with City, he will be reunited with Pep Guardiola following an incredible career at the Nou Camp - scoring an astonishing 634 goals and creating 285 assists in 731 appearances for the Spanish giants. The two have already been in…

26 Aug

Messi Informs Barcelona He Wants To Leave

Jackson Odom KpakpoSportsmessi

Messi Informs Barcelona He Wants To Leave Argentine media tyc sports has reported Messi has informed Barcelona that he wants to LEAVE the club Messi has just communicated to Barcelona via fax that he wants to leave the club. He reportedly wants to activate the clause that allows him to terminate his own contract. Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Milan are ready to swoop after the 33-year-old indicated he wanted to use the clause in his contract which would allow him to leave the Nou Camp on a free transfer. The attacker's future at the LaLiga giants has been…