For most sides, four consecutive seasons without a Champions League trophy or even a final would be nothing to worry about. But most sides do not have Lionel Messi.
Barcelona s latest incredible European collapse against Liverpool on Tuesday saw them slip out of the competition once more, making this Messi s longest stretch without getting his hands on club football s most coveted silverware.
The Blaugrana were sensational in winning the Champions League in 2014-15, yet they have since suffered humiliation after humiliation.
That rivals Real Madrid have lifted the trophy in three of those years does not help, with Messi targeting a response and the title ahead of this season.
They have fallen short again, however, as we look at a miserable four campaigns …
Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool’s players have created a “safe place” for Luis Diaz in the days since his father was kidnapped in Colombia.
The 26-year-old came off the bench in the 83rd minute of the team’s 1-1 draw with Luton on Sunday and scored a dramatic equaliser deep into added time.
It was his first appearance since his father, Luis Manuel Diaz, was abducted in the town of Barrancas on October 28.
The striker was absent for Liverpool’s wins over Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth but marked a sensational return to action by heading in Harvey Elliott’s cross five minutes into stoppage time at Kenilworth Road.
The group responsible for the abduction, the National Liberation Army, has asked for “security guarantees” in exchange for his …
Marcel Sabitzer has been ruled out of Manchester United’s final three matches of the Premier League season as well as next month’s FA Cup final because of a knee injury.
The 29-year-old Austrian, who joined United on loan from Bayern Munich in January, missed Saturday’s 2-0 win over Wolves and tests have revealed a meniscal problem, bringing his campaign to an early end.
“Everyone at the club is disappointed to lose Marcel’s services, as the Reds chase a strong finish to the season in the Premier League and FA Cup, and we are grateful for his contribution to our progress so far,” said a statement on United’s official website.
Marcel Sabitzer has suffered a knee injury that will rule him out for the remainder of 2022/23.
— Manchester Unit…
West Ham United are interested in signing Lucas Paqueta from Lyon in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Premier League club West Ham are pushing to agree a deal worth over €50 million including bonuses with French outfit Lyon for the Brazil international midfielder.
The Hammers made an initial bid of €40 million for Paqueta, but Lyon turned it down. Arsenal and Newcastle United are also reported to be interested in the 24-year-old former Flamengo and AC Milan player. that West Ham are close to agreeing a £50 million+ deal for the Brazilian star.
Paqueta has been on the books of Lyon since 2020 when he joined from AC Milan and has established himself as an important player for the French club. He scored 15 goals and assists in 32…