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Rasmus Hojlund Manchester United

Amorim reveals Hojlund could feature against Grimsby

Ruben Amorim hinted that Rasmus Hojlund might feature for Manchester United against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup in midweek, despite being linked with a move back to Italy. Hojlund, who fell out of favour at Old Trafford, has attracted interest from Serie A champions Napoli, who are willing to sign the Danish forward on loan with an option to buy.

Alex Iwobi Fulham 2024-25

Iwobi reveals how Fulham took advantage of Man Utd

Alex Iwobi pointed out the key areas in the Manchester United team that Fulham exploited to hold the Red Devils to a 1-1 draw in their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Cottagers came back from behind at home to snatch a point away from Ruben Amorim's side, who are yet to register a win in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign after the first two matches.

Benjamin Sesko

Amorim explains benching Sesko for second successive week

Ruben Amorim has explained his decision to leave new Manchester United signing Benjamin Sesko on the bench for the second consecutive week. Sesko, who joined the Red Devils from RB Leipzig for a whopping £74 million ($100m) earlier this summer, came off the bench against Arsenal on matchday one and was also left out of the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Fulham.

Frequently asked questions

Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.

Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.

The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.

Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.

Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.

Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.