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Kovac backs Adeyemi to be 'truly great' player

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has rubbished claims of a breakdown in communication with Karim Adeyemi, insisting the forward has the potential to become a world-class talent. Speaking on the back of impressive results at Signal Iduna Park, Kovac also addressed speculation regarding his long-term future at the club.

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Adeyemi stalls on Dortmund deal amid Man Utd interest

The future of Karim Adeyemi at Borussia Dortmund is hanging by a thread as the German international continues to hesitate over a new contract offer at the Westfalenstadion. Despite being viewed as a cornerstone of the club’s long-term project, the 24-year-old has yet to commit his future to the Bundesliga giants. The forward is currently enduring a difficult run of form on the pitch, having managed just two goals and two assists since late-November. This dip in production has seen him relegated to a bit-part role under head coach Niko Kovac, further fuelling speculation that his time in a yellow shirt could be coming to an end.

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Adeyemi addresses Dortmund future as contract talks stall

Borussia Dortmund speedster Karim Adeyemi has finally broken his silence regarding his future at the Westfalenstadion. With transfer speculation mounting and contract talks reportedly hitting a wall, the German international addresses the rumours linking him with a potential €60 million summer exit. As reports suggest BVB chiefs are increasingly irritated by his off-field activities, Adeyemi clarifies his stance on staying in the Bundesliga amidst the growing noise.

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10 stars who could make big-money January transfers

The January transfer window is fast approaching, and clubs will once again be scrambling to strengthen for the second half of the season. In the 2025 winter market, £1.2 billion ($1.4bn) was spent across Europe's top leagues and the English Championship, the highest mark in seven years, with Manchester City accounting for £191 million ($256m) of that amount alone.

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Man Utd told to sign BVB star to replace Mbeumo & Amad

Manchester United have been told to sign Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi to replace Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) absence. The Red Devils are bracing themselves for a difficult festive period as the AFCON threatens to strip Ruben Amorim of a crucial spine on the right side of his team. With the tournament in Morocco beginning over Christmas and running until mid-January, the absences of three key squad members, including Noussair Mazraoui, are expected to leave a significant dent in their resources.

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Revealed: Dortmund offer to make Schlotterbeck highest-paid star

Borussia Dortmund are preparing to break the bank to secure the long-term future of defensive lynchpin Nico Schlotterbeck, with the club reportedly tabling a historic contract offer that would see him become the highest-paid player at Signal Iduna Park. However, the German international is in no rush to sign, hinting that a final decision on his future will not be made until the summer amid circling interest from European giants.

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.