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Ansu admits ‘playing against Lionel Messi was crazy’

Former Barcelona star Ansu Fati has opened up about the surreal experience of facing football legend Lionel Messi in training, calling it absolutely crazy. In a recent documentary, the talented winger, who is now impressing at Monaco, also highlighted the exceptional abilities of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe when discussing the best players he has encountered in his career.

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Pogba told he 'can't get around the pitch' at Monaco

Paul Pogba’s highly-anticipated return to football with Monaco has quickly turned into a "nightmare" scenario, with the former Manchester United midfielder facing a savage assessment of his physical state. Despite a career defined by technical brilliance and World Cup glory, the 33-year-old’s comeback season in Ligue 1 is reportedly fizzling out as injuries continue to ravage his progress.

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Pogba reveals truth about fallout with 'really funny' Mourinho at Man Utd

Paul Pogba has opened up on his complex relationship with Jose Mourinho during their time together at Manchester United, describing the Portuguese manager as a "really funny" character despite their public clashes. The French midfielder returned to Old Trafford in a then-world record deal to work under Mourinho in 2016, but their partnership eventually soured before the manager's dismissal two years later.

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Pogba speaks on Monaco future after injury return

Paul Pogba has insisted he is committed to AS Monaco for the "long run" after finally making his first appearance of the 2026 calendar year, though It was not the fairytale return for the Frenchman would have envisioned as Monaco suffered a defeat. The former Manchester United midfielder returned to action on Friday night following a frustrating four-month battle with a calf injury.

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Pogba FINALLY returns as Monaco lose to Paris FC

Paul Pogba has finally made his long-awaited return to competitive action, featuring for Monaco in their Ligue 1 clash against Paris FC on Friday night. The French midfielder had been sidelined for four months due to a persistent calf injury, making his first appearance of the 2026 calendar year.

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Pogba nears Monaco return as captain hails 'incredible' star

Paul Pogba is finally closing in on a competitive return for Monaco, with club captain Denis Zakaria hailing the World Cup winner as an "incredible" talent who will be vital for the club's season run-in. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder has endured a nightmare campaign blighted by knee and calf injuries, but his long-awaited comeback appears to be just days away.

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📽️ | Pogba meets Bolt after returning to Monaco squad

Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba’s road to redemption took a star-studded turn on Sunday as the Frenchman was spotted sharing a touchline embrace with sprint icon Usain Bolt. The meeting occurred at the Stade Louis-II just as the World Cup winner made his return to the matchday squad for a Ligue 1 clash with Marseille following a difficult four-month absence.

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Pogba finally set for Monaco return

Paul Pogba's career in French football has not gone according to plan since his arrival. The French midfielder has seen his debut season in the principality severely disrupted by injury, but the light at the end of the tunnel is now visible. He is finally on the verge of returning to competitive action for Monaco after a frustrating four-month spell on the sidelines.

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Nwaneri given warning over replacing Greenwood at Marseille

Marseille are preparing for a major test of character before their trip to Monaco. Deprived of their number one attacking asset, Mason Greenwood, coach Habib Beye has turned to the young prodigy on loan from Arsenal, Ethan Nwaneri, to take up the mantle. However, the 48-year-old manager has sent a firm warning to Nwaneri about the demands of the highest level.

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Pogba's shockingly low Monaco salary revealed

Paul Pogba may have once been the most expensive footballer on the planet, but his current financial standing at Monaco tells a very different story. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder is reportedly earning a salary that doesn't even place him among the top 10 earners in the principality.

Frequently asked questions

Blackburn Rovers were founded in 1875, following a meeting that took place between two men of the Shrewsbury School. Blackburn Rovers are among the founding members of the Football League, the oldest football league in the world.

Blackburn Rovers are owned by Venky's, an Indian poultry company which is part of the V H Group.

Blackburn Rovers played their games at four grounds – Oozehead Ground, Pleasington Cricket Ground, Alexandra Meadows, Leamington Road – before making a permanent shift to Ewood Park in 1890.

Ewood Park has a capacity of 31,367. In 1913, a double-tiered Riverside Stand saw the capacity exceed the 70,000-mark.

Blackburn Rovers have won 10 trophies in total - three first division titles, six FA Cups, and one League Cup.

Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.

Blackburn Rovers have won three English top-flight titles, with only one league triumph in the Premier League era (1994-95).

Derek Fazackerley is Blackburn Rovers' all-time leading appearance maker in club history, featuring in 671 games in an 18-year span for the club.

Blackburn Rovers' leading goalscorer of all-time is former English striker Simon Garner, who netted 194 goals in a 14-year stint at the club.

David Raya, Bob Crompton, Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Simon Garner, Brad Freidel, Roque Santa Cruz, and David Dunn are some of the most famous players to have represented Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers are nicknamed The Riversiders, a reference to one of the stands at Ewood Park, the Riverside Stand, being adjacent to a river.