Gaborone United Overview

Will Messi play vs Zambia? Emotional Scaloni issues update

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will return to the starting line-up for Tuesday's friendly against Zambia at La Bombonera. The veteran forward’s inclusion comes as the coaching staff looks to finalise their 26-man roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Scaloni eventually left his press conference while holding back tears after addressing an injury blow for one of the nation's rising stars.

Real Sociedad v Manchester United: Group E - UEFA Europa League

Ronaldo trying to convince Casemiro to snub Messi link-up for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly trying to convince ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid team-mate Casemiro to join him at Al-Nassr instead of heading to MLS to link up with Lionel Messi. The Brazilian has been strongly linked with a summer move to Inter Miami as he approaches the end of his contract at Old Trafford.

Salah warned off MLS move to join Messi in CR7-themed advice

Mohamed Salah has, as he prepares to leave Liverpool as a free agent, been warned off a move to join Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi in MLS. The Egyptian forward has been told that he would be “too far out of the spotlight” in America, with the director of his national team informing the 33-year-old forward that he should instead consider a switch that sees him follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League.

Pique puts Ronaldo above Messi as football's hardest worker

Former Barcelona and Manchester United star Gerard Pique has weighed in on the eternal debate between his legendary former team-mates. While maintaining that Lionel Messi possesses unmatched natural talent and is the greatest footballer ever, Pique concedes that Cristiano Ronaldo is peerless when it comes to work rate.

Is Salah in talks to join Messi at Inter Miami? Transfer update

Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool, with the Reds prepared to let the Egyptian superstar go as a free agent in the summer of 2026, but does a move to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami beckon? A switch to MLS for Salah has been mooted, amid links to big-spending teams in the Saudi Pro League, and Fabrizio Romano has delivered an update on that transfer speculation.

Casemiro 'open' to Inter Miami as transfer talks begin

Inter Miami have reportedly made their first move to secure the signing of Manchester United veteran Casemiro, opening talks with the midfielder's representatives over a sensational summer switch to Major League Soccer. The Brazilian is said to be "open" to the project in Florida, which would see him link up with former rival Lionel Messi.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Gaborone United	24	18	5	1	46	10	36	59	W W W W W
2	Centre Chiefs	24	14	8	2	33	11	22	50	W W W D W
3	Galaxy	23	14	5	4	43	16	27	47	L L W L W
4	Sua Flamingoes	24	13	4	7	32	24	8	43	W D L W L
5	Nico United	24	10	9	5	28	21	7	39	W D L W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Gaborone United

W
W
W
W
W

Centre Chiefs

W
W
W
D
W

Galaxy

L
L
W
L
W

Sua Flamingoes

W
D
L
W
L

Nico United

W
D
L
W
D

Frequently asked questions

When were West Ham founded?

West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.

Who are the owners of West Ham?

British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).

What is West Ham's stadium called?

West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.

What is London Stadium's capacity?

The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.

How many trophies have West Ham won?

West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have West Ham won?

West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.

Who has made the most appearances for West Ham?

Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.

Who is West Ham's all-time top goalscorer?

With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.

Which famous players have played for West Ham?

Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.

Which famous managers have been in charge of West Ham?

Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.

What is West Ham's nickname?

West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.