Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane has offered an emphatic endorsement of Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, insisting the veteran forward remains unmatched. Highlighting the Argentine's extraordinary longevity and decisive influence on the world stage, the French legend claimed that any debate regarding football's greatest ever is now settled.
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to purchase Spanish second-tier outfit CD Eldense in a landmark takeover bid. The Argentine icon is set to acquire 100 per cent of the club's shares, cementing his growing business footprint across Spanish football ahead of his anticipated eventual return to live in Catalonia.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is relishing his first clash against Feyenoord in the Champions League. The 19-year-old revealed he sought intel on the Rotterdam side from team-mate Frenkie de Jong, who reminded him of his Ajax roots and their fierce rivalry.
Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst is preparing for an emotional reunion as he faces former club Barcelona for the first time. The former Champions League winner insisted he feels no fear returning to Camp Nou, labelling the clash a fantastic challenge for his squad.
Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confirmed that Anis Hadj Moussa has been re-integrated into the squad for their Champions League clash against Barcelona. The Algerian forward addressed his team-mates to resolve the issue following a collapsed multi-million euro move to Al-Ittihad.
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