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Lionel Messi in the group chat: DeAndre Yedlin explains what ‘Messi Mania’ is like from the inside at Inter Miami

By Matthew Ketchell published

The defender was captain of the MLS club when they announced Lionel Messi was joining

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The Ballon d'Or top ten from 2009 is stacked compared to 2024 - have standards in football gotten worse?

By Ryan Dabbs published

Ballon d'Or awards celebrate the best players in the world each year, but 2024 might actually have the opposite effect

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Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

MSN set for historic reunion following Neymar transfer talks

By James Ridge published

Neymar helped the trio form arguably the most formidable attacking lineup in history during their time together in Barcelona

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 07: Lionel Messi of Argentina receives the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 trophy on January 7, 2013 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

The bizarre rise of the Ballon d'Or: How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo made it what it is - and why Kylian Mbappe may NEVER win one

By Steven Chicken published

Time was that the Ballon d'Or was a footnote for football nerds; for many fans now, it is the be-all and end-all

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How to watch the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony

By Steven Chicken published

Two Ballons d'Or will be handed out - one for the men, one for the women - with Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vinicius Jr and Aitana Bonmati among the contenders

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MLS play-offs: Explained

By James Ridge published

The MLS Cup play-offs are here! FourFourTwo breaks down everything you need to know about them

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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez

Cult Premier League star has outscored Lionel Messi AND Luis Suarez for award

By Matthew Holt published

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both enjoyed a decent season in the MLS - but couldn't beat one man to a certain accolade

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Italy forward Roberto Baggio stares at the ground in dejection after his missed penalty in the 1994 World Cup final as Brazil players celebrate the title.

Players who missed penalties at the World Cup

By Ben Hayward published

In normal time or in a shootout, a look at the players who famously missed penalties at the men's World Cup...

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DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the 1st goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Nassr at Al Ettifaq Stadium on September 20, 2024 in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play at the 2025 Club World Cup?

By Steven Chicken published

Lionel Messi looks set to be there after Inter Miami's place at the revamped and expanded summer tournament was confirmed, but what about his great rival?

Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates after scoring one of his five goals against Bayer Leverkusen during the Champions League last 16 second leg match at the Camp Nou, March 2012

Players who scored five or more goals in a game

By Tom Hancock published

A look at some stars who went veritably goal-crazy

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