The napkin that had Leo Messi’s original Barcelona contract was up for auction at Bonhams, for $950,000. The napkin dates to December 2000, when Messi was only thirteen years old, and it represents the signing of a contract between Messi and Barcelona. Carles Rexach, the Blaugrana’s sporting director at the time, signed it with a…
On Saturday, Xavi Hernández refuted several allegations in Spanish media that the Barcelona management is thinking of sacking the coach for his statement that the team’s dire financial situation will make it difficult for it to compete with Real Madrid. “I’ve received word from the club that I should maintain my composure and carry on…
The players of Manchester City will get a massive bonus for winning the Premier League for a record four times in a row. Man City defeated West Ham United 3-1 on the last day of the league season to win the 2023–24 league title. The Blues achieved a historic feat in the Premier League by…
Surprisingly, this season’s lowest-rated Premier League performance came from an Arsenal player. Arsenal had an incredible season, pushing Manchester City—the eventual winners—all the way to the finish. They finished just two points behind the Blues, who achieved a historic feat in the Premier League by winning the championship for the fourth time in a row….
Virgil van Dijk’s contract with Liverpool runs until 2025. Reports suggest the Reds will start negotiations for a new deal with the defender after they finalize Jurgen Klopp’s successor. Arne Slot is expected to be the next Reds manager, but no contract offer has been made to Van Dijk yet, according to the captain himself….