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Messi’s US Open Cup final absence a reminder age always takes its toll

Messi’s US Open Cup final absence a reminder age always takes its toll

The 36-year-old was unfit to play in Miami’s defeat to Houston on Wednesday night. The club should consider calling time on his epic, remarkable season Lionel Messi reached his breaking point. At least for now. The Argentinian has been remarkably durable throughout his club and international career. However, at 36, 12 spellbinding games in two months for his new club – after a season with PSG sandwiched by ... »

Mauro Icardi’s shocking penalty miss is one of the worst spot-kicks EVER but how does it compare to the likes of Henry and Pires’ Arsenal mishap, Gyan’s crossbar-rattler, and Lookman’s disastrous panenka?

Mauro Icardi’s shocking penalty miss is one of the worst spot-kicks EVER but how does it compare to the likes of Henry and Pires’ Arsenal mishap, Gyan’s crossbar-rattler, and Lookman’s disastrous panenka?

Mauro Icardi has played – and scored heaps of goals for – some of the biggest teams in Europe, but the Argentine striker managed to pull out one of the worst ever penalty misses on Tuesday night.Β  »

Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea’s project will succeed despite just one win from their first six games leaving the Blues down in 14th in the Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea’s project will succeed despite just one win from their first six games leaving the Blues down in 14th in the Premier League

Mauricio Pochettino has promised that Chelsea’s project will prosper in time as they host Brighton – the club whose top talents they stripped in a bid to buy success – in the Carabao Cup tonight. »

Jason Whitlock takes aim at ‘clownish’ Megan Rapinoe after she was spotted ‘carrying her own entrance music’, singing and wearing reflective sunglasses ahead of her final USWNT game: ‘We’re normalizing self-idolatry’

Jason Whitlock takes aim at ‘clownish’ Megan Rapinoe after she was spotted ‘carrying her own entrance music’, singing and wearing reflective sunglasses ahead of her final USWNT game: ‘We’re normalizing self-idolatry’

Megan Rapinoe said goodbye to the USWNT on Sunday and carried her brash style until the end – much to the chagrin of some. Arriving at the game, she was spotted in reflective sunglasses. »

The Football Weekly Book: send us your questions for Max and Barry

The Football Weekly Book: send us your questions for Max and Barry

The podcast presenters have a book and tour to peddle, so have agreed to answer anything you want to ask. Fire away The Football Weekly crew have decided that the time (and money) is right to finally commit their wisdom to paper. Their debut book – imaginatively titled Football Weekly Book – is filled with trivia, filler, too much about Cambridge United and the odd insightful remark. In a bid to promote the... »

Mauricio Pochettino insists he is happy for Chelsea’s owners to come into the dressing room after games… as he declares the Blues job is ‘not worse than I thought’ after difficult start at Stamford Bridge

Mauricio Pochettino insists he is happy for Chelsea’s owners to come into the dressing room after games… as he declares the Blues job is ‘not worse than I thought’ after difficult start at Stamford Bridge

Mauricio Pochettino insists he does not care if Chelsea ‘s owners want to invade the dressing room after games, so long as they behave properly. »

Alan Shearer reveals hilarious exchange with Sheffield United supporters that led former Newcastle legend to brand the Blades fans ‘f****** idiots’

Alan Shearer reveals hilarious exchange with Sheffield United supporters that led former Newcastle legend to brand the Blades fans ‘f****** idiots’

While many Blades fans were left fuming over the performance, it is fair to say that Shearer was having the time of his life. »

Relief for Arsenal after Declan Rice’s back injury is deemed not serious

Relief for Arsenal after Declan Rice’s back injury is deemed not serious

Rice could play at weekend after being withdrawn against SpursHost of players likely to be rested for midweek Carabao Cup tie Arsenal have been given a welcome lift with the news Declan Rice’s injury is not serious. The midfielder was withdrawn at half-time in Sunday’s draw with Tottenham but is understood to have experienced a back spasm and hopes to be back for the visit to Bournemouth on Saturday. It wil... »

Jermaine Jenas accused of hypocrisy after β€˜disgraceful’ criticism of Arsenal vs Tottenham referee

Jermaine Jenas accused of hypocrisy after β€˜disgraceful’ criticism of Arsenal vs Tottenham referee

Jenas was slammed online after calling referee Rob Jones a β€˜s**thouse’ – just weeks after fronting a grassroots football anti-abuse campaign »

Why there will be less early kick-offs, with Premier League action regularly being moved to 8pm on Saturdays

Why there will be less early kick-offs, with Premier League action regularly being moved to 8pm on Saturdays

There have already been a few league matches this season that got underway at 8pm. »