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BREAKING: Kyle Walker to leave Manchester City; England right-back asks club for transfer

In a surprising turn of events, Kyle Walker has reportedly asked to leave Manchester City with immediate effect, seeking a new challenge abroad to conclude his illustrious career. The England right-back, who has been a key figure for City since his arrival in 2017, is now reportedly eager to explore opportunities outside the Premier League.

Kyle Walker leaving Manchester City; Pep Guardiola reveals abrupt transfer news

Alexi Lalas says Lionel Messi didn’t deserve Medal of Freedom and was wrong for missing ceremony

Lionel Messi made waves in the U.S. political sphere in the past week after he was surprisingly named as one of 19 people set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He then made more headlines when he was the only person of the 19 recipients not to show up.

Mexico’s iconic head coach from 2014 World Cup Miguel Herrera to lead Costa Rica

Former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has been appointed as Costa Rica's head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the country's soccer federation (FCRF) said in a statement.

The 56-year-old Herrera, a former defender who coached Mexico to the last 16 at the 2014 World Cup and a CONCACAF Gold Cup title in 2015, replaced Gustavo Alfaro who left in August to coach Paraguay.

Miguel Herrera Costa Rica manager

Watch: Christian Pulisic continues to impress off the field with interview in fluent Italian

Christian Pulisic can do no wrong with AC Milan in the 2024-25 season as his performances on and off the field continue to win over the Rossoneri faithful.

On Monday the United States men’s national team star was instrumental in Milan’s 3-2 comeback victory in the Italian Super Cup final vs. Inter Milan. Pulisic scored once and helped set up the game-winning goal.

Lionel Messi to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden

Yes, you read that headline correctly. United States President Joe Biden will give the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, to Inter Miami star Lionel Messi on Saturday.

Messi is one of 19 people receiving the honor from Biden including basketball star Magic Johnson, Bill Nye the Science guy, actor Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.

Messi isn’t the first soccer player to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Biden bestowed the award to United States women’s national team star and human rights activist Megan Rapinoe in 2022.

‘It’s my last year at the club’ says Mohamed Salah with Liverpool contract nearing its end

Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah said in an interview on Friday that he’s playing in his final year at Anfield. The 32-year-old’s contract with the club ends at the end of the 2024-25 season and talks over a new contract have stalled in the past half year.

During an interview with Sky Sports, he doubled-down on the idea that this will be his final year with the club and that his goal is to win the Premier League in his last season.

The Iranian man who was accused of pretending to be Messi in order to sleep with 23 women

A Messi look-alike living the life of a bachelor eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.

An Iranian man, known for his uncanny similarity with Lionel Messi, has had an incredible launch to fame after capitalizing on his similarities with the Argentine.

Initially thrust into the spotlight for his striking physical similarities to the Argentine icon, Reza Parastesh quickly became a viral sensation, attracting attention from social media, as well as local and worldwide media. 

Rodri claps back to Cristiano Ronaldo's claim that Vinícius Jr. deserved the 2024 Ballon d’Or

The 2024 Ballon d’Or was awarded to Rodri in October and is still being hotly discussed months later. The star Manchester City and Spain defender recently responded to Cristiano Ronaldo who argued that Vinícius Jr. deserved to win the award.

On Dec. 27 Ronaldo spoke during the Globe Soccer Awards and claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or was unfair.

Wayne Rooney ends 2024 the same way he started it… getting fired as a manager

Plymouth Argyle have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Wayne Rooney after just over seven months in charge, the second-tier Championship club said on Tuesday.

Rooney had replaced Ian Foster in May on a three-year deal at Plymouth. However, the team struggled under his leadership, failing to win away this season, and are bottom with 18 points from 23 games, four points adrift of the safety zone.

Wayne Rooney fired from second manager job this year

Bukayo Saka expected to miss two months after undergoing hamstring surgery

LONDON — Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is set to be sidelined for more than two months after an operation on a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

"He had a procedure, everything went well but unfortunately he will be out for many, many weeks," the Spaniard told reporters after Arsenal beat Ipswich 1-0 to go second in the Premier League table.

Bukayo Saka hamstring injury

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