Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi will become the first female referee in the men’s Serie A this season
CR7 is world’s most influential sports star with 145% more searches than Messi
CRISTIANO RONALDO is the world’s most influential sports star, new data has revealed.
The 37-year-old Manchester United forward remains one of the biggest names in sport thanks to his incredible performances and longevity.
BREAKING: Mason Greenwood remains on bail after rape arrest.
Greater Manchester Police statement on Mason Greenwood: “Following a hearing yesterday (Thursday 23 June 2022), a 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape, assault and making threats to kill on Sunday 30 January 2022 remains on bail.
“As the outcome of bail reviews does not impact the progression of investigations, Greater Manchester Police will not be providing any further updates in relation to this case until the suspect is charged or released facing no further action.”
More than 5,000 schoolchildren sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Lionel Messi in his home city
More than 5,000 schoolchildren sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Lionel Messi in his native city as he celebrated on a private island with his wife and friends including former Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez.
Youngsters from a youth orchestra in the Argentinian city of Rosario led the way with the stunning birthday tribute at the iconic National Flag Memorial near the shore of the Parana River.
769 career goals.
331 career assists.
40 trophies won.
974 appearances
Most Ballon d’Or (7).
Most Golden Boots (6).
Most Pichichi (8).
Most goals in a calendar year (91) in history.
Most goals in a single season (73) in history.
Copa America Champion with Argentina.
Olympic Champion with Argentina U23.
World Champion with U20 Argentina.
Most La Liga goals (474).
Most Argentina caps (169).
Most La Liga hat-tricks (36).
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Man Utd supporters’ trust hit out at Glazers after £11m payment made to owners
A dividend payment being made to Manchester United owners the Glazer family has been branded “indefensible” by the club’s independent supporters’ trust.
The Glazers, including executive co-chairmen Joel and Avram, are set to receive the bulk of an £11 million payment being made to shareholders on Friday.
Norway star Ada Hegerberg held up her Pride armband after scoring today in tribute to the those who lost their lives in the attack in Oslo
(via @ahegerberg)
No club has had more different players win the Ballon d’Or than Real Madrid
Madrid have had seven different winners
Alfredo Di Stefano
Raymond Kopa
Luis Figo
Ronaldo
Fabio Cannavaro
Cristiano Ronaldo
Luka Modric
Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan have each had six different winners
50 of the best players in the game right now
ESPN has ranked the best women’s players in world football: es.pn/3HZ1FQX
Barcelona could sue Italian giants Roma for ditching Joan Camper Trophy friendly
Barcelona could reportedly opt to take legal action after Roma ‘unilaterally and without reason’ pulled out of the Joan Gamper Trophy.
The Trophy clash is a pre-season friendly that is traditionally the season curtain raiser for the Spanish giants at the Nou Camp.
Jose Mourinho’s side were invited to participate in the 2022 edition on August 6, but the Italian giants pulled out of the match just 12 days after the game was originally announced.
Highest goalscorers in history in each positions
Real Madrid - Benzena, Ronaldo & Bale