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Argentina bids final farewell to favorite son Maradona

Buenos Aires—Huge crowds bade a grief-filled adieu Thursday to Argentina’s favorite son Diego Maradona before he was buried on the outskirts of the capital...

Football mourns eternal icon Diego Maradona

London—Brazilian great Pele led global tributes to Diego Maradona, whose death was announced on Wednesday, saying one day they would “play soccer together in...

Barcelona blames virus for $114M loss

Barcelona—Barcelona lost 97 million euros ($114.3 million) last season due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the financial results presented by the Catalan club...

Messi wants to put end to Barca feud

Barcelona—Lionel Messi called for “an end” to arguments at Barcelona as he urged unity at the club he tried to leave before the season. The...

Koeman says he has no doubts about Messi

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said he has no concerns about Lionel Messi ahead of their first La Liga game of the season on...

Messi plays 45 minutes in Barca friendly victory

Madrid—Lionel Messi started and played 45 minutes in Barcelona’s first pre-season friendly on Saturday as Ronald Koeman showed no hesitation in reintegrating the Argentinian. Barca...

Italian clubs covet Messi but seek cheaper options

Rome—While some Serie A clubs are eyeing Lionel Messi longingly, their mantra as they prepare for the transfer window is “financial prudence”. The notion of...

Messi misses first pre-season training session as Barcelona stand-off continues

Lionel Messi boycotted Barcelona's first pre-season training session on Monday, club sources have confirmed to AFP, as the striker upped the stakes in his...

End of an era: Messi wants to leave Barca

Madrid—When Lionel Messi won an unprecedented sixth Ballon d’Or in December last year, the speculation had already begun over his career at Barcelona. The 33-year-old...

Real Madrid clinches 34th Liga title with game to spare

Madrid—Real Madrid were crowned La Liga champions for the 34th time on Thursday after Karim Benzema scored twice in a 2-1 victory over Villarreal...

Convalescence

The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis never before seen by the modern world in terms of potency and crippling effect. But I believe that...

Griezmann shines as Barca keeps hopes alive

Madrid—Antoine Griezmann answered his critics in style on Sunday by scoring with a sensational chip as Barcelona thrashed Villarreal 4-1 to keep their faint...

Messi fit to play in Barcelona’s 1st tiff back vs Real Mallorca

Madrid—Lionel Messi will be fit to play in Barcelona’s first game back against Real Mallorca, despite some “minor tightness” in his right thigh, coach...

Messi named FIFA player of year

Milan—Lionel Messi won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award as beaten rival Cristiano Ronaldo stayed away from the star-studded ceremony in Milan’s...
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