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Former Barcelona star Jordi Alba says there’s no comparison to be made between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal as the GOAT ...

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Lionel Messi continued to extend his legacy as the greatest footballer to ever play the game as he produced a magical display for Inter Miami in a must-win game, as the Men in Pink won 4-0 against ...

Sydney Sweeney and her beau Scooter Braun are out and about in New York City's Bryant Park on Nov. 4. Julia Louis-Dreyfus flashes a smile at the Academy Women's Luncheon at the Academy Museum of ...

The 54-year-old actress - who has been dating the fashion designer since 2011 - sweetly held hands with her beau as they paused for a brief photo session on the red carpet at the iconic TCL Chinese ...

Messi's Barcelona return 'more likely' a tribute game Sam Marsden believes Lionel Messi's return to Barcelona as a player will be for a tribute game that may take place in 2027.

Has Messi's visit to the Camp Nou damaged the Barcelona board's reputation? ESPN FC's Sid Lowe believes Lionel Messi's return to the Camp Nou without the Barcelona board of the directors knowing might ...

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