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New Delhi: Arguably, one of the biggest mystery currently in the world of sports in which club will Lionel Messi be representing once the current La Liga season comes to an end. Will he join Paris Saint-Germain? Is a reunion with friend, mentor and former manager Pep Guardiola on the cards at Manchester City? Is he headed to Major League Soccer? Or will Barcelona, his current club where’s he’s been signed to since his pre-teen days, manage to keep him at Camp Nou. But hang on. There’s a twist. In the world of hopeful fans, anything is possible. Take for example this Rajasthan Royals supporter who wishes to see the IPL franchise sign Messi at the mega auction next year. During a question-and-answer session with RR’s Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara, the Sri Lanka legend didn’t rule out the possibility saying the all-round capabilities the Argentine possesses, it won’t be surprise if he can play cricket as well. “Can we sign Messi in next year’s mega auction please?” asked a … [Read more...] about Will Rajasthan Royals Sign Lionel Messi at IPL Mega Auction? Team Director Kumar Sangakkara Responds

Bengaluru, April 10: It is time for -- El Clasico -- which is one of the most eagerly anticipated moments of the season, the match to end all matches, the event that the whole world stops to watch. It is not just a game between two historic rivals, but also between two teams replete with individual talent and great goalscoring prowess. If we had to single out two players whose skills and knack of converting chances have stood out in this campaign, these would be Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema. Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clasico Preview: Time in India These two individuals are at one with the art of goalscoring and having already achieved a place in football's history books they are still smashing records with no signs of letting up. Everybody is set to enjoy a wonderful clash of goalscoring experts; two stars who will rampage across the pitch and undoubtedly give the opposition goalkeepers a very hard time in what promises to be an unmissable encounter. … [Read more...] about El Clasico goal duels: Karim Benzema vs Lionel Messi

While Barcelona's exit to last season's runners-up Paris Saint-Germain was perhaps not too much of a surprise, few saw Juventus coming out on the wrong end of an upset against Porto in the last 16. So, could we be witnessing a changing of the guard in the competition? Is it a case of out with the old, in with the new? CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINAL LINE-UP While Messi and Ronaldo have dominated in Europe through the years, a collection of some of the most promising talents in the world game have the chance to take centre stage now. PSG eye Champions League vengeance against Bayern in quarterfinals Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) Even by his own prolific standards, Haaland has been in sensational scoring form in the tournament so far. His 10 goals in six games includes scoring a brace in each leg of the last-16 tie with Sevilla, helping Borussia Dortmund progress to the quarters. The Norwegian striker managed the same number in a Champions League campaign … [Read more...] about Haaland and Mbappe move into Champions League spotlight in absence of Messi and Ronaldo

Here, we look at five players to have scored the most number of hat-tricks in this century in the descending order. Mario Gomez (18 hat-tricks, 510 games) Former German international Gomez used to be a prolific goalscorer for both club and country and he gave his best in Bayern Munich and VFB Stuttgart colours. There was a time when he was regarded as one of the best strikers in the planet. Robert Lewandowski (24 hat-tricks, 626 games) The former Borussia Dortmund has been scoring in plenty for Bayern Munich season after season and he is ageing like a fine wine. The 32-year-old was perhaps unfortunate to see the Ballon d'Or award ceremony cancelled last year as he was the favourite. Luis Suarez (29 hat-tricks, 688 games) Suarez came under severe criticism at Barcelona, but the Uruguayan superstar has shown that he still has the quality to be regarded among the best players in his position following his move to Atletico Madrid. When on form, the former Liverpool … [Read more...] about Five players to have scored most hat-tricks in the 21st century

The franchise has been linked with offers for Barcelona captain Messi and Juventus superstar Ronaldo as they approach the final years of their storied careers, while Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar stated last year he had given Beckham his word he would sign for him in the future. Former Manchester United midfielder and England captain Beckham remains confident he can attract players of such calibre to Florida. "When we announced Miami, there was always going to be talk about what players we were going to bring in, whether it was Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar," Beckham told ESPN. "There was always going to be those discussions. I actually don't think it's a tough one for players to decide, to be honest, because it's a great place. "Obviously, it's a great city, I feel like we've got a great fan base, but I also understand there's great talent in Miami and South Florida, and I think we have a real opportunity. Miami is a city that has that pull on players who have been … [Read more...] about Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar will be drawn to Inter Miami – Beckham