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      Messi ‘verbally agrees’ new PSG contract after rejecting transfer offers from Barcelona and Inter Miami

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      LIONEL MESSI has reportedly agreed to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.The superstar signed a two-year deal when he joined the club last year.
      Lionel Messi has verbally agreed to extend his PSG contractCredit: Reuters
      And with his contract set to expire next summer PSG have been keen to tie down Messi’s future.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Messi has verbally agreed to extend his contract.
      But both the player and the club will meet again to discuss the length of the deal and salary.
      A lot of speculation has surrounded Messi’s future with reports suggesting he was ready to quit PSG.
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      Inter Miami were heavily linked with the Argentinian’s signature and were said to be in negotiations.
      Barcelona were also reported to be closing in on a deal to seal a stunning return for Messi.
      But according to Romano Messi never entered talks with Barca and a proposed move collapsed before entering an advanced stage.
      Despite that, the Spanish giants have not given up on reuniting with the World Cup winner and will try to compete with the terms offered by PSG, report Mundo Deportivo.
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      There were suggestions Messi would quit international football after winning the World Cup with Argentina.
      But he intends to continue representing his country, stating he wants to “continue playing as a champion”. More

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      Mauro Icardi lined up by Newell’s Old Boys as Lionel Messi’s boyhood club look to seal marquee transfer

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      MAURO ICARDI could make a shock move to Argentine Primera Division club Newell’s Old Boys when the January transfer window opens, according to reports.The striker, 29, joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain in September.
      Icardi could join Newell’s Old BoysCredit: Getty
      He had fallen out of favour at the Parc des Princes due to the attacking threat of superstar trio Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
      And as things stand, he might not be welcomed back into the squad when his loan spell ends.
      According to football journalist Hernan Cabrera, Icardi could make a return to Argentina.
      Newell’s Old Boys are understood to be interested in signing him from PSG.
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      Galatasaray are currently looking to sign former Manchester City star Edin Dzeko, so if a deal goes through it could allow Icardi to move on.
      Newell’s Old Boys is an Argentine Primera Division club based in Rosario, Santa Fe.
      It is also the boyhood club of Argentina icon Lionel Messi.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner joined Newell’s Old Boys at the age of six and spent six years at the club.
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      During that time he scored almost 500 goals for the almost-unbeatable youth side.
      Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino also played for Newell’s Old Boys as a teenager, as did ex-Liverpool star Maxi Rodriguez. More

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      PSG go public in Jude Bellingham transfer race as they join Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid in £130m battle

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have joined Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid in the £130million race for Jude Bellingham.The Ligue 1 champions have even gone public with their admiration for the England and Borussia Dortmund star.
      PSG have publicly declared their admiration for England star Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Bellingham, 19, has been the Three Lions’ main man at the Qatar World Cup.
      The midfielder shined in several roles before coming into his own as a tenacious No10 against Senegal.
      And Bellingham will be at the forefront of England’s quarter-final clash against France on Saturday.
      But outside the World Cup, things are heating up regarding his club future.
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      Borussia Dortmund expect to lose Bellingham next summer, and want £130m for their star man.
      Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all throw their hats in the ring.
      But there’s a new suitor for Bellingham in Ligue 1 champions PSG.
      They already boast the world’s best young forward in Kylian Mbappe.
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      And it appears they want Bellingham to join him in the French capital next year.
      President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has now gone public in his praise of the England ace.
      But he concedes it will be a tough transfer battle as “everybody” wants to sign Bellingham.
      Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “Amazing player, what a player.
      “England are lucky to have him, to be honest. He’s one of the best players in the tournament.
      “Amazing – his first World Cup. He’s calm and relaxed, confident – amazing.
      “Everybody wants him, I’m not going to hide it.
      “He’s at his club and we have respect, so if we want to talk to him we’ll talk to the club first.” More

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      Canada World Cup star Jonathan David issues come-and-get-me transfer plea to Man Utd and Chelsea

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      CANADA striker Jonathan David is keen on a Premier League move. The Lille ace has attracted interest from Manchester United and Chelsea having bagged nine league goals this season in France. 
      Jonathan David would be open to leaving LilleCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old did not score at the World Cup before Canada’s exit but insists he has improved as a player despite his nation crashing out following three defeats. 
      David said: “The Premier League is the best league in the world and every player would want to play there some day. 
      “I have been focused on trying to enjoy the World Cup and enjoy the moment. 
      “What happens now I do not know, we will see.” 
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      The Maple Leafs only scored two goals in Qatar – one own goal – but won a legion of new fans with their fearless style. 
      They will host the 2026 tournament along with the United States and Mexico. 
      After losing 2-1 to Morocco on Thursday, David added: “Any player who plays at the World Cup, no matter what the outcome, you become a better player, you learn from it, and it helps you grow,”
      “The future is bright, despite the three losses. 
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      “There are some good things we take and learn from to try and do better in the future. 
      “What makes the difference at the highest level is the smallest things, not finishing our chances and not holding onto scorelines.” More

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      Fans are all saying the same thing as Argentina World Cup icon Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami in shock transfer

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      FANS are all saying the same thing as the news broke that Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami. The shock move for the legend, who inspired Argentina to a World Cup win over Mexico last night, has been mooted for months.
      Lionel Messi has played under many managers during his time in football but has yet to cross paths with Phil NevilleCredit: Rex
      Neville has been in charge of Inter Miami since January 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The 35-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires and a new report states Inter Miami are on the verge of getting Messi.
      According to The Times, he is set to be made the highest paid player in MLS history by joining Beckham’s franchise at the end of the current campaign.
      SunSport reported earlier this month that Inter Miami had entered talks with Cristiano Ronaldo.
      It would be a huge coup for the American team, and presents the prospect of the iconic rivals lining-up together finally, which has got people thinking.

      One tweeted: “Time for the dream team Messi and Ronaldo at Inter Miami under the managerial genius of Phil Neville.”
      Another commented: “IMAGINE RONALDO AND MESSI AT INTER MIAMI SHEESH!”
      If the move were to happen it would mean Miami boss Phil Neville would be managing Messi, a combination that has left footie fans beside themselves.
      And that got even more people talking as one joked: “Messi is apparently set to join Inter Miami. You’d have to think he’ll really progress as a player under Phil Neville.”
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      Neville’s management career has yet to really take off and he was often criticised when working as a pundit.
      The former Manchester United player took over at Inter Miami in 2021.
      It was only his second full-time job in football management after his three year stint as England Woman’s boss.
      He also briefly served as Salford City caretaker in 2015.
      One person on Twitter said: “The thought of Phil Neville giving Lionel Messi tactical guidance is too perfect for words.”
      While another added: “The very prospect of Lionel Messi playing under Phil Neville will never not be hilarious.”
      One tweeter even went as far to say that “it will be a crime against football if Messi is managed by Phil Neville.”

      Messi meanwhile is arguably the greatest and most decorated player of all time and continues to impress at PSG at the age of 35.
      Fans could not quite work out how this manager and player dynamic could be on the brink of happening.
      One said on Twitter: “Phil Neville managing Lionel Messi, the greatest player of all time, is some mad alternative timeline stuff
      While another baffled observer said: “We’re in a world where Lionel Messi could be managed by Phil Neville.”
      While another went even further and cast their eyes over many surprisingly developments in football this season.
      They wrote: “Imagine being cryogenically frozen in 2013 then waking up 10 years later to Arsenal as Premier League champions, Newcastle in the Champions League and Lionel Messi being managed by Phil Neville.”
      Messi, for now, is focused on finally ending his World Cup hoodoo out in Qatar.
      He and Argentina face Poland on Wednesday looking to try and seal a spot in the knockouts. More

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      Watch Messi and Neymar ask PSG boss for permission to leave pitch after being subbed in last game before World Cup

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      LIONEL MESSI and Neymar headed back to Paris Saint-Germain’s dressing room before the final whistle of their match yesterday… with the permission of boss Christophe Galtier.The duo were both substituted in the 75th minute with their side comfortably 3-0 up against Auxerre at Parc des Princes.
      Neymar asked for the permission of Christophe Galtier
      The Brazilian then headed to the dressing room… followed by Lionel Messi
      They initially sat in the dugout with their team-mates, before deciding they’d rather head in for an early shower.
      Rather than just get up and go, however, Neymar first sought the approval of Galtier.
      The Brazilian gestured towards his manager, only leaving after getting the thumbs up.
      He was joined by close pal Messi – with the duo both headed to the World Cup this week with Brazil and Argentina respectively.
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      Their team-mates weren’t exactly hindered by their absence from the bench, with Renato Sanches and Hugo Ekitike adding further goals to put extra gloss on their 5-0 win.
      The triumph sees PSG remain top of Ligue 1 going into the break – five points above second-placed Lens.
      Neymar’s first game at the 2022 World Cup will come next Thursday, when Brazil take on Serbia in Lusail.
      While Messi will kick off his campaign against Saudi Arabia at the same venue on Tuesday.
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      Earlier this season, Cristiano Ronaldo was suspended by Manchester United after storming off to the Old Trafford dressing room before the end of his side’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham.
      The Portuguese forward had refused to come on moments earlier – going on to exclusively reveal to The Sun’s Piers Morgan that he doesn’t respect manager Erik ten Hag.
      Ronaldo, 37, will be in Qatar with Portugal – kicking off his campaign against Ghana in Doha next Thursday.
      Cristiano Ronaldo headed down the tunnel early against TottenhamCredit: Rex More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as ‘Presnel Kimpembe opens talks with PSG over new contract with just 18 months to run on deal’

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      CHELSEA have been dealt a transfer blow with Presnel Kimpembe reportedly in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a new contract.The French defender, 27, is heading into the final 18 months of his current deal at the Parc des Princes.
      Presnel Kimpembe is in talks over a new contract at PSGCredit: Getty
      In the summer, he was linked with a transfer away from the Ligue 1 champions.
      He angered his club with comments in the summer hinting at a possible exit.
      Chelsea appeared at the front of the queue and hoped to secure a £38million deal ahead of Juventus – although PSG wanted £60m.
      Kimpembe then decided to stay put at the club he joined way back in 2005 aged ten.
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      And now L’Equipe report he plays to extend his spell with his boyhood club beyond 2024.
      Kimpembe, who missed six weeks this season due to a hamstring problem, has formed a strong relationship with new PSG boss Christophe Galtier.
      Galtier sees the centre-back as a key player in his defence – with Sergio Ramos and Marquinhos the other options.
      Contract talks resumed following his return from injury.
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      However, they are said to be less advanced than the negotiations for PSG team-mates Marquinhos and Marco Verratti and may not be signed until after the World Cup, where Kimpembe is hoping to represent defending champs France in Qatar.
      Chelsea lost Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen in the summer but did sign Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana – while fellow new signing Marc Cucurella can play at left centre-back, too.
      Graham Potter also has Trevoh Chalobah, Cesar Azpilicueta and 38-year-old Thiago Silva at his disposal.
      The Blues also missed out on Jules Kounde before landing Fofana in a £75m deal and have been linked with Inter Milan ace Milan Skriniar, who becomes a free agent next summer. More

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      Neymar’s sister Rafaella Santos puts on busty display as she wows Instagram followers in tight white crop top

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      NEYMAR’S sister has wowed fans with a snap of her in a figure-hugging crop top.Rafaella Santos has uploaded two pictures within a week to her Instagram that have stunned her 5.6million followers.
      Rafaella Santos has stunned fansCredit: Instagram
      She uploaded two pictures of her in a revealing white topCredit: Instagram
      Neymar is very close to his sisterCredit: AFP
      The first shows a close up of Rafaella in her white outfit while the second shows the Brazilian in the same top accompanied by a hat.
      Both photos have gone viral on social media with the first gaining 53,000 likes in just two days.
      Her fans showed their love for the post.
      One commented: “How beautiful.”
      Another said: “Princess.”
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      More fans reacted: “You are wonderful.”
      It is not the first time she has gone viral – over the summer photos of her in a jacuzzi set pulses racing.
      Rafaella, 26, is now a model after first starring in an advert ahead of the 2014 World Cup.
      She is known for having a close relationship with her older brother Neymar, 30.
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      Her birthday is on the 11 March and the PSG attacker has missed a number of games around that date over the years, sparking conspiracy theories that he goes to spend time with his sister then.
      SunSport calculated that the ex-Barcelona star has missed SEVEN games around the time of his sister’s birthday since 2013.
      However, he broke the tradition earlier this year to play in PSG’s vital Champions League fixture versus Real Madrid as his side were eliminated by the eventual winners. More