As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and teammates sit on the substitute bench. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters Chinese sporting authorities have cancelled next month's friendly......

China furious over Messi's Hong Kong no show

Some mainland fans travelled 12 hours from Xinjiang to Hong Kong to see Messi, the Global Times wrote, with the disappointment of the government and fans "entirely understandable. The impact of......

Messi's no-show sparks outrage among fans

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Julian Gressel, Luis Suarez and DeAndre Yedlin during the trophy presentation after the match. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters Lionel Messi's three days of......

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

IMAGE: In the 2022-23 season, Marcus Rashford won Manchester United's Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year award. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters England forward Marcus Rashford has......

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

IMAGE: Ghana coach Otto Addo looks dejected after being eliminated from the World Cup. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Ghana coach Otto Addo confirmed he would be leaving after the team’s......