Author: Robert Baum

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Bid on the famous napkin that secured Messi’s transfer to Barcelona

Get ready for a napkin to become one of the most expensive sports memorabilia auctioned off. That's right, private British auction house Bonhams plans to host bids for Lionel Messi's initial contract, as written on a restaurant napkin. Prices start off at $382,150 (£300,000).  What happened? Twenty-four years ago, Messi's father,...

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From hero to zero: The rise and fall of these five club legends as managers

Only a few share the same luck as Zidane. The Real Madrid legend returned to the helm in January 2016 to coach Los Blancos, guiding them to the Champions League title three years in a row. However, we can't say that other club legends who returned as boss enjoyed storybook...

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Inter Miami Unveils New ‘Easy Pink’ Kit for 2024/25 MLS Season with a Royal Touch

It's official. Inter Miami has released their new ‘easy pink' home kit for the 2024/25 MLS season.  As previously leaked by Soccergator last December, Inter Miami will play this season's home matches in the newest Vogue-approved refined shade of pink. In addition, all of the Adidas Inter Miami 2024 shirt logos...

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Sneak Peek: Mexico’s Stunning 2024 Copa America Away Kit

Mexico follows up its ace World Cup 2022 away kit with another stellar version ahead of the 2024 Copa America. According to Footy Headlines and @Natodesigns, Mexico's 2024 away leaked kit takes on some fascinating patterns that uniquely blend Aztec and Mayan heritage with modern design. The geometric shapes cascade...

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Who is Man City’s new Argentine signing, Claudio Echeverri, and how good is he?

Is Claudio Echeverri the next Messi? Let's not get ahead of ourselves; for starters, Echeverri is right-footed. But the 18-year-old's future is promising. The Argentine starlet signed for Manchester City on Tuesday morning for a $15.6 million transfer fee. He'll join his City teammates for the second half of the...

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