Argentina Star Lionel Messi Has a Buenos Aires Metro Station Dedicated to Him

In Argentina, they’re all about Lionel Messi. The Barcelona star has represented his country over 100 times, and along with a growing list of footballing achievements, the forward has now got his own metro station in Buenos Aires, reported Marca. Well, sort of. The only thing non-Messi about the newly refurbished Jose Hernandez underground station is the name. The 12,000 or so... 

6 of the Best Tries by the Late Great Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu’s death on Wednesday came as a shock to the world. Tributes have been flowing, as have memories of the legendary winger’s exploits on the rugby field. The New Zealand superstar is seen as a revolutionary figure for the sport, winning 63 All Blacks caps, representing his country’s national sevens team and starring in provincial and Super Rugby in the late 1990s and... 

Newspaper Nice-Matin Gives French Team 10/10 Ratings for Bravery vs. England

Tuesday night’s friendly between France and England wasn’t about the result. With Wembley lit up in blue, white and red, and the home crowd singing La Marseillaise, the match was more a statement than a contest. England prevailed 2-0 on the night, but all the focus was on the solidarity and strength of the footballing world after Friday’s terror attacks in Paris. In a nice touch,... 

The Sporting World Reacts to News of All Blacks Legend Jonah Lomu’s Sudden Death

The rugby world was in mourning on Wednesday following news that former New Zealand wing Jonah Lomu had passed away in Auckland, aged 40. Former international team doctor and friend John Mayhew confirmed that Lomu, who suffered from a kidney disorder throughout his career, died of cardiac arrest, per the New Zealand Herald. The All Blacks great represented his country 63 times, scoring 37 tries... 

FA Offers Refunds for England vs. France Friendly, Reports Surge in Ticket Sales

The FA has noted a late surge in ticket sales for Tuesday night’s friendly between England and France at Wembley, reports the Mirror‘s John Cross. The English governing body might have feared thousands of fans being put off the fixture after Friday night’s attacks in Paris, but FA chief executive Martin Glenn says the reaction from the public has been quite the opposite, according... 

Wayne Rooney Speaks About ‘Togetherness’ of Football World Ahead of France Match

Wayne Rooney has spoken of the togetherness of the football world ahead of Tuesday night’s friendly against France at Wembley. In the wake of the Paris terror attacks on Friday night, there were suggestions that England’s match might be called off, but the Manchester United captain is content that it will go ahead. “I’m happy the game’s on,” he told the Mirror. “It... 

Gerard Pique Booed at Spain’s Hotel in Alicante, Does Not Regret Roldan Comment

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has become an icon for Catalonia over the past few months, after goading Real Madrid during his side’s treble-winning celebrations last season. Pique has since been booed and whistled while representing the national side but does not regret his actions, he told Spanish radio programme Espacio Reservado (via AS English) “I still think it was something funny... 

Spain Coach Vicente Del Bosque Admits Attempts to Nationalise Lionel Messi

If the Spanish side of the past few years hasn’t been frighteningly good enough for you, imagine them with Lionel Messi. Well, if Vicente del Bosque and the Spanish FA had had their way, that might well have been a reality. The Argentine moved to Catalonia to join Barcelona aged 13 and has gone on to win a hatful of personal and team accolades. But Del Bosque admitted in an interview with the Guardian‘s... 

Memphis Depay Defends His Choice of Hat, Refuses to Blame Form on Headwear

Dutch international Memphis Depay sure is an easy target right now. The Manchester United winger has come under scrutiny after a run of poor form for both club and country, and some fans have attributed his bad performances in Holland’s recent Euro 2016 qualifiers against Iceland and Turkey to his choice of hat. No, seriously. Depay has been forced to defend his choice of headwear, saying, “It’s... 

Twitter Reacts to the Rugby World Cup Final Between New Zealand and Australia

Trans-Tasman rivalry was at the heart of the Rugby World Cup final when New Zealand took on Australia at Twickenham on Saturday evening. The All Blacks were rampant in their quarter-final win over France before edging South Africa in a thriller a week earlier at the same venue. Australia squeezed past Scotland in one of the tournament’s most controversial games and then put away Argentina in... 

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