'A poor man's Jack Grealish' - Emi Martinez uses Man City star to mock Aston Villa teammate

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley has lauded Gavin Bazunu as the on-loan Manchester City goalkeeper once again stood out for the League One side.

Manchester United supporters have been airing their bemusement over Jadon Sancho's omission from the latest England squad after an interesting statistics comparison between the winger and Jack Grealish was highlighted.

Newcastle are reportedly keeping tabs on Neymar - who could leave Paris over the summer after being booed by his own fans.PSG's 3-0 win over Bordeaux last weekend was overshadowed by the Parisian fans booing both Neymar, who found the net, and Lionel Messi. The French giants were still reeling from another Champions League exit from a winning position against Real Madrid.And according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Magpies could swoop in for the Brazilian this summer.

AS. The Brazilian Ballon d’Or winner spent two seasons at the Parc des Princes, before he sealed a big money move to Barcelona when he became one of the most influential players of his generation.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and become embroiled in an annual battle for the Ballon d'Or. But while one of these stars continues to shine bright and looks poised to earn a dream move to Real Madrid this summer, the other has faded almost as fast as he thrust himself onto the footballing stage in the first place.His stock has fallen so low he's been axed from England's latest squad, can't get in the United team and found himself rowing with heckling supporters earlier this week as he left Old Trafford following another defeat.Like Mbappe, Rashford could also leave his club at the end of the season, but he won't be heading to one with the might of Real, that's for sure.

Manchester United flop has not been included in Southgate's latest squad for the upcoming friendlies against Switzerland and Cote d'Ivoire. And with just two more England camps scheduled in June and September before England head to Qatar 2022, it means Rashford is facing a losing battle to show Southgate he is worth a place in his final squad for the Finals.But there was better news for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, 21, who has been handed a shock first senior international call-up by Southgate, who has also included Harry Maguire despite his dire form for United.

Nicolas Anelka insists it’s ‘normal’ to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi slowing down — although he has expressed surprise at both players’ form this season.

Manchester United have received a transfer boost after Robert Lewandowski’s agent admitted that Bayern Munich are yet to begin discussions with the striker over a new contract.Lewandowski is under contract with Bayern until June 2023, but his future remains the subject of speculation as the summer transfer window moves closer. The Polish striker has yet to receive assurances from Bayern, despite scoring 43 goals in just 36 appearances in all competitions for the German club this season.The 33-year-old shows no sign of slowing down, having finished second to Lionel Messi in the running for the 2021 Ballon d’Or.

Bolton Wanderers' upcoming home clash against Portsmouth has been postponed owing to international call-ups for both sides and rescheduled.

Sir Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster led the charge of celebs at day one of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday. The couple looked eye-catching in tweed blazers, as they cosied up to one another whilst enjoying the first day of the annual racing event. Among other celebrities spotted were Mike Tindall’s rugby podcast co-host James Haskell and his wife Chloe Madeley.

Lionel Messi a "flat-track bully" as the Argentine's struggles in France continue.Messi moved to PSG over the summer, but over the weekend, Messi and Neymar were booed by the Parisian crowd.And Saturday was the latest in the long line of games that Messi has failed to impose himself upon - including an embarrassing Champions League exit.Writing for The Sun, Morgan said: "For me, it comes down to this: Messi is a genius, no question, but I’ve long suspected he’s what cricket fans would call a ‘flat-track bully.’"From the moment he left Spain and was taken out of his heavily protected comfort zone, he’s faded faster than my taste buds after I caught Covid."Messi's name was booed when he was announced before kick-off, and the Argentine was booed every time he touched the ball.Despite PSG's 3-0 win over Bordeaux in Ligue 1, the team were loudly jeered by the crowd - and the ultras have now demanded both sporting director Leonardo and President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi resign.After the weekend's clash, Messi has now been on the scoresheet twice domestically for PSG.However, the French giants are running away with the league as they sit 15-points ahead of Marseille. What do you think of Messi's time at PSG? Let us know in the comments section Morgan added: "Just consider this startling fact: only one player has scored more Premier League goals than [Cristiano] Ronaldo this season (Salah), but 91 players have scored more than Messi in Ligue 1 for PSG."The Argentinian’s tally of just two goals in 18 league games is by far the worst of his mercurial career, but his painful struggles in Paris perfectly exemplify why Ronaldo is the GOAT."

Lionel Messi shirts - every time he plays.The legacy of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winning forward already transcends sport despite him still being active - and his impact in South America is unrivalled.The influence of the 34-year-old, who hasn't yet been at his best since swapping Barcelona for PSG, has now been explained by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.Martinez has revealed how their international kit man has his work cut out for him each time Messi makes an international squad - as he approaches 160 caps. Martinez told Amazon Prime Video: "One day I asked how many Messi shirts they have to make per game and they told me that between 200 and 300 for all the people who ask for them.

Arsene Wenger has compared Liverpool player Mohamed Salah to Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-standing rival Lionel Messi.

Shakira is a proud mom and proud girlfriend! The Colombian singer took to social media to praise the father of her kids after he became the fifth player to make 600 Futbol Club Barcelona appearances. Gerard Pique’s milestone comes after Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets reached the landmark.“You are made of a material that only God knows, and for me, you are the best example of struggle, perseverance, and sincerity for our children,” the “Hips Don’t Lie,” interpreter wrote.

Manchester City fans couldn't be happier with Pep Guardiola as he named what many consider his strongest side against Crystal Palace.

Lionel Messi's father has reportedly contacted Barcelona over a possible return for his superstar son.The Argentine attacker saw his 21-year association with the La Liga giants come to a shock end last summer as the cash-strapped Catalan club were unable to fund a new contract.The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner subsequently said a teary farewell before joining Paris Saint-Germain's empire of stars, but it's been a far from smooth transition.Messi has only hit seven goals in 26 appearances since moving to the French capital and has seen the club's fans turn on him in the aftermath of PSG's Champions League collapse.Days after the French table toppers threw away a comfortable lead against Real Madrid to crash out of Europe, Messi was whistled and jeered by his own supporters.Booing aimed at the 34-year-old and his PSG team-mate Neymar marred the club's 3-0 with over Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.As Messi's woes continue, it has now emerged that his father, Jorge, has reportedly reached out to former club Barcelona in a bid to end his son's Paris nightmare.Do you think Lionel Messi will ever play for Barcelona again? Let us know in the comments section.According to Spanish journalist Gerard Moreno, via 90min, Messi senior has been in contact with Barcelona in recent days in order to discuss the possibility of a sensational Nou Camp reunion with his son.It is thought Jorge informed the club of Messi's desire to return over a number of phone meetings, but the belief is that the Spanish giants have moved on.Both Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were on the scoresheet in Barcelona's 4-0 La Liga triumph over Osasuna on Sunday as the club's resurgence continues under Xavi.It remains to be seen if Messi will

Manchester United supporters are convinced watching Cristiano Ronaldo has inspired NFL icon Tom Brady into a dramatic U-turn over his retirement.

Cristiano Ronaldo text Piers Morgan to explain what makes him the greatest footballer in history.Morgan has been a huge supporter of the iconic Portugal international in recent years as the debate between himself and Lionel Messi has raged on.Although PSG forward and Barcelona icon Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or trophies and two more than Ronaldo, his record across three major European leagues has split voters.Following the 37-year-old's stunning hat-trick against Tottenham and Messi's failure to help PSG past Real Madrid in the Champions League, Morgan has again spoken up with his thoughts. Morgan said in his column for The Sun that he had text Ronaldo on Sunday (March 11) to ask the man himself why he was the greatest of all time.Morgan said that Ronaldo, after saying that he needed more than three words, replied with two laughing emojis: "More than special one, I’m 'The Only One'."With the TV personality adding: "I could almost hear him chuckling – and winking - out of my phone.

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that Lionel Messi and Neymar were affected after being booed by their own supporters during the win over Bordeaux on Sunday (March 13).Pochettino was left devastated after PSG fans tore into Messi and Neymar following their demoralising Champions League exit against Real Madrid in midweek.PSG led 2-0 on aggregate at half-time of the second leg following Kylian Mbappe's opener but were left stunned by Karim Benzema's astounding second-half hat-trick.The result means that their wait for major glory was extended by at least one more season despite their heavy spending - and fans knew who to target.Messi and Neymar were both booed relentlessly despite their 3-0 victory - and former Tottenham boss Pochettino cut a forlorn figure after the final whistle.Pochettino said: "No one likes this context, it made me sad."Everyone who loves PSG is sad after the disappointment of Madrid. I’m sad with what I experienced today."Are PSG fans right to boo Lionel Messi and Neymar? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWhen asked if the players were affected, Pochettino added: "We were all affected.

it’s their slick hairstyles, strong physiques, permanent baby faces, or even the way they wear their socks, some players are almost guaranteed a starting spot just for their aesthetic alone.And that can turn the most orthodox midfielder or defender into a walking billboard, prompting perfume and fashion companies to fall over themselves to get to them.As well as sponsors, they can build and grow their very own fan base who supports them and them only.Daily Star sport considers 10 of the most handsome footballers over the years.At times, the Wolves ace looks more like a Disney Prince rather than a tough tackling midfielder.However, the Portuguese ace’s capacity to find the top corner from almost anywhere on the pitch has also pushed him into this list.His majestic chip in Wolves’ 4-0 victory against Wolves was enough to make even the most ardent of football fans weak at the knees.What other good looking football stars can you think of? Let us know in the commentsEven when England scored, the loudest cheer of the day was often reserved for when Gareth Southgate introduced Jack Grealish into the contest during Euro 2020.The Manchester City ace could barely look anywhere at Wembley without catching a glimpse of a homemade sign asking him to marry them. Grealish has become somewhat of a style icon on the football pitch, whether it’s his hairband or the way he rolls his socks down.

Pep Guardiola wasn't best pleased with Kyle Walker in Tuesday’s pre-Champions League press conference, but the right-back will have a chance to restore his manager’s faith with a level-headed performance against Crystal Palace on Monday night.