Lionel Messi's father 'confirms' Barcelona hero will stay one more year at Nou Camp

Manchester United as "absolutely shocking" and insists that manager Ralf Rangnick has his tactics all wrong. Allardyce, 67, blasted the German gaffer's lack of defensive nous with United having shipped 32 goals since the start of the season and nine since Rangnick's appointment in November.Club captain Harry Maguire has received heavy criticism in recent weeks with the Red Devils surrendering leads to Southampton and Burnley whilst also having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side Middlesbrough.

Steph McGovern left fans of her Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch stunned on Wednesday (February 16), as she admitted she "doesn't care" about the Queen's upcoming Platinum Jubilee.Steph was chatting to her gathered guests about Prince Andrew's recent legal battle, which saw him settle out of court with Virginia Giuffre in a civil sexual assault case.The Duke of York admitted Ms Giuffre had suffered as a victim of abuse - though he made no admission of liability and has always denied the allegations.Steph said: "Obviously he denies all the allegations, but you think he did it for the Queen?""I think so, from what you said - and that's very well put, 'death by a thousand cuts'. It's her big year and this would have been story after headline after front page and, you know, he's already besmirched the whole thing."I don't think he'll go back to any kind of public role.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola a chequebook manager after comparing his situation to Jurgen Klopp’s at Liverpool.The two Premier League titans are tussling for the title this year, though City are the wide favourites with a nine-point gap over the Reds.If they do on to win the league, it will be the fourth title in five years at the Etihad - demonstrating clear domination over the competition.The only exception over the past half-decade was when Liverpool won the league in 2020 after accumulating 99 points in a remarkable year for the Anfield outfit.However, one criticism levelled at Guardiola has been the sheer amount of cash that has been spent by him since arriving at the club.The Catalan coach has splashed out on nearly £1billion on players since making the move to Manchester.At Liverpool, though, Klopp has spent just over £650m, including mammoth fees for Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Naby Keita.But talkSPORT host Jordan has taken aim at Guardiola - insisting Klopp would be dominating the Premier League if he had the kind of cash at disposal at the Etihad.He said: “You take the time that they have been together and the fact of the matter is that every single Premier League point won by Pep Guardiola has cost Man City £667,000.“Every point won by Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp has cost £243,000.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Who do you think will win between Ford and Ghabiri? Let us know in the comments section "If I really wanted to end it fast, I could knock him out in 20 seconds but I think I’ll give him one round and twenty seconds," Ford told Muscle and Health magazine.“God knows how, but this ‘Hulk’ guy has been popping up left, right, and centre for two years.“He’s not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination."I refused to be fooled by his propositions, so initially, I just ignored him, but then things started getting a bit heated."Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

HBO Max sequel, “And Just Like That.”The limited series showed iconic characters Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York and Miranda as they deal with the next phase of their lives: aging.Nixon discussed Miranda’s love affair with podcast host Che Diaz (played by Sara Ramirez) as well as fan confusion over the relationship during a Vogue interview published Tuesday.Many fans have wondered why Miranda isn’t as pragmatic as she was on “Sex and the City” in the sequel series.“I think that’s a bizarre reaction,” the “Gilded Age” actress told the fashion bible. “First of all, I think Miranda is brave, and I think Miranda is charging forward.

Britney Spears and her fiancé, Sam Asghari, are expanding their family! The 40-year-old pop star took to Instagram to share a precious new video of her Australian shepherd puppy, Sawyer. The little fuzz ball has piercing blue eyes and white-and-tan fur. «I'm introducing the new edition to my family… his name is Sawyer and he's a white Australian shepherd with blue eyes !!!!!» Spears captioned a video of her new pet. «I found him in Maui like a dream and took him home with me immediately.»Spears and Asghari recently returned from a trip to Hawaii in January.

Chet Hanks. In a new YouTube video, the 31-year-old son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson gets really up about the good and bad parts of his childhood in the spotlight.«There are a lot of advantages, but sometimes it can be pretty weird,» he admitted. «Everyone knows the advantages.

Jennifer Love Hewitt took time out from mom duty when she celebrated her husband, Brian Hallisay, with a picturesque selfie.The 9-1-1 star posted a makeup-free photo alongside the father of her three children as she wished him a happy Valentine's Day. MORE: Jennifer Love Hewitt confirms 9-1-1 return Jennifer made reference to how young they looked in the selfie, in which they appeared to be in the water at the beach. WATCH: 9-1-1 stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Kenneth Choi have the best reunion She captioned the Instagram post: "We were babies. Now we have babies.

Hoda Kotb has become quite a popular figure on daytime TV for her enthusiastic coverage of the Olympics, and this year, she's taking it a step further.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager celebrate incredible social media milestone with fansThe Today star and her co-host Jenna Bush Hager decided to get into the Olympics spirit themselves by participating in a game of curling.WATCH: Jenna Bush And Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve Special"Hoda and Jenna-lympics, let's go!" she termed it during the Today with Hoda and Jenna segment, with both then revealing that they weren't particularly good at athletic activity."My balance is about the same as it was when I'm in third great, not great," Jenna said. Hoda then added: "I may be flat on my back, but I will not give up.

Kelly Clarkson is going through the same issues as lots of parents these days! The 39-year-old talk show host virtually called into her self-titled show on Tuesday while quarantining with her two children, River, 7, and Remington, 5. Clarkson appeared in her bathrobe and no makeup, wearing a satin eye mask that read, «Shhhh.» «Sometimes women don't rise,» Clarkson quipped to guest host Taraji P. Henson. «Sometimes we fall.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorShares of Paramount, the new corporate name of ViacomCBS, took a dive after the media conglomerate told Wall Street that it was more aggressively equipping itself for battle in the streaming wars.The stock was down more than 15% in premarket trading Wednesday, coming a day after Paramount’s 2022 investor day presentation that detailed revised financial forecasts including a bigger capital outlay for its streaming strategy, led by Paramount Plus.Investors were apparently unnerved about the heavier investment Paramount plans to make in the streaming biz — it plans to boost spending on streaming content to $6 billion by 2024, versus $4 billion previously — and the resulting hit to profitability. Bank of America Securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich downgraded her rating on the stock, from “buy” to “neutral,” and cut her 12-month price target on the stock from $52 to $39 per share.SEE ALSO: As ViacomCBS Becomes Paramount, an Energized Company Solidifies Its Streaming Playbook“We commend management for taking a bold approach, but near-term headwinds will drive Y/Y declines in CY22 and CY23 OIBDA [operating income before depreciation and amortization] and pressure already depressed FCF [free cash flow] levels,” Reif Ehrlich wrote in a note to clients.In reporting Q4 2021 results, the company said Paramount Plus netted 7.3 million new subscribers to stand at 32.8 million at year end.

Barry has shared a release date for a third season and a number of first-look photos – check them out below.Bill Hader’s serial killer series is set to return to HBO in April, in which the actor reprises his role as the titular character.The third season has been highly anticipated following season two’s cliffhanger and the long delay between seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic.The series stars Hader alongside Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Glenn Fleshler, Anthony Carrigan and Happy Days star Henry Winkler.Take a look at the new images here:Getting out is messy. Cousineau, Sally, Fuches and Noho Hank return for Season 3.

Dead By Daylight’s newest killer Sadako has been terrifying streamers while they explore the main menu – check out footage below.While Sadako Rising, the next chapter of Dead By Daylight, isn’t officially released until March 8, a handful of streamers (AKA The Fog Whisperers) have been granted early access.Sharing footage online, Sadako can be seen in the Dead By Daylight lobby while players choose the killer and select their perks until she pulls off a jump scare.

The Ting Tings have shared their reaction to their 2008 single ‘That’s Not My Name’ going viral on TikTok.The indie-pop duo – Katie White and Jules De Martino – hit top spot in the UK charts with the track upon its release over a decade ago, beating Rihanna, Madonna and other stars to the top spot.‘That’s Not My Name’ has since sold over a million copies in total, and has received a newfound boost after it went viral on TikTok and became the soundtrack to videos by The Rock, Drew Barrymore and others.Speaking to Variety about the resurgence of the track, White said: “We’re [not good] at social media. I learned it was happening from my family.”“I didn’t think TikTok was really for us,” the singer and guitarist added, “but now we will probably use it for our next album.”“We’re thrilled,” De Martino added.

Frankie Essex has been spotted showing off her blossoming baby bump for the first time since announcing her pregnancy with twins on Valentine's Day, 14 February, with OK! Online and new magazine.The 34 year old, who recently recalled her brother Joey's shock reaction when she told him she's pregnant, was photographed on Wednesday 16 February in Essex to take in some fresh air on a dog walk. Appearing to be busy talking to someone on the phone, the TOWIE star donned a tight-fitting grey and white patterned sports jacket with a pair of navy leggings, highlighting her bump.Teaming the outfit with a pair of Nike trainers, Frankie styled her blonde mane back into a ponytail and as she basked in the winter sun while crossing the road.

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Barcelona have shared an image of Lionel Messi donning their new kit for the first time since his transfer U-turn decision.The 33-year-old had handed in a transfer request two weeks ago after becoming disillusioned with life at the club.Manchester City were waiting to do a deal but Barca stood firm over Messi's release clause.That stands at €700m, an extortionate amount that basically ruled out a move away.And rather than take Barcelona to court, Messi has decided to see out his contract - which comes to an end next summer.He made his decision in a heartfelt interview, where he condemned Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu.And the Nou Camp outfit have shared an image of Messi wearing the new kit for the first time since his U-turn.In the

Barcelona, despite his father Jorge meeting with the club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu.Argentine superstar Messi had hoped to push the club closer to an agreement by allowing his father, who also acts as his agent, to talk openly with the club chiefs about his situation.But local reports suggest Bartomeu and the rest of the Nou Camp hierarchy are not budging from their position.It’s understood that Jorge argued Messi should be allowed to leave due to the clause in his contract that allows him to leave for free.Barcelona, however, insist that there is no such clause, and maintain that he will not be packing his bags.According to Sport, the meeting took around an hour and a half, and remained cordial throughout, despite not being able to

Manchester City are prepared to pay Lionel Messi a staggering €500million [£450million] as part of a five-year plan that would eventually see him join New York City FC.Messi, 33, sent shockwaves rippling through world football last week when he informed Barcelona chiefs of his desire to leave the club via burofax.The Argentinian is ready for a new challenge after spending 16 years in Catalonia, with Barca’s humiliating 8-2 defeat against Bayern Munich earlier this month triggering his decision.Reports suggest City, who are coached by former Barca boss Pep Guardiola, are leading the race for his signature this summer.And according to Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri, the Premier League club are willing to spend £450million after taxes to

Juventus have attempted to steal a march in the race to sign Lionel Messi by contacting the Barcelona's star's father about a potential transfer, which could see him partner Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.Messi is disillusioned with life at Barca and has a clause in his contract that could see him quit the Nou Camp for nothing, following a disappointing season which was highlighted by an 8-2 hammering by Bayern Munich.Despite the clause expiring in June, Juve are not prepared to be left behind should the clause be deemed still active and are now preparing their attempt to land the star.Respected transfer guru Tancredi Palmeri says that, according to L’Equipe, Juventus have contacted Messi’s father to find out the likelihood of him joining up

Wayne Rooney has backed Lionel Messi to complete a switch to Man Utd and tipped him to claim a record seventh Ballon d'Or.