Angel Di-Maria: Last News

Ajax have sent a message to Manchester United after the signing of Lisandro Martinez was confirmed this afternoon. United agreed a fee of £46.8million, rising to £55.3m, for Martinez on a five-year contract, plus an extra optional year.

Juventus' first pre-season match ahead of the start of Serie A started playing the wrong type of football as fans joked about Di Maria narrowly avoiding a serious injury.The Argentina international pulled on the Old Lady's shirt for the first time as Juve beat Mexican side CD Guadalajara 2-0 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Despite the match looking like a routine win when looking at the scoreline, the former Real Madrid and PSG winger took a thumping when he was put on the deck by the ref in what looked like an American Football style challenge.

Manchester United pass master David Beckham as the Dane edges closer to an Old Trafford switch.Eriksen and Beckham are the only two players in Premier League history, according to Squawka, that have registered ten or more assists in four consecutive Premier League campaigns. Beckham achieved his at United, while Eriksen's came at Spurs.And United will be hoping that Eriksen can replicate that form after the Red Devils verbally agreed a deal for the Dane.

Lionel Messi has pipped Cristiano Ronaldo to be named the world's most valuable footballer over the age of 34. Paris Saint-Germain star Messi, 35, didn't tear up any trees at Parc des Princes last season following his blockbuster summer move from Barcelona.

Daily Star Sport takes a look at the biggest flops who have been at the highest level league but failed to deliver...It is fair to say the Argentine ended up at Old Trafford against his own will. Di Maria endured a difficult time in Manchester in 2014 after not having the best relationship with then boss Louis van Gaal. "My problem at Manchester was the coach," he told the Mirror while assessing his time at the club.

Lionel Messi on the Argentina team bus.Messi inspired Argentina to a 3-0 win over Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night. The clash between the champions of Europe and South America was played for the first time since 1993 and ended in a decisive victory for Argentina.The goals came from Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala, but Messi was still the star of the show. Messi set up Martinez’s tap-in and also assisted Dybala in injury-time after some impressive saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma kept the score down.The match was a sell-out at Wembley, with thousands snapping up tickets to watch Messi live.

Neymar has taken a swipe at Argentina and PSG club mate Lionel Messi following their victory in the Finalissima at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.Messi inspired his country to a 3-0 win over European Champions Italy, with goals from Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala separating the two sides on the night, though Messi was named man of the match after providing two assists.It's just the second trophy that Argentina have managed to get their hands on in 29 years, and despite the game having a bit of a pre-season feel to it, the players made the most of a rare moment of triumph.That being said, Neymar wasn't all that impressed and took a swipe at Messi and co once footage of their celebrations starting doing the rounds online."Have they won the World Cup?" Neymar posted sarcastically on Instagram.Brazil's rivalry with Argentina is as old as football itself and is steeped in tension and fierce competitiveness, so it's little surprise to see the talisman of the Seleção throwing pot-shots their neighbour's way, but the fact that his teammate - and by all accounts close personal friend - Messi was at the centre of all the jubilation has raised a few eyebrows.Does Messi need to win the World Cup to be considered as great as Pele and Maradona? Let us know what you think in the comments section.Whether Neymar's comment was genuinely vitriolic or not, it's always fun to see rivalries intensify ahead of the World Cup, which officially kicks off in November.Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez insists Argentina will be "one of the favourites" in Qatar, despite their underwhelming performance four years ago in Russia, because they have Messi in their side."We always will be one of the favourites for the World

Lionel Messi has not had the easiest season after leaving Barcelona for PSG, but the Argentina star provided a timely reminder against Italy of how devastating he can be with the ball at his feet with a phenomenal display of skill.The 34-year-old was selected by Lionel Scaloni for Argentina’s Finalissima clash against Euro 2020 winners Italy, the first of its kind pitting the Copa America champions against the European winners. And it was Messi who stole the show with an outrageous piece of dribbling to silence his doubters.Receiving a pass into feet and his back to goal, Messi kept the ball glued to his feet as he swivelled away from Azzurri full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen believes Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria would have thrived in the Premier League had they joined either Liverpool or Manchester City.

Paris Saint Germain on Saturday.The Argentine is leaving PSG after seven years, after moving from Manchester United in 2015. Di Maria's contract is set to expire, and the 34-year-old has been linked with a surprise move to Juventus, with Paulo Dybala departing Turin this summer.But although his future is elsewhere, Di Maria clearly has a lot of love for PSG, and he was in tears after scoring in PSG's 5-0 win against Metz.

Frenkie de Jong looks to be Erik ten Hag’s primary Manchester United target this summer.

Feyenoord star Marcos Senesi is stuck in an international tug-of-war between Italy and Argentina with both sides set to face off next month.The 25-year-old is eligible for both countries but has yet to make a single cap for either of them despite interest from both sides. And he now has a decision to make after being called up to the Italy squad by manager Roberto Mancini.However, the defender would rather play for the country of his birth - Argentina.

Ralf Rangnick has told Manchester United bosses to stop wasting millions on expensive flops - as he rued Jadon Sancho's likely absence for the remainder of the season.United have blown a fortune on vanity signings in recent seasons who have gone on to become huge let downs at Old Trafford. The likes of Edinson Cavani, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Paul Pogba, Angel di Maria and Romelu Lukaku have all broken the bank but failed to help United get back to the top of English football.Now interim boss Rangnick wants United to look at luring future stars to Old Trafford instead and turning them into world beaters.

Lionel Messi after Paris Saint-Germain fans booed and heckled him at the Parc des Princes.The Argentine striker targeted by his own supporters during PSG’s 3-0 victory over Bordeaux last weekend. It came after the club’s exit from the Champions League after a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid.This was new territory for Messi, who has been lauded as a legend whenever he played for Barcelona but his season in Ligue 1 has not gone exactly to plan.

Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.

David Beckham took to social media to share his excitement for son Romeo after the 19-year-old met some of the biggest international names in football.READ: Mia Regan wows in leather alongside boyfriend Romeo BeckhamWearing a black hoodie and grey tracksuit bottoms, Romeo posed for pictures with PSG players Neymar Jr, Leo Messi and Kylian Mbappé – and was quick to share the moment with his 3.2 million followers on Instagram.WATCH: Victoria and David Beckham celebrate their son's 19h birthday with an epic seven-tiered birthday cake in MiamiIn the photos, Romeo stood next to each player whilst smiling at the camera. In the first snap, the teenager couldn't look happier whilst holding a signed Neymar Jr PSG shirt.

Paris Saint-Germain training ground on Friday has set tongues wagging on social media. The former Manchester United defender revealed his location on Twitter, prompting speculation as to why he was taking a close look at Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Manchester United have wasted plenty of money over the last century, and it has revealed that they spent £908m on new signings.Since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, the Red Devils have struggled in all competitions and continually looked to the transfer market to try and bring in players to reignite the team.But a large bulk of their acquisitions have flopped at Old Trafford.Angel Di Maria (£67.5m), Anthony Martial (£54m) and Harry Maguire (£78m) are just a few names amongst a plethora of players who have massively underperformed since joining United.Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane were purchased ahead of the start of the season for a combined total of £112.5m, and although neither have lit up the Premier League just yet, it is too early to completely judge either of the pair.According to CIES Football Observatory, the club have made the biggest loss on transfers in the past 10 years - £78m more than rivals Manchester City, who have trophies and a star-studded squad for their expenditure.United are currently sitting in fourth place in the Premier League and have been tipped by many to splash the cash again in the summer once a permanent manager is found. Current boss Ralf Rangnick went unbacked in the January transfer window, with the board keen to only buy players who are part of the plans of his successor.

Premier League has a habit of turning promising stars into a shadow of their former selves. A recent example is Tottenham opting to send Tanguy Ndombele back on loan to Lyon just after 31 months after his £55million arrival from the same club.

League Two to being nutmegged in training by Angel Di Maria in the space of a couple of weeks - but there's one man who has. Andy Kellett, who these days plays for Guiseley in the National League North, was the subject of one of the strangest Deadline Day moves in history in 2015 when he joined Manchester United on loan from Bolton Wanderers.The last-minute deal raised eyebrows around the football world, not least from United fans who probably expected some big name signings to try and sustain a Premier League title push. But instead, they got Kellett, a 21-year-old midfielder who had spent the last three months on loan from Bolton at League Two side Plymouth Argyle.

Premier League, it doesn't mean he's not any good.