What Lionel Messi said about the traits Frenkie de Jong will bring to Manchester United

“That is why I am having an autopsy.“I need to understand how she died for my own sanity.”Speaking from her Essex home, she told The Sun: “She looked like she was sleeping. I thought she’d wake up.”The reality TV star revealed the post-mortem was being conducted to find out how Lorena died.She explained she wanted to speak to those who have also suffered the same loss.Lauren tragically explained how she “walked in thinking I would come out with a baby girl” but “came home with nothing”.She revealed that the baby had “two knots in her cord” and her oxygen levels were restricted.The star went on to say that the experience had ended up being the “most traumatic of her life”.Lauren’s first daughter Larose, whom she shares with Charles Drury, is a healthy baby born with no complications.Her waters broke on July 6 and from that point was advised to stay at home under the watch of midwife Tamzin who also delivered Larose.Lauren, whose ex-boyfriend Jake McLean died in a crash at the start of July, released a statement on Instagram.She shared a black and white photo of her holding Lorena’s hand, alongside a touching caption.Lauren wrote: "She was the most beautiful healthy baby I’ve ever seen just like her sister @babylarose.x“Words can’t describe, as a mother, losing your baby that I carried for all these months perfectly and gave birth to for my angel to be taken from me."She was fine & healthy but I am not going into detail right now.“Just know that there was nothing wrong with her or myself she was perfect I can’t understand it she is so so beautiful Larose twin so similar.“I am broken.

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Premier League's 'Big Six' would be interested in snapping up Lionel Messi after his struggles at PSG.Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi has dominated world football for the majority of his trophy-laden career and is widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. However, the Argentine superstar has endured a difficult time since moving to Paris last summer.The 35-year-old has left fans in France underwhelmed with his performances, with his tally of 11 goals and 15 assists some way off the ridiculous numbers he used to rack up during his time at Barcelona.READ MORE: Thomas Tuchel 'fears repeating Romelu Lukaku mistake' with Cristiano Ronaldo or NeymarBut fans have been left absolutely bewildered by Murphy's claim that none of the Premier League's big-hitters would be interested in taking on the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Mauricio Pochettino has finally been sacked Paris Saint-Germain after a rocky 18 months in charge in the French capital.The Argentine's spell managing the French giants has been shrouded in disappointment since missing out on the Ligue 1 title in his first season. He then came under fire repeatedly in the following 2021/22 season for his inability to get the best out of fearsome trio Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.And while he won the first league title of his managerial career last month, his side suffered an embarrassing Champions League last-16 exit after throwing away a 2-0 lead on aggregate to Real Madrid.READ MORE:Mauricio Pochettino branded a 'donkey' for Neymar treatment by Brazil boss TiteMissing out on PSG's most sought-after prize means the club have decided to part ways with the former Tottenham manager, with his exit from the Parc des Princes confirmed by the club on Tuesday.

Manchester United are reportedly looking to pip Arsenal to the signing of Paulo Dybala as they line the former Juventus star up as Cristiano Ronaldo's potential replacement.The Red Devils have been rocked by the Portuguese superstar's request to depart the club this summer, less than one year after iconic No.7 sealed a sensational return. The 37-year-old is thought to be eager to escape United in order to appease his insatiable appetite to challenge for major honours and compete in the Champions League next season - something Erik ten Hag's team cannot offer.Having already edged in front of Arsenal in the race for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez, United now appear set to inflict a second transfer blow on Mikel Arteta's men.

Cristiano Ronaldo is seeking a Manchester United exit this summer out of fear that Lionel Messi will better his Champions League goalscoring record, according to Tony Cascarino.United appear to have a battle on their hands to retain the services of the club icon after it was revealed on Saturday that the Portuguese superstar has requested to leave Old Trafford in the current transfer window, less than a year after he made a sensational return. It is thought the 37-year-old is keen to depart in order to play Champions League football next term - something which Erik ten Hag's team cannot offer.Following a catastrophic campaign last time out, United were left to settle for a spot in next season's Europa League.

Cristiano Ronaldo should have gone to Paris Saint-Germain to form a dream team with Lionel Messi this summer - because Erik ten Hag's revolution can't start until Ronaldo has left Manchester United in my opinion.. And Ronaldo isn't winning the title at Old Trafford so why stay anyway? He doesn't have many years left to win the big prizes. Imagine him at PSG with Messi.

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.

Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Leicester City star Youri Tielemans as newly installed boss Erik ten Hag is prioritising midfield acquisitions in the summer transfer market.The former Ajax coach, 52, is in desperate need of reinforcements following the departures of Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Juan Mata, who all saw their contracts expire at the end of last season. United have agreed an initial £56million deal for Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong.

Lionel Messi's status has been confirmed with new GOAT acronym on new Paris Saint-Germain shirt - Cristiano Ronaldo fans have quickly hit back. PSG unveiled their new official home kit ahead of the 2022/23 campaign and Messi will not be the only one repping the GOAT abbreviation on the kit, following a new sponsorship deal.

Lionel Messi is having a blast on vacation!

An underwhelming first season with Manchester City turned into a nightmare over the summer of 2016 for Raheem Sterling as a player already disliked by much of the country used him as the figurehead of their anger at a disastrous Euro 2016 for the England team.

Ben Woodburn was Liverpool's next big thing.The midfielder became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in 2016 after netting against Leeds as a 17-year-old - breaking Michael Owen's long-standing record - and apparently impressed manager Jurgen Klopp so much that the German began easing him into the senior side there and then.But six years and four underwhelming loan spells later, the Welshman was released without any fanfare, with his stock so low that even Preston North End didn't have the confidence to hand him a contract without taking him on trial first.With Woodburn's downfall in mind, Daily Star Sport has taken a look back at seven other wonderkids who inexplicably fell off the face of the earth.READ MORE: Liverpool release forgotten star Jurgen Klopp used to rave about as departures confirmedIn 2004, Freddy Adu was America's answer to Lionel Messi.Dubbed "the next Pele" after making his professional debut at just 14-years-old, Adu looked to have the world at his feet with clubs across Europe eagerly tracking his progress.He went on trial with Manchester United in 2006, though work permit issues scuppered a potential move, and was forced to wait another year until Benfica came calling to get his shot at the big time. Though sadly for the Ghanaian-born attacking, his spell in Portugal was a disaster.He featured just 11 times for the club before being shipped out on loan and spent the next four years nomadically hopping around Europe like a party-hungry gap year student.

Manchester United fans have been reacting to the latest reports about central midfielder Andreas Pereira.

Arsenal fans, Carlos Vela is just that Mexican bloke who never really made much of an impression.To Football Manager (FM) players, on the other hand, he was the little genius. A jinky 2D wizard who could fire your team to back-to-back Champions Leagues in a heartbeat.The prophetic computer game franchise has accurately predicted superstardom for some of the world's finest players over the past couple of decades, but they do occasionally get it spectacularly wrong.Vela, who signed a contract extension with Los Angeles FC this week, fell off the radar following his failed spell in north London despite the fact that he was once tipped (by FM at least) to emulate the great Lionel Messi.Here, Daily Star Sport has taken a look back at five other Football Manager wonderkids who turned out to be a bit rubbish in real life.READ MORE: FM legend turned Arsenal flop Carlos Vela still playing - and will partner Gareth BaleIn fairness to the scouts at Football Manager, everyone and their dog thought Freddy Adu would make it to the top.

Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has given his take on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate – and has sided with his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, June 23.

Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo are couple goals in more ways than one. Not only has the married couple been going strong for years, but they both also look amazing in a swimsuit. The couple headed to Ibiza on a family vacation ahead of his team Paris Saint-Germain’s preseason, and they both showed off their toned and tanned physique.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, June 22.

Lionel Messi's most recent contract with Adidas will see him earn a reported £25million per-year and could see him enter sport's 'billionaire' club, but things could have been extremely different.The Argentinian's first boot endorsement deal was with Nike at the age of 14, but the American brand's rivals Adidas then reportedly offered £400,000 per year in 2006, more than double Nike's offer.While fans will be unable to picture Messi with the famous swoosh on his boots, that was very much the reality when he was first breaking through in the Barca side. Images went viral this week showing Messi's early days at the Nou Camp wearing classic 'Total 90' boots.

Ex-Barcelona director Toni Freixa has accused Barcelona of “blatantly selling smoke” in their reported pursuit of Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva.