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Barcelona Legend Follows Cristiano Ronaldo’s Footsteps in Snubbing USA for a 2-Year Deal With 119-Year-Old Soccer Club

Former Barcelona star snubs MLS clubs and a chance to rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia to play for Brazilian second division club.
Cristiano Ronaldo (L) holds a team jersey of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr with his name and No. 7 on it, in Madrid, Spain

“Create a New Country in Time” – Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Once Hailed Soccer Fans’ Creative Effort for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian once praised soccer fans for their creative idea on his platform Reddit for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo Enters Lionel Messi Territory With a Whopping $200 Million Deal With Saudi Arabia Soccer Club

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Lionel Messi, who is already tied in a different deal, in Saudi Arabia after accepting Al Nassr FC's lucrative deal.
Argentina v Portugal – International Friendly

Lionel Messi Lifting the FIFA World Cup Wins Big at ES Awards in 2022

Lionel Messi, the Argentine legend, fulfilled his soccer dream of winning the FIFA World Cup at his career's twilight, making it a fairytale.
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France World Cup Star, Once Told to ‘Be Committed’ Like LeBron James and Serena Williams, Channels Inner Megan Rapinoe During Return

Antoine Greizmann has a new hairstyle resembling Megan Rapinoe who once asked the French star to take inspiration from LeBron James.
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“Make Him Work Hard”- Ana Ivanovic Says She Makes Soccer Legend Bastian Schweinsteiger Sweat on the Court When They Play Each Other

Ana Ivanovic spoke of the tennis skills of her husband and soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger in a recent Olympic Channel Podcast. Read more.
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Salt Bae Gatecrashing Lionel Messi’s FIFA World Cup Celebrations in Qatar Wins Cringe-Worthy Moment of the Year at ES Awards

FIFA World Cup final celebrations gave Essentially Sports its cringe-worthy moment of 2022 when Turkish chef approached Lionel Messi for pic.
Salt Bae and Lionel Messi

“Thank You for Sharing This Pic” – ‘Powerful’ Snap of Muhammad Ali & Late Soccer Great Pele Leaves Fans Emotional on Ariel Helwani’s Tribute

The world is in deep sorrow with the news of the King of Football, Pele, passing away. The fans stood with Ariel Helwani in grief on Twitter.
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VIDEO: Kylian Mbappe Dressing Up as a Santa Claus and Distributing Gifts at a Refugee Camp Back in the 2019 Will Make Your Day

French and PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe once disguised himself as Santa Claus to surprise the underprivileged children in Paris. Read more.
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Lewis Hamilton Recently Left Soccer Legend Pelé in Awe on a “Glorious” Day in 2021

As Brazilian soccer legend Pele passes away, we take a look back to the time when he congratulated Lewis Hamilton on a big achievement.
Legendary Brazilian soccer player Pele waves to the spectators before the start of under-17 boys’ final soccer match of Subroto Cup tournament in New Delhi

“Don’t Let People From Qatar See This”: Shaquille O’Neal Exposes Lionel Messi and Company’s Wild Celebration That Could Have Meant Trouble

NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal had talked about the infamous celebration by Argentina and congratulated Lionel Messi on a podcast.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Final – Argentina v France

‘I’ll Quit Football’- Cristiano Ronaldo’s Comments on Lionel Messi Winning His 6th Ballon d’Or Resurface From 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo once claimed to leave soccer if his arch-rival Lionel Messi won the 6th Ballon d'Or award back in 2019. Read More here.
The Ballon d’Or awards