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He’s an artist – Rio Ferdinand rates Barcelona attacker ahead of Ronaldo, Messi

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2 months ago

May 3, 2025

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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has insisted that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is already better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at his age.

This comes after Yamal’s impressive display for Barcelona against Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg tie on Wednesday.

The Spain international stole the show with his jaw-dropping technique, dribbling and shooting as the encounter ended in a 3-3 draw at Camp Nou.

Speaking about Yamal, Ferdinand hailed the 17-year-old as an ‘artist’.

The former England defender said, as quoted by TNT Sports: “It was one of the best 45 minutes I have seen – definitely from a young player – but almost from any player I have seen live. It’s just ridiculous what he’s done.

“His ability to take people on. I think the thing that really caught my eye about him, other than the moments of brilliance, is that every part of his left foot was used in that game. He’s an artist.”

Ferdinand added, “At this age, he is ahead of Cristiano, he is ahead of Messi. His stats alone – he’s had 100 appearances at 17.

“These guys were nowhere near that and he is dominating games, he is defining games.”

Meanwhile, Ferdinand recently backed Yamal to win this year’s Ballon d’Or.

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Turkey: Osimhen scoops Goal of the season award

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9 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Victor Osimhen has won the Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Season for 2024/25, Ekwutosblog reports.

Osimhen won the award for his superb bicycle kick against Antalyaspor.

The spectacular strike came in stoppage time of Galatasaray’s 3-0 win at the RAMS Park.

It was the Nigeria international’s third league goal for the Yellow and Reds.

The 26-year-old finished as top scorer in the league with 26 goals.

Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal from Napoli last September.

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Club World Cup: Liam Delap speaks after providing assist on Chelsea debut

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1 day ago

June 17, 2025

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New Chelsea striker, Liam Delap, has expressed his happiness at making his debut for the club.

Delap arrived from Ipswich Town this summer after the Blues triggered his 30million release clause.

Enzo Maresca started the 22-year-old on the bench for their Club World Cup opener against Los Angeles FC on Monday.

Delap came on with Chelsea leading 1-0 thanks to Pedro Neto and laid on the assist for the second scored for Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute.

Speaking after the game, Delap told Channel 5: “It’s a really happy feeling for me. I’m so excited to be here and to play my first game and be able to contribute is a good feeling.

“The team have welcomed me really well. I have only had a few sessions here but I am excited for more.”

On if we can expect to see more assists from him, he added: “Yes of course it is good to help the team but I want to score some as well.”

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Club World Cup: We’ve never won it before – Vinicius rates Real Madrid’s chances

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2 days ago

June 16, 2025

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Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has expressed confidence that his team will win this year’s FIFA Club World Cup.

According to the Brazilian, the new Club World Cup expanded format is the only title that the Los Blancos have never won before.

According to him, Xabi Alonso’s side are eager to win it because people never forget the first one.

Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s first Club World Cup tie with Al-Hilal on Wednesday, Vinicius said as quoted by Madrid Xtra: “We are eager to win this first Club World Cup because people never forget the first one.

“It’s the only title Real Madrid doesn’t have. We are going for it,” he stated.

Real Madrid are in Group H of the Club World Cup, taking place in the USA.

The Spanish LaLiga giants will also face Pachuca and RB Salzburg in the group stage.