2023 Soccer News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Standings

Messi mania in Argentina as soccer star mobbed at restaurant
A steakhouse in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Palermo was mobbed by frenzied soccer fans late Monday night when word spread that Lionel Messi was inside having dinner.All smiles for Messi »
PA Media: Sport
A chemical company boss and a Qatari sheikh – Man Utd’s two confirmed bidders
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani have made their interest in the club public.
The Independent
Man Utd takeover LIVE: Qatar prepared to up bid ahead of deadline - latest updates
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is another of the eight bids expected before tonight’s 9pm deadline
The Canadian Press
Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34
ISTANBUL (AP) — Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34. Özil said injuries played a role in his decision. “I've had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity,” Özil wrote on social media. "But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it's become more and more clear that it's time to leave the big stage of football.

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