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Many footballers consider the privilege of playing for their country as the highest of honours and players from the likes of Barcelona, Liverpool and PSG have thrived on the international stage. We have taken a look at the numbers to find out the top 20 players with the most goals and assists in international football in the 21st century. It will come as no surprise that Lionel Messi tops the list. Having recently won the World Cup, Messi further cemented his immortal legacy on the international stage. Messi’s best goalscoring year with Argentina came in 2022 as he scored a total…

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Madrid after a successful international break. On Tuesday night, Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, were seen leaving a restaurant in Madrid in their Bugatti Centodiecci. The $9 million Centodiecci’s unveiling took place at Pebble Beach last year. The Al-Nassr star was dressed casually in a black blazer, a white t-shirt, and white pants. Meanwhile, Georgina Rodriguez was wearing a gorgeous black gown and holding a white designer bag. Centodiecci is a limited edition car released by the French automaker to commemorate its 110th anniversary. According to reports, the company only produced ten units, costing over $8.5 million. Sources say Cristiano Ronaldo is one of ten people who…

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah showed off a new look as he made his way to Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. The Reds talisman scored his 23rd goal of the season in the 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. However, Liverpool will now be without Salah for the rest of the month while he represents Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. And Salah showed that he is ready for the challenge. He posted a picture alongside Aston Villa winger Trezeguet, while he was sleeping, showing off his new haircut. Egypt begin their tournament campaign on January 11 against Nigeria and…

SUPERCARS are the ultimate status symbol. So it’s no surprise that sports superstars love to spend their cash on the very best and latest boys’ toys. 29Floyd Mayweather’s Bugatti Veyron cars proudly displayed Here are 15 sports stars ranked by the size and estimated cost of their amazing collections of supercars through the years. 14. Mario Balotelli 29Super Mario Balotelli stands by his camouflage BentleyCredit: Splash News Balotelli loves to show his flamboyant personality with his stunning motors. During his time in England with Manchester City and Liverpool, he was regularly spotted parking his outlandish Bentley Continental GT in amazing…

Amber Heard was spotted for the first time since her headline-making defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp and she appeared to be taking her mind off of her legal brouhaha by taking a European vacation. The 36-year-old actress and her baby were seen enjoying the sights in Palma de Mallorca, a stunning resort city on the Mediterranean, on Thursday. She resurfaced amid her seemingly never ending battle with Depp. Just this week, Amber changed lawyers yet again in her attempt to force two insurance firms to pick up the multimillion dollar bill for her libel payout. She’s back: Amber Heard was spotted for the first…

For the best part of a decade he was Hollywood’s most notorious cautionary tale. After being tipped for stardom, Robert Downey Jr spent the late 1990s and early 2000s addicted to drugs and reduced to earning eight cents an hour scrubbing pizza pans in the kitchen of the LA County jail during regular stints in prison. So it is all the more remarkable that the 50-year-old was yesterday named the best-paid male actor for the third year running, raking in £51million. Just how did he achieve this remarkable change of fortunes? Fittingly a superhero transformation is behind his success. Forbes,…

Marvel fans have had to wait longer than expected for the MCU to return, so what better time to look back to where it all began? Back in 2008, Iron Man kickstarted the biggest movie franchise of all time and the character would remain an ever-present across Marvel’s first three Phases, until his heartbreaking demise in Avengers: Endgame. But here are 11 things you might not know about the Iron Man franchise. Iron Man had “no script” to begin filmingMARVEL STUDIOS It had taken Marvel decades to get their film output right (the less said about ’90s efforts The Punisher, Fantastic Four and Captain America, the better) but finally, they were…

STEP inside Lionel Messi’s private jet. The £12million luxury plane is the perfect means of transport for the Argentine to travel, especially if he wants to haul his many trophies along for the ride. 5Lionel Messi has got a luxury planeCredit: Goal5There are names on the steps and a No10 on the tailCredit: Goal5The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Brussels several years after a technical fault was reported It was made by a company in Argentina and designed for Paris Saint-Germain star Messi as well as his family. It boasts a number of incredible features, including its very own…

A SUPERCAR once owned by footballing legend David Beckham is up for sale for £110,000. The former England and Manchester United star was pictured at the wheel of the nero black 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider F1 numerous times in the early 2000s. 4A 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider, which was once owned by David Beckham has now hit the marketCredit: PistonHeads. / BEEM4The black sportscar was owned by the English former football player in the early 2000sCredit: PistonHeads. / BEEM4Beckham with his Ferrari and iconic numberplateCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke He was often seen driving to and from United’s Carrington training ground with a private number plate…

The Caribbean is famed for its white sands and soothing waters. But it seems Pep Guardiola didn’t get the memo. The Manchester City boss was caught unawares by the lapping waves in Barbados while on a well-earned holiday after securing his fourth Premier League title at the club in five seasons. Guardiola made a hurried retreat back to shore but isn’t put off for too long as he enjoys all the sunshine and sea breeze on offer together with his wife Cristina Serra. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was caught out by the waves on holiday in Barbados The Spaniard clearly felt the cool of the…

Henry Cavill had been playing the role of Superman since Man Of Steel in 2013. Ever since he played Superman, movies in the DC universe have starred him, however, he made his exit from the franchise in late 2022. He also appeared alongside the ever-famous star Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout and in this one, he played the baddie, August Walker. After the success of the movie with 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, Cavill openly shared his desire to work once again with Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie, after the experience of working on the Mission: Impossible franchise. Is Henry Cavill returning for Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning?…

A conversation about the biggest action superstars of today is sure to feature two names: Henry Cavill, and Tom Cruise. Cavill is best known for his role as Superman in the DCEU, while Cruise had had his pick of action movies and is best known for featuring in the Mission Impossible and Top Gun franchises. Tom Cruise Both Cruise and Cavill have come a long way in their careers in Hollywood and are established names within the industry. Both of them took a look back at their early days, however, on The Graham Norton Show in 2018, attending the talk show alongside others from the cast of Mission…

If there is one actor who has left a defining mark on Hollywood before saying goodbye too soon, it is Heath Ledger. Not only did he stun everyone with his acting in movies like Brokeback Mountain, but he also gave one of the best on-screen performances in The Dark Knight as Joker. He was immaculate, menacing, and often terrifying as Joker. The portrayal also marked one of the few times when an antagonist overshadowed the protagonist. Heath Ledger as Joker in The Dark Knight (2008) But what if Heath Ledger, who received a posthumous Academy Award for his role in The Dark Knight, never became the…

BOTH Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo know a shrewd business move when they see one. Off the pitch, the pair have various business interests, including fashion lines, museums and in the case of the PSG star, a purported Chinese theme park. Cristiano Ronaldo has various business interests outside of football, including owning hotels Rival Lionel Messi is also a hotelier and owns three resortsCredit: Getty – Contributor But it’s hotels the two, who have now won the Ballon d’Or 12 times between them, just can’t stop collecting, just like they’re playing a game of Monopoly. Messi, 35,  bought the Seasun Fona in…

LISANDRO MARTINEZ’S girlfriend Muri Lopez left very little to the imagination as she sparkled in a carnival outfit. The Manchester United star’s showgirl partner has made no secret of her love for dressing up in extraordinary costumes. Lisandro Martinez’s girlfriend Muri Lopez stunned in a skimpy outfitCredit: Instagram @lopezbenitezmuri Muri left little to the imagination in her carnival costumeCredit: Instagram @lopezbenitezmuri And Muri gave fans an eyeful as she posed for photos wearing her latest skimpy number. The stunning Wag was all smiles as she showed off the flamboyant design, which appeared to be based on a peacock. But Muri may have…

Chelsea star Kai Havertz has revealed why his teammates nicknamed him ‘donkey’. The 23-year-old forward was involved in one of Chelsea’s most memorable moments after netting the winner in the 20/21 Champions League final. Despite his heroics, many feel that Havertz’s Chelsea career has so far been slightly disappointing. But he is starting to find form in recent weeks, with the Blues starting to gel under Graham Potter. Now, the German has revealed his love for animals, and the heartwarming reason behind being nicknamed ‘donkey’ by his Chelsea teammates. He explained to The Guardian: “Some of my teammates call me Donkey. It’s not…

HARRY KANE has announced that he expecting his fourth child with wife Kate. The Tottenham star, 29, made the announcement on social media with a picture of a Polaroid of him and fitness instructor Kate holding up a positive pregnancy test. Harry Kane announced that he and his wife Kate are expecting a baby Kane asked fans what gender the baby will be And revealed his children’s guesses It will be their fourth childCredit: Getty In the post, there is also a short video of a baby scan. Kane also asked his 14.2 million followers what gender the baby will be, writing: “What do you…

REAL MADRID defender Marcelo wants to join Cristiano Ronaldo in becoming an underwear model. Following Los Blancos’ recent Super Cup win, the 33-year-old Brazilian equalled Francisco ‘Paco’ Gento’s record of 23 trophies with the Spanish giants. 2Ronaldo has been modelling underwear for several yearsCredit: The Mega Agency2Marcelo is hoping to join his former Real Madrid team-mate in the modelling businessCredit: EPA And, according to journalist Paco Gonzalez, his plan now is to win one more competition, breaking the record, before turning his hand to modelling – as ex-team-mate Ronaldo has done already. That trophy looks set to come in the form of the LaLiga title – with Real Madrid…

ENGLAND superstar Jack Grealish has revealed the secret behind his low socks and massive calves. The £100million Manchester City midfielder, 27, has a eye-cathing look on the pitch and has lifted the lid on his style. Jack Grealish has revealed the superstitious reason behind his famous low socksCredit: AP England ace Grealish has also opened up over his huge calvesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun On those famous calves, he claimed it is all genetics, saying to the Daily Mail: “I actually don’t do anything. It’s just something that runs in the family. “My grandad always had big calves when he used to play football. “But…

David de Gea has reportedly turned down the offer of a new contract at Manchester United ahead of his deal expiring at the end of this season – but negotiations with the Spanish stopper are expected to reach a positive conclusion. When he signed his current deal in September 2019, United agreed to pay De Gea £375,000-a-week – meaning he became the world’s highest-paid goalkeeper. The 32-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and has gone on to rack up more than 500 appearances for the club. After a tricky start to this campaign, De Gea has been in fine…

…Let us see what they are and the meanings they hold. 1. ‘Left-hand’ Tattoos Tattoo: Neymar’s left hand contains the tattoo of the face of a lion. His ring finger contains a Queen crown tattoo and his pinkie has two tick marks inked on it. “It’s a Queen’s crown. It’s for when I get married!” 2. ‘Love’ Tattoo Tattoo: The side of his left hand’s palm contains the word, Love tattooed on it in cursive. 3. ‘Poem’ Tattoo Tattoo: There is a tattoo of a prom of a few lines inked on the right side of Neymar’s chest. The words read, “Toda arma……

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room couldn’t have been more thrilled after bagging Messi’s history-making shirt Only one lucky Curacao player managed to bag a Lionel Messi shirt after Tuesday evening’s international friendly against world champions Argentina. Goalkeeper Eloy Room conceded seven goals but still had a beaming smile on his face at the end of night thanks to Messi. Messi notched his 100th, 101st and 102nd international goals against Room and decided to give the ‘keeper his history-making shirt after the full-time whistle. Room, who plies his trade with Major League Soccer outfit Columbus Crew, fended off competition from his teammates for the…

Ana Maria Markovic, the most beautiful soccer player, recently took to Twitter to share one of her stunning images. The image got a lot of love from her followers, with one fan jokingly tweeting that “Cristiano Ronaldo might become a polygamist I’d understand”, which Ana Maria Markovic responded to with a laughing emoji. “😂” – — Ana Maria Marković (@anamxrkovic) It’s no surprise that Ana Maria Markovic is a massive fan of the Portuguese soccer star, with many of her fans referring to him as the real GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), not Lionel Messi. Her response to the fan’s post showed…

Robert Pattinson is the most handsome man in the world according to the ‘Golden Ratio’ equation devised in Ancient Greece (and Henry Cavill is a close second) Robert Pattinson has been declared the most handsome man in the world following science research into what constitutes the ‘perfect face’. The British Batman actor, 33, was found to be 92.15 per cent ‘accurate’ to the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi, which is said to measure physical perfection. His eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, chin, jaw and facial shape were measured against other celebrities and came closest to the ancient Greeks’ idea of perfection. The list was…