Messi Meets America, a splashy new docuseries for Apple TV+ about Argentinian soccer god Lionel Messi’s move to Mls club Inter Miami after leading his home country to a dramatic World Cup win, opens with Messi ruminating on his shock decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain and, to quote another all-time great before him, take his talents to South Beach.
“Soccer became difficult,” offers Messi. “Which was one of the reasons why I made the decision to enjoy again what I had lost.”
It’s about as deep as Messi...
“Soccer became difficult,” offers Messi. “Which was one of the reasons why I made the decision to enjoy again what I had lost.”
It’s about as deep as Messi...
- 10/11/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
Madrid (Spain), Aug 8 (Ians) As defending champions of La Liga, Fc Barcelona, coached by Xavi Hernandez, will be the team to beat this season. However, several factors could hinder Barca’s title defense and their ambitions in Europe.
The primary point of discussion ahead of the new campaign is that Barca won’t be hosting games at Camp Nou Stadium. Due to significant renovations, they’ll play at the Olympic Stadium, which seats just under 56,000, far less than Camp Nou’s 99,000. Consequently, many fans won’t see games in person, and a running track around the field will distance players from fans, potentially affecting the home advantage.
The Camp Nou has always been a stronghold for Barca. But with the Olympic Stadium not offering the same aura, coupled with potential pitch quality concerns, it may impact Barca’s game play, a Xinhua report said.
For the first time since 2008, the team will miss Sergio Busquets,...
The primary point of discussion ahead of the new campaign is that Barca won’t be hosting games at Camp Nou Stadium. Due to significant renovations, they’ll play at the Olympic Stadium, which seats just under 56,000, far less than Camp Nou’s 99,000. Consequently, many fans won’t see games in person, and a running track around the field will distance players from fans, potentially affecting the home advantage.
The Camp Nou has always been a stronghold for Barca. But with the Olympic Stadium not offering the same aura, coupled with potential pitch quality concerns, it may impact Barca’s game play, a Xinhua report said.
For the first time since 2008, the team will miss Sergio Busquets,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Marid, Aug 3 (Ians) Fc Barcelona midfielder Pedri had good news for the club on the day that coach Xavi Hernandez admitted that winger Ousmane Dembele had said he wanted to join Paris Saint Germain.
Pedri, the 20-year-old Spain international, has also been the subject of transfer speculation, due partly to Barca’s poor financial situation. However, when asked whether he would consider leaving after their 1-0 win over AC Milan in Las Vegas, he was clear about his future, Xinhua reported.
“I keep an eye on the offers that come to me, but they are received by my representatives,” he admitted, before saying “many things have to happen for me to leave this club. It would have to be very bad and very unpleasant.”
“I think it is very unlikely (I would want to leave), Barca is the club of my dreams and I want to stay for many more years,...
Pedri, the 20-year-old Spain international, has also been the subject of transfer speculation, due partly to Barca’s poor financial situation. However, when asked whether he would consider leaving after their 1-0 win over AC Milan in Las Vegas, he was clear about his future, Xinhua reported.
“I keep an eye on the offers that come to me, but they are received by my representatives,” he admitted, before saying “many things have to happen for me to leave this club. It would have to be very bad and very unpleasant.”
“I think it is very unlikely (I would want to leave), Barca is the club of my dreams and I want to stay for many more years,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets were officially unveiled as members of Inter Miami Cf on Sunday. The two star players were welcomed by a sold-out home crowd at Drv Pnk Stadium. Messi will wear his famed No. 10 jersey while Busquets was presented with the No. 5.
Bienvenido a nuestra familia pic.twitter.com/k7VOSGo1lv
— Inter Miami Cf (@InterMiamiCF) July 17, 2023
Llegó nuestro 5⃣ pic.twitter.com/cyvZAqX80g
— Inter Miami Cf (@InterMiamiCF) July 17, 2023
The event was delayed for two hours due to heavy rain and lightning but eventually began to the tune of “The World Is Yours to Take” by Tears for Fears featuring Lil Baby.
Messi spoke to the crowd in Spanish after his introduction. “Personally, I believe that my teammates are going to give everything to build this project and I am very happy to have chosen this city, to have chosen this project and I have no doubt...
Bienvenido a nuestra familia pic.twitter.com/k7VOSGo1lv
— Inter Miami Cf (@InterMiamiCF) July 17, 2023
Llegó nuestro 5⃣ pic.twitter.com/cyvZAqX80g
— Inter Miami Cf (@InterMiamiCF) July 17, 2023
The event was delayed for two hours due to heavy rain and lightning but eventually began to the tune of “The World Is Yours to Take” by Tears for Fears featuring Lil Baby.
Messi spoke to the crowd in Spanish after his introduction. “Personally, I believe that my teammates are going to give everything to build this project and I am very happy to have chosen this city, to have chosen this project and I have no doubt...
- 7/17/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Barcelona (Spain), May 10 (Ians) Captain Sergio Busquets on Wednesday confirmed that he will leave Fc Barcelona at the end of the season, after 18 years at the La Liga club.
The Barca midfielder announced his decision via social media in an emotional video in which he said it has not been an easy decision but the time has come.
The former Spanish captain has played 718 matches in a Barca shirt which places him third on the all-time list. Furthermore, he is one the players who has won the most trophies as a Blaugrana.
His list of honours won with the club includes 8 league titles, 7 Copas del Rey, 7 Spanish Super Cups, 3 Champions Leagues, 3 European Super Cups and 3 Club World Cups.
“Although it has not been an easy decision, I think the time has come,” Busquets said.
“It has been an unforgettable journey. It has been an honour, a dream, a source of pride,...
The Barca midfielder announced his decision via social media in an emotional video in which he said it has not been an easy decision but the time has come.
The former Spanish captain has played 718 matches in a Barca shirt which places him third on the all-time list. Furthermore, he is one the players who has won the most trophies as a Blaugrana.
His list of honours won with the club includes 8 league titles, 7 Copas del Rey, 7 Spanish Super Cups, 3 Champions Leagues, 3 European Super Cups and 3 Club World Cups.
“Although it has not been an easy decision, I think the time has come,” Busquets said.
“It has been an unforgettable journey. It has been an honour, a dream, a source of pride,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Madrid, Feb 22 (Ians) Fc Barcelona travel to Old Trafford on Thursday aiming to keep their European ambitions alive when they take on Manchester United in the second leg of their Europa League tie.
Barca still have options in the tournament after a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou last week, despite being under pressure from United for long periods of the match, and Raphinha’s equalizer from a cross that deceived everyone to end up in the net has left the tie in the balance.
However, if Barca want to avoid another painful (and expensive) early exit from Europe, they will have to end Manchester United’s impressive form at Old Trafford, where the English side is unbeaten in its last 17 home matches; the last time United were beaten at home was against Spanish opposition when Real Sociedad beat them 1-0 on September 8th.
There is good and bad news for Barca on the injury front,...
Barca still have options in the tournament after a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou last week, despite being under pressure from United for long periods of the match, and Raphinha’s equalizer from a cross that deceived everyone to end up in the net has left the tie in the balance.
However, if Barca want to avoid another painful (and expensive) early exit from Europe, they will have to end Manchester United’s impressive form at Old Trafford, where the English side is unbeaten in its last 17 home matches; the last time United were beaten at home was against Spanish opposition when Real Sociedad beat them 1-0 on September 8th.
There is good and bad news for Barca on the injury front,...
- 2/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Riyadh, Jan 16 (Ians) Young Barcelona midfielder Gavi starred as Fc Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 to win the final of the Spanish Supercup, here.
The 18-year-old gave two assists and scored one of Barca’s three goals in a complete display in the King Fahd Stadium as Barca outplayed their historic rivals for nearly all of the game to give Xavi Hernandez his first title since replacing Ronald Koeman as coach 14 months ago, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Madrid brought Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy into their starting 11, while Andreas Christensen, Alex Balde and Sergio Busquets were all in for Barcelona.
With both sides playing an extra man in midfield, space was at a premium in the first half, with challenges not allowing players time on the ball.
The first chance fell to Robert Lewandowski, who controlled at the edge of the area and fired in a low...
The 18-year-old gave two assists and scored one of Barca’s three goals in a complete display in the King Fahd Stadium as Barca outplayed their historic rivals for nearly all of the game to give Xavi Hernandez his first title since replacing Ronald Koeman as coach 14 months ago, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Madrid brought Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy into their starting 11, while Andreas Christensen, Alex Balde and Sergio Busquets were all in for Barcelona.
With both sides playing an extra man in midfield, space was at a premium in the first half, with challenges not allowing players time on the ball.
The first chance fell to Robert Lewandowski, who controlled at the edge of the area and fired in a low...
- 1/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Riyadh, Jan 16 (Ians) Young Barcelona midfielder Gavi starred as Fc Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-1 to win the final of the Spanish Supercup, here.
The 18-year-old gave two assists and scored one of Barca’s three goals in a complete display in the King Fahd Stadium as Barca outplayed their historic rivals for nearly all of the game to give Xavi Hernandez his first title since replacing Ronald Koeman as coach 14 months ago, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Madrid brought Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy into their starting 11, while Andreas Christensen, Alex Balde and Sergio Busquets were all in for Barcelona.
With both sides playing an extra man in midfield, space was at a premium in the first half, with challenges not allowing players time on the ball.
The first chance fell to Robert Lewandowski, who controlled at the edge of the area and fired in a low...
The 18-year-old gave two assists and scored one of Barca’s three goals in a complete display in the King Fahd Stadium as Barca outplayed their historic rivals for nearly all of the game to give Xavi Hernandez his first title since replacing Ronald Koeman as coach 14 months ago, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Madrid brought Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy into their starting 11, while Andreas Christensen, Alex Balde and Sergio Busquets were all in for Barcelona.
With both sides playing an extra man in midfield, space was at a premium in the first half, with challenges not allowing players time on the ball.
The first chance fell to Robert Lewandowski, who controlled at the edge of the area and fired in a low...
- 1/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The Barcelona midfielder, who scored two international goals and who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and the European Championship two years later, wrote on Instagram: "I would like to announce that after almost 15 years and 143 matches, the moment has arrived to bid farewell to the national team."
Busquets made his debut for La Roja against Turkey in April 2009 and went on to make 143 appearances, behind only Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos in the country’s history.
The 34-year-old captained Spain in each of their four games at the World Cup in Qatar, missing a penalty in the shootout as Luis Enrique’s side were knocked out by Morocco at the last-16 stage.
In the Instagram post, Busquets paid tribute to the variety of people involved in his successful Spain career.
"I would like to thank all the people who have accompanied me on this long road," he wrote.
Busquets made his debut for La Roja against Turkey in April 2009 and went on to make 143 appearances, behind only Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos in the country’s history.
The 34-year-old captained Spain in each of their four games at the World Cup in Qatar, missing a penalty in the shootout as Luis Enrique’s side were knocked out by Morocco at the last-16 stage.
In the Instagram post, Busquets paid tribute to the variety of people involved in his successful Spain career.
"I would like to thank all the people who have accompanied me on this long road," he wrote.
- 12/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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The story of Opportunity, the Exploratory Rover that was sent to Mars in 2004 for a 90-day mission but ended up conducting work on the planet for 15 years, is told in an inspiring and emotional documentary that’s generating buzz this season. Amazon’s Good Night Oppy, directed by Ryan White and narrated by Angela Bassett, also is a unique example of how effective visual effects can be incorporated into documentary filmmaking.
To tell the story of Opportunity’s journey to and on the surface of Mars, Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic created 34 minutes of photoreal, fully CG shots that were combined with new interviews and archival footage. The VFX task rivaled many live-action movies. In addition to creating a pair of six-wheeled, 5-foot-2 rovers that were designed to collect geological and atmospheric samples and transmit data back to scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory...
The story of Opportunity, the Exploratory Rover that was sent to Mars in 2004 for a 90-day mission but ended up conducting work on the planet for 15 years, is told in an inspiring and emotional documentary that’s generating buzz this season. Amazon’s Good Night Oppy, directed by Ryan White and narrated by Angela Bassett, also is a unique example of how effective visual effects can be incorporated into documentary filmmaking.
To tell the story of Opportunity’s journey to and on the surface of Mars, Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic created 34 minutes of photoreal, fully CG shots that were combined with new interviews and archival footage. The VFX task rivaled many live-action movies. In addition to creating a pair of six-wheeled, 5-foot-2 rovers that were designed to collect geological and atmospheric samples and transmit data back to scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory...
- 11/15/2022
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Madrid (Spain), Nov 15 (Ians) Spain coach Luis Enrique has made a surprise announcement that will take him closer to fans during the Qatar World Cup finals, by announcing he will become an online “streamer” during the tournament.
The Spain coach released a video in which he said he would be making live video connections with fans.
“The idea is simply to establish a direct relationship with the fans who could be interested in live information about the team, from a personal point of view of mine and the training staff,” said Enrique in his video, reports Xinhua.
“I am looking forward to experiencing and sharing the atmosphere and the pressure of a World Cup,” he added, saying that he would probably hold his first session on November 18.
Meanwhile, Spain’s veteran Fc Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is on the verge of his fourth World Cup, after 2010 when he helped Spain win their first title,...
The Spain coach released a video in which he said he would be making live video connections with fans.
“The idea is simply to establish a direct relationship with the fans who could be interested in live information about the team, from a personal point of view of mine and the training staff,” said Enrique in his video, reports Xinhua.
“I am looking forward to experiencing and sharing the atmosphere and the pressure of a World Cup,” he added, saying that he would probably hold his first session on November 18.
Meanwhile, Spain’s veteran Fc Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is on the verge of his fourth World Cup, after 2010 when he helped Spain win their first title,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Nov 15 (Ians) Spain’s veteran Fc Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is on the verge of his fourth World Cup, after 2010 where he helped Spain win their first title, 2014 and 2018.
Now he will once again be a key member of the Spanish midfield in Qatar, despite his age of 34.
“It’s been many years in the front line, enduring many things, both in the national team and in the club, passing continuous tests,” he said in an interview with Spanish ‘Panenka’ magazine.
He said Spain coach Luis Enrique has the full support of his players.
“Luis Enrique is the person most responsible for all the players in the squad. He is the one who works day by day, and knows all of them and what they can contribute. He is the one who prepares the matches and convinces us of the idea of game with facts and explanations. We are with him to the end,...
Now he will once again be a key member of the Spanish midfield in Qatar, despite his age of 34.
“It’s been many years in the front line, enduring many things, both in the national team and in the club, passing continuous tests,” he said in an interview with Spanish ‘Panenka’ magazine.
He said Spain coach Luis Enrique has the full support of his players.
“Luis Enrique is the person most responsible for all the players in the squad. He is the one who works day by day, and knows all of them and what they can contribute. He is the one who prepares the matches and convinces us of the idea of game with facts and explanations. We are with him to the end,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Aug 14 (Ians) Fc Barcelona kicked off the new La Liga season with a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Barca had moments of impressive football on Saturday night, but Rayo defended well and have not conceded a goal in their last three meetings with the Catalans.
Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha all made their first team debuts for Xavi Hernandez’s side while Ousmane Dembele was also in the starting 11 after signing his new contract, reports Xinhua. Barca looked to open up the pitch in the first half with Dembele and Raphinha both looking dangerous, although without working Rayo keeper, Stole Dimitrievski.
The visitors began by pressing Barca high up the pitch, but were pushed deeper as the half progressed, although Alvaro had a good chance well saved by Marc Andre Ter Stegen.
Dimitrievski saved well from Ansu Fati (who came on as a second half...
Barca had moments of impressive football on Saturday night, but Rayo defended well and have not conceded a goal in their last three meetings with the Catalans.
Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha all made their first team debuts for Xavi Hernandez’s side while Ousmane Dembele was also in the starting 11 after signing his new contract, reports Xinhua. Barca looked to open up the pitch in the first half with Dembele and Raphinha both looking dangerous, although without working Rayo keeper, Stole Dimitrievski.
The visitors began by pressing Barca high up the pitch, but were pushed deeper as the half progressed, although Alvaro had a good chance well saved by Marc Andre Ter Stegen.
Dimitrievski saved well from Ansu Fati (who came on as a second half...
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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