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    Move Over, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mpappe Hailed As New Superstar

    July 1, 2018 - By 

    France players and the world’s press hailed Kylian Mbappe as an emerging superstar after the 19-year-old eclipsed Lionel Messi in a match that felt like the passing of a torch to a new generation. Mbappe’s speed and power ruthlessly exposed Argentina’s defence in Kazan in a thrilling 4-3 victory on Saturday that re-established France among the World Cup favourites. As one number 10 trudged off — the player wearing an Argentina shirt with Messi’s name on — another in the blue of France took the plaudits. “Move over, Messi, a new global superstar is born at the World Cup,” was…

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    Lionel Messi set to retire from international football as Argentina crashes out of World Cup

    June 30, 2018 - By 

    Lionel Messi is set to retire from international football after Argentina crashed out of the World Cup today. Argentina, finalists in 2014, tumbled out of the tournament with a 4-3 loss to France in the round of 16, ending their hopes of becoming world champions for the first time since 1986. As Lionel Messi’s fourth World Cup ended in bitter, frustrating and all-too-familiar defeat, it is, in turn, likely to be the end of his career on the world stage. One which will end without a major championship to his name. Messi previously announced his retirement from international football in…

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    Meet The New World’s Most Valuable Footballer! [Full List + Photo]

    June 5, 2018 - By 

    Football star, Harry Kane has been named as the most valuable player in the world ahead of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe who both are ranked second and third respectively. According to the CIES Football Observatory algorithm, the 24-year-old Tottenham and England striker is worth £176million. While, Paris Saint-Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are worth £171m and £163m respectively. Barcelona’s Lionel Messi (£161m), Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (£150m) and Spurs’ Dele Alli (£149.8m) were placed in the next three places. Below are the top10 most valuable players in the world 1. Harry Kane (£176m) – England/Tottenham Hotspurs 2. Neymar (£171m) –…