Cristian Romero’s situation has quickly become one of the biggest talking points surrounding Tottenham Hotspur’s summer plans. The Argentine center-back, widely seen as one of the club’s defensive leaders, suffered a knee injury during the away match against Sunderland, a blow that has ruled him out for the rest of the season. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL […] The post Sources: Tottenham ready to sell key player for €60m, Man United preparing an offer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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Colombia se consagró campeón de la CONMEBOL Sub17 2026, en Luque – Paraguay. Con este triunfo, el equipo obtuvo su segundo título continental en la categoría, luego del logrado en 1993. José Rafael Escorcia fue el goleador del torneo, consolidándose como una de las grandes figuras del certamen. Este sábado 19 de abril, la CONMEBOL Sub17 2026 llegó a su punto culminante con la disputa de los partidos decisivos. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) En la gran final, disputada en la Cancha CONMEBOL de Luque, Colombia se consagró campeón tras ganar 4-0 a Argentina, logrando así su segundo título continental, luego del primero obtenido en 1993. Por su parte, en el estadio Ameliano de Villeta, Brasil se quedó con el tercer puesto al vencer 1-0 a Ecuador. Además, el colombiano José Rafael Escorcia se destacó como goleador del torneo, consolidando su protagonismo en el certamen. De esta manera, el torneo cerró con actuaciones destacadas que reafirman el talento emergente y el prometedor futuro del fútbol sudamericano. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de CONMEBOLtorneos (@conmeboltorneos) – Argentina 0-4 Colombia – Final – Colombia se consagró campeón de la CONMEBOL Sub17 2026 tras ganar 4-0 a Argentina en la final del torneo. En el encuentro disputado en la Cancha CONMEBOL, Miguel Agámez abrió el marcador a los 45+15’ y volvió a anotar a los 58’, mientras que Matías Caicedo amplió la ventaja a los 54’ y José Escorcia selló la victoria a los 84’. José Escorcia se convirtió en el máximo goleador de la CONMEBOL Sub17 con cuatro tantos, de los cuales dos fueron en la semifinal ante Brasil y uno hoy, ante Argentina. Con este triunfo, la selección colombiana levantó su segundo título continental, repitiendo la hazaña lograda por primera vez en 1993. https://youtu.be/y9-8bHHPF1Y?si=9WIboTXyP6y-FKzC – Números del partido – Colombia consigue su segundo título en la historia de la CONMEBOL Sub17 (1993, 2026), el primero fuera de casa. Bolivia (1), Colombia (2), Argentina (4) y Brasil (14) son las únicas cuatro selecciones que han ganado la competencia a lo largo de la historia. Colombia termina con una racha de 15 ediciones de la CONMEBOL Sub17, desde su propio campeonato de 1993, ganadas por Argentina (3) y Brasil (12). Lo hace venciendo a la Verdeamarela en semifinales y a la Albiceleste en la final. Colombia cerró en gran forma su participación en la CONMEBOL Sub17: luego de la derrota ante Uruguay en su tercer partido, la Tricolor ganó los tres siguientes sin conceder goles y sumando un tanto en cada juego (2-0 a Paraguay, 3-0 a Brasil y 4-0 a la Argentina). Nueve de los diez goles de Colombia en la competencia fueron después de la derrota con Uruguay. – Ecuador 0-1 Brasil – Tercer Puesto – Brasil ganó 1-0 a Ecuador en el estadio Ameliano, ubicado en la ciudad de Villeta, en el partido por el tercer puesto de la CONMEBOL Sub-17 2026. El único gol del encuentro fue obra de Eduardo Pape a los 9 minutos, alcanzando así su cuarto tanto en la competencia. Con este resultado, la selección brasileña se quedó con el tercer lugar del torneo continental. https://youtu.be/9JVZ3s9Cb2M?si=_pk8D3ntWtuLos9M – Números del partido – Brasil hizo podio en 15 de las últimas 16 ediciones del CONMEBOL Sub17, racha que inició con su campeonato en 1995. La última vez que no pudo terminar entre los primeros tres en la competición fue en 2019, sin embargo, logró clasificar a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA de ese año por ser anfitrión. En el primer tiempo Brasil superó en remates (11 a 3), goles esperados (0.7 a 0.4xG) y posesión (54% a 46%) a Ecuador. Sin embargo, en los primeros 25’ de la segunda mitad La Tri no le concedió disparos a la Canarinha y tuvo mayor tenencia (55% a 45%). Brasil convirtió el único gol del partido de jugada y finaliza su participación en el actual CONMEBOL Sub17 como el equipo con más cantidad de tantos con dos o más pases previos: ocho, superando a Argentina que, con seis, todavía debe disputar la final. CONMEBOL.com / OPTA

Barcelona have high ambitions for this summer’s transfer window, with a top-level centre-back and striker wanted for Hansi Flick’s squad. And they have already identified their leading targets in this regard, those being Alessandro Bastoni and Julian Alvarez. There is optimism within Barcelona that a deal for Bastoni can be done, with Inter open to […] The post Julian Alvarez prioritises Barcelona move as blow dealt to Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain appeared first on Football España.

Lionel Messi has already made an impact on social media less than a week after purchasing UE Cornella, pushing the club toward the top 10 most-followed teams in La Liga. Lionel Messi‘s recent acquisition of UE Cornella has extended his influence well beyond the pitch, drawing widespread attention to the fifth-division club. One of the most striking consequences has played out in the digital space, with Cornella now closing in on the top 10 most-followed teams in La Liga on social media. The news broke on Thursday, March 16, when Cornella released a statement confirming Messi’s takeover of the club. “With this operation, Messi strengthens his close ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the development of sport and local talent in Catalunya,” part of the statement on the club’s official website read. Before the announcement, Cornella’s Instagram account had amassed around 40,000 followers, a respectable figure for a fifth-tier side. In less than a week, however, that number had exploded past the half-million mark, with the account now sitting at 592,000 followers, more than ten times its pre-announcement total. To put the scale of Messi’s digital impact into perspective, Cornella have already built a following larger than every club in the second tier and several teams currently competing in La Liga. The club has surpassed Deportivo Alaves (240K), Levante UD (371K), Rayo Vallecano (376K), Real Oviedo (388K), CA Osasuna (410K), Elche CF (472K), RCD Mallorca (489K), RCD Espanyol (549K) and even Getafe CF (565K), with only Celta de Vigo (669K) and Girona (1.1M) still ahead of them among the smaller La Liga clubs. UE Cornella’s Instagram account. Top 10 most-followed La Liga teams on Instagram Real Madrid — 182M Barcelona —147M Atlético de Madrid — 18M Sevilla — 3.6M Real Betis — 3M Villarreal — 1.7M Valencia — 1.4M Athletic Bilbao — 1.6M Real Sociedad — 1.2M Girona — 1.1M Media setting their eyes on UE Cornella With just three games remaining in the regular season and currently sitting thrid with 56 points in 31 games, Cornella are expected to push for automatic promotion and a jump to the fourth division. But Messi’s involvement has also made the club a subject of significant media interest. In the first match played since the announcement, a 1-1 draw against Fundacio Esportiva Grama at the Nou Municipal de Cornella this past Sunday, the club saw a noticeable uptick in both attendance and press coverage. According to Mundo Deportivo, the number of accredited media outlets present rose from the usual three to 15, a vivid illustration of just how dramatically Messi’s name has transformed the profile of this small Catalan club.

Breaking the record previously set against LAFC, Lionel Messi has set another MLS attendance record in the game between Colorado Rapids and Inter Miami. Lionel Messi was once again the center of attention on Saturday, both for his performance on the pitch and for drawing tens of thousands of fans to yet another away game, just as he did on Matchday 1 against LAFC. This time, the Inter Miami star helped set a new away attendance record in MLS history at Empower Field at Mile High against the Colorado Rapids. To celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary, the Colorado Rapids relocated their home match against Inter Miami from Dick’s Sporting Goods Park to Empower Field at Mile High, the home of the NFL’s Denver Broncos and the Rapids’ former home ground. In a 3-2 result that featured a Messi brace, the Herons secured all three points, but the occasion was equally notable as another landmark moment in the league’s ongoing growth. A record crowd was anticipated well ahead of kickoff, and the fans delivered, with 75,824 spectators filling Empower Field at Mile High to watch the Rapids take on Inter Miami. The figure stands as the largest attendance ever recorded at a Colorado Rapids home match and vaulted the game to second place on the all-time list of highest single-game attendances in MLS history. In a notable subplot, the crowd also surpassed the record set earlier this season when LAFC relocated their home match against Inter Miami to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. That Son Heung-min vs. Lionel Messi showdown drew 75,673 fans, a mark that has now been bumped to third on the all-time list. Colorado soccer history made‼️ pic.twitter.com/btswFAmsAQ — Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) April 18, 2026 The figure also came remarkably close to the all-time attendance record at Empower Field at Mile High across all sports. That benchmark belongs to an NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers on October 29, 2007, when the Packers claimed a 19-13 victory in front of 77,160 fans, just over 1,300 more than the crowd that packed the stadium last weekend. Messi drawing fans beyond traditional soccer venues Empower Field at Mile High is the latest in a growing list of non-soccer venues that have hosted Inter Miami specifically to accommodate the surge in demand surrounding Messi. Several MLS clubs have already made stadium moves this season to maximize their opportunity to host the Argentine superstar. Beyond Colorado and LAFC, D.C. United and New York City FC have also relocated their home matches against Inter Miami to larger venues. The Black-and-Red moved their game to M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, drawing a crowd of 72,026, while New York City shifted their match to Yankee Stadium, which attracted 45,845 fans. Top 5 highest single-game attendances in MLS history According to MLS, the five largest crowds in the league’s history are as follows: LA Galaxy vs. LAFC (July, 2023) — 82,110 fans Colorado Rapids vs. Inter Miami (April, 2026) — 75,824 fans LAFC vs. Inter Miami (February, 2026) — 75,673 fans Charlotte FC vs. LA Galaxy (March, 2022) — 74,479 fans Atlanta United vs. Portland Timbers (December, 2018) — 73,019 fans

Lamine Yamal could be one of the favorites to win the next Ballon d'Or, according to Neymar. That Lamine Yamal is one of the biggest breakout stars in world soccer in recent decades is beyond debate. Not only fans see him that way, but so do some of his peers. In this case, Neymar singled out the young Barcelona winger as a potential Ballon d’Or winner in the near future. “I truly believe he is one of the greatest teenage sensations soccer has ever seen,” Neymar said about Yamal in a recent interview with Ziggo Sport. “There was Messi, there was me… but what this kid is doing at 18 years old is simply unreal.” The Brazilian star echoed what has become clear when analyzing Yamal’s performances: his rapid rise to the top of world soccer. In three months, he will turn 19 and is already one of the best players on the planet, achieving that status much earlier than most of this century’s legends. In fact, at that age Neymar was just beginning to stand out with Santos and was not selected for 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Brazil national team. Messi, meanwhile, was not yet a key figure for Argentina or Barcelona at that stage. Lamine Yamal of Barcelona Yamal a Ballon d’Or favorite, according to Neymar In the same interview, Neymar also addressed Barcelona’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League this week against Atletico Madrid, particularly focusing on what it meant for Lamine Yamal. “I felt for him when they were eliminated from the UCL. He gave everything and even sparked the comeback,” said the Santos forward. “But that’s soccer—anything can happen.” Despite that setback, Neymar believes Lamine Yamal will continue his rise to the top of world soccer, with plenty of success ahead, including in the Champions League. “His time is coming. I hope he wins it next year,” Ney said. “And why not the Ballon d’Or as well? He’s special—one of those players I’ll always be rooting for.” Yamal has already come close to the Ballon d’Or Neymar naming an 18-year-old as a Ballon d’Or favorite may seem premature, but recent performances support that claim. Lamine Yamal has been so impressive that, despite his age, he already came close to winning the award last year. At the 2025 ceremony, France Football awarded the prestigious prize to Ousmane Dembele for his performances with Paris Saint-Germain. However, Yamal finished close behind, placing second in the voting after shining for Barcelona and Spain.

In a recent report, The Telegraph claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to land Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to bring the Argentine talent to North London on a free transfer this summer. Senesi’s Impressive Form In English Football Senesi has enjoyed a good run […] The post Tottenham Hotspur Are In Talks To Land This Bournemouth Defender: Good Choice For Spurs? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Inter Miami manager Guillermo Hoyos offered an unexpected take on Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi scored a brace in Inter Miami’s 3-2 win over Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer on Saturday, a result that proved key in climbing the Eastern Conference standings. It also earned him unusual praise from interim manager Guillermo Hoyos. Asked about Messi’s performance during the postgame press conference, Hoyos was clear: “Messi is the best player. The best coach in the world is on the pitch. We have the best player in history who changes the course of matches and a team that gave everything football-wise. We have the magic that God gave to our number 10.” In that sense, Hoyos not only highlighted Messi’s performance and importance in the win over Colorado Rapids, but also downplayed his own influence on the team’s success. He took over on an interim basis following Javier Mascherano’s sudden resignation earlier this week and delivered a victory in his first match in charge in MLS. “This result means a continuity of what was being done,” Hoyos said. “The team is the MLS champion, it is a solid team, it competes with great clubs, but it is very important to play in front of so many people.” Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts with Hamzat Ojediran #8 of Colorado Rapids. Messi has ruled out becoming a coach Guillermo Hoyos’ comments about Lionel Messi’s role as a coach should obviously be interpreted symbolically. The forward continues to make his impact on the field, guiding his teammates with his talent and experience and, in doing so, making the manager’s job easier. However, Messi has made it clear that he has no intention of pursuing a coaching career once he retires. In fact, he has said that, among the potential roles he could take on after his playing days, that is the least likely. “As a coach, I honestly don’t see myself in that role,” Messi admitted in an interview earlier this year with Argentine streaming channel LuzuTV. “I like the idea of being a sporting director, but if I have to choose one, I prefer being an owner.” Potential future coaches for Inter Miami While Guillermo Hoyos’ debut as Inter Miami manager was a success with the 3-2 win over Colorado Rapids in MLS, it seems unlikely that his interim stint will turn into a permanent role. In fact, in the days following Javier Mascherano’s resignation, several names have been linked to the Herons. Spanish outlet Marca reports that Xavi Hernandez is the leading candidate, given his close relationship with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Another former Barcelona manager of Messi’s, Ernesto Valverde, has also been mentioned after recently announcing he will leave Athletic Club at the end of the current La Liga season. Other reports include Argentine managers such as Matias Almeyda, Marcelo Gallardo, Hernan Crespo, and Martin Palermo.