As the preparation for the 2021-22 season starts for the Gunners, they have already made their first transfer. With the transfer rumour of Moussa Dembele and Julian Brandt in the news, Mikel Arteta has made the first sign for the season. Though the name might not be familiar to you, we are pretty sure it will be in the coming years. Arsenal has signed 10-year old Kenyan wonderkid Leo Messo from arch-rivals West Ham United.
Leo Messo leaves West Ham United for Arsenal
Messo, whose name resembles the Barcelona star, Messi has already won many trophies in his career. He was at the West Ham United Youth Academy before Arteta made this huge decision. Perhaps, Leo Messo was seen posing with the number 9 jersey.
Arsenal has their eyes on stars like Ryan Bertrand and Max Aarons for their next season. Also, they are willing to make a permanent deal for Martin Odegaard, who came on loan from Real Madrid. The Gunners will be hoping for a successful season in 2021-22 as they went trophy-less this season.
According to football.london, Leo Messo has been signed by the Arsenal Football Club on the latest scholarship intake at Hale End. Leo Messo will be aiming to follow the footsteps of Nigeria duo Chuba Akpom and Alex Iwobi. As the whole world is astonished by this wonderkid, the Gunners can hope for something special from him.
Though there might be a long way for Messo to make it to the senior team, he looks like a prominent prospect for Arsenal's future.
The football world has already seen some world-class players from Club's youth academies. Leo Messi and Andres Iniesta are one of them. As Messo's name already goes with the original Leo, we can hope for a great player, if nurtured and used well.
Moreover, the news is that he is left-footed too.
The Twitter world has shown much love this Kenyan kid. Meanwhile, there are some fun stuffs as well.
โญ๏ธ From Kenya, a new talent arrives at the Arsenal academy. 10 year-old, Leo Messo! ๐ฐ๐ช pic.twitter.com/tN7EYErlan
To set this straight, Leo Messo has touched more trophies than Harry Kane. Leo Messo is 10 years old, Harry Kane is 28. ๐ฐ๐ช โค๏ธ๐ pic.twitter.com/4GPZNXQS5e
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the global earnings chart for the third consecutive time. Letโs take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.
In 2025, some of the worldโs top athletes are earning huge amounts of money through their sports, brand deals and businesses. These athletes come from football, basketball, golf and other popular games. Their earnings include salaries, match winnings and endorsements from big companies. Letโs take a look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world and see how much they are earning.
Kevin Durantโs Suns may not have made the playoffs, but his financial game stayed elite. His total earnings combine a $51.4 million salary with $50 million in off-court earnings through Boardroom Media and investments in Paris Saint-Germain.
He even has a soon-to-debut Netflix docuseries. His tequila brand, real estate moves, and a collaboration with Fanatics round out a sharp portfolio.
9. Shohei Ohtani | $102.5M
Though his Dodgers salary is deferred, Shohei Ohtani still walked away with $2.5 million in earnings plus postseason bonuses. But the reason he made it to this top-earners list is his headlining brand power.
Out of the total $102.5 million, $100 million came from endorsement deals across Japan and the U.S. That includes New Balance, Seiko, Beats by Dre, and a record-breaking Topps trading card sale.
8. Karim Benzema | $104M
The first footballer to enter the top 10, and for the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, most of Karim Benzema's earnings have come from his hefty salary from his contract with Al-Ittihad, where he earns over $2 million a week, resulting in a $100 million annual salary.
Sponsors like Adidas remain loyal, even as he embraces a quieter lifestyle far from the European spotlight. Rumors now swirl about a possible shift to Major League Soccer as the 2026 World Cup nears.
7. Juan Soto | $114M
Juan Soto shattered expectations after signing a jaw-dropping 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, even by baseballโs high-spending standards. His on-field take hit $109 million. And thanks to the buzz he generated, the Metsโ ticket sales surged following his signing.
At just 26, Juanโs popularity and endorsements by the likes of Call of Duty and top Dominican brands have made him baseballโs financial poster boy, earning $114 million this year.
6. LeBron James | $133.8M
LeBron James has amassed $133.8M, appearing in the sixth position. After more than two decades in the NBA spotlight, LeBron is still making history, not just on the court but also in his bank account.
While his Lakers stint earned him $48.8 million in salary, the larger story is off-court. His production company, SpringHill, is scaling up through a major merger, and he inked a deal to become the first athlete turned Ken doll.
5. Lionel Messi | $135M
Although he is the second-highest paid soccer player, Lionel Messi only ranks as the fifth-highest paid athlete. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner brought home $135 million.
To millions of people, Messi will forever be soccerโs GOAT. Naturally, his arrival in Major League Soccer wasnโt a mere player acquisition for Inter Miami but a transformative event for the leagueโs global standing. While his $60 million salary is a substantial figure, his endorsements with Adidas and Apple, alongside his own Mas+ beverage, earn him even more, around $75 million.
Dak Prescott, American professional football quarterback who plays for the Dallas Cowboys, earns $137 million this year. This quarterback-turned-financial-play-caller knows how to read a market as well as a defense.
First, Prescott made history with a contract structure that paid him $127 million in salary and bonuses within 12 months. Next were endorsements with Jordan Brand and Loweโs that added another $10 million to his name. Heโs also building a gym empire in Texas via Crunch Fitness partnerships.
3. Tyson Fury | $146M
Boxer Tyson Fury claimed third place with $146 million. Despite losing his world heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury's income has been boosted by partnerships promoting Maltese tourism and his Netflix reality show named โAt Home With the Furys.โ
2. Stephen Curry | $156M
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry comes 2nd on the list of highest-paid athletes of the year, earning $156 million. Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers in March this year.
Of Curry's $156 million haul, $100 million comes from off-court dealings, including a major extension with Under Armourโs Curry Brand. Heโs invested in everything from hydration startups to womenโs basketball leagues. On the hardwood, he still drains threes while mentoring future stars at Davidson, where he now serves as an assistant GM.
For the third year in a row, and the fifth time overall, Cristiano Ronaldo is the worldโs highest-paid athlete. At age 40, the Portuguese soccer superstar is reaching new highs.
Over the past 12 months, counting both his playing salary at Saudi Arabiaโs Al-Nassr and his off-field business endeavors, Ronaldo collected an estimated $275 million before taxes and agent fees - the third-best year by an active athlete ever measured by Forbes. On that all-time list, Ronaldo is surpassed only by boxer Floyd Mayweather, who earned $300 million in 2015 and $285 million in 2018.
Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Arsenal start with a 1-0 win; Calafiori with the goal
Get highlights of the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 match at Old Trafford Stadium as Arsenal won by 1-0, courtesy of a headed goal from Riccardo Calafiori.
Hello and welcome to the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE Blog!
Today, we bring you all the action from Old Trafford as these two English football giants clash in the season opener. Manchester United, coming off a difficult 15th-place finish last season, are eager to turn things around with a refreshed squad featuring exciting new signings.
Meanwhile, Arsenal enter the match with high hopes of ending their consecutive runner-up streak and finally capturing the Premier League title, bolstered by key additions to their lineup.
With a historic rivalry that includes 243 meetings, this fixture promises intense drama, tactical battles, and thrilling football moments.
Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates, live reactions, and expert analysis as both teams aim to kick off their campaigns with a memorable victory.
LIVE Updates
Aug 17, 2025, 3:33 PM
LIVE SCORE
Aug 17, 2025, 5:38 PM
Final verdict
It was a good game overall. Arsenal, just like last season, was great defensively. United looked good as well, but they could not find the net.
A mistake from Bayindir helped Arsenal get the goal, and that was the game for them.
Thank you for watching. We will see you next time. Good night.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:26 PM
Full time | United 0-1 Arsenal
Last season's runners-up Arsenal start with a win as United's tough time continued.
It was Calafiori's goal from the corner that was enough for them to seal the win.
United did well, especially Cunha and Mbeumo. Dorgu came close to scoring when he hit the post in the first half.
โฑ๏ธ Full-time | Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal start their campaign with an away win at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
Maybe the final chance for United as from the corner, Mbeumo's header went straight to Raya.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:23 PM
90+5' | Another appeal for penalty
United appeal for another penalty as Maguire fell down inside the box. No penalty givem
Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM
90+3' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly as he fouled Mbeumo.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM
90+2' | Good challenge from De Ligt
Saka went for a powerful shot from close range. But De Ligt was there to block it.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:19 PM
90' | 6 minutes added
6 minutes added to the final time.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:18 PM
89' | Appealing for a penalty
United appeals for a penalty as Saliba brought down Ugarte inside the box.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:16 PM
88' | Ugarte misses the target
Yorro to Sesko, and Sesko's back heel had given Ugarte to go for the goal. However, he was not on target.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM
85' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Gabriel for dissent and time wasting.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM
85' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Dorgu for a foul on Timber.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:11 PM
83' | Change for Arsenal
In: Merino
Out: Rice
Aug 17, 2025, 5:10 PM
82' | Rice hits the side net
Declan Rice with a free-kick from the edge of the box hits the side net after a deflection. He will not take the corner though as he has been subbed off.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:08 PM
80' | Change for United
In: Maguire
Out: Luke Shaw
Aug 17, 2025, 5:05 PM
77' | Easy for Raya
Good feet from Amad, but his shot did not have enough power to beat Raya.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:02 PM
73' | Big save from Raya
What a save from Raya!
Lovely from Cunha, who made a good run and played it out wide to Dorgu on the left. Dorgu's cross found Mbeumo inside the box, who jumped in the air to head the ball.
The ball dropped in front of Raya and was going into the goal.
However, Raya dived full streched to his left to make the save.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
71' | Changes for Arsenal
In: Timber, Lewis-Skelly
Out: Calafiori, White
Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM
70' | Break
Ben White is down, injured and getting medical attention. Cunha believes he is wasting time.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM
69' | Huge chance for Mbeumo
Brilliant ball from Cunha, and he found Mbeumo with a perfect pass. Mbeumo just could not get his shot away and was blocked by Gabriel.
Seconds later, his acrobatic attempt missed the target.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:54 PM
65' | Double change for United
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Double change from Amorim as Benjamin Sesko, who enters the fray alongside Manuel Ugarte, as Mason Mount and Casemiro make way.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:50 PM
Gyokeres tonight!
Metric
Value
Minutes played
60'
Goals
0
Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.06
Distance covered
7.8 km
Shots on target
0
Shots off target
0
Shots blocked
0
Dribble attempts (successful)
1 (0)
Number of sprints
12
Top speed
31.4 km/h
Touches
21
Accurate passes
4/9 (44%)
Key passes
0
Crosses (accurate)
2 (1)
Long balls (accurate)
0 (0)
Ground duels (won)
7 (2)
Aerial duels (won)
6 (1)
Possession lost
11
Fouls
3
Was fouled
2
Offsides
1
Clearances
1
Blocked shots
0
Interceptions
0
Total tackles
0
Dribbled past
0
Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM
60' | Double change for Arsenal
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In: Madueke, Havertz
Out: Martinelli, Gyokeres
Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM
59' | Rice misses the target
Rice, who has been a bit quiet today, takes a chance with a long-range shot. But, he missed the target.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:46 PM
Rock at the back!
Aug 17, 2025, 4:45 PM
57' | Raya does well
Unlike his counterpart, Raya was able to punch away the incoming delivery from Bruno Fernandes from a free-kick near the left corner.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:43 PM
55' | Change for United
In: Diallo
Out: Dalot
Aug 17, 2025, 4:42 PM
Tuchel is here
The head coach of the England men's football team is here to watch the proceedings.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:40 PM
52' | Gyokeres's tough game continues
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After a long pass, Gyokeres on the left had the chance to make a cutback and go for the goal. However, he could not control the ball and lost it against De Ligt.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:37 PM
49' | Block from Gabriel
Luke Shaw found Mount with a cutback, and Mount's left-footed volley, which was on target, was blocked by Gabriel.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:35 PM
Second half starts
No changes from either team.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:19 PM
Half-time | United 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead. It was an extremely open first half.
Calafiori scored from a corner. Dorgu hit the post. Cunha and Mbeumo looked good so far for United.
Lots of action to come in the second half.
Stay tuned.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM
1 minute added
1 minute has been added to the first 45 minutes.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM
45' | Gyokeres has not been at his best
On his Premier League debut, the big signing of the season has not shone so far for Arsenal. He has lacked control and accuracy.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:14 PM
43' | Weak cross
Weak cross from Dorgu from the left. The cross was defended well by White.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:13 PM
42' | Yellow card
First yellow card of the day. Calafiori gets the yellow card for holding down Mbeumo.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:11 PM
Cunha has been everywhere
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Aug 17, 2025, 4:10 PM
38' | Another chance for Cunha
Cunha has been a threat to Arsenal in the last few minutes. He has been sharp, quick and making moves.
His attempted cross from the left, close range, was deflected away by Raya. No United player was there to take the advantage though.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:07 PM
The battle of midfield!
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Aug 17, 2025, 4:04 PM
33' | Huge chance for Cunha
Great run from Cunha as United looked to attack with a counterattack. But Cunha could not finish well as he shot directly at Raya, timidly.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:03 PM
32' | Chance for Martinelli
Martinelli went for a bicycle kick inside the box but could not connect the shot.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:02 PM
30' | Dorgu hits the post
Great start from the youngster. On the left, he made a good run, made a cut to his right and then went for a powerful shot. He hit the far post, missing the goal by an inch.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:58 PM
26' | Weak shot from Martinelli
Martinelli's weak right footed shot from close range was grabbed easily by Bayindir.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:56 PM
25' | Corner for United
Casemiro won the ball back in their half and then sent a good long ball for Mbeumo. Mbeumo's shot was deflected for a corner by Gabriel.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:55 PM
23' | United appealing for a penalty
David Raya made a huge mistake in the goal, and as Cunha went for the goal, Raya pushed him to win the ball back.
However, the referee did not feel it was good enough for a penalty.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:51 PM
3 - Three of Arsenal's last four Premier League goals against Manchester United have been scored from corners, with three different defenders netting those (Timber, Saliba & Calafiori). Strategic. pic.twitter.com/NjduD0wj9t
A long ball from the middle was falling dangerously for Bruno Fernandes. Zubimendi came running in for the ball and fouled Bruno.
Free kick from the edge of the box for United.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:46 PM
13' | GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL | MUN 0-1 ARS
Arsenal scores from the corner.
Calafiori headed the ball inside the goal as Bayindir could not save the corner from Declan Rice cleanly, and Calafiori just headed the ball for the first goal.
Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:44 PM
11' | De Ligt does well
Odegaard was looking to send a cross from close range on the left. However, his attempt has been blocked by De Ligt, and it goes for a corner.
This will be the 243rd meeting between the two clubs, with Manchester United leading with 99 wins compared to Arsenalโs 89 victories. Recent Premier League clashes have favoured Arsenal, who won 3 of the last 5 matches, including a 2-0 victory in December 2024.
Aug 17, 2025, 12:20 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Manchester United vs Arsenal match LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports TV Channels in India.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most international goals of all time, as part of his enduring pursuit of titles and records. In this article, we'll look at the active football players with the most international goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo might be playing in Saudi Arabia these days, but he's still racking up records in Portuguese colours. Among male footballers, Ronaldo holds the record for most international goals of all time, as part of his enduring pursuit of titles and records. The 40-year-old also has most international appearances in the history of men's football after playing his 200th game for Portugal in June 2023.
Edin Dzeko is one of the most underrated strikers of his generation. The Inter Milan marksman is 39 years old but is still going strong. He has won the 'Bosnian Footballer of the Year' award three successive times in his career.
Dzeko has been quite prolific for his national team. He has scored 68 goals and provided 21 assists in his international career so far.
9. Harry Kane | 73 goals
Captain Harry Kane became the first player to score two goals on his 100th appearance for England. The striker scored his 67th and 68th international goals in the second half of the Nations League at Wembley over Finland, thundering an excellent strike in off the underside of the bar, then curling in a neat finish.
He also became just the third player to score on his 100th England appearance, after Wayne Rooney (versus Slovenia in 2014) and Bobby Charlton (against Northern Ireland in 1970).
Before kick-off, Kane was presented with a golden cap to mark the achievement, and also wore golden boots during the match.
8. Luis Suarez | 69 goals
Uruguay international Luis Suarez has had an illustrious career. He won the European Golden Shoe twice in the last decade and is widely regarded as one of the best centre-forwards of the 21st century.
Suarez, who recently led Uruguay to World Cup qualification, has scored 68 goals in his international career.
7. Neymar | 79 goals
Neymar Jr. is one of the most talented footballers we have seen in the 21st century. He is a joy to watch on the football pitch and is capable of producing moments of magic on a regular basis.
Neymar is one of the most innovative forwards of the modern era. He has been absolutely phenomenal for Brazil and is now surpassed Pele's goalscoring record for Brazil (77). Neymar has scored 79 goals and for the Brazilian national team so far in his career.
6. Robert Lewandowski | 85 goals
Robert Lewandowski is currently the most prolific goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues. The Bayern Munich striker has played some of the best football of his career in recent seasons.
Lewandowski has been a cut above the rest of his national teammates throughout his career. He has been a standout performer for Poland in recent years. The 36-year-old has scored 85 goals for Poland in international football.
Al Jazira and UAE legend Ali Mabkhout is a clinical finisher and as well as being one of his club's best scorers. However, he is also the United Arab Emirates' top international scorer of all time. He has a total of 85 international goals to his name.
During the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals, Mabkhout netted the only goal in a 1โ0 victory over defending champions Australia, which helped his country qualify for the semi-finals. Mabkhout scored a hat-trick against Indonesia in a 5โ0 win in 2019 to become UAE's all-time leading goalscorer.
4. Romelu Lukaku | 89 goals
Romelu Lukaku has been a beast in attack for Belgium's golden generation. He has consistently produced the goods for his star-studded national team and continues to do so.
Lukaku's form at club level may have fluctuated but he has maintained high standards in international football. The 32-year-old has scored 89 goals in his international career so far.
3. Sunil Chhetri | 95 goals
Sunil Chhetri is regarded as one of the best football players India has ever produced. In a career spanning over two decades, the centre-forward has won many individual as well as team accolades.
With 95 goals to his name in 154 international appearances, Chhetri is the third highest goal-scorer in international matches, only behind Portuguese ace Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi of Argentina.
Since Sunil Chhetriโs first senior professional goal for Mohun Bagan in the National Football League season (2002-03), the Indian football great has notched up many goal-scoring feats for both club and country.
2. Lionel Messi | 112 goals
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers, has had a remarkable international career with Argentina. Messi, with 112 international goals, ranks second on the all-time top goal-scorers list, trailing only Ronaldo. Since his debut in 2005, Messi has earned 189 caps, leading Argentina to victories in the Copa America and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi can still catch Ronaldo for the record, if he plays on through to the 2026 World Cup and perhaps beyond.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo | 138 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the world record for international goals, scoring 138 for Portugal since making his debut in 2003. He is also the all-time leading appearance-maker in men's international football, having played 221 games, eclipsing the previous record of 196 held by Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa against Liechtenstein on 23 March 2023, and marking the occasion with two goals. He has hit ten international hat-tricks, a record he shares with Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo broke the world record for international goals when he scored twice against the Republic of Ireland in Portugal's European Qualifier in Faro-Loulรฉ on 1 September 2021, aged 36. He surpassed the existing world-record mark set by former Iran forward Ali Daei, the first man to claim a century of international goals. Lionel Messi joined the elite group on 28 March 2023.
Premier League jerseys of each club for the 2025-26 season
Before the Premier League 2025-26 season starts, here are the Premier League jerseys of each club for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Every team have released their home, away and third kit.
Although fans have some time to wait before the Premier League 2025/26 season, the preparation for the teams is definitely underway. All the teams in the league have already revealed their home and away kits for the upcoming season.
While each kit will keep the team colours, there are always new ways to play with the look for both home and away.
Here are all the 2025-26 Premier League jerseys for each club in alphabetical order.
Arsenal
Arsenalโs new kit for their menโs and womenโs teams leans into nostalgia with the red shirt, trimmed with white shoulders and red detailing, featuring the letter 'A' on the badge at the forefront, in a reference to the 1990-91 title-winning season.
Aston Villa
The design includes nods to the home city of Birmingham, with design details inspired by the iconic Bullring, where the team has a new fan store.
AFC Bournemouth
The red and black stripes are a little broader than usual and the metallic gold trim adds a sprinkling of glitz. It's unlikely to make much of an impact outside of the immediate vicinity of the Vitality Stadium.
Brentford
Brentford's latest home shirt celebrates the 100th anniversary of the team adopting red and white stripes as their official club colours. Naturally, the design is just that, with the heritage faux lace-up collar being the only real retro appointment of note, a nod to the first batch of home jerseys worn by the Bees in 1925.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Rather than the standard yellow trim, this season's familiar blue-and-white stripes are accompanied by accents of minty turquoise, like the rails that run along the city's seafront.
The new kit has been designed to visually encapsulate the rugged landscape that surrounds Burnley and celebrate the beauty of Lancashire.
Chelsea
Chelsea have revealed their sleek away kit, with a largely white look, accented with red and green. Meanwhile, the home kit has its standard blue colour with dark blue texture all over the kit.
Crystal Palace
After a few years of more experimental and off-piste designs, the Eagles' new home jersey features clean red and blue stripes with all the extra detailing picked out in white.
Everton
This one comes in a beautiful shade of creamy yellow and includes subtle references to the industrial heritage of the Bramley-Moore docklands, the site of the club's new stadium. The pattern on the sleeves references the old railway lines that ran in and out of the area and have since been reinstalled as a heritage attraction.
Fulham
Fulham's association with Adidas has brought a beautiful, bright white kit with black stripes on the shoulder and crest.
Liverpool FC
Liverpool started their partnership with Adidas this year. Their home kit with the red and white combo looks like one of the best jerseys of the season. Their away kit will have white as the dominant colour with red stripes on the shoulders.
The blocky, tessellating pattern found on the collar and cuff is actually a replication of the yellow and blue tile pattern found in the Lowfields Tunnel near Elland Road.
Manchester City
Keeping the typical sky blue colour, Man City have adopted a new look, with a white slash across the front and minimalistic emphasis on its sponsors.
Manchester United
This design is fairly traditional, with a solid red base and sparse black-and-white trim. However, the material does contain a subtle reference to Old Trafford via a smattering of dots and stripes.
Newcastle United
Newcastle Unitedโs 2025/26 kit doesnโt just look good, but also does good, with ยฃ5 per shirt sold going to the Newcastle United Foundation.
Nottingham Forest
With a folding collar and immaculate white pinstriping inspired by the revered home shirt of 1992-1994.
Sunderland
A lovely bit of retro-infused handiwork from Danish brand Hummel here, who have used Sunderland's cult classic 1989-91 away kit as inspiration for a demure maritime-themed jersey that is covered in a pattern made up of local coastal landmarks, including the Roker Beach lighthouse.
Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team
Teenage football star Lamine Yamal created his greatest football XI of all time, which had legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and four Spanish team greats.
Lamine Yamal just created his greatest football XI of all time with Real Madrid and Barcelona legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The recently turned 18 year old teenage star has been one of the best footballers in the world currently from two seasons.
The Spaniard had a Ballon d'Or 2025 worthy season with FC Barcelona as he helped the Catalan club regain La Liga and win a domestic treble. Not only that, he was super influential in Spain winning the Euro 2024 as he was named the best young player of the tournament.
The La Masia product has recently signed a groundbreaking contract with FC Barcelona till 2031. Moreover you will be wearing the famous No. 10 jersey of Lionel Messi from 2025-26 season.
Yamal made an appearance on China Media Group's "Total Soccer" program and he was asked to create his greatest football XI of all-time. The youngster made an scintillating attack consisting Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine great Lionel Messi. Not only that he had four Spain legends in his lineup as most of his XI players are from La Liga giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
With more than 400 clean sheets in his entire career Iker Casillas is one of the greatest goalkeepers of the modern football. The Spaniard was not only athletic but was brave in making decisions while pulling up some great saves for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.
Iker Casillas is the player with second most apperances for Los Blancos and led them to many titles in his career. Not only that as he was as much a key player for Spain as he led the La Roja to their first major trophy in 44 years when they won the Euro 2008. Casillas had only conecced two goals in that entire tournameent.
Casillas won 23 major trophies in his career which includes 3 UEFA Champions League, 2 European Championships, 5 La Liga titles, and a FIFA World Cup.
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals Conceded
Clean Sheets
Club
Real Madrid
725
751
264
FC Porto
156
116
74
Real Madrid B
4
2
2
Club Career Total
885
869
340
International
Total International Career
167
102
93
Total Career
Club + International
1,052
971
433
Right-Back
Dani Alves
Image | FC Barcelona
43 career trophies, the second most in football history, trophies across Europe, 280 goal contributions as a right-back and countless brave tackles, Dani Alves is surely one of the greats of the game.
Although the Brazilian ended his career with bitter sweet experiences and cotroveries, no one can deny his ceredbilty as a footballer.
Alves won 43 trophies in career, which had 3 Champions Leagues with FC Barcelona and 9 League titles across three leagues along with one Olympic title with Brazil.
Here comes the two of the greatest center-backs of the modern era. Both defenders were part of the Golden generation of Spanish football where they won back-to-back three international trophies from 2008 to 2012.
Pique, who won 39 trophies for FC Barcelona, Manchester United and Spain, had a stellar career as a defender. The FC Barcelona legend won four Champions League titles along with 9 La Liga titles, which makes him one of the most successful defenders of all-time.
Pique's stats
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Barcelona
616
53
13
Real Zaragoza
28
3
-
Manchester United
23
2
1
Club Career Total
667
58
14
International
Spain
102
5
2
Total Career
Club + International
769
63
16
Meantime, Ramos who is one of highest scoring defenders in football history is known for his performances in clutch moments. Moreover, he was crucial for Real Madrid as a leader and defender while winning four Champions League for them.
Ramo's stats
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Real Madrid
671
101
40
Sevilla FC
87
10
1
Paris SG
58
6
1
Monterrey
15
5
-
Club Career Total
831
122
42
International
Spain
180
23
8
Total Career
Club + International
1,011
145
50
Left-back
Marcelo
Marcelo, the Brazilian defender is one of the most loved players of the modern era. Quoted by Cristiano Ronaldo as the one of the best players he has played with, the Real Madrid legend won 5 Champions League titles and 6 La Liga, all for the Los Blancos.
Marcelo played 546 games for Real Madrid while having 58 appearences for Brazil.
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Real Madrid
546
38
103
Fluminense
107
11
5
Olympiacos
10
3
-
Club Career Total
663
52
108
International
Brazil
58
6
11
Total Career
Club + International
721
58
119
Attacking mid-field
Zinedine Zidane
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Now if we are talking about class, clutch moments, flair and midfield greatness, you will have to have Zinedine Zidane in your playing XI. Lamine Yamal thus had the French and Real Madrid great in his playing XI.
Zidane, the 1998 Ballon d'Or winner with Juventus, helped Franch win the 1998 FIFA World Cup. In total he won 16 major trophies in his career.
Zidane formed a teriffic mid-field in that Galactico team in the mid 2000s with Luis Figo, Ronaldo Nazario, David Beckham and Roberto Carlos. His peformance in big moments influenced Yamal chose over Barcelona legends like Xavi, Andrรฉs Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets in his greatest football XI.
Zidane won only Champions League title, in which he scored in the final, against Bayer Leverkusen in 2002.
Probbaly the greatest showstopper of the modern football, Neymar Jr., formed one of the greatest trios of football alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
The Brazilian's dribbling skill had made him one of the biggest attackers in the world which made PSG sign him for a controversial record fee of ยฃ200m. Neymar scored the most goals for his country, Brazil while raking up goals for teams like FC Barcelona, PSG and Santos.
The greatest playmaker in football history, Lionel Messi was a no-brainer in Lamine Yamal's greatest football XI of all-time. With 46 trophies, Messi is the player with most trophies in football history. Moreover, the Agrentine is the player with most goal contributions in football history.
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The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner, just like Lamine Yamal himself, was a La Masia product. Not only that, he was the one who had early connection with Yamal, in a once-in-a-generation photos for UNESCO, where Messi was seen holding a toddler Lamine Yamal.
Messi, who has the record of most non-penalty goals in 21st century, scored the most goals for FC Barcelona and Argentina and surely will be there in everyone's all-time football XI.
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Barcelona
778
672
303
Paris SG
75
32
35
Miami
68
58
26
Club Career Total
921
762
364
International
Argentina
193
112
61
Total Career
Club + International
1,114
874
425
Right Wing
Ronaldinho
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Ronaldinho's presence on the right wing proves how much Lamine Yamal is influenced with Brazilian style of football. Ronaldinho, the 2005 Ballon d'Or winner was one of the most eye-catching footballers of his time.
The former FC Barcelona legend had the flair, style and skill which made even the opponents appreciate him.
However his off-field life shoretned his carrer, which could have become more legendary. He won 11 major trophies including one Champions League and one FIFA World Cup.
The greatest goalscorer of the world with 938 goals and counting for his clubs and country combined, is a must in any World XI. Ronaldo, who started as a winger at Manchester United, became a goal scoring machine at Real Madrid.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has won 36 major trophies in his career, including 5 Champions League titles and one European Championships.
Ronaldo's pace, agression, and will to score goal is an asset for any team and looks like Yamal knows that too.
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Real Madrid
438
450
131
Manchester United
346
145
64
Juventus
134
101
22
Al-Nassr
105
93
19
Sporting CP
31
5
6
Club Career Total
1,060
800
242
International
Portugal
221
138
45
International Career Total
221
138
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Total Career
1,275
938
287
Striker
Ronaldo Nazario
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Now, here is the ultimate striker. The finishing skill, goal scoring ability, flair, agression, shooting and the ball control - all of these makes Ronaldo Nazario the ultimate striker.
The two-time Ballon d'Or winner is the youngest winner of the award, when he won it in 1997 while playing for Inter Milan, after a successful 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Ronaldo won 18 major trophies in his career and is the only player on this list two have played for both Ral Madrid and FC Barcelona. However, he is the only player not to win the Champions League which he has compensted by winning two FIFA World Cup titles.