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A Goal in Life" during a press preview at Christie’s in New York on Friday. Created by digital artist Refik Anadol in collaboration with Lionel Messi, the immersive installation transforms the soccer legend’s favorite goal into a vivid,

Barcelona legend Ivan Rakitic announced his retirement from football earlier this week and, in a sense, put an end to an iconic career he has had for club and country.The player’s name will be

There was no indication Messi, 38, needed to move any faster, or, at times, even move at all in 2-1 win over Revolution.

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Barcelona return to training tomorrow and it will thus be a special day for not only the coaching staff but also for the dressing room.The day will only be made sweeter by the fact that it is Lamine