Michael Owen Claims Manchester City is the Ideal Fit for Messi’s Premier League Return

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December 21, 2024

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Former Premier League stars Michael Owen, who played for both Liverpool and Manchester United, recently discussed the possibility of Lionel Messi making a move to the English Premier League.

Owen shared his thoughts in an interview with ESPN Argentina, where he explained why he thinks a move to the Premier League would be a good fit for the Argentine football legend.

The former striker emphasized that with Guardiola at the helm, Messi would seamlessly integrate into a team built on precise passing and attacking football.

At 37, Messi’s future has been the subject of much speculation, with numerous reports linking him to a potential Premier League switch.

His contract at Paris Saint-Germain has ended, and he has since moved to Inter Miami, but the idea of him returning to Europe, particularly to England, has continued to fuel rumors.

One such report, from Tuttosport via Hindustan Times, suggests that Guardiola is keen on securing Messi for a six-month loan, hoping to revitalize City’s form after a disappointing series of results.

Manchester City, despite being one of the most successful teams in recent years, has found themselves struggling with just one win in their last 12 matches.

Their latest defeat came at the hands of Aston Villa, who beat them 2-1 in a Premier League clash, adding to their growing list of poor performances.

Owen further mentioned that, despite Messi’s age, his skill set would suit any team in the world.

However, when it comes to Manchester City, he believes there’s no better match.

“It has to be Manchester City,” Owen said. “With Pep, he knows him so well.

They’re a passing team, and Messi is all about that. It would work perfectly.”

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Every Artist Who Performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

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1 day ago

July 20, 2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have come to an end, but fans are still talking about its historic entertainment lineup.

From the opening ceremony to the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show and the closing ceremony, the tournament featured performances from some of the biggest artists in the world.

Some of the performers included:

Madonna
BTS
Shakira
Burna Boy
Justin Bieber
Chris Martin (Coldplay)
Jennifer Hudson
Robbie Williams
Nicole Scherzinger
Laura Pausini
Post Malone
PS22 Chorus
Gustavo Dudamel and orchestra

Thierry Henry Reacts to Messi’s Emotional World Cup Final Moment

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1 day ago

July 20, 2026

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Football legend Thierry Henry has reacted to Lionel Messi’s emotional response after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain.

It can be recalled that Spain defeated Argentina to lift the 2026 World Cup trophy. While Spain celebrated their victory, cameras captured Messi in tears after the final whistle.

Henry said Messi’s reaction showed just how much the game still means to him.

“Look at what it means to him. If you ever had any doubt about whether the guy still has any fire in his belly, look at him. Look at what it means.”

He added “You won already. And look at the guy. Look at the passion, desire and the love that he has for his country and how much he puts into it.”

Rio Ferdinand Predicts Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final

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2 days ago

July 19, 2026

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Football legend Rio Ferdinand has shared his prediction ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

While many have backed different teams to lift the trophy, Ferdinand said some fans have underestimated Argentina’s quality.

He said “I find it difficult to bet against Argentina. They have demonstrated remarkable character, determination, and resilience. I believe people have been somewhat disrespectful by calling them an average team; they are not.”

He continued “I think it is inappropriate and disrespectful. If you are saying that, you clearly do not watch enough football, as they are an excellent team, and in challenging situations, they become even better and stronger. However, I do believe Spain will win the match.”