Messi extends Inter Miami contract to 2028
Lionel Messi has extended his contract with MLS side Inter Miami to 2028, the club announced on Thursday, a boost for the North American league as the Argentine great keeps his career going, Reuters reported.
The eight-times Ballon d'Or winner had previously said that Inter Miami would be his last club but the 38-year-old has given no hint as to his possible retirement, saying that age would not be a factor.
"Our vision was to bring the best players to Inter Miami and to this city, and that's exactly what we have done," Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said in a statement, according to Reuters.
Villa fall to 2-1 loss at Go Ahead Eagles after Buendia misses penalty
Aston Villa took an early lead but fell to a 2-1 defeat by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday as Emiliano Buendia missed the chance to equalise from the penalty spot, bringing to an end the English side's perfect start to their Europa League campaign, Reuters reported.
Olympique Lyonnais are on maximum points after their 2-0 win over Basel. Braga also made it three wins from three by beating Red Star Belgrade 2-0 while Rangers' new manager Danny Rohl began life at the Scottish club with a 3-0 loss at SK Brann.
Go Ahead conceded in the fourth minute when their goalkeeper Jari De Busser punched away Jadon Sancho's cross, but the ball fell kindly for Evann Guessand to poke home and score his first goal for Villa, according to Reuters.
Fermin hat-trick inspires Barcelona to 6-1 rout of Olympiacos
A Fermin Lopez hat-trick and two goals from Marcus Rashford powered Barcelona to a crushing 6-1 Champions League victory over Olympiacos on Tuesday, with the Greek side left fuming over a controversial red card early in the second half, Reuters reported.
The match got off to a flying start when Fermin opened the scoring from a rebound in the seventh minute. The 22-year-old pounced on a loose ball after Lamine Yamal's shot was parried by the Olympiacos goalkeeper.
Fermin smashed the ball into the back of the net and he doubled his tally in the 39th minute by finishing off a lightning-quick counter-attack, according to Reuters.
Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic will not compete at next week's Paris Masters, the 24-time Grand Slam champion said on Tuesday without giving a reason for pulling out of the 1000-level event, Reuters reported.
"Dear Paris, unfortunately I'll not compete at this year's @RolexPMasters," Djokovic wrote on X.
"I have amazing memories and great success over the years, especially being able to conquer the title 7 times. Hope to see you next year. Merci."
The Serb fell in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters to eventual champion Valentin Vacherot of Monaco earlier this month. He battled through a leg injury and heat exhaustion in his grueling Round of 16 victory over Jaume Munar, according to Reuters.
