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It was a strange sight to watch Messi represent another club when he signed for Paris-Saint Germain (PSG). However, Barcelona had no one but themselves to blame for losing Messi. The club had been driven to the ground both financially and in terms of a competitive squad by some poor management at board level. Messi’s departure was increasingly inevitable. What was even more baffling to understand was how Barcelona never had a contingency plan in place in case of Messi’s departure....

However, under the dynamic leadership of MS Dhoni, India fought strongly during the tournament and defeated every team that had come in their way in the group stage. But they could not get past Australia who emerged victorious by 95 runs in the semifinal. The dynamics and squad structure now are completely different as some of the vital players of India’s 2015 squad are no longer in the scheme of things for the upcoming World Cup that is scheduled to be hosted by England and Wales from 30th May to 14th July 2019....

That means that there are plenty of excellent players who could be looking to abandon the ship from a relegated or, relegation-threatened club. Here are 5 players from those clubs who will likely be hot property in the summer. #1 Wilfried Zaha The last time Wilfried Zaha decided to leave Crystal Palace, it didn’t work out so well for him. He moved to Manchester United in the summer of 2013 as the last signing made by outgoing boss Sir Alex Ferguson....

Manchester United defeated Paris Saint-Germain by three goals to one at the Parc des Princes and pulled out an incredible comeback to qualify for the quarter-finals after trailing by 0-2 in the first leg of UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. They did have a recent dip in their form as the Red Devils suffered the first League loss under the management of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer against Arsenal and were knocked out of the FA Cup competition by Wolves in quick succession....

The Orange Army had retained Williamson as their number one player before the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. However, a poor showing from the Kiwi batsman this year has led to his ouster from the team. At the moment, SRH do not have too many leadership options in their squad. There is Aiden Markram, who has captained South Africa, and also Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has led the franchise in a few matches....

He has been involved in 189 (104 goals and 85 assists) goals in 331 appearances for the London club. With his contract running out in 2020, Hazard has reiterated his desire to play for Real Madrid time and again. With Chelsea already having problems in attack and the need for a squad revamp, it will be a summer to look forward to for Chelsea fans. Come summer, Chelsea will look to cash in on the Belgian international rather than lose him for free the next summer....

Players can either tackle or intercept to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals. However, when it is not possible, fouling the player is another viable option to break play. Primarily, defensive midfielders are tasked with making cheap fouls to stop a promising attack. If the midfielder brings the player down, it will be a yellow card in the worst-case scenario as he wasn’t the last man defending. If the midfielder gets beaten, there will always be players covering behind him....

All four teams have certainly earned their right to be in the Conference Finals, and some players have performed tremendously for it to happen. Among the four remaining squads, we will see Paul George, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker, or Trae Young win their first NBA championship. The 2021 NBA Playoffs have been entertaining, even if injuries have played a huge role. 5 Players who have exceeded expectations in the 2021 NBA Playoffs Players like Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns) and Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks) have made the most of their first appearances in the NBA Playoffs....

The great success that the infusion of wealth and drive has brought to the club cannot be understated. City have surpassed their more illustrious neighbors in every discernible metric since oil wealth started funding their growth. They also look set to carry on dominating the footballing landscape for the foreseeable future. Despite their domestic domination and expensively assembled squad, Manchester City have also fallen prey to the skills of other players not in their employment....

They have a really good mix of new players and the old guards. The manager has a tough job on his hands to select a squad of 23 for the World Cup. Though he is almost certain of his midfield and defence, uncertainties remain in the attack. He has called up more than 10 strikers since his arrival. Spain plays Germany and Argentina in the World Cup friendlies this week and the manager has made some surprise inclusions in the squad....

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Unfortunately for the flagship brand, things have been somewhat rocky on Monday nights. The ratings have been something like a game of ping-pong, going from one end of the spectrum to the other. This is foreign territory for Raw, especially when compared to Smackdown, which is the secondary brand, historically speaking. The point being, Red is not used to finishing behind Blue. Both brands have pretty strong authority figures, with Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley leading the charge for Raw, while Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon spearhead the newly revamped, live edition of Smackdown....

One less talked about possibility here is that Kurt Angle is secretly gay, and has been hiding it from his loved ones for a number of years. This would be quite the original storyline for WWE, who have historically not been too open about discussing homosexuality. Certain characters have flirted with same sex relationships as part of their gimmick, but always in a slightly underhanded way. Another reason why this could be where creative is going is the fact that Stephanie McMahon recently announced that the WWE will be embracing more LGBTI angles and gimmicks over the next few years, stating that it was ‘absolutely’ the plan for the near future....

The match involved Miz mocking the former SmackDown Live GM with the “Yes!” taunt in the corner before he connected with a Running Knee – a move made famous by his long-term rival. Then, with “The A-Lister” preparing to hit his Skull Crushing Finale move, Bryan rolled him up with a small package to claim a surprise 1-2-3 victory in just 2 minutes and 25 seconds. Bryan will now face AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at the Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2, while Miz has posted a picture on Instagram labelling his opponent a “cheat”, seemingly claiming that his shoulder was up before the 3-count....

Cena, on paper, still does not have a match for WrestleMania 34. He has no qualms about attending the event as the member of the WWE Universe. However, he’d much rather be a featured attraction in the card, competing with The Phenom. Could this be the match that sets the stage for the highly anticipated dream match? We believe so, and are here to explore the various things that could happen during the course of this iconic contest....

Reigns has been on hiatus for several weeks, skipping the recent Hell in a Cell premium live event. As a result, this will be his first televised match since May. In Reigns’ absence, Riddle has pushed himself to be The Tribal Chief’s next challenger while also making it clear that he’s doing so in honor of the currently injured Randy Orton. This match has several combustible elements, but here are just five potential finishes....

The problem is that he’s too talented of a star to not become a part of a big promotion like AEW, WWE or NJPW. He could also choose Ring of Honor or Major League Wrestling, but neither of those two promotions could offer him the amount of money that AEW or WWE can. Kross already has a date scheduled with MLW in February for its Fightland show. While he may still appear for that show, he might still sign a deal with a bigger promotion....

However, most signings do not pan out the way they are expected to. Some of them do not fit the nature of play. Some of them do not have the required work ethic. In some cases, the players just aren’t good enough to play for the team. Signing a new player is always a gamble, but it doesn’t stop teams from having a go at it. This summer too, there were several players who changed hands and found their way into the Premier League....

One of the greatest athletes of all time, Usain Bolt wanted to be a professional football player since he was young, and after retiring from athletics, he joined an Australian club to fulfill his dream of playing football at the professional level. “I always say that anything is possible,” said Bolt after the announcement of him signing with the Central Coast Mariners.“Don’t think limits. I look forward to the challenge....

RELATED: Top 10 Games of PS4 With The Biggest Open-World Ever With the next generation of consoles just lurking around the corner and with new games being developed left and right, it’s understandable that fans are clamoring for a follow up on their favorite PS4 exclusives. Unfortunately, not every successful game from Sony’s arsenal is going to get a sequel. Or at least, it’s not likely for some of them....