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'I don't care what Inaki might say!' – Ex-Barcelona president claims Marcus Rashford is better than Nico Williams in savage response to criticism from Athletic Club winger's brother

Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has boldly claimed that Marcus Rashford is a better player than Nico Williams, in response to criticism of the club from the Athletic Club winger's brother Inaki. Williams snubbed a move to Barca in favour of signing a new long-term deal with Athletic Club, which paved the way for Rashford to join the Catalan side on loan from Manchester United.

Lionel Messi Injury and Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup Victory: Player Ratings vs. Necaxa

Inter Miami advanced in the Leagues Cup after a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Necaxa, but the win was overshadowed by a worrying injury to Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar was forced off in the second half, casting a pall over the Herons' dramatic 4-3 triumph on penalties after a 1-1 draw. While Robert Taylor shone with a stunning goal, and Drake Callender proved heroic in the shootout, all eyes are now on Messi's condition as Inter Miami face a crucial stretch of games. The victory feels bittersweet with the potential loss of their talisman

'Many of us tried to help' – Saul Niguez warns Joao Felix that talent is 'worthless' without hard work after seeing ex-Atletico Madrid team-mate join Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

Joao Felix's move to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr has sparked criticism from his former Atletico Madrid team-mate Saul Niguez, who claims that the Portuguese forward has failed to maximise his potential due to a lack of hard work. Saul insists talent is "worthless" without the work ethic to back it up, and has revealed that "many of us tried to help" Felix during his turbulent years in Europe.