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Angelfrost:
Just one more goal... Go Gunners!

This is winnable!

Today is not that day! Emirates cannot and will not he desecrated!

JobAndVacancies:
almiron is back.
Pendo's nightmare
Happy new year boss

The former Brentford star had put his side 2-0 up before Al-Nassr rallied to level proceedings by half-time, but Merih Demiral's effort ensured Al-Ahli earned the points before two red cards were dished out in stoppage time.

Ronaldo suffers poor evening as Toney strikes twice

An all-action first half saw four strikes hit the back of the net, with Toney converting in the seventh minute to hand Al-Ahli an early lead. Things got even better for the hosts when the former Brentford striker latched onto a long ball from the back to finish powerfully for his second goal of the night.

The visitors were shellshocked but were gifted a route back into the contest courtesy of a howler from goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al-Sanbi, who allowed Abdulelah Al-Amri's hopeful effort from distance to bounce through his legs.

With Ronaldo out of sorts, it was again the centre-back who struck for Al-Nassr to level proceedings. Marcelo Brozovic's out-swinging corner was met by the Saudi Arabian defender, whose firm header couldn't be reached by Al-Sanbi.

Toney made another telling contribution just before the hour mark, producing a brilliant flick to keep a set-piece alive and allow Merih Demiral to head in and make it 3-2.

Al-Nassr huffed and puffed in their pursuit of an equaliser but with Ronaldo and Joao Felix both off form they couldn't haul themselves level again.

There was some late drama as both Ali Majrashi and Nawaf Al-Boushail were sent off in stoppage time, but that was inconsequential as Al-Nassr fell to a first league defeat of the season, offering Al-Hilal the chance to usurp them at the top of the table on Sunday.

The MVP

On a big night in the Saudi Pro League title race, it was Ivan Toney who got the better of his illustrious opposite number. The England international's brace handed Al-Ahli an early lead to set his side on course for victory, even if Al-Nassr managed to claw the score back to 2-2. His only regret for the night might be missing a relatively straightforward opportunity for a hat-trick, seeing his shot clip the post and trickle behind.


Al-Ahli may still be six points behind Al-Nassr even with this win, but Toney's strike will have filled the squad with confidence as they look to eat up that deficit.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A brace of assists from Lionel Messi secured a first-ever MLS Cup title for Inter Miami CF after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday.

The victory completes a dramatic turnaround for a club that was languishing in the MLS basement when the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner arrived in Miami as the biggest signing in MLS history in July 2023.


It was the 48th title of Messi's career and third with Miami, having helped the team to the Leagues Cup in 2023 and Supporters' Shield in 2024. MLS Cup, though, is the biggest trophy so far for a club that launched with the backing of David Beckham in 2020.

At a packed Chase Stadium in South Florida, the home side took an early lead thanks to an own goal scored by Vancouver's Édier Ocampo in the eighth minute. Forced by a shot from Miami's Tadeo Allende, the ball deflected off Ocampo and past Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka.

Despite the instant advantage for Miami, and some scrappy plays that led to regaining possession, the Whitecaps then gradually took charge in the remainder of the first half.

With captain and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Müller pulling plenty of the strings, the visitors were proactive in the final third before the halftime whistle. Following the midway break, Vancouver's relentless pressure found an even higher gear. In the second half, head coach Jesper Sørensen pushed his team further up the field, leading to a goal from Ali Ahmed in the 60th minute that tied the match at 1-1.

At first appearing to be a straightforward save, Ahmed's shot took an unexpected late bounce that snuck its way beyond the fingertips of Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo.

The narrative of the plucky underdogs coming into town and stealing the spotlight appeared to be set. That is, until the biggest star on the pitch took over in the second half. Messi, cleverly stealing the ball in the opposition's half in the 71st minute, then made a dangerous pass to a sprinting De Paul.

ThierryJay:
Lol @ kids being problematic. Pele, I dey battle my own here too

Don't think Miami will bottle it this time around though. In fact I dey suspect Miami will hand out a big lesson like a 4-1 in that match just like they've been doing throughout the ko rounds.

Good to hear from you again bro.

ThierryJay:
The Goat just added another trophy to his record collection. 47 and counting. We will now use Finallisima, MLS cup and World cup to round am up to 50!

What Messi is achieving with this Inter Miami team is simply outstanding. This is a team with no assembled heavyweights. The friends of Messi there are old and all retiring by end of this season.

So for Messi to carry a baggage of the old and feeble plus the young and inexperienced to multiple trophies the club has never won before in its entire existence is an incredible feat and that is why he is the greatest player of all time. Mr do and talk after.

Congratulations to him for achieving 405 assists, the highest ever in football history. That Puskas had 404 assists is even still a doubted statistic as some sources put it at 359 or so. Any way, the Goat has eclipsed all of that.

@Almiron, how's Canada bro. Make una tell ur Vancouver boys to stand down o. GOAT must carry that cup

Numerouno94:
Almiron where have u been? U enta Canada kun 4get ur boys. Btw, tell ur fellow Canadian boys @ Vancouver that Inter Miama has got the cup so make them just rest.

Hope u cool bro.

EyeCumInPeace:
That's why he is the Assistant Goat. 🐐

Sonofgod1990:
Man united are back on track

EPL is for united
No doubt

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Wednesday set a new record for the most assists in international football.

The Inter Miami forward achieved the feat after providing two assists against Puerto Rico in an international friendly at Chase Stadium.

Messi assisted two goals in his side’s 6-0 win, overtaking former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar’s tally for Brazil.

The 38-year-old provided an assist on each half for Argentina, taking his tally for the La Albiceleste to 60.

Messi now has one assist than Neymar has managed for Brazil.

He reached 60 assists for Argentina in 194 appearances, also scoring 114 goals in those matches.

As for Neymar, he reached 59 assists in 128 games for the Selecao.

Seun:
Dear Nairalanders,

We are ramping things up. Here are some things we have done recently:

1. We gave Nairaland's theme a little facelift, fixing buttons, pagination, separators, and other little things.

2. We implemented a dark mode for Nairaland with the most intuitive UX: a sun toggle on your upper right.

3. We further relaxed the minimum character rule because many people were still struggling with it.

We are also trying to make our moderation bot (aka antispam bot) more accurate. Bear with us on that.

What else do you want us to work on?

Best Regards.

Numerouno94:
Amen oo boss. Family they fine, we dey beg them to understand.
How baby na?

OJEEMAH:
Thanks bro. I understand. I’m in Calgary, Alberta. How about you?

Numerouno94:
I'm happy for u boss. U and Almiron don run leave us go Canada. Na me and ThierryJay remain now to join una.

As for the washing how we go take do am na? Which kind detergent we go use na?