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NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Keylor Navas To Join UNAM Pumas After Brief Stint In Argentina With Newell's Old Boys
Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell's Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement. Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench. 'Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club's values are non-negotiable,' Newell's Old Boys said. 'To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.' Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires. Navas signed with Newell's Old Boys after finishing his second spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just six appearances in all competitions. In a previous stint at PSG, he played four seasons and helped the club secure two French league titles. Navas made his professional debut with Saprissa in Costa Rica in 2005 and began his European career four years later with Albacete. He then moved to Levante and signed with Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season. With Real Madrid, Navas won a league title and a Super Cup, as well as three Champions League titles.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Keylor Navas to join Pumas after a brief stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is set to transfer to the UNAM Pumas of the Mexican league after a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell's Old Boys. The 38-year-old Navas signed a two-year deal last January with Newell's Old Boys, but he received an offer from Pumas two weeks ago. The Argentinian club on Monday said it will receive $2 million as part of the transfer deal. Pumas is yet to make an official announcement. Navas missed the first two league matches in Argentina, the first due to sickness sickness and the second because he asked to be left on the bench. 'Commitment, professionalism, and respect for the club's values are non-negotiable,' Newell's Old Boys said. 'To achieve our goals, it is essential that each member pulls in the same direction, always prioritizing the team over the individual.' Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires. Navas signed with Newell's Old Boys after finishing his second spell with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made just six appearances in all competitions. In a previous stint at PSG, he played four seasons and helped the club secure two French league titles. Navas made his professional debut with Saprissa in Costa Rica in 2005 and began his European career four years later with Albacete. He then moved to Levante and signed with Real Madrid for the 2014-15 season. With Real Madrid, Navas won a league title and a Super Cup, as well as three Champions League titles. ___ AP soccer:
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lionel Messi gets stand named after him at club he never played for as fans are left baffled
Lionel Messi's new stand could do with a bit of maintenance OH BOY Lionel Messi gets stand named after him at club he never played for as fans are left baffled LIONEL MESSI saw a football club naming a stand after him... even though he never played for that team. Messi, 38, is considered by many as the greatest player of all time after winning a record eight Ballon d'Or honours throughout his glittering 21-year career. Advertisement 5 A football club named one of its stands after Lionel Messi 5 Newell's Old Boys gave Messi the ultimate honour 5 That is despite the fact Messi never played for Newell's Old Boys 5 Fans were frustrated with that decision and many complained about the paint job The star forward's brilliant legacy was carved out at Barcelona where he spent 17 successful years that saw him winning 10 LaLiga titles, seven Copa del Rey honours and four Champions League trophies. The Argentina captain didn't enjoy the same level of success at Paris Saint-Germain where he played for two years after his heartbreaking exit from Barca in 2021. And now the Inter Miami superstar is enjoying the winter of his career in the MLS where he has fallen off the radar despite a string of impressive performances for David Beckham's club. But it was Newell's Old Boys that gave Messi the ultimate honour by naming one of their stadium's stands after him. Advertisement The Argentine great has history with the club as he joined their academy at the age of eight and spent five years within their youth ranks before moving to Barcelona esteemed La Masia set up. However, the legendary footballer never picked up a senior appearance with the Argentinean outfit. Nevertheless, Messi has always been a fan of the club and has repeatedly expressed his support. Old Boys issued photos of their new stand on social media and added the following caption: "Our home. The house of football history." Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Some fans were left baffled and expressed frustration with the club for honouring a player that never competed for the team at senior level - even if it is someone of Messi's caliber. And a section of the fanbase was also angry with the powers that be as they didn't bother to repaint the bottom part of the stand. Watch Messi score stunning free-kick as Inter Miami stun Porto 2-1m One fan tweeted: "@Grok how many senior appearances has Lionel Messi made for Newells Old Boys?" Advertisement Another commented: "I thought it was us messing around, but no, they're just that clueless." A third wrote: "Can you give me the info on the number of official goals scored by Messi?" This fan said: "How sloppy, they didn't even paint below!! No wonder Messi didn't even thank them." And that one stated: "I feel second-hand embarrassment." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lionel Messi gets stand named after him at club he never played for as fans are left baffled
LIONEL MESSI saw a football club naming a stand after him... even though he never played for that team. Messi, 38, is considered by many as the greatest player of all time after winning a record eight Ballon d'Or honours throughout his glittering 21-year career. 5 A football club named one of its stands after Lionel Messi 5 Newell's Old Boys gave Messi the ultimate honour 5 That is despite the fact Messi never played for Newell's Old Boys 5 Fans were frustrated with that decision and many complained about the paint job The star forward's brilliant legacy was carved out at The Argentina captain didn't enjoy the same level of success at And now the Inter Miami superstar is enjoying the winter of his career in the MLS where he has fallen off the radar despite a string of impressive performances for David Beckham's club. But it was Newell's Old Boys that gave Messi the ultimate honour by naming one of their stadium's stands after him. Read More on Football The Argentine great has history with the club as he joined their academy at the age of eight and spent five years within their youth ranks before moving to Barcelona esteemed However, the legendary footballer never picked up a senior appearance with the Argentinean outfit. Nevertheless, Messi has always been a fan of the club and has repeatedly expressed his support. Old Boys issued photos of their new stand on social media and added the following caption: "Our home. The house of football history." Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Some fans were left baffled and expressed frustration with the club for honouring a player that never competed for the team at senior level - even if it is someone of Messi's caliber. And a section of the fanbase was also angry with the powers that be as they didn't bother to repaint the bottom part of the stand. Watch Messi score stunning free-kick as Inter Miami stun Porto 2-1m One fan tweeted: "@Grok how many senior appearances has Lionel Messi made for Newells Old Boys?" Another commented: "I thought it was us messing around, but no, they're just that clueless." A third wrote: "Can you give me the info on the number of official goals scored by Messi?" This fan said: "How sloppy, they didn't even paint below!! No wonder Messi didn't even thank them." And that one stated: "I feel second-hand embarrassment." 5 Messi started out at Newell's Old Boys' academy and is a big fan of the club
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Boyhood club of Lionel Messi sanctions 9-year-olds over photo with player from rival team
A simple photo between kids and a professional footballer has spiralled into controversy in Argentina, after Newell's Old Boys sanctioned youth players for posing with Rosario Central's Ignacio Malcorra, a move seen as a shocking escalation of the city's fierce football rivalry. Newell's, the Rosario club that once nurtured a young Lionel Messi, suspended the academy players from training and revoked their scholarships for three months after discovering their photo with Malcorra, who has played for bitter rivals Rosario Central during five seasons. The decision, which club officials framed as a protective measure following reported fan threats, has drawn strong criticism from both the public and prominent figures, while Malcorra himself expressed his dismay at the row. 'I feel sad for them. Children are innocent and don't know much about what they're doing,' Malcorra told reporters on Friday, recounting the chance encounter at a youth tournament three months ago. 'They just wanted to take a photo with a top flight player, like any child would.' As the photo went viral on social media only recently, club officials said earlier this week the matter had been dealt with internally, while some ultra-supporters had reportedly demanded the children to be expelled. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni also condemned the sanctions. 'If you dream of playing in the First Division one day, it doesn't matter who you play with,' he told reporters before Thursday's match against Chile. National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich on Friday called the sanctions 'disgraceful' on social media, suggesting the club had bowed to pressure from hardline supporters. The football rivalry, also known as the Rosario derby, reflects the deep footballing identity of the industrial port of Rosario - a city that produced eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi through Newell's and recently welcomed Argentina talisman Angel Di Maria back to Central. Newell's said the affected children 'continue to be members of the club' and that directors would meet with parents next week 'to continue listening to them, supporting them, and taking appropriate action.'
