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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that he is "convinced" that Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the club to stay after this season.Laporta was re-elected for a second term as club president last month after his predecessor Josep Maria Bartomeu was sacked after falling out with other members of the club's board over Messi's future.Messi was present when Laporta was inaugurated as club president again David Ramos / Getty ImagesThe Argentine forward, who is widely regarded as the club's greatest player…

When you go to the grocery store to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies, which of the two do you often buy: conventional or organic? Organic foods often come at a premium price, so many Americans find conventional produce to be the most affordable and accessible option. While organic is often advertised as the better option of the two, a new report suggests that the label doesn't necessarily imply it's the safest option. RELATED: The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…

Since Wembley Stadium reopened in 2007, it has seen some real crackerjack games.When the FA Cup steps up to the home of English football, the stakes are always high. It is either the semi-final or the final of the competition - a stage that has added an extra boost to some captivating meetings over the years.Let's take a trip down the memory bar to look at some of the best FA Cup bands the new Wembley has ever seen.A true story of two halves, Manchester United's victory over Everton in the 2016 semi-finals was a roller…

Arsenal advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League after their 4-0 defeat of Slavia Prague on Thursday night - and began a deal with their former boss Unai Emery.Villarreal defeated Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 overall to book their place in the last four of the competition and their upcoming clash has added an extra spice to it given that Emery was fired just 18 months into his Gunners season.The two sides meet on April 29 in El Madrigal, with the second stage scheduled to take place a week later at the Emirates Stadium on…

Dance with the stars pro Witney Carson welcomed her first child, son Kevin, in January and has worked hard to feel confident and healthy for the months since she was born. While Carson has documented her postpartum journey on social media for fans since her son arrived, she has recently decided to start her healthy life tasks with a month-long challenge to help whip her into shape. "I'm starting a 30-day challenge today and I'm so excited! I want you to do it…

You can rush over competitions like the Champions League all you want, but the FA Cup will always have a special place in the hearts of most football fans.Over the years, we have been treated to some absolutely incredible FA Cup bands and especially the semifinals have thrown up some classics.With teams just a victory away from securing their place at the show event in the world's oldest football competition, the drama and passion displayed is on a level you may have never seen before.So here's the 90 min ranking of the ten…

Kate Hudson has been open about her journey to lose 45 pounds of pregnancy weight, documenting her weight-loss progress for her 13 million fans on Instagram. The actor, who's been adhering to the WW (formerly Weight Watchers) plan to shed the weight, has managed to slim down significantly in just a few months—and without depriving herself of her favorite foods. So, what does the star really snack on to get slim? Read on to discover Hudson's go-to foods, and for more insight into how your favorite celebrities stay in shape,…

Early on Friday afternoon, it seemed as if Manchester United and Barcelona had been reinforced by the news that transfer target Andre Silva had a € 30 million release clause in their contract.The Portuguese international has been in fantastic form for Eintracht Frankfurt this season after agreeing to a permanent transfer last summer, scoring 24 goals and registering four assists in 28 matches in all competitions.He has even surpassed the coveted Erling Haaland in the Bundesliga this season and his form has once again…

First, let's be clear about something. Having a cup of coffee in the morning can actually be good for you. In fact, the boost in caffeine and the antioxidants in coffee benefit your body in all sorts of ways including strengthening your immune system, getting your brain going, and of course, gives you that energy boost to start your day. However, while drinking it black is truly the healthiest way to drink coffee, it's not always the tastiest for coffee lovers. And if you're not careful, those added ingredients can backfire…

Everything is heating up now.We have some exciting competitions for titles and European places across the continent, and there is also the little thing in the Champions League quarter-finals that we can also digest. Do not blink, otherwise you will miss something.You know the drill now. It's time for 90 minutes to rank the top players in Europe right now, and this week we're asking for some help from Oscar-nominated Minari to spice things up.Lewandowski is out of action | Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images"Getting hurt…