Manchester City Names Bernardo Silva As Captain Ahead Of 2025/26 Premier League Season

Manchester City have confirmed Bernardo Silva as the new club captain for the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season. The Portuguese midfielder, who has been a key part of City’s success in recent years, takes on the leadership role following the departure of long-time captain Kevin De Bruyne earlier this summer.

Silva, now 30, expressed his pride and commitment to the club while addressing fans and media after the announcement. “This season for sure will be at City, I’m going to stay,” Silva stated firmly. “I've had options in the past and this year, like last, my option is to stay.”

His statement brings an end to months of speculation over his future, as Silva has frequently been linked with moves to clubs across Europe, including Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Despite previous transfer interest, Silva has consistently delivered top performances under Pep Guardiola, contributing both creatively and defensively in City's dominant midfield setup.

Silva’s appointment is seen as a natural progression given his experience, leadership qualities, and loyalty to the club. Since joining Manchester City from AS Monaco in 2017, he has won six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League trophy, and numerous domestic cups. His tactical intelligence, tireless work rate, and big-game mentality have earned him admiration from teammates and fans alike.

With Silva now officially at the helm, Manchester City aim to continue their domestic dominance and make another strong push in Europe. His leadership will be vital in a season that promises fierce competition and new challenges for Guardiola’s side.

Lionel Messi Sparks Buzz By Ignoring IShowSpeed At FIFA Club World Cup Opener; Video

During the opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, a brief moment involving Lionel Messi and YouTuber iShowSpeed caught fans' attention online.

As Messi entered Hard Rock Stadium, he greeted former football legends like Pepe. Standing nearby was iShowSpeed, who is a huge fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi walked past him without saying anything or making eye contact. iShowSpeed was visibly at a loss for words upon catching a glimpse of Messi, as his stunned expression was clear in video footage.

The clip quickly went viral on social media, with many people saying Messi deliberately ignored him. Some saw it as a sign of the long-running fan rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo supporters. Others felt Messi was simply focused on the match and didn’t want distractions.

The match itself ended in a 0–0 draw. Messi came close to scoring with a free-kick that hit the crossbar, and Al Ahly missed a penalty in the first half. While there were no goals in the game, Messi’s quiet walk past iShowSpeed became one of the biggest talking points of the night.