Former United States forward Landon Donovan (pictured top row, far left) sported a bizarre hairstyle on punditry duty at the European Championship - later revealed to be the result of a recent hair transplant. But Donovan is far from the only footballer to have gone under the knife in recent years with the increased pressures of the modern game sending hairlines backward. Here, Mail Sport takes a look at the 10 best,transplants in football history....read
Donovan, who earned 157 international caps throughout his career, believes Gregg Berhalter's young side can take on anyone in their way of home triumph this summer - even Lionel Messi .
Landon Donovan hilariously joked he is trying to return to his 'glory days' of a full head of luscious locks after going viral for his bad hair day.
Several years after his retirement, the disjointed hairstyle, leaving patches of his scalp exposed confused fans when he was on punditry duty for Fox Sports.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LIAM MCMILLEN: Birchall (picture left of the left image) has recently completed a refereeing course at the Staffordshire FA, where he was the only ex-player.
David Beckham heavily praised Inter Miami star Lionel Messi on Wednesday night during a late-night talk show appearance with Jimmy Kimmel talking about his 'perfect' player.
Waltham Forest Council agreed plans to erect a statue of Walthamstow-born England captain Harry Kane back in 2019, but five years later they may wish they hadn't bothered.
Beckham shocked the footballing world when it was announced he was set to leave Spanish giants Real Madrid for LA Galaxy in 2007 - at the age of just 32.
When Beckham returned with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez and their Miami teammates last week, he would have been happy to see the soccer legacy he left behind in LA still thriving.
LA Galaxy defender Eriq Zavaleta has responded to claims that Lionel Messi deliberately snubbed him after his side's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami on Sunday.
Messi celebrated his childhood sweetheart Antonela's 36th birthday with their three sons - Thiago, 11, Matteo, 8, and Ciro 5 - as they got around a birthday cake, balloons and a sign of Pocahontas!
The reality TV star's eldest son with ex-husband and rapper Kanye West held Messi's hand as they walked out onto the field ahead of Inter Miami's MLS clash against LA Galaxy, which ended 1-1.
Hollywood legend Halle Berry and her partner, the singer-songwriter Van Hunt, were among the crowd for the MLS game between Miami and LA Galaxy.
Lionel Messi starts for Inter Miami in Sunday's road game at LA Galaxy - with Luis Suarez also included in the XI despite suffering an injury scare in the team's opening-night win.
'Chicharito' - who was a popular figure during his six seasons at Old Trafford - was unveiled by the Liga MX outfit on Wednesday and given a hero's welcome after a solid career in Europe.
Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has rejoined his boyhood club Chivas. The 35-year-old has returned to the Mexican club on a deal until the end of the season.
LAFC right winger Carlos Vela may be set to make a move to cross-town rivals the LA Galaxy, according to AS.
PSV Eindhoven have formalised their interest in signing Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri on loan. However, LA Galaxy are also interested.
Before Andrew Shue was ensnared in relationship rumors with the ex-wife of CNN's TJ Holmes, the Melrose Place star briefly played Major League Soccer for the LA Galaxy in 1996.
Ibrahimovic, 42, announced his retirement from playing in June at the end of last season, ending his career at Milan, having also played with Man United, Paris St Germain and Juventus.
Ryan Hollingshead scored as defending champion Los Angeles FC reached a second straight MLS Cup Final courtesy of a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.
Beckham's move to LA from Real Madrid sent shockwaves through global soccer because of the underwhelming ability of the competition's players and largely poor standard of facilities.
On Tuesday Beckham was seen back at San Siro, the home of his former club AC Milan , as they played host to Paris Saint-Germain , another former Beckham employer, in the Champions League .
The former L.A. Galaxy striker holds the world record for the most international assists (58) and is tied with Clint Dempsey for the most international goals scored by an American (57).
'We are grateful to Javier for his dedication and contribution to the LA Galaxy,' said head coach Greg Vanney, describing him as a passionate leader. 'We wish him the best moving forward.'
Messi mania has well and truly captivated American soccer over the past three months, with his marquee arrival at Inter Miami the biggest signing to grace MLS since David Beckham joined LA Galaxy in 2007.
The first chapter in Apple's 'Messi Meets America' documentary shared the background into how Inter Miami got one of the greatest players of all time - with the man himself offering his thoughts.
Beckham spoke to students about his soccer career with Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, his ownership of Inter Miami and his business interests away from the game.
David Beckham joined MLS's LA Galaxy in 2007 to widespread fanfare, only to end up in a feud with fans and teammate Landon Donovan. Now his new Netflix docuseries goes behind the scenes.
David Beckham reveals how an ultimatum from former England boss Fabio Capello put a strain on his marriage with his wife Victoria.
Steven Gerrard has revealed his regret at leaving Liverpool months before Jurgen Klopp came in at Anfield and revolutionised the club.
Both clubs are negotiating over a loan deal with a purchase option by the end of the 2023-24 LaLiga season, although it has been understood that an agreement has yet to be reached.
All of the games that the league decided to change, which were the Diamondbacks at the Padres, Rays at the Angels and Marlins at the Dodgers, will be played as doubleheaders Saturday.
Sharp's contract will run until the end if the 2023 season and contains an option for 2024.During his time at Sheffield Sharp accumulate 377 appearances, score 129 goals, and record 44
Lionel Messi is set to make his Inter Miami debut on Friday night - and July 21 also marks 16 years since David Beckham made his own Stateside debut for LA Galaxy.
Ian Harkes had the first two-goal match of his career to spark the New England Revolution to a 4-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night, while Philadelphia Union continued a great season.
Lionel Messi's move to Major League Soccer's Inter Miami has been met with loads of fanfare as perhaps the greatest player in the sport today decided to leave French powerhouse PSG.
Ever the good sport, Gerrard took his medicine, recorded a few lines and saw his cameo entry join the annals of British managers and players butchering foreign languages.
Gerrard agreed to the role following a renewed round of talks with the Saudi club, who are committing millions towards player recruitment to help their new boss build a team of global superstars.
A year after making his headline grabbing move from FC Barcelona to the LA Galaxy, Riqui Puig delivered a message to his former teammate Lionel Messi who drawing ever closer to his own MLS..
The midfielder threw his hat into the ring for the Goal of the Year with an incredible outside-the-box volley hit that whipped past Orlando goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar before he could get anywhere near it.
Aguirre scored for the Galaxy in the 85th minute after a slick centering pass from Douglas Costa. The goal countered a St. Louis City score in the 68th minute on a sideways flick from Niko Gioacchini
US soccer fans are ripping Fox host Brian Kilmeade for bizarrely calling on Lionel Messi to learn English 'like David Beckham did' when the ex-England captain joined the LA Galaxy in 2007.
Hernandez tore his ACL on a noncontact play Wednesday night in the first half of the Galaxy's loss to Real Salt Lake in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals and will gave surgery soon.
Tuesday night's surprise victory comes after a disastrous start to the new MLS season for the Galaxy. The club's last of the Western Conference standings with only two wins in 13 matches.
Fans have been unhappy with Klein and have advocated for his dismissal - even going so far as to protest for him to be remove but he was signed to a contract extension before the season began.
On Tuesday, Lionel Messi became the latest star to receive a statue, as the Argentina captain was rewarded after leading his country to World Cup glory in Qatar. But there are plenty of bad statues too...
Portland, coming off a 5-1 loss at Atlanta last weekend, has allowed 10 goals this season, most in the league. The Timbers defeated Sporting Kansas City in the season opener, but haven't won since.
When David Beckham joined LA Galaxy in 2007, he became the face of a fledgling league in just its 12th season. It wasn't long before he transformed MLS entirely, and Messi can do the same.
Now that Gareth Bale has retired, does LAFC have any chance of becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles since arch-rivals LA Galaxy did in 2011 and 2012?
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