The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is heading out of Camp Nou, with the Liga giants unable to retain his services despite agreeing a new contract Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been explaining why a new contract cannot be agreed with Lionel Messi, with an all-time great preparing to sever ties with the only club side that... Continue Reading →
Manchester City chief quizzed on Messi links as Citizens mull over options
The Premier League champions are among those to have seen a move mooted for the Argentine superstar who is running his contract down at Barcelona Manchester City's chief operating officer Omar Berrada has steered around questions about the Premier League champions' reported interest in Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. City are one of few clubs in world football that... Continue Reading →
FOOTBALL NEWS – BARCELONA TO SACRIFICE ANTOINE GRIEZMANN TO AFFORD LEO MESSI CONTRACT – PAPER ROUND
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann might be sold in order for the club to be able to afford Lionel Messi's wages, while Manchester United have not ruled out signing Harry Kane despite Edinson Cavani's contract extension. Diogo Dalot might join AC Milan on a permanent deal, while Martin Odegaard is keen to remain at Arsenal next... Continue Reading →
Messi advised to consider Man City, Bayern Munich or PSG moves by Argentina legend Kempes
The Barca captain is heading towards free agency in the summer but could yet sign an extension with the Camp Nou club Mario Kempes considers fellow Argentine Lionel Messi to be "torn" when it comes to his future at Barcelona, with the six-time Ballon d'Or winner being urged to consider moves to Manchester City, Bayern... Continue Reading →
Torres eclipses Messi record with hat-trick in Man City win at Newcastle
The Spain winger is now the youngest ever player to score a treble for manager Pep Guardiola Ferran Torres broke a record previously held by Lionel Messi when he struck a memorable hat-trick for Manchester City against Newcastle on Friday. The 21-year-old’s treble helped the newly crowned Premier League champions to a thrilling 4-3 victory... Continue Reading →
‘PSG have wanted Messi every year’ – Pastore admits Barcelona star remains dream addition for French giants
The Argentina international was once charged with the task of trying to lure his fellow countryman to Parc des Princes, and rumours continue to rage Paris Saint-Germain have made Lionel Messi a top transfer target "every year", claims Javier Pastore, with the former star at Parc des Princes once charged with the task of trying to... Continue Reading →
Dybala speculates on future for Messi and Aguero as fellow Argentine’s run down contracts
The Juventus frontman can see two countrymen linking up at Barcelona as questions continue to be asked of their next moves Juventus forward Paulo Dybala can see Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero linking up at Barcelona next season, with two fellow Argentines currently mulling over their options. A six-time Ballon d'Or winner at Camp Nou... Continue Reading →
‘He looks happier’ – Pique waiting on Messi contract call at Barcelona
A man who has spent many memorable years working alongside an iconic Argentine at Camp Nou claims to have no inside knowledge on discussions Gerard Pique claims to have no inside knowledge on Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona, despite spending 13 years alongside him at Camp Nou, but does admit that an Argentine superstar mulling... Continue Reading →
Ballon d’Or 2021 Power Rankings: Messi and Neymar climb as injuries hit contenders
The awarding of the prize was cancelled in 2020 and the world's best players are again making their cases to claim the coveted individual honour After being cancelled in 2020, the Ballon d'Or is back, with the great and good of the football world again eyeing the biggest individual honour the game has to offer. Although... Continue Reading →
‘Messi does everything for Barcelona’ – Real Madrid striker Benzema talks up Argentine’s threat ahead of Clasico
Two old adversaries are set to lock horns at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, with the Blancos aware that they face another tough test Karim Benzema says Lionel Messi “does everything for Barcelona”, with the Real Madrid striker readying himself for another Clasico clash with a “very dangerous” rival. The Blancos are due to welcome their... Continue Reading →
