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Lionel Messi‘s future with French superteam PSG has been up in the air for months now, with rumors swirling that the star Argentinian forward would be leaving the club after his second year with the club. And after all the months of rumors and hearsay, it seems like we finally have a concrete answer on […]

Hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar has paid homage to PSG’s dynamic duo, Lionel Messi and Neymar, in his latest track titled ‘The Hillbillies,’ a collaboration with Baby Keem, reported by goal.com. Lamar and Keem were in attendance at the Parc des Princes in October for a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter between PSG and Troyes. The match […]

The Lionel Messi transfer saga takes another twist as the Argentine superstar features in PSG’s promotional video for their 2023-24 kit, hinting at a potential stay with the French club, reported by goal.com. With Messi’s contract set to expire in a month, his departure from PSG has been widely anticipated. Barcelona has been considered his […]

Barcelona fans may be in for a pleasant surprise as Lionel Messi’s return to the club seems to be a step closer, with negotiations taking place between Barcelona and MLS side Inter Miami, according to goal.com. According to L’Equipe, discussions are underway for a potential buy-and-loan exchange deal involving Messi. The proposed deal would see […]

Lionel Messi, the talismanic Argentine forward, made headlines as he skipped the PSG awards ceremony to attend a Coldplay concert in Barcelona with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, reported by goal.com. The decision comes shortly after Messi secured his second Ligue 1 winner’s medal with PSG. Instead of attending the UNFP ceremony, which honors outstanding performances […]

Lionel Messi has achieved just about everything there is to achieve in the game and as of Saturday, he’s put his name in the history books once again. The PSG superstar scored the opener against Strasbourg, his 496th goal. That is the most of any player in Europe’s top five leagues and in the process, […]

PSG manager Christophe Galtier has come to the defense of Lionel Messi amid criticisms of the superstar’s performances this season, reported by goal.com. While Messi has contributed 20 goals and 20 assists in all competitions, there have been questions raised about his form, particularly following a controversial unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia that led to […]

Barcelona is prepared to welcome Lionel Messi back to the club with open arms and a significant responsibility. The Catalan giants are ready to offer Messi the captain’s armband if he decides to rejoin Barcelona in the summer, reported by goal.com. With Messi’s departure from PSG on the horizon, Barcelona sees an opportunity to bring […]

Barcelona’s Brazilian winger Raphinha could play a pivotal role in facilitating Lionel Messi’s return to the club, reported by goal.com. As the newly-crowned Spanish champions seek to improve their squad, raising funds through Raphinha’s potential transfer could be the key. Raphinha’s initial presentation as a Barcelona player was marked by uncertainty. However, over the past […]

Lionel Messi’s future hangs in the balance as he contemplates his next move after parting ways with PSG, and one of his international teammates is making a tempting offer to lure him to England, reported by mirror. Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has expressed his willingness to cut his salary to facilitate a sensational transfer […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has shared candid insights into the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan club. While expressing admiration for Messi’s exceptional footballing abilities and emphasizing their personal friendship, Xavi acknowledged the uncertainties surrounding a potential reunion, reported by Fabrizio Romano. Speaking about Lionel Messi’s potential return, Xavi acknowledged the complexity of […]

Barcelona‘s star forward, Robert Lewandowski, has left no room for doubt regarding his desire to see Lionel Messi return to the Catalan club, reported by mirror. Following their successful LaLiga campaign, which saw Barcelona reclaim the title, Lewandowski has voiced his opinion to the club’s hierarchy, making it clear that he wants to play alongside […]

Barcelona vice president Rafa Yuste has once again shown optimism about seeing football icon Lionel Messi back at Camp Nou. He feels the club couldn’t bid him a proper farewell when he left in 2021. Now, he wants a proper farewell for the World Cup winner and believes the story should have a beautiful ending. […]

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has revealed his true feelings towards club president Joan Laporta and former teammate Lionel Messi, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Addressing the ongoing speculation surrounding Messi’s potential return to Barcelona, de Jong expressed his admiration for the Argentine superstar while also expressing his positive relationship with Laporta. Speaking about his […]

Barcelona‘s veteran left-back Jordi Alba has expressed his willingness to make sacrifices in order to continue his stay at the Catalan club, reported by Fabrizio Romano. However, concrete negotiations regarding a potential salary reduction have yet to take place, as discussions on this matter were not addressed during the recent meeting held on Tuesday. Barcelona […]

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique made headlines after choosing to ignore the club’s title celebrations, despite his involvement in their recent success and his crucial role in Lionel Messi‘s departure from the club, as reported by mirror. Pique, who had confirmed his retirement from football in November, did not attend the league title celebrations held by […]

In a heartfelt statement, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed his unwavering determination to bring club legend Lionel Messi back to the Catalan club, as reported by Fabrizo Romano. Laporta’s comments come after Messi’s departure from Barcelona in August 2021, when the Argentine superstar joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after spending his entire professional career at […]

PSG star Lionel Messi faced a disappointing reception from fans during his return to the pitch after serving a two-week suspension, as reported by goal.com. Despite a stellar performance by the team, including Kylian Mbappe’s two-goal display, the atmosphere was marred by the boos directed at Messi. The Argentine forward had been handed the suspension […]

Xavi Hernández, the newly appointed Barcelona manager, has reportedly set his sights on two key players for the club’s upcoming summer transfer window: Lionel Messi and Martin Zubimendi. The legendary former midfielder, who took over the managerial reins at Camp Nou, is determined to reinforce the squad with these two talented individuals. While the pursuit […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is hopeful Lionel Messi “does the impossible” and returns to Barcelona in the summer. The PSG forward is all but guaranteed to depart France when his contract expires at the end of the season with a return to Barcelona already being discussed. Messi, of course, departed the Catalans in 2021 […]

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has taken to Instagram to share a heartfelt message dedicated to his longtime teammate and friend, Sergio Busquets, following the announcement of his departure from the club. Messi posted a series of photos showcasing their time together on the pitch, with the caption expressing his admiration and gratitude for Busquets.   […]

Thierry Henry, the renowned former footballer and coach, has heaped praise on Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, hailing him as having the best footballing brain he’s ever witnessed, reported by Mirror. The Belgian international showcased his exceptional skills on Tuesday night, as he scored a remarkable goal to help secure a 1-1 draw against […]

 Jorge Messi, father, and representative of PSG star Lionel Messi, has released a strong statement regarding his son’s future amid recent rumors linking him to a potential move back to Barcelona or a switch to Saudi Arabia. The statement, aimed at dispelling the swirling speculation, highlights that no agreements have been made with any club […]

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi was seen at training on Monday, leading to some speculation regarding his suspension. Now, we have a clearer picture of PSG’s decision regarding their superstar. PSG has officially lifted Messi’s suspension early, as reported by ESPN’s Julien Laurens. Initially, Messi received a two-week suspension after an unauthorized trip to Saudi […]

PSG forward Lionel Messi has rejoined the team’s training sessions ahead of their remaining games as he nears the end of his second campaign with the French giants. While moves to Barcelona or Saudi Arabia remain options for the Argentine, he is strictly focused on winning the Ligue 1 title for the time being, per […]

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could win the 2023 Ballon d’Or if he gets Champions League glory this season according to football legend Ruud Gullit. Haaland is enjoying a record-breaking debut season for the Citizens as his 51 goals and eight assists in 46 games in all competitions sees Pep Guardiola’s men top of the […]

Lionel Messi was seen training with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday after his two-week suspension seems to have been lifted early by the French club. Messi skipped training last week to attend a Saudi tourist board meeting, and was later sanctioned by the PSG front office; he reportedly also shocked his teammates by leaving just 24 […]

Lionel Messi officially issued a response after being suspended two weeks by Paris Saint-Germain for taking an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia instead of reporting to training earlier in the week. He offered an apology along with an explanation for his absence. “I want to apologize, of course, to my teammates, to the club. I […]

This summer could be a monumental one for PSG. Lionel Messi appears all but set to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires. The news notably broke right after he was suspended by the club for traveling to Saudi Arabia without permission instead of reporting for training. That news — along […]

Just a day after PSG suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks without pay for traveling to Saudi Arabia without permission, it was announced that the Argentine superstar will leave the club this summer after two seasons. Negotiations on a new deal came to a halt when the Ligue 1 giants asked Messi to take a […]

The marriage between Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain hasn’t exactly gone to plan. It appears it’s ending in a bitter divorce between player and club with PSG fans siding with the club as well. PSG fans flocked to the club’s headquarters after the news broke that Messi plans on leaving at the end of the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may be the second-highest-paid player currently in the NBA behind his current second-round foe in Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, but, as far as professional athletes are concerned, he finds himself falling a bit lower on the totem pole. In a recently penned piece by Forbes discussing the […]

PSG made the shocking decision to suspend Lionel Messi without pay for two weeks after he traveled to Saudi Arabia without permission. But, it appears the Argentine already made his mind up beforehand and will officially leave the club this summer after two years in the French Capital. Via Fabrizio Romano: “Messi will leave Paris […]

Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris Saint-Germain. The news was reported Tuesday by football insider Fabrizio Romano who went on to add that the PSG star will be suspended with immediate effect for two weeks. The suspension comes after Messi missed training on Monday and instead traveled to Saudi Arabia without receiving permission from […]

It doesn’t matter where Cristiano Ronaldo goes these days, drama always follows him and now, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia wants him deported. The Al-Nassr star had a tough night earlier this week as the side lost crucial points in the title race, suffering a defeat to rivals Al-Hilal, the same club trying to lure […]

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero pulled no punches when discussing the goalscoring ability of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, particularly from free-kicks. Ronaldo has found his goalscoring touch in Saudi Arabia as he has scored 11 goals in 12 appearances for Al Nassr so far. One of those goals included a rare free-kick during his […]

Lionel Messi might not stay at PSG this summer, but he’s still banging in goals like nobody’s business. The Argentine superstar opened the scoring for his side against Nice on Saturday and in the process, reached another historic accomplishment. With the neat finish on the road, Messi is now the all-time leading scorer in Europe […]

Just about nothing is going right at PSG these days. They’re out of the Champions League, Kylian Mbappe is unhappy with the club’s latest promotional video that centered only around him, and Lionel Messi is expected to leave this summer. To make matters worse, Christophe Galtier’s men have lost back-to-back Ligue 1 games and now […]

PSG is in absolute shambles this season. From crashing out in the Champions League Round of 16 to Lionel Messi being rumored to leave the club in the summer, nothing is going right. Now, talisman Kylian Mbappe is also unhappy with the Ligue 1 giants. Paris recently sent out a promo video to fans in […]