Lionel Messi Articles - Page 29

Lionel Messi has only spent one season with French giants PSG in the Ligue 1, but everyone is curious as to where the Argentinian star could move after his contract expires at the season’s end. Messi is widely expected to depart from PSG once his contract is up, but considering he is still at the […]

Lionel Messi remains one of the most prolific soccer stars in the world. Messi recently finished his first season with French tycoons PSG after previously spending his entire career in Spain with FC Barcelona. The results weren’t much different, as Messi helped PSG finish first in France’s Ligue 1. Lionel Messi signed a two-year deal […]

Dinesh Karthik (DK) made his Team India return earlier this week when he played his first match in national colours since July 2019 against South Africa in the series opener in Delhi. The veteran wicketkeeper batter was selected for the Indian cricket team on the back of a series of solid performances in the Indian […]

Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema couldn’t help but smile after hearing Lionel Messi’s endorsement for the Ballon d’Or award. Just recently, Messi shared his belief that there are “no doubts” Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d’Or after his performance for his Spanish club in 2021-22. Not only was he pivotal in their La Liga […]

Just because it was a friendly match, doesn’t mean Lionel Messi is going to take it easy. The entire nation of Estonia found that out the hard way on Sunday, as Argentina dismantled them 5-0 in their international friendly. Messi was on a tear in the win, putting on a show for every fan in […]

Lionel Messi no longer has plans to return to Barcelona where he created his legend, but the Argentine superstar admits he still couldn’t understand what happened that led to his exit from the club. To recall, the 34-year-old talisman joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after Barcelona said they can no longer afford to keep him. […]

Lionel Messi just finished up his first season with PSG, winning a Ligue 1 title and flashing his brilliance at different moments. While it wasn’t a signature Messi-type season that we got so used to seeing at Barcelona, he was also left battling some long-term issues from COVID-19. The Argentine tested positive for the virus […]

Real Madrid just pulled off the unthinkable and won their 14th Champions League title over the weekend despite being on the brink of elimination on three different occasions throughout the competition. A huge reason for their triumph is Karim Benzema, who enjoyed a campaign for the ages. That’s put him in the Ballon d’Or conversation, […]

Kylian Mbappe appears to be on the verge of signing for Real Madrid after his contract at PSG runs its course. The French superstar has long been linked with a move to Madrid, and is expected to make that a reality in the coming days. Los Blancos are reportedly paying a king’s ransom to Mbappe […]

There’s a lot of action involving French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain right now. Kylian Mbappe is on the verge of leaving PSG for Real Madrid, and there are also rumors of Lionel Messi planning an exit strategy. A report from Alex Candal of DIRECTV Sports claims Messi will sign with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami in […]

It has been a turbulent season for PSG this year. After bringing over Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Lionel Messi in the same window, PSG rebounded to win Ligue 1 again after dropping it to Lille last season. However, a 17-minute collapse versus Real Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 means […]

Barcelona is expected to be very busy this summer as they look to overhaul the squad and restore their former glory. It was a significant down year for the Catalan side in 2021-22, following the departure of club icon Lionel Messi, and now president Joan Laporta has made some eye-opening comments regarding a potential reunion. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers underperformed on the basketball court this season, but LeBron James’ bank account had its best year ever. According to Sportico, the superstar hooper and mogul pulled in $126.9M in total earnings over the past 12 months — more than any other athlete on the planet. Lionel Messi came in second ($122M), […]

Without a doubt, the biggest name in both soccer and its corresponding sports card market is no other than Lionel Messi. The 34-year old Argentinian boasts a long list of accomplishments few have come close to reaching, such as winning the European Golden Shoe, Pichichi Trophy, and World Soccer Player of the Year awards multiple […]

PSG is preparing to lose talisman Kylian Mbappe this summer as he eyes a dream move to Real Madrid on a free transfer. That being said, they will need to find a replacement for their most productive player. According to Football Insider, PSG is interested in Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku, who is clearly not enjoying […]

The way Lionel Messi carried his Barcelona club through the years was simply amazing. The Argentinian legend was the heart and soul of the team, and even as his play slowly deteriorated, he was still the main man in Catalunya. In the summer of 2021, however, due to the financial limitations of Barcelona, he had […]

Playing for his Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo turned back the clock. After a truly up and down season for the Red Devils, the football legend scored three goals and played a fantastic game. Manchester United really needed all three goals, as Tottenham is known to make stirring comebacks, once through […]

In an instant Champions League classic, Real Madrid turned around the Round of 16 with three goals by Karim Benzema, eliminating PSG from the competition. Many pitted PSG as main favorites for the Champions League next to Manchester City, but even with an effective 2-0 lead the French representatives disappointed their fans. As the remnants […]

PSG won the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 matchup versus Real Madrid. They won 1-0, but the feeling remained that they could have scored more. Lionel Messi missed a penalty after a poor Dani Carvajal tackle in the box and Kylian Mbappe had many chances to score at least one more. […]

PSG played a great game in their first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 clash with Real Madrid, coming away with a 1-0 victory. The result is somewhat misleading, as PSG out-classed Real Madrid from the opening kick and deserved more than one goal they scored. They even had a penalty, but Lionel […]

PSG star Lionel Messi was handed the opportunity to put his side ahead in the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday against Real Madrid. Unfortunately, the striker was denied from the spot by Thibaut Courtois, but Kylian Mbappe eventually saved the day with a late winner in injury time. It’s extremely rare for Messi […]

There’s been a growing belief that PSG striker Kylian Mbappe will leave the French capital in June and join LaLiga giants Real Madrid, but the French club is now feeling positive over the possibility of Mbappe staying put. According to ESPN, Paris has had talks with the youngster over a short-term extension and it appears […]

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski might’ve been ripped off a Ballon d’Or Award by Lionel Messi, but he’s now won the next best thing for the second-straight year. The Poland international has been named the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year, just edging out Messi and Liverpool talisman Mo Salah for the honors. ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI […]

The DJ who is being blamed for the COVID-19 infection of PSG star Lionel Messi has finally opened up about his current situation. Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday that Messi is one of the four players who have tested positive for COVID-19. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner attended a number of events during the holidays […]

Another day, another high profile athlete gets hit with COVID-19. This time, it’s arguably the most well-know athlete on the planet in Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi. The PSG star has reportedly tested positive alongside three of his teammates, Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala. The four are all currently isolating and abiding by the […]

Barcelona already has a host of young players who have the potential to fill the void left by the club’s former superstar Lionel Messi. After almost two decades, who would’ve thought that Lionel Messi will shock the world and leave Barcelona, his beloved club. At first, many were still hoping that everything was just a […]

Bayern Munich Robert Lewandowski had quite a run in 2021, and he capped off the year by reaching yet another historic feat. Lewandowski played a pivotal role in Bayern Munich’s final match of the calendar year, as the Bavarian powerhouse took care of business with a 4-0 win over VfL Wolfsburg in Bundesliga play. The […]

FC Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero officially retired from soccer on Wednesday due to a recently-discovered heart condition. In an emotional press conference on Wednesday, a teary-eyed Aguero bid his farewell to the Barcelona supporters. Afterwards, Aguero’s close friend and Argentine national teammate Lionel Messi spoke on his compatriot’s retirement. Via CBS Sports’ Golazo Show, Messi […]

Paris Saint-Germain stars Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have put on a historic performance in the UEFA Champions League. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi led Paris Saint-Germain to a stunning 4-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Club Brugge. The Frenchman got the party started for PSG, having scored the club’s first two goals of the […]

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has long been tipped to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the future as one of the best players in the world. After his latest outstanding performance in the Champions League, he has cemented his phenom status even further. The young Frenchman netted a 7-minute brace against Club Brugge in […]

The Ballon d’Or is the biggest award for football players in the world. Lionel Messi snagged the honors this year, but more on that in a second. Awarded by a panel of football journalists, the award is a sign of excellence and a point of pride for every player that won it. It has been […]

In a sport that is filled with what-if transfer moves, there was once a possibility that Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez could have once joined Barcelona. For much of 2020, Martinez was linked with a possible permanent transfer move to Barca. One notable report from the Spanish-based outlet Marca noted that Martinez had agreed to […]

The departure of Lionel Messi from Barcelona over the recent summer transfer window was one that sent shock waves throughout the world of football. While all signs pointed towards Messi re-signing with Barca, he was not able to do so in the end due to financial complications within the club. In the end, the now […]

Lionel Messi won his record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or on Monday in Paris, but it didn’t come without controversy. Many people believed that Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski deserved the prestigious award and it appears Cristiano Ronaldo thought the same. While the Portuguese international didn’t actually say Lewa should’ve been handed the biggest honor in football, […]

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos doesn’t think Lionel Messi deserved to win his seventh Ballon d’Or award. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has been hailed this year’s Ballon d’Or winner. However, while some are convinced that the Argentine was the rightful winner of the most prestigious individual recognition in the sport, Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos […]

History was made on Monday as PSG superstar Lionel Messi won his record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or Award after leading Argentina to Copa America glory this past summer. While Messi did have a tremendous season for club and country, this was truly Robert Lewandowski’s award for the taking. The Bayern Munich talisman has been absolutely clinical […]

After taking home his record-breaking 7th Ballon d’Or ahead of Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho, Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi, says that Lewandowski deserves to receive his Ballon d’Or for the year 2020. It is no secret that Messi had an outstanding 2021—leading a struggling Barcelona side to a Copa del Rey title and securing his […]

Before Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d’Or on Monday, Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence on the rumors that his “only ambition” is to beat the Argentine star when it comes to the number of Golden Ball awards. Ronaldo, who opted to skip the event in Paris, has won five Ballon d’Or […]

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi was just named the Ballon d’Or winner for a record seventh time in his illustrious career. Messi’s family was in the crowd to see him accept the award, and his kids’ reactions were absolutely priceless: When your dad wins an other Ballon d'Or 🙌#ballondor pic.twitter.com/UWKir71mX5 — Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) November […]