Lionel Messi Articles - Page 31

Lionel Messi rocked the football world on Thursday after it was revealed that the Barcelona legend has decided to part ways with the Catalan giants. After contract talks took a turn for the worse, it has now been confirmed that after 17 years with his boyhood club, Messi will now be playing his football elsewhere […]

Lionel Messi’s career at Barcelona has come to a shocking ending after both parties struggled to come to an agreement on a contract extension. With that being said, the Barca legend becomes a free agent immediately and will be able to sign with any club he desires. Of course, there will be a lot of […]

Barcelona’s financial issues are clearly catching up to them. According to Spanish outlet Marca, Lionel Messi and the club have hit a stalemate in contract negotiations and it appears he will be leaving the club after 17 seasons. 🚨 OFFICIAL STATEMENT #Messi “Despite having reached an agreement between Barça and Leo Messi and with the […]

There was once a time when soccer fans did not care much for the annual Ballon d’Or award. Even as the sport is heading toward the back end of the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era, this award has now become a hotly debated topic among soccer fans. As in every year, there are a […]

It was one of the more memorable images of the recent Copa America final: Lionel Messi and Neymar hugging it out on the pitch after Argentina scored a pulsating 1-nil victory over Brazil. Messi, who has come up empty numerous times in international competitions, finally won a championship for Argentina. And one of his rivals, […]

Lionel Messi isn’t going anywhere. The global football star has reached an agreement with Barcelona for a new five-year deal, per report from ESPN’s Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens. The name Lionel Messi itself has grown synonymous with Barcelona. The 34-year-old has spent literally half his life playing for the Blaugrana, first tasting action at […]

Lionel Messi won his first international trophy with Argentina in the 2021 Copa America, but it came at the expense of Neymar and his Brazil squad. After Argentina’s 1-0 win over Brazil, Neymar was full of emotion and in tears as he watched their opponents celebrate. Despite the painful result, though, the PSG striker made […]

Joel Embiid’s partner, Anne de Paula, is Brazilian, so the Philadelphia 76ers star naturally rooted for Brazil in the Copa America final. However, with Argentina coming out as winners of the contest, the Sixers big man couldn’t help but be happy for Lionel Messi. After watching Argentina win 1-0, Embiid shared a rather hyped reaction […]

Lionel Messi has finally delivered that elusive international trophy to Argentina, and what a moment it was for the Barcelona striker and football legend. The Argentines made sure to get the job done in the Copa America final on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 behind an Angel Di Maria lob shot on the 22nd minute of […]

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi officially became a free agent last week after his monstrous contract expired with the La Liga giants. The club is unfortunately in major debt because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they are making it a priority to hand the Argentinian a new deal. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona is […]

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi saw his massive 4-year, $674 million deal expired last week and at this point, it’s unclear if he will sign a new contract at the Camp Nou. Amid his uncertain future, French giants PSG have swooped in and are looking to capitalize, per AS. Lionel Messi attempted to leave Barca last […]

PSG star Kylian Mbappe is labeled as one of the best young players in world football. However, he struggled immensely in Euro 2020, failing to score a goal while missing France’s final penalty in a shocking exit against Switzerland in the Round of 16. Nevertheless, Kylian Mbappe is still full of talent and potential. But […]

Lionel Messi’s four-year, $674 million contract with FC Barcelona has officially expired, but Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant still can’t believe the deal he got. Messi’s deal, which he signed in 2017, is the highest in sports history, according to Boardroom. However, he is yet to sign a new contract with his club as negotiations […]

There was no upset on Wednesday as Paris Saint-Germain ousted Barcelona out of the Champions League following a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappe starred for PSG in what turned out to be a historic evening for the young striker as he broke a long-standing scoring record of none other than Lionel Messi. […]

Barcelona has a tall task ahead in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie with PSG, but Lionel Messi is certainly helping their case. After Barca conceded early in the first half and trailed 5-1 on aggregate, the Argentinian unleashed an absolute rocket from well outside the 18-yard box just past […]

Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona are currently finding themselves in a shaky situation as they settled for a 1-1 draw when they hosted Cadiz CF on Sunday. Barca head coach Ronald Koeman and his men failed to capitalize on the golden opportunity to further climb up the standings when top-seeded Atletico Madrid already suffered a […]

Following the leak of Lionel Messi’s contract figures with Barcelona by the publication El Mundo, the team captain is reportedly preparing to file legal action against the newspaper, according to RAC1. While it is unclear where the source of the leak sprang from, Barcelona has categorically denied any involvement in the publication of Lionel Messi’s […]

The world lost another icon as Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona recently died of a heart attack at the age of 60. His fellow countryman in Barcelona main man Lionel Messi proceeded to pay a fitting tribute to the late pioneer after scoring a goal at the 73rd mark of a La Liga game against […]

International soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both paid respects to Diego Maradona after the Argentinian legend died Wednesday at the age of 60. Messi, also an Argentine, called Maradona’s death a “sad day” for the country, but he also hailed Maradona as a legend who will live on as an “eternal” presence. The […]

Ever since leaving Real Madrid and Spain’s La Liga to join Juventus in Italy’s Serie A two years ago, football fans haven’t had many chances to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi compete against each other. But the group stage of the 2020-2021 UEFA Champions League offered a chance to for the world’s best footballers […]

New Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash believes Lionel Messi, and not Cristiano Ronaldo, is the best soccer player ever. Nash, who is quite good at soccer himself, says Messi is “leaps and bounds” better than anyone else, per Billy Reinhardt of Nets Daily. Steve Nash calls Lionel Messi the best soccer player of all-time. […]

We’re about to dip into some a weird tax fraud conspiracy theory featuring soccer legend Lionel Messi and an unhappy Florentino Perez. Some new light has been shed on the infamous tax evasion case involving Barcelona FC star Lionel Messi, and according to a report, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez might have had a hand […]

Lionel Messi has agreed to remain with Barcelona for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. The megastar of LaLiga ultimately budged after conversations between his father Jorge and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu took place on Wednesday, with neither side moving an inch from their position. Jorge Messi insisted his son could leave for free […]

Despite the recent tornado of rumors revolving Lionel Messi and his exit from Barcelona, his former manager Pep Guardiola advised him to stay with the club.  According to Sergi Solé of Mundo Deportivo (via AS), Guardiola prompted Messi with what he would do if he were in a similar position. The Manchester City manager recommended […]

Lionel Messi shook the sports world when he requested a transfer from Barcelona, merely a week ago after sending a burofax to the board, asking to unilaterally terminate his agreement with the club. The snap reaction didn’t go over well at the Camp Nou, as the board and the fans were taken aback by such […]

Luis Suárez might just go from playing next to one of the best players in the world to another. The Barcelona striker has agreed to terms with Juventus after the Serie A side has been met with a roadblock in pursuit of Roma’s Edin Dzeko, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. New Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo […]

Lionel Messi’s decision to leave Barcelona is largely viewed as “irrevocable,” as frontrunner Manchester City looks to wait on the fallout of his exit to pounce on a deal. Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa admitted as much after analyzing the situation at hand. Speaking to Goal, Freixa explained how Messi’ decision derives from years of […]

Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite denied a previous rumor noting he had asked the club for Lionel Messi’s No. 10 jersey on the heels of his exit. According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, the Danish international denied asking the club for the talisman’s number, claiming it would be “so disrespectful” to Lionel Messi and the club. […]

Jorge Messi, the father of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, is expected to meet with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Wednesday to talk about the ongoing saga regarding the Argentine’s exit. Bartomeu and the Barcelona board reportedly had no interest in meeting with Messi after he sought one last assembly to leave in good terms. […]

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will not show for Monday’s opening training session after missing the coronavirus screening on Sunday, amid an exit standoff. According to Goal, Messi believes his contract with Barcelona is over, hence his decision to skip out on the first official day of training. Lionel Messi insists his contract has a clause […]

In a rapid change of events, Barcelona has no interest in holding a meeting with Lionel Messi to negotiate his exit after the dynamo showed interest in talking to the board. The Argentine captain had wanted to have one last meeting with Barcelona brass to potentially leave in good terms with the club and find […]

Lionel Messi is looking to have one last meeting with the Barcelona board, hoping to leave in good terms with the club after sending a burofax earlier this week. Lionel Messi is hoping to negotiate an exit from Barcelona instead of making a unilateral move to leave via his opt-out clause, one he would have […]

Lionel Messi has made his decisions known. According to L’Equipe, his father Jorge has informed Paris Saint-Germain that the Barcelona megastar has decided to make Manchester City his new home. PSG sporting director Leonardo has reached out to Jorge Messi to inform him of PSG’s interest to bring in his son to play next to former running mate […]

Real Madrid players struggled to come to terms with a shocking report of Lionel Messi seeking to end his time at Barcelona after 20 years with the club. At first, Los Blancos were “incredulous” about the news report, as Lionel Messi was said to have sent a burofax to Camp Nou through his lawyers, asking to […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was candid in response when asked of the Reds’ chances of snagging Lionel Messi out of Barcelona this summer. The Premier League-winning boss admitted there is “no chance” Liverpool can afford a player of that caliber, considering Barcelona is intent in forcing a €700 million payment to net his transfer. Klopp […]

Manchester City won’t be able to afford a €700 million clause to land Lionel Messi, but the Premier League club is willing to sweeten the pot for Barcelona. Manchester City is reportedly ready to offer €100 million plus the rights of Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus, and Erik García, according to Sport. While the deal might […]

In light of the recent wave of criticism surrounding Lionel Messi’s decision to leave Barcelona, president Josep Maria Bartomeu vowed to leave his post if it meant that Messi would stay with the club. According to TV3 in Catalonia, the controversial Barcelona management figure “would agree to step aside and let his board end the […]

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney chimed in the never-ending debate of Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo — one sparked by the recent Messi departure from Barcelona. The longtime scorer and playmaker still remembers that 2011 run to the UEFA Champions League final, where he and his teammates faced Lionel Messi at the start of […]

Luis Suárez has had his name brought up amid the myriad of changes happening in Barcelona. The forward was said to follow the moves of Lionel Messi as his former lawyer Alejandro Balbi suggested it in a recent interview. “Messi’s future will have an influence on Suarez’s because they are best friends, they get along […]