New era at Camp Nou brings hope, but no quick fix for Barcelona and Lionel Messi
4 years, 1 month ago

New era at Camp Nou brings hope, but no quick fix for Barcelona and Lionel Messi

Firstpost  

Barcelona toasted the resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu as president on Tuesday by beating Juventus 24 hours later in the Champions League. Madrid: Ronald Koeman threw his arms around Lionel Messi and in that moment all seemed well again, Barcelona toasting the resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu as president on Tuesday by beating Juventus 24 hours later. “This was our best performance of the season,” said Koeman shortly after, having just seen Messi score a penalty to cap a 2-0 win in Turin, which sent his side top of their Champions League group after two games played. Koeman’s credit still low There is the bulk of a season to get a sense of what the new leadership feels like, including a transfer window in January.

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'Departure to Paris Not Something I Wanted': Lionel Messi Admits He Wanted to Stay at Barcelona
1 year, 4 months ago

'Departure to Paris Not Something I Wanted': Lionel Messi Admits He Wanted to Stay at Barcelona

News 18  

Lionel Messi made a stunning switch to Paris Saint-Germain from his boyhood club FC Barcelona in 2021, something that was unthinkable of considering the immense success he enjoyed with the Catalan giants. “As I said at the time, my departure to Paris was not something I wanted, it was not something I wanted to leave Barcelona and, so to speak, …

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Reveals Date For Potential Lionel Messi Tribute
1 year, 5 months ago

Barcelona President Joan Laporta Reveals Date For Potential Lionel Messi Tribute

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened up on his plans to give a tribute to club legend Lionel Messi despite him joining Inter Miami this transfer window. Meanwhile, Joan Laporta and Leo’s father Jorge Messi, who is also his agent, are planning together to give the Argentine a massive tribute for his unmatchable achievements at Barcelona. Laporta has now stated that …

No homecomeming for Messi as Barcelona again fails to do enough to attract him back
1 year, 6 months ago

No homecomeming for Messi as Barcelona again fails to do enough to attract him back

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly two years after the …

FC Barcelona react after Lionel Messi ignores lucrative Camp Nou return proposal by confirming Inter Miami MLS deal
1 year, 6 months ago

FC Barcelona react after Lionel Messi ignores lucrative Camp Nou return proposal by confirming Inter Miami MLS deal

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi's two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain came to an end with the confirmation of a sensational move for the Argentinian to American side Inter Miami last night. Messi spoke to Barcelona-based newspapers to confirm his intentions to move to Inter Miami, a franchise co-owned by English legend David Beckham, and clarified his reasons for choosing the MLS team over …

Barcelona wishes Messi good luck in ‘league with fewer demands’
1 year, 6 months ago

Barcelona wishes Messi good luck in ‘league with fewer demands’

The Hindu  

Barcelona wished Lionel Messi good luck after the Argentina great expressed his desire to join Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami on Wednesday, despite receiving a “proposal” to return to his former club. Barcelona said in a statement that Messi’s father and agent had informed the club on Monday of his decision to move to America instead of returning to Spain. …

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. “The truth is that it was a very affectionate conversation, very pleasant, and we have also been sending each other messages lately — I congratulated him on the World Cup.” In the early hours of Monday …

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. “The truth is that it was a very affectionate conversation, very pleasant, and we have also been sending each other messages lately -- I congratulated him on the World Cup.” In the early hours of Monday …

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas
1 year, 8 months ago

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas

The Hindu  

Barcelona would not be able to resign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain in its current financial situation, La Liga president Javier Tebas said on Wednesday. Messi, 35, is expected to leave PSG at the end of the season and has been heavily linked with a return to the Camp Nou, with Barca striker Robert Lewandowski saying he hopes to play …

Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?
1 year, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?

New York Times  

It was the transfer that shocked world football in 2021 — but could Lionel Messi now be making a return journey from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona? He said: “We are working to keep them at the club.” Lionel Messi’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is in doubt There are Messi sceptics among the PSG fanbase — some supporters whistled him before …

'The door is always open to Messi': Barcelona president drops a major hint over a potential return
1 year, 9 months ago

'The door is always open to Messi': Barcelona president drops a major hint over a potential return

Daily Mail  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the door is always open for Lionel Messi amid a potential summer return for their former talisman. Messi ended his 21-year association with Barcelona in 2021, moving to Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal amid Barca's financial difficulties. A return is something certainly favoured by his former teammates, with Sergi Roberto urging Messi to comeback …

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?

Live Mint  

Rumours abound over Lionel Messi's future, which is still up in the air. According to Sport, a Spanish website that referenced Catalunya Radio in its article, Jorge Messi had a meeting with Joan Laporte, president of FC Barcelona, last week. According to the Spanish publications, Laporte has long been prepared to welcome La Pulga back to Barcelona, and there may …

Why Lionel Messi remains a political pawn at Barcelona 17 months after his exit
1 year, 11 months ago

Why Lionel Messi remains a political pawn at Barcelona 17 months after his exit

New York Times  

There was a time in the last decade when many Barcelona fans would have happily swapped a Champions League title for the sight of Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup. Joan Laporta, voted back in for a second stint as club president five months earlier, has realised how difficult it will be to finalise a contract extension for Messi, given …

Would it REALLY make sense for Barcelona to bring back Lionel Messi?
2 years, 1 month ago

Would it REALLY make sense for Barcelona to bring back Lionel Messi?

Daily Mail  

In 17 seasons with Lionel Messi in the team, Barcelona reached at least the last-16 of the Champions League every time. Paris Saint-Germain want Messi to sign for another year until 2024, Barcelona could only afford him if big earners Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba all leave, and even then they would probably need to win the Europa …

Lionel Messi is OPEN to a return to Barcelona - but there are significant obstacles
2 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi is OPEN to a return to Barcelona - but there are significant obstacles

Daily Mail  

Everyone knows that this is the way it is supposed to end – Barcelona's greatest ever player finishing his career with them, and not in Ligue 1 at Paris Saint-Germain. But Lionel Messi's return to Barça – and it wouldn't be to the Camp Nou because the club have to play at the city's Olympic Stadium next season because of …

Can Messi return to Barcelona? PSG plan contract extension for ex-Barca captain: Reports
2 years, 3 months ago

Can Messi return to Barcelona? PSG plan contract extension for ex-Barca captain: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Ligue 1 club Paris Saint Germain is keen on extending Lionel Messi's stay in the French capital as Les Parisiens are reportedly interested in giving the former FC Barcelona captain a lucrative contract extension. PSG's Lionel Messi reacts during the Champions League match Group H against Juventus at the Parc des Princes stadium With 672 goals, Argentine stalwart Messi is …

Lionel Messi and his father tell Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return
2 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi and his father tell Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi and his father have told Barcelona president Joan Laporta to stop talking of a return to the club for the Argentine superstar after growing irritated by his continued comments. Messi joined Paris St Germain last summer after Barcelona failed to fall in line with La Liga financial regulations making it impossible to reach a contract agreement. Lionel Messi …

How has Messi’s life-altering shift to Paris panned out?
2 years, 10 months ago

How has Messi’s life-altering shift to Paris panned out?

The Hindu  

It has been a challenging eight months for Lionel Messi. Despite savouring sweet success — Argentina’s Copa America triumph, after which he said, “I needed to remove from myself the thorn of achieving something with the national team”, and a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or — the 34-year-old has dealt with the most tumultuous period of his professional career: the end …

Barcelona accuse former president Josep Bartomeu of 'serious criminal behaviour'
2 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona accuse former president Josep Bartomeu of 'serious criminal behaviour'

Firstpost  

The findings of the report prompted the club to file a complaint with the prosecutor’s office in Barcelona last week. Barcelona: Barcelona’s previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed “very serious criminal behaviour”, a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday. At the presentation of the club’s ‘forensic report’ into the financial management of Barca under …

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

The Argentine has already expressed his intention to eventually return to Spain Six-time Ballon d'Or winner's time at his beloved club came to end in the summer Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to go back to Barcelona one day because he's keen 'to help the club in whatever way I can'. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner's …

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots
3 years, 1 month ago

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris St Germain is over and would like to help the La Liga club in the role of a technical director. Messi ended a two-decade stay at the cash-strapped Spanish club, where he is the club's record scorer with 672 goals, in the …

La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener
3 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener

Hindustan Times  

The post-Lionel Messi era began for Barcelona with fans chanting his name in the stands and players overcoming his absence on the field. La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener Barcelona’s first season without Messi in 17 years started with a 4-2 win over Real Sociedad in the Spanish league on Sunday, with many …

Barcelona begins post-Messi era with win over Real Sociedad
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona begins post-Messi era with win over Real Sociedad

The Hindu  

The post-Lionel Messi era began for Barcelona with fans chanting his name in the stands and players overcoming his absence on the field. Barcelona’s first season without Messi in 17 years started with a 4-2 win over Real Sociedad in the Spanish league on Sunday, with many in the crowd of more than 20,000 at the Camp Nou Stadium paying …

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?
3 years, 4 months ago

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi joined Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain after 21 years with Barcelona. I never imagined having to say goodbye as I didn’t think about it.” Up until then, many Barcelona faithfuls wished there was a possibility that Messi could stay. After 21 years, 17 seasons with the first time, 778 appearances, 672 goals, 10 league titles, six Ballons d’Or, …

Lionel Messi's breakdown while announcing Barcelona exit leaves football fans in tears
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi's breakdown while announcing Barcelona exit leaves football fans in tears

India TV News  

Lionel Messi's incredible 17-season career at Barcelona appears to have come to an end. Barcelona fans and football fans around the world took to social media platforms to express their sadness. Barcelona announced it could not keep its greatest player because it wasn’t able to fit a new contract within the Spanish league’s financial fair-play regulations. The Argentina star had …

Lionel Messi: I did everything possible to stay at Barcelona
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi: I did everything possible to stay at Barcelona

The Hindu  

A tearful Lionel Messi bid goodbye to FC Barcelona after the player and the club failed to agree to extend his stay. Messi, who was a free agent since July 1 at the end of his contract, was expected to sign a fresh five-year deal with Barca ahead of the upcoming La Liga season. I can only say I did …

Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference
3 years, 4 months ago

Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference

Al Jazeera  

Six-time Ballon d’Or winner to leave after 21 years as Barcelona said they could not afford to keep him. “These recent days, I’ve been giving lots of thought about what I could say, and the truth is that I can’t think of anything,” Messi told a news conference as hundreds of fans, many wearing his number 10 jersey, massed outside …

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta
3 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta

Firstpost  

In a dramatic news conference, Laporta said he was not prepared “to put the club at risk” by renewing Messi’s contract, with Barca facing huge financial problems ahead of the start of La Liga. Barcelona: Lionel Messi’s Barcelona career has come to an end because the cash-strapped Spanish club cannot afford to keep the Argentinian superstar, club president Joan Laporta …

Club above everything- Joan Laporta on not being able to resign Lionel Messi
3 years, 4 months ago

Club above everything- Joan Laporta on not being able to resign Lionel Messi

The Hindu  

FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta said on Friday that the club was unable to re-sign Lionel Messi as it had no margin to pay more under La Liga's Financial Fair Play rules. Laporta said that the club had agreed two deals with Messi, firstly a two-year deal made payable over five, and then a five-year deal. The Barca chief also …

Lionel Messi: Where it went wrong for the Barcelona star and how exit was over a YEAR in the making
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi: Where it went wrong for the Barcelona star and how exit was over a YEAR in the making

Daily Mail  

A 21-year chapter has finally closed for Lionel Messi at Barcelona, with the Argentine now looking for his next adventure after the Spanish giants confirmed he would not be signing a new deal. Lionel Messi will not continue on with Barcelona next season after a dramatic U-turn on his decision to re-sign with the Catalan outfit It pulls the curtain …

End of an era: Barcelona says Lionel Messi won’t stay with the club
3 years, 4 months ago

End of an era: Barcelona says Lionel Messi won’t stay with the club

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s time at Barcelona appears to be over. Barcelona announced on August 6 that Messi will not stay with the club, saying that the Spanish league’s financial regulations made it impossible to sign the Argentina star to a new contract. Barcelona said in a statement that a deal for a new contract had been reached but financial “obstacles” made …

Social media reacts to Lionel Messi's exit news with hilarious memes
3 years, 4 months ago

Social media reacts to Lionel Messi's exit news with hilarious memes

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be staying at the club 'because of financial and structural obstacles'. Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be staying at the club next season As a result, supporters have taken to Twitter to express their feelings following the news of the Messi's departure. Harry Kane seeing Pep’s best mate Lionel …

Messi to leave Barcelona due to ‘financial, structural obstacles’
3 years, 4 months ago

Messi to leave Barcelona due to ‘financial, structural obstacles’

Al Jazeera  

Striker to leave Spanish club despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract. Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties reaching an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of the deal. “Although an agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Leo …

Impossible for Barcelona to keep Lionel Messi without departures, says La Liga chief Tebas
3 years, 5 months ago

Impossible for Barcelona to keep Lionel Messi without departures, says La Liga chief Tebas

The Hindu  

Barcelona must considerably reduce its wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league's strict financial control rules. Messi, Barca's all-time top scorer and appearance maker, ended his 21-year association with the club last month and …

Lionel Messi is Officially a Free Agent After His Barcelona Contract Expires
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi is Officially a Free Agent After His Barcelona Contract Expires

News 18  

Lionel Messi, for anyone who has the slightest idea about football, for them, this name is synonymous with Barcelona. The two sides are in constant dialogue with Barcelona president Joan Laporta directly communicating with Jorge Messi, Messi’s father and agent. It is also understood that Messi is looking for assurances that Barcelona will be able to sign ‘proper players’ so …

Lionel Messi Contract Talks Going Well, More New Arrivals Imminent: Barcelona President
3 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi Contract Talks Going Well, More New Arrivals Imminent: Barcelona President

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday that talks over a new deal with forward Lionel Messi are progressing well, and that the club will be announcing more new signings shortly. Messi’s current contract expires at the end of June and he is free to discuss a move to another club, but media reports on Tuesday suggested an agreement was …

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona at Camp Nou?
3 years, 7 months ago

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona at Camp Nou?

Hindustan Times  

Visuals of Lionel Messi shaking his head in frustration, then bowing and clutching his knees with eyes on the ground and mouth open, during last weekend’s home loss to Celta Vigo, were interpreted as signs of a man discontent with life in Catalonia and seeking a fresh challenge. Many saw the game as Messi’s last at Camp Nou, at least …

LaLiga: With Barcelona out of title race, Lionel Messi has future to decide
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: With Barcelona out of title race, Lionel Messi has future to decide

Firstpost  

Barcelona: With Barcelona’s season effectively over, Lionel Messi now has a big decision to make. Barcelona have one game left on the calendar, but with nothing to play for except third place in the league, the club’s attention is now fully on the future of their inscrutable star. Last summer, Messi had said he wanted to leave Barcelona after a …

Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says president, after moment of genius seals Copa del Rey
3 years, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says president, after moment of genius seals Copa del Rey

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he was very …

Laporta back as president at embattled Barcelona
3 years, 9 months ago

Laporta back as president at embattled Barcelona

Associated Press  

MADRID — The president of Barcelona when Lionel Messi began playing in Spain will also be in charge when the club tries to convince the star to stay. Joan Laporta was elected Barcelona president again on Sunday, inheriting a club in crisis and facing daunting problems that include a huge debt and the possible departure of Messi when his contract …

Joan Laporta warns Lionel Messi will quit Barcelona if he's not elected president
3 years, 9 months ago

Joan Laporta warns Lionel Messi will quit Barcelona if he's not elected president

Daily Mail  

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has issued a stark warning to the club's members, insisting Lionel Messi will leave the club if he is not elected. Joan Laporta has warned Barcelona members Lionel Messi will leave if he is not elected Laporta is favourite to replace Josep Bartomeu as Barcelona president in elections this week Messi and Laporta enjoyed a …

Lionel Messi 'much more open to STAYING at Barcelona'
3 years, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi 'much more open to STAYING at Barcelona'

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi could be convinced to stay at Barcelona despite reports having linked him with a move away from the Nou Camp in the summer. Messi's desperation to leave the Nou Camp came following a breakdown in his relationship with the club's board and former president Josep Bartomeu. Lionel Messi could be convinced to stay at Barcelona once the club …

Presidential candidate Joan Laporta is confident that Lionel Messi will remain a Barcelona player
3 years, 11 months ago

Presidential candidate Joan Laporta is confident that Lionel Messi will remain a Barcelona player

Daily Mail  

Barcelona's presidential candidate Joan Laporta says he's confident that Lionel Messi will stay at the club despite nearly leaving in the summer transfer window. Argentine superstar Messi, who broke the record last week for the most goals scored for one club, reflected on a troubled few months in a tell-all interview with La Sexta on Monday. Joan Laporta is favourite …

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can convince Lionel Messi to stay
3 years, 11 months ago

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can convince Lionel Messi to stay

Firstpost  

Laporta knows Messi from when he took over the club as their young president in 2003. Laporta is one of a handful of candidates vying to become Barcelona’s next president in an election by club members called for 24 January. Besides having successfully led Barcelona a decade ago, Laporta’s strongest asset to win over voters is his relationship with Messi, …

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear
3 years, 11 months ago

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also raising the possibility of playing in the United States one day in a TV interview broadcast Sunday. About fifth-place Barcelona’s future prospects, Messi said “there is no money” and “it is not going to be …

Messi speaks out: Barcelona legend slams club for Luis Suarez departure in fascinating interview
3 years, 11 months ago

Messi speaks out: Barcelona legend slams club for Luis Suarez departure in fascinating interview

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi sensationally opened up on his last few months of strife at Barcelona in a tell-all interview, where he slammed the club for the sale of Luis Suarez and opened up on his own exit saga from a dramatic summer. Lionel Messi sensationally opened up on a troubled few months at Barcelona in a TV interview The Barcelona legend …

Lionel Messi 'will NOT be leaving Barcelona in January'
3 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi 'will NOT be leaving Barcelona in January'

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi will reportedly stay at Barcelona in the January transfer window and won't decide his future until next summer. Barcelona star Lionel Messi will reportedly stay at the club during the January transfer window Llorens stated that Messi will remain at the club at least until his contract expires on June 30. Messi is not expected to decide his …

Mauricio Pochettino 'will re-unite Lionel Messi with Neymar at PSG'
3 years, 11 months ago

Mauricio Pochettino 'will re-unite Lionel Messi with Neymar at PSG'

Daily Mail  

Mauricio Pochettino will be the manager to finally re-unite Lionel Messi and Neymar on the football pitch, according to reports in France. Lionel Messi is tipped to finally re-unite with Neymar and make a move to PSG in the summer Mauricio Pochettino is set to be unveiled and is said to be ready to make a Messi deal happen Messi …

Champions League: Ronaldo gets the better of old foe Messi
4 years ago

Champions League: Ronaldo gets the better of old foe Messi

The Hindu  

When the Champions League draw put Barcelona and Juventus in the same group, football fans all over the world eagerly awaited the prospect of watching Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo again. So all eyes were on the duo on Tuesday, with Ronaldo healthy again and raring to go, and it was the Portuguese who emphatically came out on top, scoring …

Barcelona coach defends Lionel Messi’s ‘angry outburst’ - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona coach defends Lionel Messi’s ‘angry outburst’ - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Forced to handle yet another difficult situation regarding Lionel Messi, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman demanded more “respect” for his disgruntled star. “I need to defend Leo because if something happened to me after a trip of 15 hours in a plane back to Barcelona — you go outside and there is a lot of press asking that type of question …

Lionel Messi deserves a stadium named after him, says Alves
4 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi deserves a stadium named after him, says Alves

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is as big as his team Barcelona and deserves to have the club's Camp Nou stadium named after him, former team mate Dani Alves has said, adding that the Argentinian will never find a better home than the Catalan side. Alves said he shared Messi's concern over how Barca was being run under former president Josep Maria Bartomeu …

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