LaLiga: 'Lionel Messi is the best', Ronald Koeman begins reconciliation with Argentine forward at Barcelona
4 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: 'Lionel Messi is the best', Ronald Koeman begins reconciliation with Argentine forward at Barcelona

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Messi only returned to pre-season training on Monday and has worked on the squad’s days off as he tries to make up for lost time following a chaotic few weeks. Ronald Koeman has extended his hand to Lionel Messi by calling him “the best” as Barcelona get ready to play their first game since Messi’s failed attempt to leave this summer. “I have already said it several times that Messi is the best,” said Koeman. “Messi when he is physically fit is a very important player as he has shown for many years and I hope he can repeat it this year.” Earlier on Friday, Barcelona’s vice president Pau Vilanova said the club had taken heed of Messi’s criticism after the 33-year-old expressed his frustration with the direction of the team. “In short, we are working for the good of Barca.” Despite the controversy over Messi and the dismal end to last season, Koeman insists the mood in the squad is good.

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Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata

India Today  

Kolkata has always been a sports-crazy city, whether it's for football or cricket. This time, the football fans of Kolkata had a special treat as they got to witness Emiliano Martinez, the FIFA World Cup 2022-winning goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner, in the City of Joy. Martinez expressed his admiration for Messi, stating, "Messi is the best player ever. Martinez …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report

News 18  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is expected to be honoured by his former club FC Barcelona ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona club officials reportedly met Messi’s father Jorge Messi last week. Messi’s association with Barcelona came to an end in 2021 after the Blaugrana failed to fulfil new contract agreement. Messi, during his stay at …

Lionel Messi: Argentina star reacts to ‘spectacular’ win to make World Cup final
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi: Argentina star reacts to ‘spectacular’ win to make World Cup final

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi departure painful but Barcelona can't live in past, says coach Ronald Koeman
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi departure painful but Barcelona can't live in past, says coach Ronald Koeman

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is now in Barcelona's past and the club must live in the present, coach Ronald Koeman said on Saturday, as his side prepares for a new LaLiga season without its greatest ever player - and battling through a financial crisis. "It's painful for all Barcelona fans given what Messi has done for the club, but we cannot live …

LaLiga: Difficult to see Lionel Messi in another club's colours, says Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta
3 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Difficult to see Lionel Messi in another club's colours, says Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta

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Iniesta, who has lifted a Japanese Emperor’s Cup and Super Cup with Kobe, reflected that he knew his time at Barcelona was up when he moved on. Both have now left the Catalan club - but former midfield general Andres Iniesta, who joined Japan’s Vissel Kobe three years ago, says it will be hard to see Leo Messi play for …

Low-cost signings look good, but how will Barca fare without Lionel Messi?
3 years, 5 months ago

Low-cost signings look good, but how will Barca fare without Lionel Messi?

India TV News  

Any discussion about FC Barcelona's prospects for the coming season is bound to be conditioned by last week's news that Lionel Messi has left the club after Barca were unable to fit his new contract into their wage structure. Koeman continues for a second year at the Camp Nou after a difficult first campaign and probably kept his job thanks …

Barca Coach Ronald Koeman 'Confident' of Lionel Messi Signing New Contract
3 years, 6 months ago

Barca Coach Ronald Koeman 'Confident' of Lionel Messi Signing New Contract

News 18  

FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said on Friday he was confident that Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the club. The Argentinean is technically no longer a Barcelona player after his last contract expired at the end of June and, so far, he has not put pen to paper on a new deal and is free to accept …

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

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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 …

Koeman desperate for Messi to stay, tight lipped on Barca future
3 years, 7 months ago

Koeman desperate for Messi to stay, tight lipped on Barca future

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman refused to answer questions on his future after his side slumped to a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Celta Vigo, which means it can at best finish third in La Liga this season. Local media reported on Sunday that the club have opened negotiations with former midfielder Xavi Hernandez, who is currently in charge of …

Barcelona's Ronald Koeman Says Lionel Messi Will Have Final Word on Fitness
3 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona's Ronald Koeman Says Lionel Messi Will Have Final Word on Fitness

News 18  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says he will allow Lionel Messi to take a decision on his fitness ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Messi missed Wednesday’s penalty shootout victory over Real Sociedad after picking up an injury in last weekend’s victory over Granada. With him in it, the side is stronger thanks to his …

Messi returns for Barca as Koeman warns against dropping more points
4 years ago

Messi returns for Barca as Koeman warns against dropping more points

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has recovered from an ankle injury and ready to take on Huesca on Sunday as Barcelona looks to get its La Liga season back on track following last week's surprise 1-1 draw at home to Eibar, coach Ronald Koeman has said. Barca's all-time top scorer watched on helplessly from the empty Camp Nou stands as his side struggled …

Koeman grateful for Messi support in transitional season for Barca
4 years ago

Koeman grateful for Messi support in transitional season for Barca

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman is grateful to Lionel Messi for endorsing his appointment and praising his impact even though it is enduring its worst start to a season in 33 years. Messi said a young team were growing under the Dutchman as they bid to improve on their current fifth place in La Liga, eight points behind leader Atletico Madrid. …

Ronald Koeman convinced Lionel Messi will STAY at Barcelona
4 years, 1 month ago

Ronald Koeman convinced Lionel Messi will STAY at Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is convinced that Lionel Messi will stay at the club beyond next summer and refused to debate the Argentine's future in Spain. A dramatic summer period almost saw Messi walk away from the LaLiga giants following a huge shake-up behind-the-scenes as Koeman took charge and made some big personnel changes. Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is convinced …

I'll play Griezmann where I want, says Barca coach Koeman
4 years, 2 months ago

I'll play Griezmann where I want, says Barca coach Koeman

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said that he will continue to play Antoine Griezmann in the best possible role for the team rather than the one the forward prefers. Griezmann, who has failed to score for Barca this term, appeared to send a message to Koeman after scoring in France's 2-1 win over Croatia on Wednesday, remarking that national side …

Ronald Koeman 'has convinced Barcelona's stars and made big impression on Messi'
4 years, 3 months ago

Ronald Koeman 'has convinced Barcelona's stars and made big impression on Messi'

Daily Mail  

He has only had three games in charge, but it appears that it is enough for Barcelona star's to be convinced by Ronald Koeman they are heading in the right direction. Sport's front page claims that Ronald Koeman has helped convince Barcelona's stars The Dutchman has made a 'big impression' on Lionel Messi, who was desperate to leave And he …

Messi back in scoring business in dream start for Koeman at Barcelona
4 years, 3 months ago

Messi back in scoring business in dream start for Koeman at Barcelona

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was back in scoring business for Barcelona on Sunday, leading it to a resounding 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in a near-perfect La Liga opener for the Catalans under new coach Ronald Koeman. Villarreal defender Pau Torres scored an own goal right at the end of the first half to heap more pain on Unai Emery's side …

Messi scores twice as Barcelona wins friendly against Girona
4 years, 3 months ago

Messi scores twice as Barcelona wins friendly against Girona

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona eased to a 3-1 victory over Girona in its second pre-season friendly under Ronald Koeman on Wednesday. Philippe Coutinho struck the crossbar early on before giving Barca the lead midway through the first half, tapping into an empty net after brilliant link play between Messi and new signing Francisco Trincao. Koeman made four changes …

Lionel Messi makes his first appearance for Barcelona since dramatic transfer U-turn
4 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi makes his first appearance for Barcelona since dramatic transfer U-turn

Daily Mail  

Messi reluctantly decided to stay at the club after making a transfer request epresented Barca vs Gimnastic de Tarragona for first time since transfer fiasco Lionel Messi has made his return for Barcelona for the first time since his dramatic transfer U-turn by playing 45 minutes of the Catalan club's 3-1 pre-season friendly win over Gimnastic de Tarragona. Lionel Messi …

Messi staying at Barca fantastic: coach Koeman - football news
4 years, 4 months ago

Messi staying at Barca fantastic: coach Koeman - football news

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has hailed the news that Lionel Messi is staying with the team for the coming season after the Argentine kept the club on tenterhooks by trying to force a move away for free last month. Barca's all-time top scorer confirmed last week that he would remain at the club where he has spent his entire career …

Ronald Koeman's Barcelona job has changed now Messi is staying...so who will he pick in his line-up?
4 years, 4 months ago

Ronald Koeman's Barcelona job has changed now Messi is staying...so who will he pick in his line-up?

Daily Mail  

Ask most Barcelona supporters who they would prefer the club to sign this summer and the answer would probably be Lautaro Martinez and Thiago Alcantara. With Lionel Messi set to stay at Barcelona, how will Ronald Koeman's side look this season? Messi has returned to Barcelona training after a dramatic U-turn on his transfer request With Lionel Messi now on-board …

'We Want to Rebuild Together with Best Player in History': Barcelona Hopes Lionel Messi Will Stay
4 years, 4 months ago

'We Want to Rebuild Together with Best Player in History': Barcelona Hopes Lionel Messi Will Stay

News 18  

Barcelona hasn’t given up on Lionel Messi just yet. A day after the Argentine great told the club he wants to leave, Barcelona said its restructuring project still revolves around the player. “We want to rebuild for the future together with the best player in history,” Ramon Planes, the club’s technical director, said Wednesday. We have to show a huge …

Messi would be 'welcome' at PSG, says head coach Tuchel
4 years, 4 months ago

Messi would be 'welcome' at PSG, says head coach Tuchel

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel says Lionel Messi would be welcome at the club if he ever decided to leave Barcelona but he does not expect the Argentine forward to do so. What coach says no to Messi?” Tuchel told BT Sport after his side lost 1-0 to Bayern in the Champions League final on Sunday. Tuchel said the …

Lionel Messi will be ‘pillar’ of Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona project, says club’s president
4 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi will be ‘pillar’ of Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona project, says club’s president

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 Lionel Messi will be the lynchpin of a …

Lionel Messi the best of his time, not all time: Ronaldinho
5 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi the best of his time, not all time: Ronaldinho

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi can certainly be considered the best player of his era but Brazil great and former Barcelona team-mate Ronaldinho does not think he is the greatest of all time. READ| Messi is world's most complete player: Pele Despite missing a chunk of the early-season action through injury, Messi already leads the scoring charts in Spain's top flight with 12 …

Messi 'genius' decisive for Barcelona, says Guillermo Amor
5 years, 1 month ago

Messi 'genius' decisive for Barcelona, says Guillermo Amor

The Hindu  

Guillermo Amor praised Lionel Messi's "genius" for helping Barcelona overcome Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Sunday. The forward has been in spectacular form and Amor – Barcelona's director of institutional and sporting relations – praised Messi's latest piece of magic. "Leo has been back to his level again," Amor told Movistar. READ | Messi, Rapinoe expected to take Ballon d’Or …

Lionel Messi proves he is the best day by day: Luis Suarez
5 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi proves he is the best day by day: Luis Suarez

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi proves he is the best player in the world day after day at Barcelona and "everyone knows" it to be true, said Luis Suarez. Uruguayan striker Suarez last month celebrated the fifth anniversary of his debut for the Camp Nou giants, and since his switch from Liverpool to LaLiga he has forged a devastating partnership with Messi. The …

Brazil legend Rivaldo urges Barcelona not to rush Lionel Messi back after spell on sidelines
5 years, 3 months ago

Brazil legend Rivaldo urges Barcelona not to rush Lionel Messi back after spell on sidelines

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi might have played his first 90 minutes of the season for Barcelona in midweek, but the club's former striker Rivaldo says he must not be rushed back into the starting XI. A troublesome foot injury has kept Lionel Messi on the sidelines for much of this season Manager Ernesto Valverde knows how vital Messi is to Barca's prospects …

Lionel Messi 'not normal' but Cesc Fabregas backs Kylian Mbappe to become world's best
5 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi 'not normal' but Cesc Fabregas backs Kylian Mbappe to become world's best

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe will succeed Lionel Messi and become the best player in the world, according to Cesc Fabregas. Asked if there could be a player like his former Barca team-mate Messi in the future, Fabregas told AS: "I think that's probably impossible. https://t.co/p8fECtQGXE — Cesc Fàbregas Soler August 29, 2019 Monaco midfielder Fabregas has been able to watch Mbappe at …

Messi Admits Not Playing Well for Argentina at Copa America
5 years, 6 months ago

Messi Admits Not Playing Well for Argentina at Copa America

The Quint  

Despite failing to lift the Champions League trophy with Barcelona, Messi won the Spanish league, scored 50 goals for his club in the season and is widely expected to win his sixth FIFA Player of The Year award. But with Argentina's Copa America team, filled with young players that are having their first international experience, he has failed to be …

Lionel Messi gives Barcelona belief, says Ivan Rakitic
5 years, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi gives Barcelona belief, says Ivan Rakitic

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is "the best player in history" and the man Barcelona's players will once again look at to guide it past Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals, according to Ivan Rakitic. Argentina forward Messi won his 10th La Liga title at the weekend with Barca, whose focus now turns to a last-four clash with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in Europe's …

Lionel Messi: Why the Barcelona FC star is the world’s best player
5 years, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi: Why the Barcelona FC star is the world’s best player

CNN  

Story highlights Fans often argue about who is world's best player Sports scientist Simon Burndish says Lionel Messi is best Says he has stats to prove it CNN — Leading sports scientist Simon Brundish gives a knowing look when asked who is the best footballer in the world. “If you’re saying anybody else is the best player in the world, …

Barcelona's Boateng: Messi the best, not Ronaldo
5 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona's Boateng: Messi the best, not Ronaldo

The Hindu  

New Barcelona signing Kevin-Prince Boateng dismissed suggestions of a past allegiance to Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo by lauding Lionel Messi as the best player "in this world and every world" during his official presentation. After rumours of his move began to circulate, past quotes from Boateng declaring himself a Madrid fan and praising Ronaldo as the world's best player …

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best, says Amor
6 years ago

Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the best, says Amor

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is the "best" following his hat-trick in Barcelona's rout of Levante, according to director Guillermo Amor. It was the Messi show on Sunday as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored three goals and set up two others in Barca's 5-0 LaLiga demolition of Levante. Messi – who teed up Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique to help Barca restore …

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