Messi nets two in record-equalling 505th La Liga match, Atletico wins
3 years, 11 months ago

Messi nets two in record-equalling 505th La Liga match, Atletico wins

The Hindu  

Twice a pack of Alavés defenders thought they had Lionel Messi under control. Messi scored two screamers in his record-equaling 505th Spanish league appearance for Barcelona to help it stay in touch with leader Atlético Madrid on Saturday. Forward Francisco Trincão also scored twice in Barcelona’s win before it hosts Paris Saint-Germain in its highly anticipated Champions League clash on Tuesday. READ: Barcelona coach Koeman disappointed with Sevilla defeat “The game comes at a good time,” coach Ronald Koeman said. READ: PSG's Neymar to miss Barcelona tie with groin injury Messi took his first goal just before halftime when he cut back from the right flank and unleashed a powerful shot between two defenders that ricocheted in off the bottom of the upright.

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Atletico Madrid snatch late win at Barca to top La Liga
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Atletico Madrid snatch late win at Barca to top La Liga

New Indian Express  

BARCELONA: Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer than Barca. Hansi Flick's …

Atletico takes 11-game winning streak to Barcelona in battle for La Liga top spot
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Atletico takes 11-game winning streak to Barcelona in battle for La Liga top spot

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — When Atletico Madrid led the Spanish league in spending on summer transfers, Diego Simeone’s club was making a bet it could challenge for its first title since 2021. Atletico has pulled level on points with Barcelona after reeling off six wins in a row in La Liga, while Barcelona has won only one of its last six …

La Liga: Las Palmas stun Barcelona on Catalans' 125th anniversary; Atletico Madrid rout Real Valladolid
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Las Palmas stun Barcelona on Catalans' 125th anniversary; Atletico Madrid rout Real Valladolid

Firstpost  

Las Palmas stunned FC Barcelona in their La Liga match at Camp Nou on Saturday, whereas Atletico Madrid momentarily climbed to second place with a 5-0 win over Real Valladolid. Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts’ 125th anniversary celebrations. Atletico Madrid climbed provisionally second, within two points of Hansi …

Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewandowski joins Ronaldo and Messi in Champions League 100-goal club. Haaland nets 2 but City draws

Associated Press  

ROME — Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals. I’m in good company alongside Cristiano and Messi.” The 36-year-old Lewandowski required 125 matches to reach the century mark, two more than Messi and 12 fewer than Ronaldo. Also, Arsenal kept red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres quiet in …

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi equalled another record in Argentina's colours as he provided a match-winning assist to Lautaro Martinez in the FIFA World Cup South America qualifier against Peru. It was Messi's 58th assist in international football, which is joint-most, as he equalled United States men's national team legend Landon Donovan's tally. Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi after scoring …

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat
2 months ago

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi had a sensational 2024 MLS season, and had an instant impact for Inter Miami. The Argentine finished the regular season with 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches, and also became Inter Miami's all-time leading goalscorer. The Barcelona legend reached 850 career goals, a record which his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo had achieved earlier. The Argentine also …

Barca win with big price in La Liga
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barca win with big price in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could …

Barca win with big price in La Liga
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barca win with big price in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could …

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, helping defending champion Argentina beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday night and into the Copa America final. Julian Alvarez put the Albiceleste ahead in the 22nd minute and Messi redirected Enzo Fernandez’s shot off the face of goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 51st. Trying to string together championships in …

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo
6 months ago

Lionel Messi guides Argentina to second-consecutive Copa América final; moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo

India TV News  

Captain Lionel Messi delivered a match-winning performance against Canada in the first semi-final of the ongoing Copa América to guide Argentina into their second-consecutive final of the tournament. The goal not only put an end to Canada's chances of scripting a fightback but also helped Messi become only the second player to score goals in six editions of the CONMEBOL …

Messi scores twice in return to Argentina lineup in 4-1 win over Guatemala
7 months ago

Messi scores twice in return to Argentina lineup in 4-1 win over Guatemala

Associated Press  

— Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted on another goal in his first international start since November and Argentina outclassed Guatemala 4-1 on Friday night to complete its 2024 Copa America preparations. “Angel Di Maria came in and he played more on the inside because the way the game was shaping up it gave us the opportunity to try new …

Lionel Messi sets double MLS record in Inter Miami's thrashing of NY Red Bulls
8 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi sets double MLS record in Inter Miami's thrashing of NY Red Bulls

India Today  

Lionel Messi had an MLS-record six goal contributions, Luis Suarez scored three times and Matias Rojas recorded a brace as Inter Miami thumped the New York Red Bulls 6-2 on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Messi, who was named MLS Player of the Month for the month of April, scored once and added five assists as Miami extended its unbeaten …

Martínez scores first career goal, rallies NYCFC to 1-1 draw with Inter Miami
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Martínez scores first career goal, rallies NYCFC to 1-1 draw with Inter Miami

The Hindu  

Luis Suárez scored his fifth goal of the season for Inter Miami and Alonso Martínez scored the first of his career for New York City FC as the two clubs played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Suárez staked Inter Miami to a 1-0 lead just 15 minutes into the match, scoring on a header with an assist from …

Messi's promised Barca contract, on a napkin, up for auction
10 months, 1 week ago

Messi's promised Barca contract, on a napkin, up for auction

The Hindu  

To the untrained eye, it might look like just another used napkin. Last December, a set of six shirts worn by the number 10 during Argentina's victorious Qatar World Cup campaign in 2022 sold for $7.8 million at auction at Sotheby's, exceeding estimates. The story of the napkin has already been told many times in profiles of "Leo" Messi, one …

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez Score Two Each as Inter Miami Register Dominant 5-0 Win Over Orlando City
10 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez Score Two Each as Inter Miami Register Dominant 5-0 Win Over Orlando City

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored two goals each as Inter Miami turned on the style hammering Orlando City 5-0 in Major League Soccer on Saturday. #MIAvORL | 1-0 pic.twitter.com/y8DFY1K7In— Inter Miami CF March 2, 2024 Seven minutes later and Suarez had doubled his tally with Gressel again the provider to the Uruguayan, who showed good close control in the …

Lionel Messi scores sensational second-half brace in 5 minutes; turns back clock alongside Suarez for second goal
10 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi scores sensational second-half brace in 5 minutes; turns back clock alongside Suarez for second goal

Hindustan Times  

It was all about Lionel Messi as the Argentine led Inter Miami to a 5-0 victory against Orlando City in their latest MLS fixture, on Sunday. The 2022 World Cup winner scored two second-half goals in a five-minute span, as Miami cruised to a comfortable win. For the first goal, it was purely due to luck that Messi scored, but …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi denied ‘last dance’ after injury blow
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi denied ‘last dance’ after injury blow

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 Cristiano Ronaldo has been denied a final meeting …

Luis Suarez eyes 'Barcelona 2014' supremacy as ex-Liverpool star trains with Messi, Busquets and Alba at Inter Miami
1 year ago

Luis Suarez eyes 'Barcelona 2014' supremacy as ex-Liverpool star trains with Messi, Busquets and Alba at Inter Miami

Hindustan Times  

There they all were, sitting next to each other on a couple of benches in their practice attire, all of them smiling. Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, left, walks with forward Lionel Messi, center, and defender Sergio Busquets, second right, during an MLS soccer training session This was Inter Miami on Saturday. Preseason training for Inter Miami officially opened Saturday, …

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed

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 and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each …

Barcelona needs own-goal to salvage 1-1 draw at Rayo. Griezmann leads Atletico past Mallorca 1-0
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona needs own-goal to salvage 1-1 draw at Rayo. Griezmann leads Atletico past Mallorca 1-0

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona needed an own-goal by Rayo Vallecano defender Florian Lejeune in the final minutes to salvage a 1-1 draw in Madrid on Saturday. Antoine Griezmann scored with a header as Atletico Madrid beat Mallorca 1-0 at home and moved into third place ahead of Barcelona on goal difference. Barcelona played its first match this season without midfielder …

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?
1 year, 2 months ago

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?

Al Jazeera  

A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football. Lionel Messi has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. Here’s a look at the list of honours the Argentine great has to …

Lionel Messi and David Beckham have full-circle moment as MLS' first-ever designated player presents Inter Miami star with Ballon d'Or
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi and David Beckham have full-circle moment as MLS' first-ever designated player presents Inter Miami star with Ballon d'Or

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday night - and was presented the award by fellow MLS trailblazer David Beckham. The former Manchester United and England star gushed over Messi, who led Miami to a Leagues Cup title shortly after joining the club. David Beckham presented Lionel Messi with his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy on Monday The two …

Lionel Messi confirms he will not leave Inter Miami on loan
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi confirms he will not leave Inter Miami on loan

The Hindu  

Expressing a desire to spend the holidays at home with family, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi confirmed earlier reports that he will not go out on loan this winter to an overseas club. It has been a whirlwind calendar year for Messi, who started last season at Paris Saint-Germain in August 2022 and helped the club claim a Ligue 1 title …

Improving Atletico Madrid is 5th in the La Liga with 2-0 win at Osasuna
1 year, 3 months ago

Improving Atletico Madrid is 5th in the La Liga with 2-0 win at Osasuna

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid kept the momentum going from its win against rival Real Madrid by beating Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish league on Thursday. Atletico beat rival Madrid 3-1 at home on Sunday, with Griezmann scoring one of the goals for Diego Simeone’s team. Before beating Madrid, Atletico was coming off a draw at Lazio in the group stage of the …

VIDEO: Messi assists twice as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Messi assists twice as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1

The Hindu  

Inter Miami extended its club record-extending 11-game unbeaten run as the Lionel Messi-led side brushed past reigning Major League Soccer Cup champion Los Angeles FC at the BMO stadium in Los Angeles on Monday. Since his move from Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain earlier this year, Messi’s involvement in Miami’s new-found success is enormous. The Argentine continued what he …

Messi has 2 assists in front of star-studded crowd in Los Angeles as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1
1 year, 4 months ago

Messi has 2 assists in front of star-studded crowd in Los Angeles as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Inter Miami is unbeaten since Lionel Messi arrived at the club in mid-July. Messi had two assists in front of a star-studded crowd in Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory over Los Angeles Football Club. Miami’s visit to Los Angeles was marked as one of the highlight games since Messi signed. “We’ll also hope that the players leaving come …

Messi doubtful starter in MLS debut vs Red Bulls, says coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Messi doubtful starter in MLS debut vs Red Bulls, says coach

The Hindu  

Ticket prices are soaring in Harrison, N.J., and not because the New York Red Bulls is inching closer in the Eastern Conference playoff race. But because Messi has played every minute of the past six matches, Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said he is fatigued and has not committed to playing him Saturday. “But I cannot act based on that …

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out

Hindustan Times  

Scoring a stunning goal for Inter Miami in the final of the Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi sealed his first-ever trophy in North American football on Sunday. The former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain superstar slotted home his 10th goal in seven games before converting the first shot in a dramatic penalty shootout as Inter Miami edged past Nashville SC …

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final
1 year, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final

India TV News  

Lionel Messi continues his dream start for Inter Miami with another goal in the quarter-final of the League Cup 2023 against Charlotte FC on Friday, August 11. The legendary forward scored his eighth goal in five appearances for Inter Miami to help them reach the semi-final round. Inter Miami's third goal came from Charlotte's centre-back Adilson Malanda who was unfortunate …

Watch: Lionel Messi scores twice in Inter Miami vs Orlando City match
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi scores twice in Inter Miami vs Orlando City match

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi showcased his brilliance once again as he led Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory against Orlando City in their Leagues Cup match. In the seventh minute after the match resumed, Messi received a pass at the top of his chest and swiftly slotted the ball into the back of the net with his left foot, giving Inter Miami …

Leagues Cup: Messi scores twice as Miami crushes Atlanta to advance into knockouts
1 year, 5 months ago

Leagues Cup: Messi scores twice as Miami crushes Atlanta to advance into knockouts

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s instant impact in the United States continued on Tuesday as he scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, firing his team into the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup. INTER MIAMI 4-0 ATLANTA UNITED - HIGHLIGHTS In his first game against a Major League Soccer club, Messi was simply too much for Atlanta to cope …

Lionel Messi shines again in first Inter Miami start, scores twice in 4-0 win over Atlanta
1 year, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi shines again in first Inter Miami start, scores twice in 4-0 win over Atlanta

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has one lasting memory from Lionel Messi’s debut: the image of Messi running to embrace his family after delivering the game-winning free kick and cementing a new era for the club and Major League Soccer. “Since those two have gotten here, the spirit has changed,” Miami’s DeAndre Yedlin said, referring to …

Lionel Messi Wins Champions League Goal Of The Season Award- Watch The Argentine's Stunning Strike Against Benfica
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi Wins Champions League Goal Of The Season Award- Watch The Argentine's Stunning Strike Against Benfica

ABP News  

Lionel Messi may have already parted ways with Paris Saint-Germain and ended a glorious phase of his career in Europe but he still isn't done bagging all his awards for his stint the Ligue 1 giants. The FIFA World Cup-winner with Argentina won the UEFA Champions League goal of the season award on Friday. 👏#UCLGOTT | @Heineken pic.twitter.com/I4JDZF9xN1 — UEFA …

Lionel Messi picks MLS's Inter Miami in stunning move after exit from PSG
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi picks MLS's Inter Miami in stunning move after exit from PSG

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's star footballer Lionel Messi stunned the football community on Wednesday night when he announced a move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami. Lionel Messi One of Inter Miami’s owners, Jorge Mas, tweeted out a photo of a darkly silhouetted Messi jersey shortly before the Argentinian great revealed his decision in interviews with Spanish news outlets Mundo Deportivo and …

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia, and his father said Monday that his son prefers to go back to the Catalan club. The player’s father sidestepped most questions but acknowledged that Messi “would like to return” to the club where …

Barcelona not giving up hope of bringing Lionel Messi back to Spanish football
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona not giving up hope of bringing Lionel Messi back to Spanish football

The Hindu  

Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia. The Catalan club continued to work on restructuring its finances to make sure it could afford Messi’s return in case the Argentina star decided to come back to the Spanish league after his stint with Paris …

Lionel Messi and Paris: Not quite an affair to remember
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi and Paris: Not quite an affair to remember

Hindustan Times  

The media release from PSG, two days after a similar one announcing the departure of Sergio Ramos, said Messi’s time in Paris was “adventure”. In August 2021, after arriving wearing a shirt that said ‘This Is Paris’, Messi had said PSG would be the “ideal” place for that. Conversely, being at PSG meant Messi, who didn’t have a club once …

Angry fans boo Messi ahead of, and during his final PSG appearance - Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Angry fans boo Messi ahead of, and during his final PSG appearance - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi's farewell from Paris Saint-Germain was rather an unforgettable one as the 2022 World Cup winner was shown utmost disrespect by the supporters. It started even before the match against Clermont Foot 63 began, as Messi was welcomed with boos when Parc des Princes announcer read his name while the players walked out for the pre-match warm-ups. Lionel Messi …

Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Paris Saint-Germain Amid Boos
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Paris Saint-Germain Amid Boos

News 18  

Lionel Messi didn’t care about the boos in his final game for Paris Saint-Germain as the French league champion lost to Clermont 3-2 on Saturday. In two seasons at PSG, Messi won two French leagues and the French Champions Trophy and notched 32 goals and 35 assists in all competitions. Messi scored in a 1-1 draw at Strasbourg a week …

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled

Firstpost  

It is difficult to qualify Messi’s time at PSG as a success, even if the move to the French capital helped set him up for the crowning glory of his career at last year’s World Cup and did no harm to the Qatar-owned club as a sporting brand Paris: Lionel Messi arrived in France to a hero’s welcome, seen as …

Is Messi’s European reign coming to an end?
1 year, 7 months ago

Is Messi’s European reign coming to an end?

Hindustan Times  

The confirmation that Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday possibly brings an end to the Argentine superstar’s nearly two-decade reign in European football. All of these superlatives were apt for Messi right from the time that he walked into La Masia, Barcelona’s youth academy, in the early 2000s. PSG years – The blunt trident …

Messi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms

Al Jazeera  

The question now is where the Argentine forward will play after his final match for the French club on Saturday. Argentina football great Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after two years at the club, according to coach Christophe Galtier. PSG’s game against Clermont on Saturday will be Messi’s last match at the Parc …

On This Day in 2011: Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

On This Day in 2011: Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona win Champions League

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 produced a Wembley masterclass as Barcelona …

Barcelona win 27th La Liga title, first since Lionel Messi's infamous exit
1 year, 8 months ago

Barcelona win 27th La Liga title, first since Lionel Messi's infamous exit

India TV News  

Barcelona secured their 27th La Liga title with a 4-2 triumph over rivals Espanyol on Sunday night, May 14. This was their first league title since Lionel Messi's highlighted exit at Camp Nou. Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to shine in Barcelona's title win at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat. Three points ensured Barcelona a league title, their …

No Messi, no problem: Lewandowski brace powers Barcelona to first La Liga title under Xavi
1 year, 8 months ago

No Messi, no problem: Lewandowski brace powers Barcelona to first La Liga title under Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona claimed its 27th LaLiga title and first for four years on Sunday after two first-half goals from Robert Lewandowski spurred them to a comfortable 4-2 victory over city rivals Espanyol. It was Busquets’ ninth La Liga title and 32nd overall with the club, with his trophy cabinet also including three Champions Leagues, seven Copa del Rey and three FIFA …

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 …

LaLiga: Griezmann double guides Atletico Madrid to sixth straight league wina
1 year, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Griezmann double guides Atletico Madrid to sixth straight league wina

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid extended its unbeaten run to 13 league games after Antoine Griezmann scored twice in a 2-1 home win over Almeria on Sunday as the club registered its sixth straight win in Laliga. Atletico moved to within two points of second-placed rival Real Madrid but Diego Simeone’s side is 13 points behind league leader Barcelona. Atletico was up and …

Messi overtakes Ronaldo with goal no. 702 while Arsenal, Barcelona hold their leads
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi overtakes Ronaldo with goal no. 702 while Arsenal, Barcelona hold their leads

The Hindu  

Ligue 1 It was yet another day when the ‘Messi-Ronaldo’ rivalry came into the topic of discussion. Messi’s goal was also a record-breaking one — he scored his 702nd goal in Europe’s top five leagues and broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 701. Meanwhile, Son Heung-Min’s opening goal in the 10th minute made him the first Asian to score 100 goals …

La Liga: Villarreal Shock Real Madrid 3-2, Athletic Bilboa Down Espanyol, Real Sociedad Beat Getafe
1 year, 9 months ago

La Liga: Villarreal Shock Real Madrid 3-2, Athletic Bilboa Down Espanyol, Real Sociedad Beat Getafe

News 18  

Samuel Chukwueze upstaged Vinícius Júnior by scoring twice in an outstanding performance by the Villarreal forward to lead its 3-2 comeback win at Real Madrid in the Spanish league on Saturday. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here Madrid’s first home loss in the domestic league comes four days before it hosts Chelsea in …

Falling out of love? Messi whistled by PSG fans, again
1 year, 9 months ago

Falling out of love? Messi whistled by PSG fans, again

Associated Press  

PARIS — The relationship between Lionel Messi and PSG fans is not getting better. Less than a week after he scored a hat-trick and surpassed 100 career goals for Argentina, the world champion was whistled by sections of supporters before and during PSG’s 1-0 home loss to Lyon on Sunday amid persistent rumors he could leave the club soon. But …

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