Lionel Messi refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after Barcelona's 3-1 win over Napoli
4 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after Barcelona's 3-1 win over Napoli

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi refused to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir at the end of Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Napoli for the official's involvement in some controversial VAR incidents in the first half. Wait i just clocked it was the referee who Messi refused to shake hands with and not Manolas i- https://t.co/3tXZrbjRAz — CH➐ August 8, 2020 Lionel Messi was visibly unhappy with the officiating of Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Napoli Referee Cuneyt Cakir played a part in two controversial incidents involving the Argentine The forward was adjudged to have handled Frenkie de Jong's delightful cross before firing home, sparking controversy due to the touch appearing to be more of his chest. Messi had one harshly ruled out before Cakir gave a penalty after a four-minute VAR check Messi appeared to be clearly fouled by Kalidou Koulibaly but penalty was originally not given The incidents did not cost Barca in the end but Messi was visibly unhappy with Cakir and made his feelings clear during the post-match hand shakes and fist bumps. After the game Messi could be seen wagging his finger in anger at the match official The cameras clearly pick up Messi shouting 'NO' at the ref who was waiting to shake his hand The Argentine walked in a different direction and continued shaking hands of other players Fans were quick to pick up on the incident on Twitter, with @Holuwadami saying 'whoa.

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Lionel Messi receives apology from Paraguay defender after fans throw bottles at Argentina captain
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lionel Messi receives apology from Paraguay defender after fans throw bottles at Argentina captain

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi and Argentina fell to a 1-2 defeat against Paraguay, in Asuncion on Friday. The match was a heated encounter and at half-time, the Argentina captain could be seen confronting Brazilian referee Anderson Daronco for a decision in the first-half. Argentina's Lionel Messi during the match vs Paraguay. Then another incident when Messi attempted to take a corner, but …

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador
6 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals with shoot-out win over Ecuador

Firstpost  

In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but Argentina recovered to win the shoot-out 4-2 and storm into the semi-finals. Argentina qualified for the 2024 Copa America semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over Ecuador on Friday. In the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi missed the opening kick, chipping against the bar, but goalkeeper …

Thomas Tuchel slams 'absolute disaster' of a decision to deny Bayern Munich a late equaliser against Real Madrid in dramatic Champions League semi-final defeat and blames two officials
8 months, 1 week ago

Thomas Tuchel slams 'absolute disaster' of a decision to deny Bayern Munich a late equaliser against Real Madrid in dramatic Champions League semi-final defeat and blames two officials

Daily Mail  

Another nightmare… which players are to blame and should Thomas Tuchel come in? Listen to the Officials are told to delay raising their flags for offside calls if decision is close Bayern thought they had scored an equaliser, but for whistle to have been blown Thomas Tuchel has torn into the officials of Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final tie against …

Lionel Messi warns Argentina-Brazil fan trouble ‘could have been a tragedy’
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi warns Argentina-Brazil fan trouble ‘could have been a tragedy’

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 said there “could have been a …

WATCH: Messi’s stunning free-kick goal against FC Dallas in Leagues Cup Round of 16
1 year, 5 months ago

WATCH: Messi’s stunning free-kick goal against FC Dallas in Leagues Cup Round of 16

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has been unstoppable lately and he continued what he does best as Inter Miami beat FC Dallas 5-3 via penalty shootouts to reach the quarterfinal of the Leagues Cup. OTRO GOLAZO DE NUESTRO CAPITÁN 🫡 🫡🫡#DALvMIA | 4-4 pic.twitter.com/aOhBw7LJGZ — Inter Miami CF August 7, 2023 Inter Miami went as the favourite to win the clash at the …

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 Nets 800th Career Goal in Argentina's 2-0 Win Over Panama
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Nets 800th Career Goal in Argentina's 2-0 Win Over Panama

News 18  

Lionel Messi capped a night of unbridled joy with the 800th goal of his career as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over stubborn Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday. The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s stunning free-kick in the dying minutes came after 21-year-old MLS sensation Thiago Almada gave a glimpse of what the …

Lionel Messi, Argentina face disciplinary action after FIFA opens proceedings due to FIFA World Cup trophy celebration
2 years ago

Lionel Messi, Argentina face disciplinary action after FIFA opens proceedings due to FIFA World Cup trophy celebration

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi reigned supreme in Qatar last year as Argentina claimed glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, defeating France in the final. Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy. In a tightly contested final, Argentina first took the lead in the 23rd-minute through their captain Messi, who converted a penalty after Angel Di Maria was …

Was Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal illegal? World cup final referee says this
2 years ago

Was Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal illegal? World cup final referee says this

Live Mint  

After Kylian Mbappe's second goal denied Argentina a win in regular time, the South American squad regained the lead with Lionel Messi's close-range strike in extra time following a Hugo Lloris save. A game still depicts some non-playing Argentine players running onto the field of play before the ball passed the goal line in celebration. If rules were followed rigorously, …

World Cup Final Referee Debunks Claims Lionel Messi's Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed
2 years ago

World Cup Final Referee Debunks Claims Lionel Messi's Second Goal Should Have Been Disallowed

News 18  

Argentina did manage to get the better of France in the final battle to win the FIFA World Cup for the third time. The French media, following Argentina’s final victory, claimed that Lionel Messi’s second goal should have been disallowed as two substitutes were on the pitch before the ball could cross the goal line. Now, Szymon Marciniak, the referee …

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at French fans, media for claims of biases
2 years ago

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at French fans, media for claims of biases

The Hindu  

Szymon Marciniak, the referee who officiated the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, retorted at accusations of biases against France for not disallowing Argentina’s third goal. In the Qatar World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium, Argentina prevailed over France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after both teams were tied at 3-3 in extra time. It wrote, “An additional person was …

Effervescent & Enigmatic, Messi’s Supporting Cast Helped Make History in Qatar
2 years ago

Effervescent & Enigmatic, Messi’s Supporting Cast Helped Make History in Qatar

The Quint  

Before taking to the field in the second half against Croatia in the semi-final, the cameras caught Martinez saying ‘They’d have to kill me to score against me.” He ended that night with a clean sheet. Trash talking, psychological mind games, making the kick-taker wait, there is no line that Emi Martinez wouldn’t cross to get inside his opponent’s head …

'Should that be allowed?': Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal, highlights referees' huge blunder in WC final
2 years ago

'Should that be allowed?': Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal, highlights referees' huge blunder in WC final

Hindustan Times  

Argentina and France played a blockbuster finale at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, which the former won 4-2 on penalties after the match ended tied at 3-3. Fans cry foul over Messi's controversial goal in FIFA World Cup final The Argentine legend broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute, then went to add another …

Messi and Argentina’s World Cup wait ends with dramatic final win over France
2 years ago

Messi and Argentina’s World Cup wait ends with dramatic final win over France

The Hindu  

This surely was the last chance. Here again, much like in every Argentina game, the stands were blue-and-white, his followers waiting in anticipation for the glory that Messi and the world have yearned for from June 16, 2006, when he made his World Cup debut against Serbia and Montenegro. Transitions had been France’s key to unlocking opponents earlier, but here …

Viewers swarm to Twitter in outrage after Angel Di Maria wins early Argentina penalty against France
2 years ago

Viewers swarm to Twitter in outrage after Angel Di Maria wins early Argentina penalty against France

Daily Mail  

Fans swarmed to Twitter to have their say after a controversial penalty saw Argentina take the lead in the World Cup final on Sunday. Angel Di Maria won his side a penalty early on in the first half of the World Cup final, after he appeared to be taken down by France's Ousmane Dembele in the 22nd minute, before the …

Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup final: Messi scores after penalty VAR controversy - Reactions
2 years ago

Argentina vs France FIFA World Cup final: Messi scores after penalty VAR controversy - Reactions

The Hindu  

Argentina won a penalty in the 22nd minute of the final against France but the decision was highly controversial and divided social media. #ArgentinaVsFrance — Patrice Evra December 18, 2022 Joey Barton thinks it was a soft penalty: Argentina comfortably the better side. #ArgentinaVsFrance — Joey Barton December 18, 2022 Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi is loving the overall performance irrespective …

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits that he changed his penalty technique against Croatia in the semi-final
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits that he changed his penalty technique against Croatia in the semi-final

India Today  

Lionel Messi has admitted that he did change his penalty technique for the semi-final against Croatia when he went up against Dominik Livakovic in goal. Messi scored the first goal of the match via a spotkick as the Albiceleste entered the final on the back of a 3-0 win. The Argentina star said he sat down with Geronimo Rulli and …

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic claims Argentina's penalty was 'VERY suspicious'
2 years, 1 month ago

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic claims Argentina's penalty was 'VERY suspicious'

Daily Mail  

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic has claimed that Argentina's first-half penalty was 'very suspicious' and believes his side should have had a corner in the build-up - as he insisted Lionel Messi's strike took the semi-final 'in a different direction'. Croatia's Zlatko Dalic has claimed that Argentina's first-half penalty was 'very suspicious' Croatia's goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic collided with Julian Alvarez to …

Why was Messi angry with referee Antonio Lahouz after FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal vs Netherlands?
2 years, 1 month ago

Why was Messi angry with referee Antonio Lahouz after FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal vs Netherlands?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal match between Argentina and Netherlands saw a flurry of yellow cards being handed out by referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz. RELATED: Live updates from Portugal vs Morocco “I don’t want to talk about referees because then they will sanction you,” Messi said during the post-match interview with the organiser. Similarly, Lahoz had also famously …

Wojciech Szczesny insists he KNEW where Lionel Messi was going to shoot before saving his penalty
2 years, 1 month ago

Wojciech Szczesny insists he KNEW where Lionel Messi was going to shoot before saving his penalty

Daily Mail  

Polish goalkeeper revealed he had a bet with the Argentine over penalty award Wojciech Szczesny denied a Lionel Messi penalty in the first half of the match Wojciech Szczesny has revealed he knew which way Lionel Messi was going to go with his penalty by the way he approached the ball. Wojciech Szczesny said he 'owed' it to his team-mates …

PSG manager reveals why Messi was substituted after scoring against Benfica in Champions League
2 years, 3 months ago

PSG manager reveals why Messi was substituted after scoring against Benfica in Champions League

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier allayed fears about a possible injury to Lionel Messi on Wednesday, saying the Argentine forward had asked to be substituted due to tiredness late in their 1-1 Champions League draw with Benfica. Messi, who put PSG ahead in the 22nd minute before Benfica drew level through Danilo Pereira's own goal, was replaced by Pablo …

Watch: Lionel Messi scores stunning free-kick for PSG, curls ball into top corner
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi scores stunning free-kick for PSG, curls ball into top corner

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi was in brilliant form as he scored a stunning free-kick during PSG's narrow 2-1 win vs Nice, at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Here is the video of Messi's free-kick: Meanwhile after the match, PSG head coach Christophe Galtier spoke to PSG TV and said that his team 'created the chances that allowed' them to win. And …

Neymar and Lionel Messi booed by PSG fans in win over Bordeaux
2 years, 10 months ago

Neymar and Lionel Messi booed by PSG fans in win over Bordeaux

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. Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Leandro Paredes took PSG 15 points …

Lionel Messi: Argentina star hits out at referee after narrow World Cup qualifier win over Peru
3 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi: Argentina star hits out at referee after narrow World Cup qualifier win over Peru

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 has hit out at Brazilian match …

Lionel Messi scores a goal only he can to sink Man City and finally announce himself at PSG
3 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi scores a goal only he can to sink Man City and finally announce himself at PSG

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. Messi’s goal was really another piece of individual brilliance that settled a …

Messi looks angry at being replaced; Icardi gets late winner
3 years, 3 months ago

Messi looks angry at being replaced; Icardi gets late winner

Associated Press  

PARIS — Lionel Messi hit the crossbar with a curling free kick and looked angry at being taken off in the 75th minute in his home debut Sunday for Paris Saint-Germain. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is still chasing his first PSG goal in his third appearance following his shock move from Barcelona, sat glum-faced on the bench. He …

Barcelona fans chant Lionel Messi's name in 10th minute of 3-0 win over Juventus
3 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona fans chant Lionel Messi's name in 10th minute of 3-0 win over Juventus

Daily Mail  

Barcelona fans chanted Lionel Messi's name in the tenth minute of their victory against Juventus in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Sunday night. Ronald Koeman's side ran out 3-0 winners at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, with Memphis Depay, Martin Braithwaite and Riqui Puig all scoring. Fans Chanting Lionel Messi's name at the 10th minute ❤ You'll forever be in our …

Watch: The Intense Ritual Lionel Messi Follows Before Taking a Free-Kick
3 years, 6 months ago

Watch: The Intense Ritual Lionel Messi Follows Before Taking a Free-Kick

News 18  

Sport stars have few peculiar preparations and in football, Argentine legend Lionel Messi has a couple of his own. Messi was at his best as Argentina faced Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Copa America 2021 on Saturday night at the Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico, in Brazil. Earlier in the game, Ecuador gave Argentina a tough fight even though …

Messi scores penalty but Argentina held by Chile in 2022 qualifier
3 years, 7 months ago

Messi scores penalty but Argentina held by Chile in 2022 qualifier

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored a first-half penalty for host Argentina before Chile's Alexis Sanchez equalised as their World Cup qualifier ended 1-1 on Thursday. Argentina pushed forward as the game went on but Chile's rearguard was solid, even without its talismanic holding midfielder Arturo Vidal, who missed out after contracting COVID-19. Argentina miss the chance to go top of the standings …

Watch: Lionel Messi misses penalty in Barcelona's Champions League exit vs PSG
3 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi misses penalty in Barcelona's Champions League exit vs PSG

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain withstood early pressure from a much-improved but wasteful Barcelona side to draw 1-1 on Wednesday and reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League. But the six-time Golden Ball winner then had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Keylor Navas on the stroke of halftime, his first miss from the spot in the Champions League since 2015. “We had lots …

Watch: Lionel Messi scores 35-yard wonder goal vs PSG before missing penalty
3 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi scores 35-yard wonder goal vs PSG before missing penalty

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain withstood early pressure from a much-improved but wasteful Barcelona side to draw 1-1 on Wednesday and reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League. But the six-time Golden Ball winner then had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Keylor Navas on the stroke of halftime, his first miss from the spot in the Champions League since 2015. “We had lots …

Lionel Messi Grabs 2 Assists as Barcelona March On With Victory at Osasuna
3 years, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi Grabs 2 Assists as Barcelona March On With Victory at Osasuna

News 18  

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba. Messi helped Barca take the lead on the half-hour mark when he carved open Osasuna’s defence with …

Barcelona vs PSG: Neymar slams decision to award Catalans a first-half penalty as 'a joke'
3 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona vs PSG: Neymar slams decision to award Catalans a first-half penalty as 'a joke'

Daily Mail  

Neymar has slammed the decision to award Barcelona a first-half penalty as 'a joke' – but quickly deleted his tweet soon after. While the French champions went on to earn an impressive 4-1 win, they were on the wrong side of a controversial call early on, when Frenkie de Jong was adjudged to have been fouled by defender Layvin Kurzawa …

Lionel Messi: Barcelona star escapes ANOTHER red card as he appears to elbow Sevilla's Joan Jordan
3 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi: Barcelona star escapes ANOTHER red card as he appears to elbow Sevilla's Joan Jordan

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi escaped being sent off for violent conduct in Barcelona's defeat by Sevilla on Wednesday - one month after his first red card for the club for punching an opponent. Messi cut a frustrated figure as Barca lost the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final and he became involved in a heated off-the-ball incident with Joan Jordan …

Spanish FA reject Barcelona's appeal to have Lionel Messi's two-match ban overturned
3 years, 11 months ago

Spanish FA reject Barcelona's appeal to have Lionel Messi's two-match ban overturned

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi's two-match ban for striking an opponent in the Super Cup final has been upheld after the Spanish FA rejected Barcelona's appeal to have the punishment overturned. The Catalan giants made the bid to have the suspension dismissed despite footage showing Messi lashing out at Athletic Bilbao's Asier Villalibre in the final moments of the 3-2 final defeat. Lionel …

Barcelona's Lionel Messi Given Two-game Ban for Spanish Super Cup Red Card
3 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona's Lionel Messi Given Two-game Ban for Spanish Super Cup Red Card

News 18  

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has escaped a lengthy ban for lashing out at Athletic Bilbao’s Asier Villalibre in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat and will only serve a two-game suspension. The Spanish soccer federation said on Tuesday Messi had been banned for two matches, meaning he will miss Thursday’s Copa del Rey last-32 tie at Cornella and Sunday’s La …

Lionel Messi avoids 12-match ban for punching opponent
3 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi avoids 12-match ban for punching opponent

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has avoided a 12-match ban for punching an Athletic Bilbao player in the final minute of Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup final defeat on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/PAW8cm95OR — ESPN FC January 17, 2021 Lionel Messi has avoided a 12-match ban for his red card in the Spanish Super Cup final Messi was sent off in the 120th minute of defeat …

Lionel Messi gets two-match suspension for hitting opponent
3 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi gets two-match suspension for hitting opponent

The Hindu  

The Spanish football federation suspended Lionel Messi for two matches on Tuesday after he hit an opponent in an incident away from the ball in the Spanish Super Cup final. Read: After passing the ball out to the left flank, Messi swung his right arm at the head of Athletic forward Asier Villalibre as they ran toward the box. Referee …

After First Red Card for Barcelona, Lionel Messi Facing Lengthy Suspension for Hitting Opponent
3 years, 11 months ago

After First Red Card for Barcelona, Lionel Messi Facing Lengthy Suspension for Hitting Opponent

News 18  

After losing the Spanish Super Cup final, Barcelona is also in danger of losing Lionel Messi for an extended period after he hit an opponent toward the end of the match. Messi could be suspended for up to 12 games for the red card he received in the final minutes of his teams 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in Seville …

Spanish Super Cup: Lionel Messi gets sent off as Athletic Bilbao stun Barcelona to win title
3 years, 11 months ago

Spanish Super Cup: Lionel Messi gets sent off as Athletic Bilbao stun Barcelona to win title

Firstpost  

Seville: Lionel Messi was sent off for the first time playing for Barcelona as Athletic Bilbao stunned the Catalans to win the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, a dramatic final finishing 3-2 after extra-time. Moments before Bilbao’s momentous triumph was confirmed, Messi threw an arm at Asier Villalibre, who had earlier scored a 90th-minute equaliser in normal time to deny …

Ronald Koeman defends Lionel Messi after red card for punching Athletic Bilbao opponent
3 years, 11 months ago

Ronald Koeman defends Lionel Messi after red card for punching Athletic Bilbao opponent

Daily Mail  

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has defended Lionel Messi over the club icon receiving the first red card of his club career for punching an opponent in the Spanish Super Cup final. Koeman, however, has backed his star man, saying Messi's frustration at being repeatedly fouled throughout the game unsurprisingly boiled over. Ronald Koeman has backed Lionel Messi over his red …

Watch: Lionel Messi's amazing free-kick against Granada in La Liga
4 years ago

Watch: Lionel Messi's amazing free-kick against Granada in La Liga

India TV News  

Lionel Messi's accuracy with the free-kick is not a hidden secret. Thrashing Granada 4-0, the goal came right before the end of the first half, when Messi cleared an 8-man wall to slot in an outrageous free-kick which went underneath the jumpring Granada defenders. Griezmann scored a brace and set up Lionel Messi for one of the Argentine’s two goals …

Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance
4 years ago

Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Barcelona won 1-0 at bottom side Huesca on Sunday as Lionel Messi became the first foreigner to make 500 appearances in Spain’s La Liga, while a late Luis Suarez goal secured leaders Atletico Madrid victory against Alaves. Although Ronald Koeman’s side began a potentially season-defining run of four consecutive away matches with a comfortable win, they remain a distant …

Messi surpasses Pele’s 643 goals record
4 years ago

Messi surpasses Pele’s 643 goals record

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Lionel Messi overtook Pele’s record of goals for a single club on Tuesday as Barcelona strolled to a 3-0 La Liga win at Real Valladolid, while Atletico Madrid kept hold of their place at the top of the table. Messi struck his 644th goal for Barca, one more than Brazil legend Pele scored for Santos, in the 65th minute …

Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna: Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Diego Maradona
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna: Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Diego Maradona

Daily Mail  

It had to happen. Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to Diego Maradona as Barcelona swept Osasuna aside 4-0 at the Nou Camp The Argentine revealed a Newell's Old Boy shirt after scoring his side's fourth goal in the comfortable victory on Sunday Antoine Griezmann scored a thunderous volley to ensure Barcelona got back on the right track in their …

Lionel Messi told to ‘show Liverpool some respect’ by referee in new footage from Champions League tie
4 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi told to ‘show Liverpool some respect’ by referee in new footage from Champions League tie

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 New footage from a Uefa documentary has revealed …

Lionel Messi brace hands Barcelona sweet win over Real Betis
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi brace hands Barcelona sweet win over Real Betis

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi responded to being benched by scoring twice as a substitute and leading Barcelona to a 5-2 home victory over Real Betis on Saturday, snapping a four-game winless streak in La Liga for the Catalans. READ| Messi was brought on at the start of the second period and promptly produced a sublime dummy to allow Antoine Griezmann to tap …

Champions League: Barcelona overcomes Juventus as Morata has three goals disallowed
4 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Barcelona overcomes Juventus as Morata has three goals disallowed

The Hindu  

Ousmane Dembele struck early and Lionel Messi converted a late penalty as Barcelona won 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday after Alvaro Morata had three goals disallowed for offside for the Serie A side. Dembele struck with a deflected shot in the 14th minute for a Barcelona side smarting from Saturday's home defeat by Real Madrid and …

Lionel Messi scores two in Barcelona's friendly game against Girona, Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal remain absent
4 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi scores two in Barcelona's friendly game against Girona, Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal remain absent

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi netted two goals and set up one more in a 3-1 victory over second-tier Girona, Barcelona’s second training match since Ronald Koeman took over as coach. Barcelona: Lionel Messi scored his first goals of Barcelona’s preseason as coach Ronald Koeman left Luis Suárez and Arturo Vidal off his team for a second friendly match on Wednesday. Messi netted …

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