LaLiga: Interim Barcelona president Carles Tusquets says he 'would have sold Lionel Messi' in summer transfer window
4 years ago

LaLiga: Interim Barcelona president Carles Tusquets says he 'would have sold Lionel Messi' in summer transfer window

Firstpost  

Messi made an attempt to leave Barcelona this summer before backing down. He can talk to other clubs in January and leave for free when his contract expires in June, with Manchester City expected to make a renewed attempt to lure the 33-year-old away from Camp Nou. Barcelona: Interim Barcelona president Carles Tusquets said Thursday he would have sold Argentine star Lionel Messi in the summer. “La Liga imposes salary caps and that would have helped us,” Tusquets said when asked what a potential transfer would have offered. Tusquets, who took over as interim president after the resignation of Josep Maria Bartomeu in October, all but ruled out a return of Neymar to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain.

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Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at Bonhams’ auction
7 months, 1 week ago

Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at Bonhams’ auction

The Hindu  

The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for 762,400 pounds on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said. An agreement in principle to sign the-then-13-year-old Messi was written on the napkin almost 25 years ago at a Barcelona tennis club. Bonhams said the auction was on behalf of Horacio Gaggioli, an agent from Messi’s home country …

Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction
7 months, 1 week ago

Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction

Associated Press  

LONDON — The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for 762,400 pounds on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said. An agreement in principle to sign the-then 13-year-old Messi was written on the napkin almost 25 years ago at a Barcelona tennis club. Bonhams said the auction was on behalf of Horacio Gaggioli, an agent from …

Messi's promised Barca contract, on a napkin, up for auction
9 months, 2 weeks 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 Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League
1 year ago

Lionel Messi Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League

News 18  

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has admitted he was attracted to joining Cristiano Ronaldo in ‘very powerful’ Saudi Pro League before his transfer to MLS. During the summer, Messi left Paris Saint-Germain and signed a free transfer to join MLS team Inter Miami. Messi has now acknowledged that he seriously considered moving to the Middle East to follow his enduring …

'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, …

Lionel Messi to Inter Miami: David Beckham reveals first reaction to Argentina star's transfer announcement
1 year, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi to Inter Miami: David Beckham reveals first reaction to Argentina star's transfer announcement

India Today  

Inter Miami owner and former England captain David Beckham has revealed his reaction after Lionel Messi announced that he would be heading to the MLS to join his club. Beckham said that he had always told Inter Miami that he would try to bring in the best players into the club. The Inter Miami owner said that Messi joining the …

Initially Had Different Idea, Happy With Decision We've Taken: Lionel Messi on Choosing Inter Miami Over Barcelona
1 year, 6 months ago

Initially Had Different Idea, Happy With Decision We've Taken: Lionel Messi on Choosing Inter Miami Over Barcelona

News 18  

Lionel Messi has opened up on his big move to Inter Miami as he chose to play in Major League Soccer over a potential return to Barcelona. Messi, a few days back, announced that he will make a move to Inter Miami as he didn’t want the players to get sold and take a pay cut to make a place …

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. …

Lionel Messi linked with return to Barcelona; Al Hilal, Inter Miami also interested
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi linked with return to Barcelona; Al Hilal, Inter Miami also interested

Firstpost  

Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s next possible destination is the talk of the town among the footballing fraternity. Paris Saint-Germain head coach had said last week that PSG’s Ligue 1 match against Clermont Foot would be Messi’s last match for the club. Jorge Messi meets with Barcelona president Joan Laporta One of the possible next destinations for the FIFA World …

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move
1 year, 6 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 …

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta
1 year, 6 months ago

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta

The Hindu  

After a meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge Messi said his son was keen on a Barcelona return. “Leo wants to return to Barcelona, and I’d love to see him back,” Jorge told journalist Toni Juanmartí. Barcelona theoretically was also an option, being the club where he grew up and thrived for nearly two …

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 …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 9 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 …

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 …

Lionel Messi's Barcelona Reunion Dinner With Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi's Barcelona Reunion Dinner With Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba

News 18  

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi reunited with his former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba during an intimate dinner on Monday, February 20. The Barcelona ex-teammates reportedly went on a couples’ night out and dined at Michelin-star restaurant Estimar, which specialises in seafood, in the Gothic quarter-El Born. One Messi fan had a special request for him and wrote, …

Lionel Messi to part ways with Paris Saint-Germain? Argentina skipper might move to 'THIS' club
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi to part ways with Paris Saint-Germain? Argentina skipper might move to 'THIS' club

India TV News  

The soccer world is in awe of Messi, the skipper of Argentina has won all the accolades and the world came full circle for him after he won the FIFA World Cup trophy in December last year. Before the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup, the club was confident that the World Cup-winning captain was willing to continue but …

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 …

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta
2 years, 1 month ago

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta

News 18  

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has asserted that Lionel Messi has his home at the Blaugrana. The 35-year-old joined PSG last season when he had to leave Barcelona due to the club’s financial condition which didn’t allow them to renew the Argentine’s contract. Meanwhile, Messi’s contract at PSG will end next year and the French Giants will try to extend …

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 …

‘It’s not too late’: Lionel Messi tipped for return to Barcelona
2 years, 3 months ago

‘It’s not too late’: Lionel Messi tipped for return to Barcelona

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 been tipped to return to …

Debt-ridden Barcelona was king of the 2022 transfer window, but at what cost?
2 years, 3 months ago

Debt-ridden Barcelona was king of the 2022 transfer window, but at what cost?

The Hindu  

If every football transfer deadline day had played out in a physical market, one would notice distinct characters caught in the mad rush to complete deals before the window slammed shut. To sum up Barcelona’s troubles, the club’s debt rose to €1.3 billion last year, and having crossed a stipulated ‘salary limit’, the club was blocked by the Spanish league …

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta

Hindustan Times  

One year ago, the football world was left stunned as Lionel Messi departed Barcelona, joining Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent ahead of the 2021-22 season. Due to financial difficulties, Barcelona and Messi couldn't agree to a contract but with the La Liga outfit now generating funds, it looks like a return for Messi could be possible. The Argentine attacker …

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 …

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 …

Messi says still lost in France but joining PSG was no mistake
3 years, 2 months ago

Messi says still lost in France but joining PSG was no mistake

Al Jazeera  

The 34-year-old joined Paris St Germain after being told by the Catalan club they could not afford to keep him. Lionel Messi has admitted he still feels a little lost in France but also insists that he made no mistake by joining Paris Saint-Germain in a stunning summer transfer. “I came back to Barcelona to prepare for the season, after …

LaLiga: New season gets underway amid financial cloud and without Lionel Messi – Firstpost
3 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: New season gets underway amid financial cloud and without Lionel Messi – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The free transfer of Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday drove home the financial turmoil that is eroding the power of Spanish football. While Messi is the biggest star to leave, and his former club Barcelona have been particularly cavalier in racking up debts estimated at 1.2bn euros, Spanish football has money worries. While Real are, once again, being …

Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure
3 years, 4 months ago

Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure

India TV News  

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez denied having played a role in Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona. Pérez on Wednesday released a statement denying any connection with Messi’s departure after being linked to it by a former Barcelona official who resigned because of the club’s failure to keep the star player. Pérez asked Jaume Llopis to issue a retraction for saying …

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 agrees deal to join Paris Saint-Germain
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi agrees deal to join Paris Saint-Germain

India TV News  

Lionel Messi is traveling to France after agreeing to join Paris Saint-Germain, a person with knowledge of the negotiations has told The Associated Press, paving the way for one of the game's greats to play for a new club after spending his entire career at Barcelona. Messi is set to earn around 35 million euros net annually, the person said. …

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 …

LaLiga: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to break silence over future in press conference
3 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to break silence over future in press conference

Firstpost  

It will be his first public comment since Barcelona announced Thursday that Messi, the club’s all-time top scorer and appearance maker, would be leaving after 21 years. Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Friday he was not prepared “to put the club at risk” by renewing Messi’s contract, as the club face up to huge financial problems ahead of the …

Messi says signing for PSG a ‘possibility’ after Barcelona exit
3 years, 4 months ago

Messi says signing for PSG a ‘possibility’ after Barcelona exit

Al Jazeera  

A move to Paris would reunite Messi with his close friend Neymar with whom he played at Barcelona. A tearful Lionel Messi told a press conference in Barcelona on Sunday that joining French giants Paris St-Germain was a “possibility”. A move to Paris would reunite Messi, 34, with his close friend Neymar with whom he played at Barcelona. However, Messi …

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi
3 years, 4 months ago

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi

Associated Press  

Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi are in negotiations on a contract after financially troubled Barcelona was unable to keep the superstar, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. Messi’s legal team is in Paris and negotiations have seen an annual net salary of around 25 million euros discussed which would be lower than his …

Lionel Messi on the verge of joining PSG, reports L'Equipe
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi on the verge of joining PSG, reports L'Equipe

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is set to join Paris St Germain after Barcelona were forced to let its Argentine talisman go as it could not afford to give him a new contract under La Liga's salary limit rules, L'Equipe reported on Friday. A move to PSG would reunite Messi, who has officially been a free agent since July 1, with his former …

Finances don’t add up, but can Barcelona and La Liga afford not to keep Lionel Messi?
3 years, 4 months ago

Finances don’t add up, but can Barcelona and La Liga afford not to keep Lionel Messi?

Live Mint  

News of Lionel Messi's departure is a hammer blow for Barcelona, but it is also a disaster for the prestige of La Liga. Now Messi is apparently on his way too, with Barcelona unable to extend the contract of the 34-year-old Argentinian superstar, their dire economic predicament falling foul of La Liga's financial fair play rules. "Messi was the last …

Barcelona president: Keeping Messi was a ‘risky’ investment
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona president: Keeping Messi was a ‘risky’ investment

Associated Press  

MADRID — Money came between Barcelona and Lionel Messi. President Joan Laporta said Friday that keeping the Argentine star would be risky, and not even the greatest player in the world was worth jeopardizing the club’s future. Laporta blamed Barcelona’s previous administration for the club’s dire financial situation, which kept it from fitting Messi’s new contract within the Spanish league’s …

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 …

Messi considering other offers, says Barcelona president
3 years, 4 months ago

Messi considering other offers, says Barcelona president

Deccan Chronicle  

Barcelona: Barcelona's negotiations with Lionel Messi are over and the striker is considering other offers, the club's president Joan Laporta said on Friday. Laporta said in a press conference 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. "We could not accommodate …

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 …

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 …

PSG favourites to land Lionel Messi after Barcelona exit, according to the bookies
3 years, 4 months ago

PSG favourites to land Lionel Messi after Barcelona exit, according to the bookies

Daily Mail  

French giants PSG are favourites to land Lionel Messi after Barcelona confirmed their talisman will not be staying at the club, according to bookmakers Betfair. French giants PSG are favourites to land free agent Lionel Messi, according to the bookies And Betfair say PSG are the odds-on favourites to sign him at 10/11, with Manchester City second-favourites at 21/10. PSG …

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