End of an era: Barcelona says Messi won’t stay with the club
3 years, 5 months ago

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

Associated Press  

MADRID — Lionel Messi’s time at Barcelona appears to be over. Barcelona announced Thursday 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 it impossible for the player to remain with the club. Some local reports said it was Messi who had changed his mind about staying, while others said it was the club that got upset with new demands made by the player’s staff. Barcelona removed Messi from its squad list on the club’s website shortly after the announcement, and posted a video on its Twitter accounts thanking the player.

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Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami
1 month, 1 week ago

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after captaining Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. Messi was handed the award after his performances helped Miami to a record regular season points tally of 74, earning the club its first-ever Supporters Shield. It didn’t happen, but next year we’ll come back stronger to try …

Don't know how limited Lionel Messi's time is in MLS: Inter Miami boss Martino
2 months ago

Don't know how limited Lionel Messi's time is in MLS: Inter Miami boss Martino

India Today  

Inter Miami boss Gerard Martino has admitted that he is unsure how limited Lionel Messi's time at Inter Miami would be after their exit from the MLS Cup playoffs. The 37-year-old would also become the club's leading goalscorer with 33 to his name from 38 matches and also contributed with 18 assists. "The comparison of the last game of last …

Lionel Messi drops huge update on becoming manager after retirement, unsure about 2026 World Cup participation
2 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi drops huge update on becoming manager after retirement, unsure about 2026 World Cup participation

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi is already 37-years-old and is not plying his trade in Europe anymore. Speaking to Fabrizio Romano for Apple TV, the 2022 World Cup winner was asked if he had any plans to get into coaching after retirement. The former Barcelona star was also asked about participation in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the US, …

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days
3 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days

Daily Mail  

Messi is one of the famous faces who have given their best to the midfielder Iniesta confirmed his retirement on Tuesday after Messi had paid tribute Lionel Messi has paid tribute to former team-mate Andres Iniesta after the Spain and Barcelona legend edged closer to his retirement before the news was officially announced on Tuesday. Lionel Messi has paid an …

Messi Pays Tribute to Iniesta: A Final Farewell
3 months, 1 week ago

Messi Pays Tribute to Iniesta: A Final Farewell

ABP News  

Lionel Messi expresses his deep respect and admiration for his former FC Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta, who announces his retirement from professional football. Messi shares a heartfelt message for Iniesta, acknowledging his magic and the profound impact he has had on his career. The two former teammates remain close friends and continue to share a strong bond off the pitch.

Lionel Messi answers Argentina retirement question as Angel Di Maria confirms Copa America final his last game
6 months ago

Lionel Messi answers Argentina retirement question as Angel Di Maria confirms Copa America final his last game

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 plans to keep playing for Argentina …

Lionel Messi says he will keep on playing for Argentina beyond Copa America final
6 months ago

Lionel Messi says he will keep on playing for Argentina beyond Copa America final

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi plans to keep playing for Argentina beyond Sunday’s Copa America final. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner spoke outside the locker room at MetLife Stadium, where he announced his retirement after missing a penalty kick in the shootout loss to Chile in the 2016 Copa America final. I have to say thank you to all …

Lionel Messi: 'Inter Miami is going to be my last club'
7 months ago

Lionel Messi: 'Inter Miami is going to be my last club'

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi now ponders playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the USA with Mexico and Canada, and is contemplating the end of his incredible career. Messi sparked Argentina victories in the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup and is set to play for Argentina in this month’s Copa America, to be staged in …

Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at Bonhams’ auction
7 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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: Retirement not on my mind
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi: Retirement not on my mind

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- Lionel Messi has not yet thought about retirement and says age will not be a determining factor in his decision to end his playing career. "I know that the moment I feel that I am no longer performing, that I am no longer enjoying it or helping my teammates," Messi said in an interview with the Big Time …

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 …

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 …

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  

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Lionel Messi named Time Magazine’s 2023 athlete of the year
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi named Time Magazine’s 2023 athlete of the year

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Lionel Messi meets Zinedine Zidane at Inter Miami for a career-spanning interview - as the Real Madrid legend tells Barcelona's greatest star: 'I wish we played together'
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi meets Zinedine Zidane at Inter Miami for a career-spanning interview - as the Real Madrid legend tells Barcelona's greatest star: 'I wish we played together'

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane have sat down for an extended conversation, with the Frenchman telling the Inter Miami star that it's a 'pity' that they never lined up together. Zidane took in a Miami game back in September, as he was reunited with former Real Madrid teammate David Beckham. Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi sat down for a conversation …

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 …

Speculation Rife About Lionel Messi Making A Return To Barcelona: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Speculation Rife About Lionel Messi Making A Return To Barcelona: Report

News 18  

Messi’s stint in Inter Miami has so far proved to be quite fruitful and the Argentine wizard has netted 11 goals till now having made 12 appearances for the Herons. READ: Lionel Messi Set For Inter Miami Return As Club Enter MLS’s Last Chance Saloon A report published by Sport claimed that in various sectors it has been pointed out …

‘We’ll see’: Lionel Messi unsure about 2026 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

‘We’ll see’: Lionel Messi unsure about 2026 World Cup

The Hindu  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said he is unsure about his participation in the next World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026, when he will be 39. “I don’t think about it yet because it is far away.” For now, Messi said he is focused on the 2024 US-hosted Copa America tournament. “There …

'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, …

FC Barcelona Reach Agreement to Sign Romeu; Pablo Torre to Go on Loan in Exchange
1 year, 5 months ago

FC Barcelona Reach Agreement to Sign Romeu; Pablo Torre to Go on Loan in Exchange

News 18  

Spainard, Oriol Romeu is set to sign for FC Barcelona. As per Fabrizio Romano, the Catalonian club reached an agreement with his current club Girona FC to make the transfer happen as the necessary paperworks are yet to be completed. As part of the deal youngster Pablo Torre will make the move to Girona on a season long loan till …

Lionel Messi officially joins Inter Miami, set to don jersey No. 10 again
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi officially joins Inter Miami, set to don jersey No. 10 again

India Today  

Argentina captain and one of the greatest footballers of all time - Lionel Messi - has officially signed for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. After declaring his intention to join Inter Miami a little over five weeks ago, Messi's contract was made official on 15 July. Inter Miami had previously announced that Messi's contract will span 2 1/2 seasons …

'Situation totally different than 2 years ago with Lionel Messi': Shots fired as Koeman makes huge claim on FC Barcelona
1 year, 6 months ago

'Situation totally different than 2 years ago with Lionel Messi': Shots fired as Koeman makes huge claim on FC Barcelona

Hindustan Times  

FC Barcelona were left disappointed as former captain and club legend joined Inter Miami in the ongoing transfer window. Barcelona's former captain Lionel Messi and former manager Ronald Koeman. The situation was already predicted by former Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman, who had stated that Messi would not return to the Catalan outfit this summer. Now, Messi has also been joined …

Lionel Messi to Inter Miami: David Beckham reveals first reaction to Argentina star's transfer announcement
1 year, 6 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 …

Lionel Messi claims he suffered a 'very difficult adaptation' to life at PSG
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi claims he suffered a 'very difficult adaptation' to life at PSG

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has opened up on his difficulty to adapt to playing with Paris Saint-Germain ahead of his move to Inter Miami. Lionel Messi has opened up on his difficulty to adapt to life with Paris Saint-Germain The Argentine star made the move to PSG in 2021 after 21 years with boyhood club Barcelona 'The truth is, it was a …

Argentina coach says Messi ‘deserves’ MLS move
1 year, 7 months ago

Argentina coach says Messi ‘deserves’ MLS move

The Hindu  

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Wednesday that Lionel Messi “deserves” his high-profile transfer to Inter Miami, as the world champions prepared for a friendly against Australia in Beijing. “I believe he’ll have the conditions to enjoy himself there -- he deserves it.” Messi said Tuesday that last winter’s World Cup was probably his last. “I have said several times before …

No homecomeming for Messi as Barcelona again fails to do enough to attract him back
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 confirms he will sign for US side in shock move
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi confirms he will sign for US side in shock move

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 confirmed he will complete a …

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 …

Lionel Messi linked with return to Barcelona; Al Hilal, Inter Miami also interested
1 year, 7 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, 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 …

“Leo wants to return to Barca,” says Messi’s father Jorge after meeting club president Laporta
1 year, 7 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 …

Where might Lionel Messi go next after Paris St Germain spell ends?
1 year, 7 months ago

Where might Lionel Messi go next after Paris St Germain spell ends?

The Independent  

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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 bids farewell to Paris amid boos
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Paris amid boos

The Hindu  

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 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 bids farewell to Paris amid boos
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Paris amid boos

Associated Press  

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 …

Messi leaves PSG: FIFA World Cup winner thanks Ligue 1 side for ‘wonderful experience’
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi leaves PSG: FIFA World Cup winner thanks Ligue 1 side for ‘wonderful experience’

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi, the FIFA World Cup 2022 winner with Argentina, thanked Paris Saint-Germain for a ‘wonderful experience’ as he leaves the club on a free transfer this summer. “I am happy to have been able to represent PSG — I really enjoyed playing on this team and with such good players”, he was quoted telling ESPN. Messi joined PSG on …

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 PSG at the end of season, confirms Galtier
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi to leave PSG at the end of season, confirms Galtier

The Hindu  

Argentina forward Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont on Saturday, coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday. This will be his last match at the Parc des Princes, and I hope that he will receive the warmest of welcomes,” Galtier told reporters on Thursday. Messi, who has 21 goals and 20 assists for PSG …

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 …

Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11 years

Hindustan Times  

Defender Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after 11 years with the Catalan outfit, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona - Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain - April 26, 2023 FC Barcelona's Jordi Alba before the match REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo The …

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

How Barcelona won its 1st Spanish league title since Messi’s traumatic exit
1 year, 8 months ago

How Barcelona won its 1st Spanish league title since Messi’s traumatic exit

The Independent  

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Ligue 1: Messi set for return as PSG farewell looms
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Messi set for return as PSG farewell looms

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is in line to return for Paris Saint-Germain for Saturday’s Ligue 1 game at home to Ajaccio after a club-imposed suspension for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. After two uninspiring years in France, Messi might play in Saudi Arabia next season as part of a blockbuster deal that would see him follow arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo …

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