Difficult to see Messi in another club's colours, says Iniesta
3 years, 4 months ago

Difficult to see Messi in another club's colours, says Iniesta

The Hindu  

They played together for Barcelona for 14 years, winning everything the club game has to offer on multiple occasions. Both have now left the Catalan club -- but former midfield general Andres Iniesta, who joined Japan's Vissel Kobe three years ago, says it will be hard to see Lionel Messi play for another team. "It will be difficult to see him in another shirt than that of Barca," Iniesta told AFP on Tuesday as Messi flew to a new adventure with Paris Saint-Germain. I don't have the inside track but it is a situation people will just have to deal with," said Iniesta, who, like Messi, bade farewell to Barcelona at 34. "I am confident of that -- new faces are coming in who will make their own major contributions," Iniesta said as fans reeled from the news that after 17 seasons Messi was off to sign a reported two-year bumper deal with PSG.

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Messi Pays Tribute to Iniesta: A Final Farewell
3 months 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 hailed as ‘best in the world’ after guiding Inter Miami to first trophy
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi hailed as ‘best in the world’ after guiding Inter Miami to first trophy

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 was once again lauded as the …

Lionel Messi likely to play but might not start for Inter Miami against Cruz Azul on Friday
1 year, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi likely to play but might not start for Inter Miami against Cruz Azul on Friday

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is set to make his MLS debut with Inter Miami on Friday night, but fans might have to wait a half to see the Argentina legend. Miami coach Tata Martino said Messi and newly signed Sergio Busquets are ready for game action, but he has yet to decide if they come off the bench against Cruz Azul in …

“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 …

Iniesta backs Spain’s youngsters to deliver at World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Iniesta backs Spain’s youngsters to deliver at World Cup in Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain’s World Cup-winning midfielder Andres Iniesta said head coach Luis Enrique’s youthful squad has plenty of first-team experience at club level to deliver international success. Brazilians turn Sao Paulo streets yellow and green ahead of World Cup “They’re young, but they’re first-team players, important and with a lot of responsibility. Personally, I love this team and I love the group …

Andres Iniesta reveals he would 'love' to return to Barcelona
2 years, 2 months ago

Andres Iniesta reveals he would 'love' to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta has admitted that he would 'love' a return to the club after finishing his contract with Japanese side Vissel Kobe. Iniesta and current Barcelona manager Xavi were widely considered as one of the best midfield pairings in history after they won everything at domestic and international levels with the LaLiga giants and Spain. Andres Iniesta …

LaLiga: Difficult to see Lionel Messi in another club's colours, says Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta
3 years, 4 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says president, after moment of genius seals Copa del Rey
3 years, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, says president, after moment of genius seals Copa del Rey

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 Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he was very …

Lionel Messi 'much more open to STAYING at Barcelona'
3 years, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi 'much more open to STAYING at Barcelona'

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi could be convinced to stay at Barcelona despite reports having linked him with a move away from the Nou Camp in the summer. Messi's desperation to leave the Nou Camp came following a breakdown in his relationship with the club's board and former president Josep Bartomeu. Lionel Messi could be convinced to stay at Barcelona once the club …

Messi could be convinced to stay at Barca, says Suarez
4 years, 2 months ago

Messi could be convinced to stay at Barca, says Suarez

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi could be convinced to stay at Barcelona beyond this season, despite interest from Manchester City, according to his former teammate Luis Suarez. Read: “Maybe there's the possibility of him playing for another club, but if he feels comfortable and happy, and a new board come in, he will want to stay at the club,” Atletico Madrid striker Suarez …

Angry Barcelona fans fume at the club for using Lionel Messi's image to promote new home shirt
4 years, 4 months ago

Angry Barcelona fans fume at the club for using Lionel Messi's image to promote new home shirt

Daily Mail  

Angry Barcelona supporters have slammed the club for using an image of Lionel Messi to sell their new home kit – just hours before the player's father meets with president Josep Bartomeu to discuss his son's exit this summer. Barcelona have used Lionel Messi's image to promote their new home kit The home kit, which was unveiled in July, can …

Messi's number one and Barca should have more Champions League titles with star – Iniesta
4 years, 7 months ago

Messi's number one and Barca should have more Champions League titles with star – Iniesta

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta believes Lionel Messi is the best in the world and feels Barcelona should have won more Champions League crowns with the superstar captain. Messi has established himself as one of the all-time greats in football – becoming Barca's leading scorer in its history and claiming a record six Ballons d'Or. READ: But Barca great Iniesta – now playing …

Barca coach welcomes Neymar's interest, makes 'happy' Messi priority
4 years, 11 months ago

Barca coach welcomes Neymar's interest, makes 'happy' Messi priority

The Hindu  

Quique Setien declared Neymar's interest in a Camp Nou comeback to be good news as the Barcelona boss detailed his desire to keep Lionel Messi happy. Brazil international Neymar attempted to engineer a return to his former employer last year and, though seemingly now fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain, his future could still lay in La Liga. "That's good," Setien …

Andres Iniesta: Coaching Barcelona with Xavi doesn't sound too bad!
4 years, 11 months ago

Andres Iniesta: Coaching Barcelona with Xavi doesn't sound too bad!

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta says the prospect of taking on a joint coaching role with Xavi at Barcelona "doesn't sound too bad". "The Xavi-Iniesta tandem doesn't sound too bad, but it's not possible right now," he told El Partidazo. READ | Premier League Preview: Liverpool faces rival Man United, City hosts Palace When asked about the prospect of another ex-team-mate, Carles Puyol, …

Andres Iniesta in talks with Argentina club Estudiantes
5 years ago

Andres Iniesta in talks with Argentina club Estudiantes

The Hindu  

Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron confirmed talks have taken place with Vissel Kobe captain Andres Iniesta over a switch to the Argentine club. Amid growing links to Estudiantes – where ex-Barca defender Gabriel Milito is head coach – after Mascherano arrived from Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortuna, Veron insisted negotiations are yet to take place. READ | Iniesta …

Lionel Messi: Argentina superstar committed to Barcelona on condition of success
5 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi: Argentina superstar committed to Barcelona on condition of success

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi wants to remain at Barcelona for as long as the club can satisfy his hunger for trophies. "What I can say is that I want to be at Barcelona as long as possible," Messi said in an interview with SPORT. READ| Suarez's return to Barcelona training takes pressure off Messi "And as I said before, I need to …

Argentina don't know to use Messi, accepts teammate
5 years, 10 months ago

Argentina don't know to use Messi, accepts teammate

The Hindu  

Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico accepts the national team simply does not know how to make the most of Barcelona star Lionel Messi. At club level, Messi has arguably been the most consistently brilliant player in the world for more than a decade, while many regard him as the greatest of all time having scored at least 25 goals in every …

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