Ivan Rakitic describes Barcelona star Lionel Messi as 'the best player in history'
5 years, 8 months ago

Ivan Rakitic describes Barcelona star Lionel Messi as 'the best player in history'

Daily Mail  

Ivan Rakitic has put Liverpool on alert with a warning that Lionel Messi is on a mission to make his pre-season ambition come true. Barcelona's incomparable number 10 stated his desire last summer, after taking over the captaincy from Andres Iniesta, to win the Champions League for the fifth time. The challenge to reach a first final since 2015, though, is complicated and Rakitic, such a crucial figure in Barcelona's midfield, is conscious of the threat that Liverpool pose and recognises Jurgen Klopp's team have the potential to ruin their plans. Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic admits team-mate Lionel Messi is 'the best player in history' Messi is seen as the key figure in Barcelona's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool Messi, however, can obliterate a team on his own at any given time and his hunger to be successful – given everything he has achieved in one of the all-time great careers – is something that has been picked upon by Rakitic; something, he says, which is inspirational. Ernesto Valverde insists Barcelona will play their own game and not adopt a pragmatic style 'He has always had really organised, really tight teams,' said Rakitic, who scored the opening goal when Barcelona won the 2015 final against Juventus.

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 10 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 …

'He’s going to be a great': Ronaldinho praises Lionel Messi in letter to his younger self
1 year, 11 months ago

'He’s going to be a great': Ronaldinho praises Lionel Messi in letter to his younger self

Firstpost  

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho ranks among the most creative footballers the world has ever witnessed. In a letter published on ‘The Player Tribune’, Ronaldinho penned a message to his younger self, which started with “Dear eight-year-old Ronaldinho…” A portion of the letter which has been going viral, reveals his regard for former Barcelona star Lionel Messi. pic.twitter.com/EEpkyBCdGL — Players' Tribune Football …

Would it REALLY make sense for Barcelona to bring back Lionel Messi?
2 years, 2 months 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 …

Pep Guardiola extolls the virtues of Lionel Messi in half-time team talk
2 years, 5 months ago

Pep Guardiola extolls the virtues of Lionel Messi in half-time team talk

Daily Mail  

Footage has emerged from Manchester City's new fly-on-the-wall documentary 'Champions Again!' In a clip from the programme, Guardiola is filmed encouraging his squad to play like Messi and go and finish Club Brugge off in the second half of their Champions League group stage encounter in Belgium. Pep Guardiola told his players to take a leaf out of Lionel Messi's …

John Dykes Says He Expects Manchester City to Win UEFA Champions League Soon
2 years, 9 months ago

John Dykes Says He Expects Manchester City to Win UEFA Champions League Soon

The Quint  

"I just think that because he is deliberately and consciously low-profile, he hasn’t been subject to the attention. Barcelona, which lost Lionel Messi in the summer before the season kicked off, have gone through a difficult phase since then, and the team is currently being managed by their former captain Xavi, under who’s tutelage the team’s fortunes have seen a …

Xavi admits to sending a message of encouragement to Lionel Messi after PSG's Champions League exit
2 years, 10 months ago

Xavi admits to sending a message of encouragement to Lionel Messi after PSG's Champions League exit

Daily Mail  

Barcelona boss Xavi has revealed that he sent his former teammate Lionel Messi a message of encouragement after PSG were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick to eliminate PSG from the Champions League 'I have a friendly relationship with Messi and we are talking,' Xavi told reporters at his pre-match …

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win
3 years, 1 month ago

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

The Hindu  

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi said he is grateful to be named among the greatest players in world soccer, but the Argentina forward stressed he does not attach too much importance to individual glory. Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to be named …

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 …

Gary Lineker Leads Tributes to Lionel Messi as Barcelona Exit Becomes Reality
3 years, 5 months ago

Gary Lineker Leads Tributes to Lionel Messi as Barcelona Exit Becomes Reality

News 18  

As Barcelona reeled from the reality that Lionel Messi really is leaving after 17 stellar years of trophy-laden success, former Barcelona and England star Gary Lineker was quick to salute the Argentinian’s legacy. “So sad watching a clearly very emotional Lionel Messi having to say goodbye to @FCBarcelona,” tweeted Lineker, who spent three seasons with the Catalan giants in the …

'No player has given so much joy', Gary Lineker leads tribute to Lionel Messi as Argentina superstar leaves Barcelona
3 years, 5 months ago

'No player has given so much joy', Gary Lineker leads tribute to Lionel Messi as Argentina superstar leaves Barcelona

Firstpost  

Coach Ronald Koeman, whose goal won the club their first European Cup in 1992, tweeted Saturday that for him it was “still hard to understand that you will not play for @FCBarcelona anymore,” while saluting Messi’s work ethic. Barcelona: As Barcelona reeled from the reality that Lionel Messi really is leaving after 17 stellar years of trophy-laden success, former Barcelona …

Who played alongside Lionel Messi in his Barcelona debut in 2004 and where are they now?
3 years, 5 months ago

Who played alongside Lionel Messi in his Barcelona debut in 2004 and where are they now?

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi was destined for great things ever since he agreed to join Barcelona by signing a napkin in the restaurant of a tennis club aged 13, and fans are still coming to terms with his shock departure from the club. Juliano Belletti's only Barca goal won them the 2006 Champions League final against Arsenal OLEGUER PRESAS The centreback was …

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

Lionel Messi's contract with Barcelona ends, Argentine expected to stay at Catalan club
3 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi's contract with Barcelona ends, Argentine expected to stay at Catalan club

Firstpost  

The expectation is that Messi will stay at the Catalan club. Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona is coming to an end Wednesday with no news from the player or the club about his future. That decision was made not long after the team’s embarrassing 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, one of the worst …

Messi's future up in the air as Barcelona contract ends
3 years, 6 months ago

Messi's future up in the air as Barcelona contract ends

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona …

LaLiga: With Barcelona out of title race, Lionel Messi has future to decide
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: With Barcelona out of title race, Lionel Messi has future to decide

Firstpost  

Barcelona: With Barcelona’s season effectively over, Lionel Messi now has a big decision to make. Barcelona have one game left on the calendar, but with nothing to play for except third place in the league, the club’s attention is now fully on the future of their inscrutable star. Last summer, Messi had said he wanted to leave Barcelona after a …

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 …

‘He will do anything to win’: Luis Suarez, the player who completed Atletico Madrid
3 years, 10 months ago

‘He will do anything to win’: Luis Suarez, the player who completed Atletico Madrid

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 In the build-up to big games like Tuesday’s …

Lionel Messi is 'happy' at Barcelona says Ronald Koeman despite PSG & Manchester City transfer talk
3 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi is 'happy' at Barcelona says Ronald Koeman despite PSG & Manchester City transfer talk

Daily Mail  

Ronald Koeman has again insisted that Lionel Messi is 'excited and happy' at Barcelona despite the constant swirling rumours that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Looking ahead to Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie against PSG, Koeman was bullish on Messi's feelings about the club he came so close to leaving last …

Lionel Messi had made no decision on his Barcelona future but his family are keen to stay in Spain
4 years ago

Lionel Messi had made no decision on his Barcelona future but his family are keen to stay in Spain

Daily Mail  

It feels as if a ‘Messiometer’ was installed at the Nou Camp when the transfer window opened on New Year’s Day. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has now entered the last six months of his contract The forward was pictured watching his side's game from the stands despite being given extra time off over Christmas What Madrid want will not play …

Lionel Messi floats future US move, immediate Barcelona plans unclear
4 years ago

Lionel Messi floats future US move, immediate Barcelona plans unclear

India TV News  

Lionel Messi won't make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also raising the possibility of playing in the United States one day in a TV interview broadcast Sunday. About fifth-place Barcelona's future prospects, Messi said “there is no money” and “it is not going to be easy to turn …

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear
4 years ago

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also raising the possibility of playing in the United States one day in a TV interview broadcast Sunday. About fifth-place Barcelona’s future prospects, Messi said “there is no money” and “it is not going to be …

Barcelona coach defends Lionel Messi’s ‘angry outburst’ - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona coach defends Lionel Messi’s ‘angry outburst’ - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Forced to handle yet another difficult situation regarding Lionel Messi, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman demanded more “respect” for his disgruntled star. “I need to defend Leo because if something happened to me after a trip of 15 hours in a plane back to Barcelona — you go outside and there is a lot of press asking that type of question …

Fans weigh in on Lionel Messi's future after incredible clip of his lacklustre defending goes viral
4 years, 2 months ago

Fans weigh in on Lionel Messi's future after incredible clip of his lacklustre defending goes viral

Daily Mail  

Social media has reacted in a frenzy after a clip was shared showing some rather lacklustre defending by Lionel Messi in Barcelona's win over Dynamo Kiev. And now fans have taken aim at the Barcelona legend in response to an embarrassing clip that see him failing to defend in the latter stages of his side's Champions League game on Wednesday …

Messi could be convinced to stay at Barca, says Suarez
4 years, 3 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 …

Lionel Messi explains reasons behind Barcelona criticism and what comes next
4 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi explains reasons behind Barcelona criticism and what comes next

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 Messi handed Barca an official notice in August …

'At This Point Nothing Surprises Me': Lionel Messi Lashes Out at Barcelona for Luis Suarez Exit
4 years, 3 months ago

'At This Point Nothing Surprises Me': Lionel Messi Lashes Out at Barcelona for Luis Suarez Exit

News 18  

Lionel Messi criticized the exit of teammate and good friend Luis Suarez on Friday, dealing another blow to the damaged relationship between the Argentine and Barcelona’s leadership. But it is true that at this point nothing surprises me.” Barcelona decided to overhaul its squad after the 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League last month. These have been …

Lionel Messi criticises Barcelona for selling Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid
4 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi criticises Barcelona for selling Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid

India TV News  

Lionel Messi and Barcelona affair have been a dream relationship gone wrong and with the entire last month’s saga where the club’s legend wanted to quit the Catalan giants and publically expressing his no confidence in the club president Josep Bartomeu. And with Barcelona now selling their other star player Luis Suarez to rivals Atletico Madrid, Messi found it hard …

Emotional Suarez proud to have thrived alongside Messi as he heads to Atletico
4 years, 3 months ago

Emotional Suarez proud to have thrived alongside Messi as he heads to Atletico

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez highlighted his close friendship with Lionel Messi as he bid a teary farewell to Barcelona on Thursday ahead of his move to La Liga title rivalAtletico Madrid. “When I got to Barcelona everyone said be careful with Leo, that he was the main striker at the club,” an emotional Suarez said at a news conference attended by Messi …

We have to congratulate ourselves that Lionel Messi is still with us: Barcelona president
4 years, 3 months ago

We have to congratulate ourselves that Lionel Messi is still with us: Barcelona president

India TV News  

FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has urged everyone to look beyond the Lionel Messi transfer saga. Messi, 33, returned to training with Ronald Koeman's new-look Barca side this month after failing to engineer a move away from Camp Nou this summer. "As president, I will not enter into any conflict with Messi," Bartomeu was quoted by ESPNFC as having …

Lionel Messi makes his first appearance for Barcelona since dramatic transfer U-turn
4 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi makes his first appearance for Barcelona since dramatic transfer U-turn

Daily Mail  

Messi reluctantly decided to stay at the club after making a transfer request epresented Barca vs Gimnastic de Tarragona for first time since transfer fiasco Lionel Messi has made his return for Barcelona for the first time since his dramatic transfer U-turn by playing 45 minutes of the Catalan club's 3-1 pre-season friendly win over Gimnastic de Tarragona. Lionel Messi …

Lionel Messi has 'Earned Right' to Leave Barcelona: Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos
4 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi has 'Earned Right' to Leave Barcelona: Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos

News 18  

Sergio Ramos said Wednesday that Lionel Messi should be allowed to decide on his future as the Argentine superstar attempts to force his way out of Barcelona after two decades at the club. Ramos has been one of Messi?s fiercest rivals as Barca have battled it out for domestic and European dominance with the Spain captain?s club side Real Madrid. …

LaLiga: Luka Modric says Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona would be a huge blow to league's prestige
4 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: Luka Modric says Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona would be a huge blow to league's prestige

Firstpost  

Messi’s departure, even his unhappiness, would give Madrid an opening, not only to win LaLiga again but to establish their own period of supremacy in Spain. “When Ronaldo left, the same thing happened, the life of Real Madrid went on without him and it will be the same for Barcelona and LaLiga without Messi.” After Ronaldo, Real Madrid needed two …

Sergio Ramos believes Barcelona star Lionel Messi has earned the respect to decide his future
4 years, 4 months ago

Sergio Ramos believes Barcelona star Lionel Messi has earned the respect to decide his future

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos has defended Barcelona rival Lionel Messi by claiming he has 'earned the respect' to decide his next career move. Lionel Messi sent shockwaves throughout football after telling Barcelona he wanted to leave However Ramos, who has enjoyed many spectacular battles in El Clasico against the six-time Ballon d'Or winner, has admitted Messi should be able …

Lionel Messi is on the Market But Who All Can Really Afford Him
4 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi is on the Market But Who All Can Really Afford Him

News 18  

If Lionel Messi‘s mind is made up to leave Barcelona, the question turns to where he goes next. For PSG, whose frustration in Europe has been comparable to City’s, even if they broke new ground by reaching last weekend’s final, Messi would also represent a seismic addition to the Qatari project. Inter’s pitch would be more personal, given Messi’s father …

Barcelona still hoping Messi will stay with the club - Football news
4 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona still hoping Messi will stay with the club - Football news

The Hindu  

Barcelona hasn’t given up on Lionel Messi just yet. A day after the Argentine great told the club he wants to leave, Barcelona said its restructuring project still revolves around the player. We have to show a huge respect for Messi because he is the best player in the world.” READ | Planes spoke as Barcelona officially introduced striker Francisco …

'We Want to Rebuild Together with Best Player in History': Barcelona Hopes Lionel Messi Will Stay
4 years, 4 months ago

'We Want to Rebuild Together with Best Player in History': Barcelona Hopes Lionel Messi Will Stay

News 18  

Barcelona hasn’t given up on Lionel Messi just yet. A day after the Argentine great told the club he wants to leave, Barcelona said its restructuring project still revolves around the player. “We want to rebuild for the future together with the best player in history,” Ramon Planes, the club’s technical director, said Wednesday. We have to show a huge …

Lionel Messi Decides to Leave Barcelona, Carlos Puyol and Luis Suarez Come out in Support
4 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi Decides to Leave Barcelona, Carlos Puyol and Luis Suarez Come out in Support

News 18  

Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona that he wants to leave the Catalan club, as Carlos Puyol and Luis Suarez took to social media to wish him on his decision. Barcelona confirmed that they were notified by Lionel Messi of his decision via burofax, a service used in Spain to urgently dispatch a document that requires proof to third parties, …

Is Lionel Messi’s long dribble at Barcelona over? 5 facts you should know
4 years, 4 months ago

Is Lionel Messi’s long dribble at Barcelona over? 5 facts you should know

Live Mint  

Spanish football club Barcelona's forward and Argentine striker Lionel Messi has conveyed his wish to the Barcelona board that he no longer wants to play for the Catalan giants. The current Messi's contract expires in 2021, and if Messi wants to leave the Barcelona without the club's consent, the opposite club must pay his release clause of 700 million euros. …

Messi would be 'welcome' at PSG, says head coach Tuchel
4 years, 4 months ago

Messi would be 'welcome' at PSG, says head coach Tuchel

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel says Lionel Messi would be welcome at the club if he ever decided to leave Barcelona but he does not expect the Argentine forward to do so. What coach says no to Messi?” Tuchel told BT Sport after his side lost 1-0 to Bayern in the Champions League final on Sunday. Tuchel said the …

Lionel Messi’s silence raises more doubts about Barcelona future
4 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi’s silence raises more doubts about Barcelona future

India TV News  

For every day that goes by without a word from Lionel Messi, a new rumor surfaces about his future with Barcelona. Messi hasn’t made any public statement since Barcelona's 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals last week, putting in doubt his permanence with the struggling Catalan club. The doubts increased after a Catalan radio station, RAC1, …

Transfer Saga: Lionel Messi's Silence Raises More Doubts About Barcelona Future
4 years, 4 months ago

Transfer Saga: Lionel Messi's Silence Raises More Doubts About Barcelona Future

News 18  

For every day that goes by without a word from Lionel Messi, a new rumor surfaces about his future with Barcelona. Messi hasnt made any public statement since Barcelona’s 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals last week, putting in doubt his permanence with the struggling Catalan club. Messi, who has been with the Catalan club for …

Lionel Messi will be ‘pillar’ of Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona project, says club’s president
4 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi will be ‘pillar’ of Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona project, says club’s president

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 will be the lynchpin of a …

Will Lionel Messi Stay at Barcelona? The Big Question Amid Chaos at Catalan Club
4 years, 4 months ago

Will Lionel Messi Stay at Barcelona? The Big Question Amid Chaos at Catalan Club

News 18  

Barcelona will choose a new coach in the coming days, and it may have a new president next year. The club is also promising wide-ranging and profound structural changes after one of its most humiliating defeats ever the 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Friday. Spanish media has reported that negotiations to extend …

After latest European nightmare, will Messi ever win another Champions League? - Football news
4 years, 5 months ago

After latest European nightmare, will Messi ever win another Champions League? - Football news

The Hindu  

As he watched helplessly while his Barcelona side was ripped to shreds by a blistering Bayern Munich in an 8-2 thrashing, Lionel Messi must have been wondering if he will ever win the Champions League again should he remain at the club. Messi has experienced some galling exits from Europe's top competition since he last lifted the trophy in 2015, …

Champions League: Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to victory against Napoli, seal quarter-final spot
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to victory against Napoli, seal quarter-final spot

Firstpost  

After finishing five points behind Real Madrid in LaLiga, Barcelona resumed in the Champions League with doubts hanging over the form of the team and the future of their coach. Messi’s weaving run and finish came between an early Clement Lenglet header and a Luis Suarez penalty, also won by Messi, as Barca stormed into a 3-0 lead in the …

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