Messi 'without a doubt' the best ever, says Josep Bartomeu
5 years, 1 month ago

Messi 'without a doubt' the best ever, says Josep Bartomeu

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has no doubt Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time. President Josep Maria Bartomeu talks about Leo Messi's influence on the Club, 120 years after its founding. pic.twitter.com/raETu7PwcM — FC Barcelona November 29, 2019 "Without a doubt Leo Messi is the best player in football history, he has made a huge mark on the world of football," he told the club's website. "There is no club in the world that has had as much success as Barca, with a player that has won six Golden Boots or has five Ballon d'Or awards.

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Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time. Vinicius succeeds Lionel Messi as the FIFA Best men's player after the Argentinian scooped up the last two editions of the award. Having already …

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 …

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat
2 months ago

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi had a sensational 2024 MLS season, and had an instant impact for Inter Miami. The Argentine finished the regular season with 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches, and also became Inter Miami's all-time leading goalscorer. The Barcelona legend reached 850 career goals, a record which his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo had achieved earlier. The Argentine also …

Lionel Messi is putting together the greatest individual season in MLS history – this is how
8 months ago

Lionel Messi is putting together the greatest individual season in MLS history – this is how

New York Times  

If there were any doubts that Lionel Messi came to MLS to play, they vanished in the first game of this season when he made a fully grown man disappear. Only five MLS players — including Toronto FC’s Federico Bernardeschi, Orlando City’s Luis Muriel and Messi’s old Barcelona team-mate Riqui Puig with LA Galaxy — are currently averaging more than …

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 …

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim
11 months, 1 week ago

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim

Hindustan Times  

For the last 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have battled against each other to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history. Eden Hazard made a sensational claim on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard joined the bandwagon and made a rather sensational claim about the better player between the two, and also included …

Hurt Lionel Messi hits out at PSG: I did not get any recognition for winning World Cup at the club
1 year, 3 months ago

Hurt Lionel Messi hits out at PSG: I did not get any recognition for winning World Cup at the club

India Today  

Legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has hit out at his former football club Paris Saint-Germain for failing to acknowledge his FIFA World Cup glory. Messi, in his latest interview with Olga, said that he was the only player in the entire Argentine contingent who was not celebrated for being a World Cup winner. At the time, however, PSG did post …

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi becomes most decorated footballer of all time as Inter Miami beat Nashville in thrilling shoot-out

Hindustan Times  

Scoring a stunning goal for Inter Miami in the final of the Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi sealed his first-ever trophy in North American football on Sunday. The former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain superstar slotted home his 10th goal in seven games before converting the first shot in a dramatic penalty shootout as Inter Miami edged past Nashville SC …

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata

India Today  

Kolkata has always been a sports-crazy city, whether it's for football or cricket. This time, the football fans of Kolkata had a special treat as they got to witness Emiliano Martinez, the FIFA World Cup 2022-winning goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner, in the City of Joy. Martinez expressed his admiration for Messi, stating, "Messi is the best player ever. Martinez …

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale has named Lionel Messi as the best ever winner of the Champions League - betraying his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. Bale and Portuguese megastar Ronaldo were colleagues for five years at Real Madrid, where they won Europe's elite club trophy four times together. Lionel Messi has been called the best player to win the Champions …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 scores his 100th goal for Argentina
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina

Al Jazeera  

The Albiceleste captain, his country’s all-time record goalscorer, netted a hat-trick in a 7-0 win against Curacao. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has passed the 100-goal mark for the reigning world champions in a 7-0 friendly win over Curacao. Argentine football star Lionel Messi was mobbed in Buenos Aires when fans learned where he was dining 👇 pic.twitter.com/SR7ounVv0B — AJE Sport …

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi has a never-ending love affair with records. The Argentina skipper, who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year has continued to perform for Paris Saint-Germain and it doesn't look as if he is going to stop anytime soon. After winning the World Cup, many believe that Messi has surpassed his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo and …

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 …

Is Lionel Messi really the greatest of all time?
2 years ago

Is Lionel Messi really the greatest of all time?

The Hindu  

First a counterfactual: we are deep into extra time of the World Cup Final. France would have been crowned world champions and we might have been pondering over different takes on Lionel Messi’s legacy, his place in the pantheon. Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni tweaked his system for each of the matches in Qatar, but every change was made by answering …

Lionel Messi: A breakdown of his World Cup and career highlights
2 years ago

Lionel Messi: A breakdown of his World Cup and career highlights

Al Jazeera  

After inspiring Argentina to a historic World Cup victory in Qatar, we look back at his illustrious career. Messi’s 2022 World Cup: From disaster to triumph Eight years ago, Messi came close to the World Cup, dragging his team to the final in Brazil, only to lose to Germany in extra time. International caps: 172 International goals: 98 World Cup …

Lionel Messi’s World Cup history: Struggles, heartbreak and magic for Argentina
2 years ago

Lionel Messi’s World Cup history: Struggles, heartbreak and magic for Argentina

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 break the record for the …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?

Daily Mail  

Back when Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were locking horns in LaLiga like two wildebeest on the Serengeti, one of the things the Real Madrid player immensely disliked was that while he was always at the centre of the debate about who was the best now, when the discussion turned to who was the best of all time, he wasn't …

Lionel Messi: Argentina star reacts to ‘spectacular’ win to make World Cup final
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi: Argentina star reacts to ‘spectacular’ win to make World Cup final

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 insists “we know what we are” …

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta
2 years, 2 months 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 …

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta
2 years, 5 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 gets criticism if he doesn't score 50 goals a year, claims PSG team-mate Ander Herrera
2 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi gets criticism if he doesn't score 50 goals a year, claims PSG team-mate Ander Herrera

Daily Mail  

Ander Herrera has insisted Lionel Messi is the best footballer in history - and said the Argentine would get criticised unless he scores 50 goals a season. The veteran forward, 35, sensationally swapped Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but endured a difficult first season, only scoring six league goals. Paris Saint-Germain's Ander Herrera has insisted Lionel Messi is the …

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi, Let's take a look at five lesser-known facts about football legend
2 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi, Let's take a look at five lesser-known facts about football legend

India TV News  

Football legend Lionel Messi turned 35 years old on Friday. To celebrate this auspicious day, here are some interesting and lesser-known facts about Messi: Messi tops the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes, 2022: In the list of athletes like Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Roger Federer, Messi claims the number one spot. 'La Pulga' is a Spanish word that translates …

Lionel Messi reaches this career milestone, Fans' reaction prove that he is called legend for a reason
2 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi reaches this career milestone, Fans' reaction prove that he is called legend for a reason

India TV News  

In Argentina's friendly match against Spain, Lionel Messi performed brilliantly. It was the first time that Messi scored five goals for Argentina and helped his team to win the match by 5-0, which also means all the goals for his team were scored by him. Highlights - After scoring his 86th goal for Argentina, Messi became the fourth-highest scorer for …

Lionel Messi makes surprise Barcelona return for Xavi's 42nd birthday
2 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi makes surprise Barcelona return for Xavi's 42nd birthday

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi made a surprise return to Barcelona on Monday night, where he celebrated Xavi's 42nd birthday alongside former team-mates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Messi was left out of the Argentina squad to face Chile and Colombia in World Cup qualifying later this week as his country's place in the tournament later this year is all but secured, so …

'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 …

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best
3 years, 1 month ago

Samuel Eto’o: Messi won Ballon d’Or because he is the best

The Hindu  

Samuel Eto’o has the makings of a soothsayer. Not so long ago, the Barcelona legend while saying he believed Argentina talisman Lionel Messi presently stood head and shoulders above the rest in world football, also predicted his ‘little brother’ will lift the Ballon d’Or for a record seventh time. What Eto’o foresaw, turned into reality in Paris on Monday evening …

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

Associated Press  

PARIS — Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time on Monday, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major international trophy with Argentina. I’d like to thank all my teammates at Barcelona and Argentina.” Messi finished with 613 points to top prolific Bayern Munich and Poland …

Signing of world great Messi sends PSG into a new dimension
3 years, 5 months ago

Signing of world great Messi sends PSG into a new dimension

Associated Press  

PARIS — By securing the prized signing of Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain moved into a new dimension with a player widely considered to be one of the all-time greats of the game. “I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans.” Ten years after Javier Pastore was unveiled as PSG’s first marquee signing for 42 …

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain with Barcelona legacy intact – Firstpost
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain with Barcelona legacy intact – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona as their all-time top scorer with 672 goals in 778 appearances. Paris: There was once the romantic notion that whenever Lionel Messi finally left Barcelona he would return to Argentina and play for Newell’s Old Boys, the club he supported as a boy. Paris Saint-Germain, a club transformed by the unfathomable state wealth of Qatar, is …

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 …

Lionel Messi's 17-year Barcelona career in numbers
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi's 17-year Barcelona career in numbers

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will leave FC Barcelona on a free transfer as the club struggles with its finances. Lionel Messi has 667 goals and assists in La Liga alone and is one of the two players to have more than 100 Champions League goals, the other being Cristiano Ronaldo. Lionel Messi is the only player to have scored more than ten …

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 …

AP Source: PSG remains in talks on signing Lionel Messi
3 years, 5 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 …

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 …

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 …

Messi to leave Barcelona due to ‘financial, structural obstacles’
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi to leave Barcelona due to ‘financial, structural obstacles’

Al Jazeera  

Striker to leave Spanish club despite both parties having reached an agreement over a new contract. Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona despite both parties reaching an agreement over a new contract, the La Liga club said on Thursday, citing economic and structural obstacles to the renewal of the deal. “Although an agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Leo …

‘Barcelona-style’ Messi driving Argentina at Copa America
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Barcelona-style’ Messi driving Argentina at Copa America

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Argentina is enjoying the “Barcelona version” of Lionel Messi at the Copa America ahead of his 150th appearance for the national team. But with four goals and four assists in the tournament so far, Messi has led Argentina to the semifinals where it plays Colombia on Tuesday at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia. and be at …

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 …

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi: Incredible Stats That Make Barcelona Star the GOAT
3 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi: Incredible Stats That Make Barcelona Star the GOAT

News 18  

The talismanic Argentine striker Lionel Messi has proved again and again that he is a brilliant footballer. Messi is the only footballer to win four prestigious awards — Ballon d’Or, FIFA World Player, Pichichi Trophy and Golden Boot – in a single season. Messi holds the record for being the youngest player to score 100 goals for Barcelona in official …

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 …

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Lionel Messi Comes into El Clasico as The Man with All The Records
3 years, 9 months ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Lionel Messi Comes into El Clasico as The Man with All The Records

News 18  

El Clasico – Real Madrid vs Barcelona – the biggest club game in football featuring the best players in the world, is usually a moment to stop and reflect on record-breakers. In Barcelona’s recent 6-1 win over Real Sociedad at the end of March, Messi became the Blaugrana’s all-time top appearance maker in competitive matches, playing his 768th match with …

Messi nets two in record-equalling 505th La Liga match, Atletico wins
3 years, 11 months ago

Messi nets two in record-equalling 505th La Liga match, Atletico wins

The Hindu  

Twice a pack of Alavés defenders thought they had Lionel Messi under control. Messi scored two screamers in his record-equaling 505th Spanish league appearance for Barcelona to help it stay in touch with leader Atlético Madrid on Saturday. Forward Francisco Trincão also scored twice in Barcelona’s win before it hosts Paris Saint-Germain in its highly anticipated Champions League clash on …

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