Lionel Messi out for Barcelona until international break
5 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi out for Barcelona until international break

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is expected to return for Barcelona in the La Liga match with Valencia after the international break, head coach Ernesto Valverde has confirmed. A calf injury sustained shortly before Barcelona's pre-season double-header with Napoli in the United States saw Messi miss the 1-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao and the 5-2 win over Real Betis with which the champions began their 2019-20 campaign. After the international break, which begins next week, Barca hosts Valencia, travels to Borussia Dortmund for their opening Champions League group game and then faces Granada and Villarreal, all within the space of 11 days. - Valverde fed up of Neymar return talks - Valverde has grown sick and tired of discussing Neymar's possible return to Barcelona and is looking forward to Monday's transfer deadline.

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Barca win with big price in La Liga
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barca win with big price in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could …

Barca win with big price in La Liga
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barca win with big price in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could …

Lionel Messi set to return to Inter Miami lineup after 2-month injury recovery
4 months ago

Lionel Messi set to return to Inter Miami lineup after 2-month injury recovery

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi has been cleared to play again after taking two months to recover from an ankle injury, and Inter Miami indicated that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will return to the lineup on Saturday when the team plays host to Philadelphia. “Messi is available,” Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said Friday before the team’s …

Messi dealing with injury in right hamstring area, likely will miss Miami’s match versus D.C. United
10 months ago

Messi dealing with injury in right hamstring area, likely will miss Miami’s match versus D.C. United

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is dealing with a leg injury that will likely cause him to miss the team’s next match. Messi checked out of Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Nashville just a few minutes into the second half, and coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said the 36-year-old was experiencing discomfort in his right hamstring area. Inter …

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
1 year ago

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive

The Hindu  

Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks it has suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of its La Liga meeting with lowly Almeria. Barca has won just one of its last four league games, dealing a blow to its hopes of defending its La Liga title and leaving it third in the …

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League

Associated Press  

MADRID — A win against Porto will be enough to put Barcelona back in the knockout rounds of the Champions League after two consecutive group-stage eliminations. Barcelona is coming off a stretch that includes a 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in its last Champions League game, and a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano in its previous Spanish league match. “We …

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 …

MLS: Messi could return as Miami hopes to boost playoff chances
1 year, 3 months ago

MLS: Messi could return as Miami hopes to boost playoff chances

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi could make his return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday with the Argentine hoping to give a boost to Inter Miami’s flagging playoff hopes. Miami crashed to a 4-1 defeat to Chicago on Wednesday without the seven-times Ballon d’Or winner but the following day he was named in Argentina’s squad for its upcoming South American World Cup …

Barcelona introduces newly signed veteran midfielder Romeu
1 year, 5 months ago

Barcelona introduces newly signed veteran midfielder Romeu

The Hindu  

Barcelona officially presented its latest signing, veteran Oriol Romeu, on Friday as he joined the Spanish giant’s training for a second day in Los Angeles. “The emotions and sensations are very nice,” Romeu told reporters after club president Joan Laporta introduced him at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where Barcelona are preparing for their pre-season tour. It’s one of the …

Jordi Alba to reunite with Barcelona legends Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami
1 year, 5 months ago

Jordi Alba to reunite with Barcelona legends Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami

Hindustan Times  

Former Barcelona defender Jordi Alba will join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer club's president Jorge Mas said on Tuesday. Jordi Alba will be part of a strong ex-Barcelona contingent with Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets having already joined the club. Alba, who has won more than 90 caps for Spain, will be part of a strong …

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 …

No homecoming for Messi as Barcelona again fails to do enough to lure him back
1 year, 7 months ago

No homecoming for Messi as Barcelona again fails to do enough to lure him back

Associated Press  

MADRID — Once again, Barcelona couldn’t do enough to entice Lionel Messi. “President Laporta understood and respected Messi’s decision to want to compete in a league with fewer demands, further away from the spotlight and the pressure he has been subject to in recent years,” the club said in a statement after Messi’s announcement. Laporta had said he would do …

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 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  

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’s two-year spell at Paris St Germain …

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 to play last PSG game on June 3, confirms coach Galtier
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi to play last PSG game on June 3, confirms coach 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 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 …

Sergio Busquets confirms he WILL leave Barcelona this summer
1 year, 8 months ago

Sergio Busquets confirms he WILL leave Barcelona this summer

Daily Mail  

Reports suggest he will join former team-mate Lionel Messi in Saudi next season Sergio Busquets announced he was leaving Barcelona on Wednesday after 15 seasons at the club. Barcelona have confirmed Sergio Busquets will leave when his contract expires this summer Busquets has won 30 trophies in 15 seasons at Barca, including three Champions Leagues He could be set for …

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 …

Where will Messi go if he leaves PSG: Football transfer news
1 year, 9 months ago

Where will Messi go if he leaves PSG: Football transfer news

The Hindu  

When Lionel Messi was jeered by Paris Saint-Germain fans during last Sunday’s home defeat to Lyon, their relationship looked like it had reached a breaking point. If the next nine French league games are to be Messi’s final appearances in a PSG shirt, here’s a look at where the 35-year-old superstar could go next. Ronaldo’s arrival has already boosted Saudi’s …

Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?

New York Times  

It was the transfer that shocked world football in 2021 — but could Lionel Messi now be making a return journey from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona? He said: “We are working to keep them at the club.” Lionel Messi’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is in doubt There are Messi sceptics among the PSG fanbase — some supporters whistled him before …

Sergi Roberto calls for Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona
1 year, 9 months ago

Sergi Roberto calls for Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Sergi Roberto has leapt to the defence of Lionel Messi after the PSG fans jeered the Argentine star, and urged him to come back to Barcelona. One of Messi's possible next destinations is a fairytale return to the Nou Camp, and former teammate Sergi Roberto is eager to be reunited with the World Cup winner. Lionel Messi was booed by …

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 …

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is Lionel Messi coming back to FC Barcelona?

Live Mint  

Rumours abound over Lionel Messi's future, which is still up in the air. According to Sport, a Spanish website that referenced Catalunya Radio in its article, Jorge Messi had a meeting with Joan Laporte, president of FC Barcelona, last week. According to the Spanish publications, Laporte has long been prepared to welcome La Pulga back to Barcelona, and there may …

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

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

News 18  

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

Messi to be available for Champions League game with Bayern
1 year, 11 months ago

Messi to be available for Champions League game with Bayern

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will be available for the Champions League game against Bayern Munich on Tuesday despite being left out of the squad for this weekend’s French league match at Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said Friday. So you can leave the term ‘doubtful’ aside.” PSG leads the French league by eight points, but injuries to key players are coming …

'I Will Return....' Lionel Messi Discloses When He Will Come Back to Barcelona
1 year, 11 months ago

'I Will Return....' Lionel Messi Discloses When He Will Come Back to Barcelona

News 18  

Lionel Messi’s sensational 17-season association with Barcelona came to a sudden end in 2021. The World Cup-winning Argentine striker was recently asked about his possible return to Barcelona and Messi did not think much while responding. Lionel Messi recorded seven goals and three assists to win the Golden Ball Award at the Qatar World Cup. Coming back to domestic football, …

Lionel Messi looks absent on field amid retirement speculations
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi looks absent on field amid retirement speculations

Live Mint  

Argentina's victory in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar solidified Lionel Messi's status as one of the all-time great players. Messi said that winning the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar had given him the most significant trophy of his illustrious career and that he couldn't have asked for anything better. After winning the Copa America 2021 and the FIFA …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Why Lionel Messi remains a political pawn at Barcelona 17 months after his exit
2 years ago

Why Lionel Messi remains a political pawn at Barcelona 17 months after his exit

New York Times  

There was a time in the last decade when many Barcelona fans would have happily swapped a Champions League title for the sight of Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup. Joan Laporta, voted back in for a second stint as club president five months earlier, has realised how difficult it will be to finalise a contract extension for Messi, given …

Luis Enrique reveals there is ONE Spain flop he wishes he'd left at home for the World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique reveals there is ONE Spain flop he wishes he'd left at home for the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Former Spain boss Luis Enrique wishes he'd left one of his World Cup stars at home after his side's early exit from the tournament. Luis Enrique watched his Span side go out at the last-16 stage of the World Cup to Morocco Enrique has revealed he wishes he'd left on of his players at home as they disappointed him 'One …

Lionel Messi is on the brink of agreeing a deal with Inter Miami
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi is on the brink of agreeing a deal with Inter Miami

Daily Mail  

The PSG superstar, 35, has a house in Miami and regularly goes there on holiday Messi is expected to confirm the decision after Argentina's World Cup campaign The Argentina legend would be become the highest paid player in MLS history Inter Miami are closing in on a stunning move for Lionel Messi. Inter Miami are on the brink of agreeing …

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 …

Barcelona fans chant for Lionel Messi to return after Champions League exit
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona fans chant for Lionel Messi to return after Champions League exit

Daily Mail  

Barcelona fans chanted Lionel Messi's name as they were dumped out of the Champions League on Wednesday night. The writing was on the wall in the first half as Sadio Mane and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting put the visitors into a comfortable lead, and this led to Barcelona fans turning their attention elsewhere, with some fans singing for Messi, seemingly pleading for …

Champions League: Lionel Messi set to miss Benfica game due to calf injury
2 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Lionel Messi set to miss Benfica game due to calf injury

India Today  

Lionel Messi will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League game against Benfica due to injury reported the Athletic on Monday, 10 October. PSG struggled for rhythm without the services of Messi, and were held to a 0-0 draw after defender Sergio Ramos saw a red card in the 41st minute of the game. The forward was diagnosed with a calf issue …

Lionel Messi is OPEN to a return to Barcelona - but there are significant obstacles
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi is OPEN to a return to Barcelona - but there are significant obstacles

Daily Mail  

Everyone knows that this is the way it is supposed to end – Barcelona's greatest ever player finishing his career with them, and not in Ligue 1 at Paris Saint-Germain. But Lionel Messi's return to Barça – and it wouldn't be to the Camp Nou because the club have to play at the city's Olympic Stadium next season because of …

Can Messi return to Barcelona? PSG plan contract extension for ex-Barca captain: Reports
2 years, 4 months ago

Can Messi return to Barcelona? PSG plan contract extension for ex-Barca captain: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Ligue 1 club Paris Saint Germain is keen on extending Lionel Messi's stay in the French capital as Les Parisiens are reportedly interested in giving the former FC Barcelona captain a lucrative contract extension. PSG's Lionel Messi reacts during the Champions League match Group H against Juventus at the Parc des Princes stadium With 672 goals, Argentine stalwart Messi is …

‘It’s not too late’: Lionel Messi tipped for return to Barcelona
2 years, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi has been tipped to return to …

PSG: Carles Puyol says it's not too late for Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona
2 years, 4 months ago

PSG: Carles Puyol says it's not too late for Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi will 'always be welcome' back at Barcelona, insists his old team-mate Carles Puyol, who believes it's 'not too late' for the PSG forward to make a sensational return to the Nou Camp. Lionel Messi's old Barcelona team-mate Carles Puyol has tipped him to return to the club The Argentine has not managed to reproduce his best displays since …

La Liga: Barcelona Look to Rebound After Early Setback
2 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona Look to Rebound After Early Setback

News 18  

The expectations were high for Barcelona coming into the new season. The new players performed well in the preseason and Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club would meet the Spanish league’s strict financial fair play regulations. To make it worse, Barcelona’s closest rivals all won their openers, with defending champion Real Madrid defeating promoted Almería and Atlético Madrid routing …

La Liga: Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde returns for a third spell with Athletic Bilbao
2 years, 6 months ago

La Liga: Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde returns for a third spell with Athletic Bilbao

Hindustan Times  

Ernesto Valverde will return as a coach of La Liga club Athletic Bilbao in the upcoming season. This will be his first coaching stint after being sacked from Barcelona in January 2020, whom he led to two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. Ernesto Valverde with former Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane Valverde …

Luis Suarez talks up reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
2 years, 7 months ago

Luis Suarez talks up reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

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 Luis Suarez says there’s potential for him to …

Lionel Messi's father wants his son to return to Barcelona before he calls time on his career
2 years, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi's father wants his son to return to Barcelona before he calls time on his career

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi's father has revealed that he would like his son to return to Barcelona at some point. Lionel Messi has had an underwhelming debut season at PSG, scoring just six league goals Messi's father wants to see his son back in a Barcelona shirt before his career is over 'I hope it, some day,' he told Twitch channel Jijantes …

How has Messi’s life-altering shift to Paris panned out?
2 years, 11 months ago

How has Messi’s life-altering shift to Paris panned out?

The Hindu  

It has been a challenging eight months for Lionel Messi. Despite savouring sweet success — Argentina’s Copa America triumph, after which he said, “I needed to remove from myself the thorn of achieving something with the national team”, and a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or — the 34-year-old has dealt with the most tumultuous period of his professional career: the end …

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 …

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