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 to go out on his own terms but has questioned the way he has gone about things. Ramos believes his Barcelona rival has 'earned the respect' to decide his next career move Messi and Ramos have enjoyed many spectacular battles over the years in El Clasico Ramos then added: 'Leo makes the Spanish league better, he makes his team better and he makes the Clasico more attractive. Messi's father, Jorge, arrived in Barcelona on Wednesday for showdown talks with beleaguered club president Josep Bartomeu after coming under immense scrutiny for letting the situation deteriorate to such an extent.

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'At PSG, Lionel Messi didn't have a good time...': Jordi Alba opens up on FIFA World Cup winner's Inter Miami transfer
1 year, 5 months ago

'At PSG, Lionel Messi didn't have a good time...': Jordi Alba opens up on FIFA World Cup winner's Inter Miami transfer

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi's footballing career in Europe came to an inconspicuous end, as he had a falling out with the higher-ups at Paris Saint-Germain and had no recourse except to leave the French club. Aug 2, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi and defender Jordi Alba look on after the match against Orlando City SC at …

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. …

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 …

Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Paris Saint-Germain Amid Boos
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Paris Saint-Germain Amid Boos

News 18  

Lionel Messi didn’t care about the boos in his final game for Paris Saint-Germain as the French league champion lost to Clermont 3-2 on Saturday. In two seasons at PSG, Messi won two French leagues and the French Champions Trophy and notched 32 goals and 35 assists in all competitions. Messi scored in a 1-1 draw at Strasbourg a week …

Sergio Ramos joins Lionel Messi in leaving PSG
1 year, 7 months ago

Sergio Ramos joins Lionel Messi in leaving PSG

Firstpost  

French champions Paris Saint-Germain announced on Friday that veteran former Spain defender Sergio Ramos will join Lionel Messi in leaving the club at the end of the season. “We would like to express our immense gratitude to Sergio Ramos for the two years he has spent with us,” PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said in a statement. ❤💙 @PSG_English — Sergio …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

'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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lionel Messi's father wants his son to return to Barcelona before he calls time on his career
2 years, 7 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 …

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 …

Dani Alves urges Lionel Messi to come back to Barcelona to finish his career
2 years, 11 months ago

Dani Alves urges Lionel Messi to come back to Barcelona to finish his career

Daily Mail  

Dani Alves has made a public plea to former team-mate Lionel Messi to follow in his footsteps by returning to Barcelona to finish his career as there is no 'better place' to play. Dani Alves wants former team-mate Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona Alves and Messi spent more than eight years playing and winning trophies together at Barca Alves, …

Lionel Messi admits it was 'weird' becoming team-mates with ex-Real Madrid rival Sergio Ramos at PSG
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi admits it was 'weird' becoming team-mates with ex-Real Madrid rival Sergio Ramos at PSG

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi admits it is 'weird' having former Real Madrid rival Sergio Ramos as a team-mate as Paris Saint-Germain but has admitted the 'spectacular' Spaniard is 'a great person'. Messi and Ramos were arch-rivals in Spanish football as the captains of Barcelona and Real respectively, but both joined French giants PSG on free transfers over the summer. Lionel Messi admits …

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 …

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots
3 years, 2 months ago

Messi keen on Barcelona return after hanging up his boots

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris St Germain is over and would like to help the La Liga club in the role of a technical director. Messi ended a two-decade stay at the cash-strapped Spanish club, where he is the club's record scorer with 672 goals, in the …

Lionel Messi: Atletico Madrid tried to sign PSG star through Luis Suarez, admits Diego Simeone
3 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi: Atletico Madrid tried to sign PSG star through Luis Suarez, admits Diego Simeone

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 Diego Simeone has revealed how Atletico Madrid attempted …

Lionel Messi 'very happy' at PSG and has no regrets over choosing them after shock Barcelona exit
3 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi 'very happy' at PSG and has no regrets over choosing them after shock Barcelona exit

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has revealed he has no regrets about swapping Barcelona for PSG and that he's 'very happy' in the French capital, despite a relatively slow start to life in Ligue 1. Messi bid Barcelona an emotional farewell, with the club unable to afford to keep him The Argentine said he was 'won over' by PSG's project before agreeing to …

Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure
3 years, 5 months ago

Real Madrid president denies playing role in Lionel Messi's departure

India TV News  

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez denied having played a role in Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona. Pérez on Wednesday released a statement denying any connection with Messi’s departure after being linked to it by a former Barcelona official who resigned because of the club’s failure to keep the star player. Pérez asked Jaume Llopis to issue a retraction for saying …

Lionel Messi says playing against Barcelona would be ‘very strange’ after signing for PSG
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi says playing against Barcelona would be ‘very strange’ after signing for PSG

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 admitted it would be “very strange” …

Lionel Messi vs Sergio Ramos: Best of enemies to new PSG team-mates?
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi vs Sergio Ramos: Best of enemies to new PSG team-mates?

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos certainly didn't see eye to eye during their time on the El Clasico divide - with bad blood spilling over on numerous occasions. Lionel Messi could soon become a Paris Saint-Germain player after his shock Barcelona exit Messi could sensationally link up with his former Real Madrid rival Sergio Ramos in Paris But after years …

Messi breaks down, says he wasn’t ready to leave Barcelona
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi breaks down, says he wasn’t ready to leave Barcelona

Associated Press  

MADRID — Lionel Messi began crying before he even started speaking. When asked about Paris Saint-Germain, considered the frontrunner to sign him, Messi admitted it was “a possibility.” “At this moment I don’t have a deal with any club,” he said. “Despite Messi’s departure, we are very excited about going into this new season, about our squad, about our new …

LaLiga: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to break silence over future in press conference
3 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to break silence over future in press conference

Firstpost  

It will be his first public comment since Barcelona announced Thursday that Messi, the club’s all-time top scorer and appearance maker, would be leaving after 21 years. Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Friday he was not prepared “to put the club at risk” by renewing Messi’s contract, as the club face up to huge financial problems ahead of the …

Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference

Al Jazeera  

Six-time Ballon d’Or winner to leave after 21 years as Barcelona said they could not afford to keep him. “These recent days, I’ve been giving lots of thought about what I could say, and the truth is that I can’t think of anything,” Messi told a news conference as hundreds of fans, many wearing his number 10 jersey, massed outside …

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 …

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta
3 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta

Firstpost  

In a dramatic news conference, Laporta said he was not prepared “to put the club at risk” by renewing Messi’s contract, with Barca facing huge financial problems ahead of the start of La Liga. Barcelona: Lionel Messi’s Barcelona career has come to an end because the cash-strapped Spanish club cannot afford to keep the Argentinian superstar, club president Joan Laporta …

'Barca let Messi ESCAPE!': Spanish papers react to 'bombshell' news that Lionel Messi is leaving
3 years, 5 months ago

'Barca let Messi ESCAPE!': Spanish papers react to 'bombshell' news that Lionel Messi is leaving

Daily Mail  

Barcelona confirmed in a bombshell statement on Thursday night that Lionel Messi would not be staying at the club 'because of financial and structural obstacles'. The Spanish press have reflected on the decision, with Marca running the headline 'Barca let Messi escape' - having claimed they have 'lost the best player in their history'. Marca claim Barca let Messi escape …

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 …

VIEW FROM SPAIN: Many do not believe it is over for Messi and Barcelona
3 years, 5 months ago

VIEW FROM SPAIN: Many do not believe it is over for Messi and Barcelona

Daily Mail  

To believe it or not to believe it? Did Barcelona really end Lionel Messi’s 18 years at the club with a four paragraph statement? Barcelona’s statement issued at 18.45 provoked a flood of ‘gracias Leo’ messages from Barcelona commentators but there is still a part of the club’s followers that will not believe this is over at least until the …

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 …

Social media reacts to Lionel Messi's exit news with hilarious memes
3 years, 5 months ago

Social media reacts to Lionel Messi's exit news with hilarious memes

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be staying at the club 'because of financial and structural obstacles'. Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be staying at the club next season As a result, supporters have taken to Twitter to express their feelings following the news of the Messi's departure. Harry Kane seeing Pep’s best mate Lionel …

Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona ahead of La Liga 2021-22
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona ahead of La Liga 2021-22

The Hindu  

In a shocking revelation on Thursday night, Barcelona announced club legend Lionel Messi will not continue with the Spanish giant. "Despite having reached an agreement between Barcelona and Leo Messi and with the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, it will not be possible to formalize due to economic and structural obstacles," the official statement …

Lionel Messi: Barcelona confirm forward is LEAVING due to 'economic obstacles'
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi: Barcelona confirm forward is LEAVING due to 'economic obstacles'

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi will sensationally walk away from Barcelona this summer and leave the Spanish giants for good, despite being widely expected to remain at the Nou Camp. Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona this summer after an agreement could not be reached Issuing a shock statement on Thursday evening, Barcelona said: 'Despite having reached an agreement between FC Barcelona and Leo …

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 …

Lionel Messi set to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona, take wage cut
3 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi set to sign new five-year deal with Barcelona, take wage cut

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is set to extend his stay at Barcelona by signing a new five-year deal, with the Argentine talisman set to take a 50 percent wage cut, La Vanguardia newspaper and ESPN reported on Wednesday. Messi, Barca's all-time top scorer and appearance maker, technically ended his 21-year association with the club last month and is currently a free agent …

Impossible for Barcelona to keep Lionel Messi without departures, says La Liga chief Tebas
3 years, 6 months ago

Impossible for Barcelona to keep Lionel Messi without departures, says La Liga chief Tebas

The Hindu  

Barcelona must considerably reduce its wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league's strict financial control rules. Messi, Barca's all-time top scorer and appearance maker, ended his 21-year association with the club last month and …

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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 defeats in the club’s and Mess's history. He helped the club …

Lionel Messi Given Early Holidays, Could Have Played Final Game for Barcelona
3 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi Given Early Holidays, Could Have Played Final Game for Barcelona

News 18  

Lionel Messi has been given permission by Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman to miss this weekend’s final La Liga match of the season against Eibar and take holiday, the club confirmed on Friday, meaning he may have played his last game for Catalan side. He requested to leave the club last year and was linked by British and Spanish media with …

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 …

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