Messi lean spell could happen to anyone, says Barcelona manager Setien
4 years, 10 months ago

Messi lean spell could happen to anyone, says Barcelona manager Setien

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi's lean spell in front of goal is not causing Quique Setien to panic, with the Barcelona coach insisting "it could happen to anyone". -'Clasico loss won't hold us back'- Quique Setien insists Barcelona's Clasico defeat will not knock it off course as it seeks to regain top spot in LaLiga on Saturday. The reigning champion has come under even closer scrutiny after assistant coach Eder Sarabia's expletive-laden outburst during the game, which Setien admitted was "a bit embarrassing". With pressure building on the coach's shoulders, the visit of a Real Sociedad side enjoying a six-match winning run, including a Copa del Rey semifinal triumph, presents a significant challenge for Setien, who is nonetheless upbeat.

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La Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad
2 months ago

La Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad

New Indian Express  

SAN SEBASTIAN: La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed. Sheraldo Becker's 33rd-minute goal consigned the Catalan giants to their second league defeat of the season, leaving Hansi Flick's side six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, having played an extra match. Barcelona were without …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lionel Messi nets twice in Barcelona's win over Valencia, third in LaLiga with four games to go
3 years, 8 months ago

Lionel Messi nets twice in Barcelona's win over Valencia, third in LaLiga with four games to go

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored a 50th freekick goal for Barcelona as he led his side to a quick-fire comeback to win 3-2 at Valencia on Sunday and keep the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. With coach Ronald Koeman serving a touchline ban, Barca fell behind in the 50th minute when Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista headed …

El Clasico: Madrid beats Barca 2-1 to take La Liga lead Benzema Kroos Casemiro Messi
3 years, 9 months ago

El Clasico: Madrid beats Barca 2-1 to take La Liga lead Benzema Kroos Casemiro Messi

The Hindu  

Real Madrid beat rival Barcelona 2-1 at home in an entertaining, rain-soaked 'Clasico' on Saturday to go top of La Liga. Karim Benzema put the champion in charge at a soggy Alfredo di Stefano stadium with a delightful backheel in the 14th minute while a deflected Toni Kroos free kick doubled their lead in the 28th. Barca hit back on …

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes Saturday not the end of Lionel Messi's Clasico career
3 years, 9 months ago

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes Saturday not the end of Lionel Messi's Clasico career

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he hopes that Saturday's 'El Clasico' meeting between his side and Barcelona will not be the last time Lionel Messi plays in the fixture. The Barca captain's contract expires this summer and his future is up in the air having been linked with a move away ever since his attempts to leave the club …

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane hopes there will be more Clasicos for Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane hopes there will be more Clasicos for Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos

Firstpost  

Both players’ contracts are up at the end of the campaign and Messi is yet to commit to a new deal with Barca after trying to force an exit last summer. Madrid: Zinedine Zidane on Friday said that he hoped Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos won’t have played their last Clasicos come the end of the season, with doubts over …

LaLiga: Lionel Messi's assists set up 2-0 win for Barcelona over Osasuna; Sevilla lose to Elche
3 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Lionel Messi's assists set up 2-0 win for Barcelona over Osasuna; Sevilla lose to Elche

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi set up both goals in Pamplona as Jordi Alba hammered home in the first half before the 18-year-old Ilaix Moriba came off the bench to curl in an impressive shot late in the second. Madrid: Barcelona cranked up the pressure on Sunday’s Madrid derby by beating Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday night to edge two points behind leaders Atletico …

Lionel Messi Grabs 2 Assists as Barcelona March On With Victory at Osasuna
3 years, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi Grabs 2 Assists as Barcelona March On With Victory at Osasuna

News 18  

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba. Messi helped Barca take the lead on the half-hour mark when he carved open Osasuna’s defence with …

Lionel Messi back in Barcelona squad for Copa del Rey match - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi back in Barcelona squad for Copa del Rey match - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is back in the Barcelona squad that will face second-division club Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Messi has not played in the Copa del Rey this season but coach Ronald Koeman is expected to use him in the round-of-16 game after missing two matches because of a suspension. He did not play against Cornella …

Barcelona defeat another painful reminder that they are so far away from what they once were
3 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona defeat another painful reminder that they are so far away from what they once were

Daily Mail  

Athletic Bilbao striker Asier Villalibre pulled out his trumpet after winning the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday night, as far as Barcelona supporters are concerned he might as well have played The Last Post. Lionel Messi walks off after his red card in Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup final defeat Defeat by Athletic Bilbao is another painful reminder of what the …

Lionel Messi shines as impressive Barcelona wins in Bilbao - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Lionel Messi shines as impressive Barcelona wins in Bilbao - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to third in La Liga. MATCH CENTRE Athletic got off to a dream start in its first match under new coach Marcelino when forward Inaki Williams latched on to a low through ball and raced towards goal, …

Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance
4 years ago

Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Barcelona won 1-0 at bottom side Huesca on Sunday as Lionel Messi became the first foreigner to make 500 appearances in Spain’s La Liga, while a late Luis Suarez goal secured leaders Atletico Madrid victory against Alaves. Although Ronald Koeman’s side began a potentially season-defining run of four consecutive away matches with a comfortable win, they remain a distant …

Lionel Messi brace hands Barcelona sweet win over Real Betis
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi brace hands Barcelona sweet win over Real Betis

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi responded to being benched by scoring twice as a substitute and leading Barcelona to a 5-2 home victory over Real Betis on Saturday, snapping a four-game winless streak in La Liga for the Catalans. READ| Messi was brought on at the start of the second period and promptly produced a sublime dummy to allow Antoine Griezmann to tap …

Lionel Messi is in dire need of a reliable support act at Barcelona
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi is in dire need of a reliable support act at Barcelona

Daily Mail  

There were flashes of the old Lionel Messi in the first half of the Clasico on Saturday. Lionel Messi showed glimpses of his old self during Barcelona's El Clasico loss to Real Madrid But the flame only burned for 45 minutes. But his flame only flickered for the first half with Barcelona's attack an uncoordinated mess Sergio Ramos' penalty put …

Lionel Messi scores two in Barcelona's friendly game against Girona, Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal remain absent
4 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi scores two in Barcelona's friendly game against Girona, Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal remain absent

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi netted two goals and set up one more in a 3-1 victory over second-tier Girona, Barcelona’s second training match since Ronald Koeman took over as coach. Barcelona: Lionel Messi scored his first goals of Barcelona’s preseason as coach Ronald Koeman left Luis Suárez and Arturo Vidal off his team for a second friendly match on Wednesday. Messi netted …

Barcelona counts cost of gamble on Quique Setien -Football News -Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona counts cost of gamble on Quique Setien -Football News -Sportstar

The Hindu  

In the wake of Barcelona's 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich to exit the Champions League, Spanish newspaper Sport declared that coach Quique Setien could not remain at the club 'for one more day' after presiding over such a historic humiliation. In a move that seemed to sum up the club's motto of 'More than a Club', last January Barca took …

Barcelona 'bewildered by Quique Setien not playing youngsters Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig' vs Napoli
4 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona 'bewildered by Quique Setien not playing youngsters Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig' vs Napoli

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are said to be bewildered by Quique Setien playing either Ansu Fati or Riqui Puig in their Champions League tie against Napoli — after the boss blocked the pair from playing for the B side so they could focus on the first team. Both Fati and Puig were named on the bench for the round of 16 tie but …

WATCH: Lionel Messi Scores Outrageous Solo Goal in Barcelona's Champions League Win over Napoli
4 years, 5 months ago

WATCH: Lionel Messi Scores Outrageous Solo Goal in Barcelona's Champions League Win over Napoli

News 18  

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant solo goal as Barcelona saw off Napoli in the UEFA Champions League on Saturday. 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 first half at Camp Nou. Napoli began an eventful first half …

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 …

Champions League: Lionel Messi's 'special' guides Barcelona to quarterfinals with win over Napoli
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Lionel Messi's 'special' guides Barcelona to quarterfinals with win over Napoli

India TV News  

Just when it looked like Lionel Messi had nowhere to go, the Argentine great bamboozled half of Napoli’s team before scoring from an exquisite solo effort that helped Barcelona reach the Champions League quarterfinals in Portugal. Messi netted Barcelona's second goal in the 3-1 victory that sent the Spanish side past Napoli on a 4-2 aggregate score on Saturday. Barcelona …

Messi helps Barcelona sink Napoli to reach Champions League quarterfinals
4 years, 5 months ago

Messi helps Barcelona sink Napoli to reach Champions League quarterfinals

The Hindu  

A fired-up Lionel Messi led Barcelona to a 3-1 win at home to Napoli on Saturday for a 4-2 aggregate victory which took the club into the Champions League quarterfinals for the 13th consecutive season where it faces Bayern Munich. Barcelona vs Napoli | As it happened Messi had the ball in the net again soon after following a superb …

Champions League: Barca coach Setien unperturbed by future ahead of Napoli clash - Football News
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Barca coach Setien unperturbed by future ahead of Napoli clash - Football News

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he is not worried that Saturday's Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Napoli could be his last game in charge of the team. Setien, 61, saw his side surrender the Spanish title to Real Madrid last month, while the tie with Napoli is on a knife edge after the 1-1 draw in Italy …

Champions League: Napoli decider make or break for Setien's Barcelona
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Napoli decider make or break for Setien's Barcelona

The Hindu  

After having three weeks to rest and process its turbulent end to the domestic campaign, Barcelona returns to action in Saturday's Champions League last-16 second leg at home to Napoli, with coach Quique Setien's future on the line. The Argentine's outburst was interpreted as a swipe against Setien, who had never managed a team in the Champions League until he …

Rusty Barcelona still can win Champions League: Setien
4 years, 5 months ago

Rusty Barcelona still can win Champions League: Setien

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says his side still have what it takes to win this season’s Champions League despite their dismal end to the La Liga campaign. Barca surrendered the title to Real Madrid after Thursday’s 2-1 defeat by Osasuna, leading to fierce criticism from captain Lionel Messi who said his side had no hope of going far in the …

Setien: Rusty Barca still can win Champions League
4 years, 5 months ago

Setien: Rusty Barca still can win Champions League

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says his side still have what it takes to win this season's Champions League despite its dismal end to the La Liga campaign. Barca surrendered the title to Real Madrid after Thursday's 2-1 defeat by Osasuna, leading to fierce criticism from captain Lionel Messi who said his side had no hope of going far in the …

'We will lose against Napoli' if we play like this: Lionel Messi blasts 'weak' Barcelona
4 years, 5 months ago

'We will lose against Napoli' if we play like this: Lionel Messi blasts 'weak' Barcelona

India TV News  

After seeing Barcelona's Spanish league title defense come to a disappointing and meek end, Lionel Messi didn't hold back. Messi blasted his team for being “weak” after Real Madrid wrested the league title away from Barcelona for the first time in three years on Thursday, and said it must quickly change course to have a chance at winning the Champions …

La Liga: Lionel Messi sets up goals for Suarez, Griezmann in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal
4 years, 6 months ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi sets up goals for Suarez, Griezmann in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal

India TV News  

Two-time defending champion Barcelona ended their two-match winless streak with Lionel Messi setting up goals by Luis Suarez in the 20th and Antoine Griezmann in the 45th. “These points were important to keep us in the fight for the title,” Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué said. “We will keep pushing even though we know it's going to be complicated.” Suárez's strike …

Lionel Messi will finish career at Barcelona, says club president
4 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi will finish career at Barcelona, says club president

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that captain Lionel Messi will end his career at the Catalan club, dismissing a report saying the Argentine no longer wishes to renew his current contract when it expires next year. “Messi has said he will end his working and footballing life at Barca,” Bartomeu told Spanish network Movistar after his side beat …

Barcelona coach Quique Setien Plays Down Uncertainty Around Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann
4 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona coach Quique Setien Plays Down Uncertainty Around Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann

News 18  

Barcelona coach Quique Setien moved to ease concerns on Saturday about the futures of Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann. Messi's contract is due to expire next year and, according to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, the Argentinian has stopped talks due to frustrations with the direction the club is going in. Asked about suggestions Messi plans to leave Barcelona, Setien …

Barcelona Will be Destabilised With Antoine Griezmann in XI: Quique Setien
4 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona Will be Destabilised With Antoine Griezmann in XI: Quique Setien

News 18  

Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann must have been relishing Tuesday's match with former club Atletico Madrid, but even with his side drawing 2-2 and needing a winner to rescue their ailing La Liga title bid, he was not called upon until added time. A third draw in six matches further doomed Barca's bid to win a third successive title and means …

LaLiga: Lionel Messi records 700th goal in Barcelona's bitter draw to Atletico Madrid; Real Mallorca thump Celta Vigo
4 years, 6 months ago

LaLiga: Lionel Messi records 700th goal in Barcelona's bitter draw to Atletico Madrid; Real Mallorca thump Celta Vigo

Firstpost  

Barcelona’s third draw in four rounds left it in second place, one point behind leader Real Madrid. Madrid: Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal for club and country before Atletico Madrid came back to draw 2-2 in the Spanish league on Tuesday and deal Barcelona’s title hopes a major blow. “But we have to keep fighting.” Barcelona struck first …

La Liga: Barcelona manager Setin expects a close finish in Spanish league
4 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona manager Setin expects a close finish in Spanish league

Business Standard  

La Liga: Barcelona manager Setin expects a close finish in Spanish league Both teams had comfortable victories over the weekend as the league returned to action in empty stadiums. Barcelona won 4-0 at Mallorca and Madrid easily defeated Eibar 3-1 at home Premium Barcelona will host relegation-threatened Legans in an empty Camp Nou on Wednesday at 1:30 am Indian Standard …

La Liga: Lionel Messi guides Barcelona to 4-0 win over Mallorca
4 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi guides Barcelona to 4-0 win over Mallorca

India TV News  

Lionel Messi scored one and set up two more goals as Barcelona picked up where it left off before a three-month stoppage for the COVID-19 pandemic, beating Mallorca 4-0 to extend its Spanish league lead on Saturday. The game was played without spectators as part of the league’s health protocols to limit contagion risks, but that did not stop one …

Quique Setien confident over Lionel Messi's availability for Mallorca clash; Luis Suarez doubtful
4 years, 7 months ago

Quique Setien confident over Lionel Messi's availability for Mallorca clash; Luis Suarez doubtful

India TV News  

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien gave green light to Lionel Messi's availability for club's first match on La Liga restart against Real Mallorca. Setien said he has no doubts over Messi's availability but raised concerns over Luis Suarez's injury. "We didn't have any doubts over his availability against Mallorca," Setien told Catalunya Radio. "It's something that we have to talk …

Setien: 'No problems' for Lionel Messi to face Mallorca
4 years, 7 months ago

Setien: 'No problems' for Lionel Messi to face Mallorca

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will be fit to play in Barcelona's first game back against Real Mallorca, despite some “minor tightness” in his right thigh, coach Quique Setien said on Sunday. Messi trained alone on Saturday at Camp Nou after sitting out the team's previous two sessions, raising doubts over his involvement in the trip to Mallorca on Saturday. But when asked …

Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona training
4 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona training

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi trained again with his teammates on Monday to give Barcelona a massive boost ahead of its La Liga return against Mallorca on Saturday. But Barcelona said in a statement its captain has re-joined “the rest of the team in the week of the return to competition in the Spanish league”. Asked if Messi would be able to face …

Barcelona allay fears over Lionel Messi injury ahead of La Liga restart
4 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona allay fears over Lionel Messi injury ahead of La Liga restart

India TV News  

Barcelona downplayed the severity of injury sustained by talismanic skipper Lionel Messi ahead of the resumption of La Liga, currently scheduled for June 11. "Quique Setien and his team were back out on the training ground this Friday after taking the previous day off," Barcelona announced through its official website. "Barca captain Leo Messi has a minor right quadriceps injury …

Messi: Barca can't win Champions League playing like before break
4 years, 8 months ago

Messi: Barca can't win Champions League playing like before break

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi insisted Barcelona cannot win the Champions League unless it improves its performances, disagreeing with head coach Quique Setien. Barca – which returned to individual training last week – had been preparing for the second leg of its Champions League last-16 tie against Napoli when the competition was suspended due to coronavirus. The Spanish giant had drawn 1-1 away …

Barca's Matheus left speechless by chance to play with Messi
4 years, 8 months ago

Barca's Matheus left speechless by chance to play with Messi

The Hindu  

Having the chance to play with Lionel Messi at Barcelona leaves Matheus Fernandes at a loss for words, but he is confident of making history with the club. Asked about the prospect of playing alongside Messi, Fernandes told Mundo Deportivo: "I can't explain it. "If I can't go to Barcelona now, I will continue learning at Valladolid or at another …

Messi will finish his career at Camp Nou, says Barca boss Setien
4 years, 9 months ago

Messi will finish his career at Camp Nou, says Barca boss Setien

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi's Barcelona future is not under threat due to behind-the-scenes ructions at Camp Nou, says head coach Quique Setien. In remarks he went on to reiterate in a public statement on Tuesday, Rousaud accused unnamed figures at Barca of having their "hand in the till" – allegations of corruption the club strongly rebuffed. Prospective presidential candidate Victor Font launched …

Barcelona: Setien struggles and Messi magic in 2019-20
4 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona: Setien struggles and Messi magic in 2019-20

The Hindu  

Top of the table, sack your head coach, lose El Clasico, return to the top of the table. - Worst Barca performance since before Guardiola - Barcelona's points haul of 58 from 27 games is enough for a two-point lead over Real Madrid in second but it is the side's worst return at this stage since 2007-08, when it had …

Setien sees twists in LaLiga race after El Clasico loss
4 years, 10 months ago

Setien sees twists in LaLiga race after El Clasico loss

The Hindu  

Quique Setien insisted there were still "many turns" left in the LaLiga title race after Barcelona gave up top spot with an El Clasico loss to Real Madrid. Madrid jumped a point clear courtesy of its victory, but Barcelona coach Setien said there was still plenty to play out. The loss ended a four-game LaLiga winning streak for Barcelona, which …

Barcelona boss Setien optimistic about Napoli second leg
4 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona boss Setien optimistic about Napoli second leg

The Hindu  

Quique Setien says he remains positive about Barcelona's hopes of progressing in the Champions League despite Sergio Busquets and Arturo Vidal's absence from the last-16 second leg against Napoli. The France international's strike cancelled out a superb first-half goal from Dries Mertens, who limped off early in the second half after a heavy challenge from Busquets. Setien is not despondent, …

Messi scores four as Barcelona downs Eibar 5-0
4 years, 10 months ago

Messi scores four as Barcelona downs Eibar 5-0

The Hindu  

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi was in a prolific mood as his side crushed Eibar 5-0 at home in La Liga on Saturday, scoring four goals to placate supporters who began the game by showing their discontent with president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Messi had not scored in his previous four games but put the Spanish champion ahead in the 14th minute …

Setien confident Barcelona is not distracted by off-field issues
4 years, 10 months ago

Setien confident Barcelona is not distracted by off-field issues

The Hindu  

Head coach Quique Setien does not expect Barcelona's focus to waver over a key run of games despite a series of off-field controversies. Barca faces Eibar on Saturday before visiting Napoli in its Champions League last-16 first leg in midweek and then taking on LaLiga title rival Real Madrid in El Clasico on March 1. READ | But Setien is …

Barcelona boss Quique Setien calms Lionel Messi fitness fears
4 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona boss Quique Setien calms Lionel Messi fitness fears

The Hindu  

Barcelona will not take unnecessary risks with Lionel Messi's fitness, head coach Quique Setien has assured. Reports earlier this month suggested Messi was playing through pain but Setien insisted he had no concerns over the six-time Ballon d'Or winner ahead of Saturday's home match against high-flying Getafe. The Royal Spanish Football Federation and La Liga granted Barcelona special dispensation to …

Clash of styles: Hard-hitting Getafe face Messi’s Barcelona
4 years, 11 months ago

Clash of styles: Hard-hitting Getafe face Messi’s Barcelona

India TV News  

Barcelona's home match against Getafe on Saturday promises to be one for aficionados of coaching strategies to savour. Ever since Johan Cruyff returned to coach Barcelona in the late 1980s, the club has not wavered from its doctrine of dominating the ball and picking opponents apart with an intricate passing attack. Getafe has surpassed expectations for two consecutive seasons by …

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