Barcelona's Lionel Messi Given Two-game Ban for Spanish Super Cup Red Card
4 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona's Lionel Messi Given Two-game Ban for Spanish Super Cup Red Card

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Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has escaped a lengthy ban for lashing out at Athletic Bilbao’s Asier Villalibre in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat and will only serve a two-game suspension. The Spanish soccer federation said on Tuesday Messi had been banned for two matches, meaning he will miss Thursday’s Copa del Rey last-32 tie at Cornella and Sunday’s La Liga match at Elche. The Argentine was sent off at the end of extra time in the Super Cup final, which Barca lost 3-2, for striking Villalibre in the face. He would have faced a sanction ranging from four to 12 matches had the RFEF’S competition committee described the incident as aggression but it was instead reported as “violence during play”, which is punished with a two to three game ban.

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Lionel Messi fined after grabbing neck of opposition coach
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1 month, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi fined after grabbing neck of opposition coach

The Independent  

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Bayern’s Neuer banned for two domestic cup games after receiving first-ever red card
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bayern’s Neuer banned for two domestic cup games after receiving first-ever red card

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has been given a two-game German Cup ban for ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’ in Tuesday’s match against Bayer Leverkusen, the country’s football federation said on Thursday. “The player is also banned from all of his club’s other cup matches until the ban expires,” DFB said in a statement. “According to established DFB case law, the prevention of …

Early red card hampers Barcelona in Champions League loss to Monaco
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Early red card hampers Barcelona in Champions League loss to Monaco

Associated Press  

MONACO — Barcelona’s perfect start to the season ended with a 2-1 loss at Monaco in the revamped Champions League on Thursday, a defeat which happened after defender Eric Garcia was sent off after 11 minutes. Barca won its first five league games in the Spanish league under new coach Hansi Flick but saw Monaco take the lead in the …

Messi scores twice in return to Argentina lineup in 4-1 win over Guatemala
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi scores twice in return to Argentina lineup in 4-1 win over Guatemala

Associated Press  

— Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted on another goal in his first international start since November and Argentina outclassed Guatemala 4-1 on Friday night to complete its 2024 Copa America preparations. “Angel Di Maria came in and he played more on the inside because the way the game was shaping up it gave us the opportunity to try new …

Messi’s FIFA World Cup winning teammate Papu Gomez banned for two years
1 year, 5 months ago

Messi’s FIFA World Cup winning teammate Papu Gomez banned for two years

The Hindu  

Argentine winger Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez, who won the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, has been banned for two years for using the banned substance terbutaline, its current club Monza announced on Friday. “AC Monza announces that today, 20 October 2023, FIFA has notified the Spanish Anti-Doping Commission of the first instance ruling of the Spanish Anti-Doping Commission against the …

La Liga: Barcelona held by Getafe in feisty clash with three red cards
1 year, 7 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona held by Getafe in feisty clash with three red cards

The Hindu  

Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in its La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe marked by several bookings and three red cards on Sunday, including the dismissal of visiting manager Xavi Hernandez. Getafe was then also reduced to 10 men in the 57th minute after Jaime Mata’s fierce challenge on Ronald Araujo earned …

Lionel Messi wants to RETURN to Barcelona after leaving PSG
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi wants to RETURN to Barcelona after leaving PSG

Daily Mail  

Messi favours a return to Barcelona but the club must meet financial regulations He has been linked with a move to Barcelona, Inter Miami and Saudi Side Al Hilal Lionel Messi wants to sign on for a sensational return to Barcelona after Paris Saint-Germain announced his exit on Thursday but the Catalan club are locked in a battle with LaLiga …

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas
1 year, 11 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 …

World Cup winner Lionel Messi returns to PSG with a guard of honour, Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup winner Lionel Messi returns to PSG with a guard of honour, Watch

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Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour by his teammates at the training ground, before being presented with a small trophy by PSG’s sporting director. Paris: Seventeen days after guiding Argentina to an epic World Cup final victory over France, Lionel Messi reported back to work on Wednesday, his French club Paris Saint-Germain announced. The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d’Or …

Lionel Messi: PSG confirm when they expect World Cup winner to return
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi: PSG confirm when they expect World Cup winner to return

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi 'WILL return for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup', claims Jorge Valdano
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi 'WILL return for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup', claims Jorge Valdano

Daily Mail  

There were claims that Lionel Messi had planned to retire from international duty Lionel Messi will feature for Argentina at the next World Cup in 2026, according to former national team player Jorge Valdano. Lionel Messi will return for Argentina during the 2026 World Cup, according to Jorge Valdano Jorge Valdano was part of the Argentina national side that won …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Lionel Messi could be suspended for FIFA WC semifinal clash vs Croatia? I Know More
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Lionel Messi could be suspended for FIFA WC semifinal clash vs Croatia? I Know More

India TV News  

Argentina could be dealt a huge blow in their FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal clash against Croatia after FIFA has opened up a disciplinary action against skipper Lionel Messi. The disciplinary committee of FIFA is likely to release a statement on the issue very soon after Messi was seen confronting match referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz during his side’s penalty shootout …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi threatened by World Champion Boxer, his tweets go viral
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi threatened by World Champion Boxer, his tweets go viral

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: After their emphatic win over Mexico, the fans and especially the players of Mexico were relieved as their icon and superstar Lionel Messi saved them from the brink of elimination. Argentina were completely down and out after their loss to Saudi Arabia in their first match of the World Cup and were on the brink of …

Lewandowski given three-game ban at Barcalona for Osasuna red card
2 years, 4 months ago

Lewandowski given three-game ban at Barcalona for Osasuna red card

The Hindu  

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been banned for three matches by the Spanish football federation after he was sent off in his side’s 2-1 win at Osasuna last week. Lewandowski was shown a yellow card for dragging back Nacho Vidal in the 11th minute and 20 minutes later received his second after appearing to elbow David Garcia in the face. …

Luis Suarez overtakes Lionel Messi as record goalscorer in South American World Cup qualifiers
3 years ago

Luis Suarez overtakes Lionel Messi as record goalscorer in South American World Cup qualifiers

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi matches Thierry Henry's record of most MISSED penalties in Champions League history
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi matches Thierry Henry's record of most MISSED penalties in Champions League history

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has matched Thierry Henry's unwanted record for missing the most penalties in Champions League history, after he saw his spot-kick saved by Thibaut Courtois in PSG's 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday. It means Messi, who has a staggering 679 goals in 799 matches, has now missed five of 23 attempts from the spot in Europe's elite …

La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener

Hindustan Times  

The post-Lionel Messi era began for Barcelona with fans chanting his name in the stands and players overcoming his absence on the field. La Liga: Lionel Messi gone but not forgotten as Barcelona wins league opener Barcelona’s first season without Messi in 17 years started with a 4-2 win over Real Sociedad in the Spanish league on Sunday, with many …

End of an era: Barcelona says Messi won’t stay with the club
3 years, 7 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 …

Lionel Messi will not stay with the club, confirms FC Barcelona
3 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi will not stay with the club, confirms FC Barcelona

India TV News  

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 it impossible …

Lionel Messi: Barcelona confirm forward is LEAVING due to 'economic obstacles'
3 years, 7 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, 7 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

‘Barcelona-Style’ Messi Driving Argentina at Copa America
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Barcelona-Style’ Messi Driving Argentina at Copa America

News 18  

Argentina is enjoying the Barcelona version of Lionel Messi at the Copa America ahead of his 150th appearance for the national team. “We hope to go step-by-step … and be at this final we crave for.” Nine Argentina coaches have tried some more than others to replicate with Argentina the same Barcelona model that allowed Messi to shine and become …

‘Barcelona-style’ Messi driving Argentina at Copa America
3 years, 8 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 …

Messi scores penalty but Argentina held by Chile in 2022 qualifier
3 years, 9 months ago

Messi scores penalty but Argentina held by Chile in 2022 qualifier

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored a first-half penalty for host Argentina before Chile's Alexis Sanchez equalised as their World Cup qualifier ended 1-1 on Thursday. Argentina pushed forward as the game went on but Chile's rearguard was solid, even without its talismanic holding midfielder Arturo Vidal, who missed out after contracting COVID-19. Argentina miss the chance to go top of the standings …

Lionel Messi Given Early Holidays, Could Have Played Final Game for Barcelona
3 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

Watch: Lionel Messi goal not enough; Barcelona go out of La Liga title race with loss to Celta Vigo
3 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi goal not enough; Barcelona go out of La Liga title race with loss to Celta Vigo

India TV News  

Watch: Lionel Messi goal not enough; Barcelona go out of La Liga title race with loss to Celta Vigo Barcelona played a man down from the 83rd after defender Clément Lenglet was sent off as Santi Mina brace nullified Messi's 30th goal of the season. Lionel Messi found net once again on Sunday night but it tood for nothing as …

Messi nets two, Barcelona beats Bilbao 4-0 to win Copa del Rey
3 years, 11 months ago

Messi nets two, Barcelona beats Bilbao 4-0 to win Copa del Rey

The Hindu  

If Lionel Messi isn’t happy at Barcelona, it was impossible to tell on Saturday when he scored two goals in another masterful performance to brush aside Athletic Bilbao and win the Copa del Rey. But the peak of the club’s crisis came last summer when Messi said that he wanted to put an end to his highly successful two decades …

La Liga: Barcelona net late winner vs Valladolid; Messi hits out at referee
3 years, 11 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona net late winner vs Valladolid; Messi hits out at referee

India TV News  

A late winner by Ousmane Dembélé gave Barcelona control of its own fate in the race for the Spanish league title. Dembélé scored in the 90th minute on Monday as Barcelona defeated 10-man Valladolid 1-0 to move within a point of league leader Atlético Madrid. We are happy but we have to keep working because this is far from over.” …

Watch: Lionel Messi hints referee tried to get him suspended ahead of El Clasico
3 years, 11 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi hints referee tried to get him suspended ahead of El Clasico

India TV News  

Barcelona gave themselves a major thurst in La Liga title race on Monday night when a last-minute goal by Ousmane Dembele gave them 3 points against Real Valladolid; taking them within 1 point of league leaders Atletico Madrid, who lost to Sevilla earlier in the weekend. The match, which ended 1-0, had its fair share of controversy too as Barcelona …

Watch: Lionel Messi scores brace as Barcelona gallop Sociedad in goals gallore
4 years ago

Watch: Lionel Messi scores brace as Barcelona gallop Sociedad in goals gallore

India TV News  

Barcelona stayed close in La Liga title race by routing fifth-place Real Sociedad 6-1 in Spanish city San Sebastian on Sunday night. Lionel Messi and American defender Sergiño Dest scored two goals each in the victory as Barcelona reclaim second spot from Real Madrid and are four points away from table-toppers Atletico Madrid, who defeated Deportivo Alaves 1-0. Messi played …

Lionel Messi is the most important player in Barcelona’s history, declares Ronald Koeman
4 years ago

Lionel Messi is the most important player in Barcelona’s history, declares Ronald Koeman

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 manager Ronald Koeman hailed Lionel Messi as …

Messi scores brace as Barca beat Elche 3-0
4 years, 1 month ago

Messi scores brace as Barca beat Elche 3-0

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half as Barcelona stayed near the top of the Spanish league by defeating Elche 3-0 on Wednesday. Messi reached 18 league goals with his double, moving two ahead of Atlético Madrid’s Luis Suárez — his former Barcelona teammate — at the top of the scoring list. The win helped Barcelona move back to …

Barcelona 3-0 Elche: Messi scores brace before Alba seals comfortable win
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona 3-0 Elche: Messi scores brace before Alba seals comfortable win

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona overcame an uninspiring first half to beat Elche 3-0 at home in LaLiga on Wednesday and keep leaders Atletico Madrid in their sights. Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona overcame an uninspiring first-half to beat Elche MATCH FACTS BARCELONA : Ter Stegen, Mingueza, Pique, Umtiti, Alba, De Jong, Pjanic, Gonzalez, Machado Trincao, Messi, Braithwaite. …

Messi nets two in record-equalling 505th La Liga match, Atletico wins
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Lionel Messi: Barcelona star escapes ANOTHER red card as he appears to elbow Sevilla's Joan Jordan
4 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi: Barcelona star escapes ANOTHER red card as he appears to elbow Sevilla's Joan Jordan

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi escaped being sent off for violent conduct in Barcelona's defeat by Sevilla on Wednesday - one month after his first red card for the club for punching an opponent. Messi cut a frustrated figure as Barca lost the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final and he became involved in a heated off-the-ball incident with Joan Jordan …

Copa del Rey: Sevilla beats Barcelona in Messi's 900th game - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Copa del Rey: Sevilla beats Barcelona in Messi's 900th game - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

This time, in his 900th match, Lionel Messi didn’t have an answer for Sevilla. Messi had a quiet performance in his milestone match against the team he punished the most in his career, and Barcelona lost 2-0 in Sevilla in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. Jules Koundé scored in the first half and former …

Lionel Messi back in Barcelona squad for Copa del Rey match - Sportstar
4 years, 2 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 …

Spanish FA reject Barcelona's appeal to have Lionel Messi's two-match ban overturned
4 years, 2 months ago

Spanish FA reject Barcelona's appeal to have Lionel Messi's two-match ban overturned

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi's two-match ban for striking an opponent in the Super Cup final has been upheld after the Spanish FA rejected Barcelona's appeal to have the punishment overturned. The Catalan giants made the bid to have the suspension dismissed despite footage showing Messi lashing out at Athletic Bilbao's Asier Villalibre in the final moments of the 3-2 final defeat. Lionel …

Lionel Messi avoids 12-match ban for punching opponent
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi avoids 12-match ban for punching opponent

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has avoided a 12-match ban for punching an Athletic Bilbao player in the final minute of Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup final defeat on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/PAW8cm95OR — ESPN FC January 17, 2021 Lionel Messi has avoided a 12-match ban for his red card in the Spanish Super Cup final Messi was sent off in the 120th minute of defeat …

Lionel Messi gets two-match suspension for hitting opponent
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi gets two-match suspension for hitting opponent

The Hindu  

The Spanish football federation suspended Lionel Messi for two matches on Tuesday after he hit an opponent in an incident away from the ball in the Spanish Super Cup final. Read: After passing the ball out to the left flank, Messi swung his right arm at the head of Athletic forward Asier Villalibre as they ran toward the box. Referee …

Barcelona defeat another painful reminder that they are so far away from what they once were
4 years, 2 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 facing lengthy suspension for hitting opponent
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi facing lengthy suspension for hitting opponent

India TV News  

After losing the Spanish Super Cup final, Barcelona is also in danger of losing Lionel Messi for an extended period after he hit an opponent toward the end of the match. Messi could be suspended for up to 12 games for the red card he received in the final minutes of his team’s 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in Seville …

After First Red Card for Barcelona, Lionel Messi Facing Lengthy Suspension for Hitting Opponent
4 years, 2 months ago

After First Red Card for Barcelona, Lionel Messi Facing Lengthy Suspension for Hitting Opponent

News 18  

After losing the Spanish Super Cup final, Barcelona is also in danger of losing Lionel Messi for an extended period after he hit an opponent toward the end of the match. Messi could be suspended for up to 12 games for the red card he received in the final minutes of his teams 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao in Seville …

Lionel Messi sent off for first time in career as Barcelona defeated by Athletic Bilbao in Spanish Super Cup
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi sent off for first time in career as Barcelona defeated by Athletic Bilbao in Spanish Super Cup

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 was sent off for the first …

Messi sees red as Athletic Bilbao clinches Spanish Super Cup title - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Messi sees red as Athletic Bilbao clinches Spanish Super Cup title - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was sent off for the first time in his Barcelona career in the closing stages of extra time as it lost 3-2 to Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday. Bilbao's responded as Oscar De Marcos met Inaki Williams' cross two minutes later to send the sides in level at halftime. Three minutes into the additional …

Spanish Super Cup: Lionel Messi gets sent off as Athletic Bilbao stun Barcelona to win title
4 years, 2 months ago

Spanish Super Cup: Lionel Messi gets sent off as Athletic Bilbao stun Barcelona to win title

Firstpost  

Seville: Lionel Messi was sent off for the first time playing for Barcelona as Athletic Bilbao stunned the Catalans to win the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, a dramatic final finishing 3-2 after extra-time. Moments before Bilbao’s momentous triumph was confirmed, Messi threw an arm at Asier Villalibre, who had earlier scored a 90th-minute equaliser in normal time to deny …

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