Barcelona: Lionel Messi's LaLiga-winning seasons
5 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona: Lionel Messi's LaLiga-winning seasons

The Hindu  

Barcelona is LaLiga champion for the eight time in 11 seasons after completing a 1-0 victory over Levante and there can be no doubt who has been its star man. 2005-06 – 17 appearances, 6 goals Messi's first full season as a squad player in Barca's senior side brought his second league title. https://t.co/u9LOxbTeRr — FC Barcelona May 1, 2015 2008-09 – 31 appearances, 23 goals After two seasons without the title, Barca reclaimed its crown in 2009 as part of a remarkable treble, with Messi scoring 38 times across all competitions to display his status as the main man at Camp Nou. 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 pic.twitter.com/BbKKnEQ7bJ — FC Barcelona March 30, 2019 2012-13 – 32 appearances, 46 goals Scoring 50 goals from 37 games in 2011-12 was truly incredible, yet in some ways Messi was even better the following season, despite scoring four fewer. 2015-16 – 33 appearances, 26 goals In terms of goals, 2015-16 was Messi's most disappointing season since 2008-09, scoring 26 times in 33 games.

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Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami
1 month ago

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after captaining Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. Messi was handed the award after his performances helped Miami to a record regular season points tally of 74, earning the club its first-ever Supporters Shield. It didn’t happen, but next year we’ll come back stronger to try …

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi's staggering 73-goal feat under threat as Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres closes in on world record

Hindustan Times  

Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres may not have found the back of the net in the UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal on Tuesday at the José Alvalade Stadium, but the striker still remains in hunt to shatter Lionel Messi's long-standing record of most goals scored in a single season. Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring his team's …

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days
3 months ago

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days

Daily Mail  

Messi is one of the famous faces who have given their best to the midfielder Iniesta confirmed his retirement on Tuesday after Messi had paid tribute Lionel Messi has paid tribute to former team-mate Andres Iniesta after the Spain and Barcelona legend edged closer to his retirement before the news was officially announced on Tuesday. Lionel Messi has paid an …

Mbappe reaches 300 career goals faster than Messi and Ronaldo
1 year, 1 month ago

Mbappe reaches 300 career goals faster than Messi and Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe reached a personal milestone, scoring his 300th career goal as he grabbed a hat-trick in France’s 14-0 rout of Gibraltar in an EURO 2024 qualifier match on Sunday. Ronaldo was 27 when he clocked 300 career goals during his peak years in Real Madrid. Messi had better stats than Ronaldo, but at the age of 25, the Argentine …

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?
1 year, 2 months ago

What records and awards does Argentina’s Lionel Messi hold?

Al Jazeera  

A look at Lionel Messi’s glittering career, laced with records and awards in club and international football. Lionel Messi has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. Here’s a look at the list of honours the Argentine great has to …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final

India TV News  

Lionel Messi continues his dream start for Inter Miami with another goal in the quarter-final of the League Cup 2023 against Charlotte FC on Friday, August 11. The legendary forward scored his eighth goal in five appearances for Inter Miami to help them reach the semi-final round. Inter Miami's third goal came from Charlotte's centre-back Adilson Malanda who was unfortunate …

Lionel Messi Wins Champions League Goal Of The Season Award- Watch The Argentine's Stunning Strike Against Benfica
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi Wins Champions League Goal Of The Season Award- Watch The Argentine's Stunning Strike Against Benfica

ABP News  

Lionel Messi may have already parted ways with Paris Saint-Germain and ended a glorious phase of his career in Europe but he still isn't done bagging all his awards for his stint the Ligue 1 giants. The FIFA World Cup-winner with Argentina won the UEFA Champions League goal of the season award on Friday. 👏#UCLGOTT | @Heineken pic.twitter.com/I4JDZF9xN1 — UEFA …

Lionel Messi picks MLS's Inter Miami in stunning move after exit from PSG
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi picks MLS's Inter Miami in stunning move after exit from PSG

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's star footballer Lionel Messi stunned the football community on Wednesday night when he announced a move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami. Lionel Messi One of Inter Miami’s owners, Jorge Mas, tweeted out a photo of a darkly silhouetted Messi jersey shortly before the Argentinian great revealed his decision in interviews with Spanish news outlets Mundo Deportivo and …

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia, and his father said Monday that his son prefers to go back to the Catalan club. The player’s father sidestepped most questions but acknowledged that Messi “would like to return” to the club where …

Barcelona not giving up hope of bringing Lionel Messi back to Spanish football
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona not giving up hope of bringing Lionel Messi back to Spanish football

The Hindu  

Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia. The Catalan club continued to work on restructuring its finances to make sure it could afford Messi’s return in case the Argentina star decided to come back to the Spanish league after his stint with Paris …

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain: Flashes of genius but promise unfulfilled

Firstpost  

It is difficult to qualify Messi’s time at PSG as a success, even if the move to the French capital helped set him up for the crowning glory of his career at last year’s World Cup and did no harm to the Qatar-owned club as a sporting brand Paris: Lionel Messi arrived in France to a hero’s welcome, seen as …

Is Messi’s European reign coming to an end?
1 year, 7 months ago

Is Messi’s European reign coming to an end?

Hindustan Times  

The confirmation that Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday possibly brings an end to the Argentine superstar’s nearly two-decade reign in European football. All of these superlatives were apt for Messi right from the time that he walked into La Masia, Barcelona’s youth academy, in the early 2000s. PSG years – The blunt trident …

Messi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season, coach confirms

Al Jazeera  

The question now is where the Argentine forward will play after his final match for the French club on Saturday. Argentina football great Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after two years at the club, according to coach Christophe Galtier. PSG’s game against Clermont on Saturday will be Messi’s last match at the Parc …

Barcelona win 27th La Liga title, first since Lionel Messi's infamous exit
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona win 27th La Liga title, first since Lionel Messi's infamous exit

India TV News  

Barcelona secured their 27th La Liga title with a 4-2 triumph over rivals Espanyol on Sunday night, May 14. This was their first league title since Lionel Messi's highlighted exit at Camp Nou. Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to shine in Barcelona's title win at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat. Three points ensured Barcelona a league title, their …

How Barcelona won its 1st Spanish league title since Messi’s traumatic exit
1 year, 7 months ago

How Barcelona won its 1st Spanish league title since Messi’s traumatic exit

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 Barcelona’s risky bet to mortgage …

No Messi, no problem: Lewandowski brace powers Barcelona to first La Liga title under Xavi
1 year, 7 months ago

No Messi, no problem: Lewandowski brace powers Barcelona to first La Liga title under Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona claimed its 27th LaLiga title and first for four years on Sunday after two first-half goals from Robert Lewandowski spurred them to a comfortable 4-2 victory over city rivals Espanyol. It was Busquets’ ninth La Liga title and 32nd overall with the club, with his trophy cabinet also including three Champions Leagues, seven Copa del Rey and three FIFA …

Falling out of love? Messi whistled by PSG fans, again
1 year, 9 months ago

Falling out of love? Messi whistled by PSG fans, again

Associated Press  

PARIS — The relationship between Lionel Messi and PSG fans is not getting better. Less than a week after he scored a hat-trick and surpassed 100 career goals for Argentina, the world champion was whistled by sections of supporters before and during PSG’s 1-0 home loss to Lyon on Sunday amid persistent rumors he could leave the club soon. But …

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

Lionel Messi scores his 100th goal for Argentina

Al Jazeera  

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

LaLiga: Griezmann on target again as Atletico extends unbeaten run
1 year, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Griezmann on target again as Atletico extends unbeaten run

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid secured its third consecutive LaLiga win with an easy 3-0 home victory against Valencia on Saturday, as goals from Antoine Griezmann, Yannick Carrasco and Thomas Lemar extended its unbeaten run in the Spanish league to 10 games. An inspired Griezmann put Atletico ahead early with a close-range strike and Carrasco extended its advantage slotting home a precise shot …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi on cusp of another 'MASSIVE' record, set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list

India TV News  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are legends in their capacity and they have dominated football for more than a decade now. In 839 club games that he has played, Messi has scored 699 goals. If Lionel Messi ends up scoring against Marseille, he will be only the second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to join the 700-goal club as per GOAL.com. …

LaLiga: Barcelona thrashes Sevilla 3-0 to extend lead
1 year, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona thrashes Sevilla 3-0 to extend lead

The Hindu  

Barcelona extended its LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave it a 3-0 home win against Sevilla on Sunday. Unbeaten in its last 15 matches in all competitions, Barcelona extended its LaLiga winning streak to five games, piling pressure on rival Real Madrid, who lost 1-0 to Mallorca earlier on …

'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, …

Messi in FIFA World Cup: Golden ball to the golden boy
2 years ago

Messi in FIFA World Cup: Golden ball to the golden boy

The Hindu  

What Lionel Messi achieved at the age of 35 was beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. He even brought out a mix of all his hits: the strike against Mexico in the group stages, the smoothest of passing finish for the goal and the dizzying run from the halfway line against Australia in the Round of 16, the nutmegs, the assist against …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Messi capable of playing ’until he’s 50’: Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez
2 years ago

Messi capable of playing ’until he’s 50’: Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez

Live Mint  

Four days after Argentina's all-time greatest football player Lionel Messi announced that he will retire post the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez hinted that Messi could return for the 2026 World Cup and capable of playing 'until he's 50'. Despite Messi will be 39 when the next World Cup rolls around in 2026 in Canada, …

Lionel Messi breaks Argentina's all-time World Cup scoring record after converting penalty vs Croatia
2 years ago

Lionel Messi breaks Argentina's all-time World Cup scoring record after converting penalty vs Croatia

India Today  

Lionel Messi is unstoppable. Notably, Messi also went past Gabriel Batistuta's tally of 10 for the most World Cup goals by an Argentina player. It was a record-equalling night in terms of World Cup appearances for Messi as the Argentina captain emulated Lothar Matthaeus record of 25 appearances at the showpiece event. Messi headed into the World Cup in Qatar, …

Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup record
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup record

The Hindu  

Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Sunday scored his side’s first goal against Mexico to equal Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup goal tally. The 35-year-old, competing in his 21st World Cup match, also equalled the legendary Diego Maradona’s record for most World Cup appearances by an Argentine player on November 27. Additionally, Messi has now scored the second most …

How many goals has Messi scored for Argentina against Mexico?
2 years, 1 month ago

How many goals has Messi scored for Argentina against Mexico?

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi, having scored a stunning goal against Mexico in the Group C match of the FIFA World Cup, took his goal tally against El Tri to four now. Messi was recently bested by Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, having scored eight goals in 18 World Cup appearances compared to the Argentine star’s seven in 20. Ronaldo, with seven Man of …

Messi stars, PSG among 4 teams advancing in Champions League
2 years, 2 months ago

Messi stars, PSG among 4 teams advancing in Champions League

Associated Press  

His first goal was a nonchalant, outside-of-the-foot finish. Lionel Messi kept up his stellar pre- World Cup form to help rampant Paris Saint-Germain become one of four teams to advance to the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, along with Chelsea, Benfica and Borussia Dortmund. With perhaps the best goal of the 33 scored in the next-to-last round …

Lionel Messi Nets 2 Goals, Gets Accosted by Fans Twice in Argentina's 3-0 Win vs Jamaica
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi Nets 2 Goals, Gets Accosted by Fans Twice in Argentina's 3-0 Win vs Jamaica

News 18  

Lionel Messi scored two goals and was twice accosted by fans running on the field as Argentina extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches over three years by beating Jamaica 3-0 on Tuesday night in its next-to-last World Cup warmup match. Messi scored four goals in Argentina’s two World Cup warmups this month, giving him 16 career goals in the …

Lionel Messi sets TWO new Champions League records with his goal against Maccabi Haifa
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi sets TWO new Champions League records with his goal against Maccabi Haifa

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has added two more records to his illustrious portfolio after netting the opener against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Argentine superstar opened the scoring in the 37th minute for Paris Saint-Germain, as the French giants went on to claim a 3-1 victory in Israel and claim top spot in Group H. Not only has …

Lionel Messi rewrites history, shatters Cristiano Ronaldo's record as PSG survive Maccabi scare in UEFA Champions League
2 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi rewrites history, shatters Cristiano Ronaldo's record as PSG survive Maccabi scare in UEFA Champions League

Hindustan Times  

Argentine stalwart Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into UEFA Champions League folklore as the Paris Saint Germain superstar shattered multiple records on Thursday. One of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game, Messi surpassed his Ballon d'Or arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo to script a spectacular record during PSG's first away game in the group stage …

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Lionel Messi’s chapter isn’t over at Barcelona’: Club president Joan Laporta

Hindustan Times  

One year ago, the football world was left stunned as Lionel Messi departed Barcelona, joining Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent ahead of the 2021-22 season. Due to financial difficulties, Barcelona and Messi couldn't agree to a contract but with the La Liga outfit now generating funds, it looks like a return for Messi could be possible. The Argentine attacker …

Lionel Messi gets criticism if he doesn't score 50 goals a year, claims PSG team-mate Ander Herrera
2 years, 6 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

Lionel Messi draws level with Cristiano Ronaldo on international titles but can they win World Cup?
2 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi draws level with Cristiano Ronaldo on international titles but can they win World Cup?

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of major international honours with Argentina's Finalissima victory on Wednesday. Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of major international honours Argentina's two pieces of silverware over the past year have brought Messi level with rival Ronaldo on their tally of international victories. Messi deliver a masterclass performance during Argentina's Finalissima victory over Italy Ronaldo …

LaLiga: Barcelona stun Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu to end losing streak
2 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona stun Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu to end losing streak

Firstpost  

The win ended Barcelona’s five-match losing streak to its rival and maintained an outside chance of fighting for the title after a difficult start to its first season without Lionel Messi. Barcelona’s losing run against Real Madrid finally ended Sunday as the Catalan club enjoyed a stunning 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and showed its title hopes in …

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

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

Associated Press  

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

UEFA Champions League: Messi scores twice to rescue PSG in 3-2 win over Leipzig
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Messi scores twice to rescue PSG in 3-2 win over Leipzig

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored twice in quick succession, including an exquisite Panenka-style penalty, to rescue Paris Saint-Germain as it rallied to beat Leipzig 3-2 in the Champions League after being dominated for long spells on Tuesday. They have all come in the Champions League, with Kylian Mbappe setting up the first two and winning the penalty for Messi's winner against Leipzig …

Messi record: he’s top South American international scorer
3 years, 4 months ago

Messi record: he’s top South American international scorer

Live Mint  

Argentine star Lionel Messi became the top international goal scorer in South American history on Thursday, overtaking Brazil's Pelé. The first came in the 14th minute, with Messi moving the ball between a Bolivian defender's legs and shooting from outside the box to the right of goalkeeper Carlos Lampe. Messi didn't speak about the record after the match, but celebrated …

La Liga: Without Messi, Griezmann gets chance to shine at Barcelona
3 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Without Messi, Griezmann gets chance to shine at Barcelona

India TV News  

As Barcelona continues adjusting to life without Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann gets his best chance yet to take a leading role at the Catalan club. “I want to keep helping the team both on and off the pitch, in attack and defense, and enjoying being at Barça.” He had some key performances while Messi was still on the team but …

La Liga: Griezmann's chance to shine at Barcelona in Messi's absence
3 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Griezmann's chance to shine at Barcelona in Messi's absence

The Hindu  

As Barcelona continues adjusting to life without Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann gets his best chance yet to take a leading role at the Catalan club. “I want to keep helping the team both on and off the pitch, in attack and defense, and enjoying being at Barca.” He had some key performances while Messi was still on the team but …

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

Signing of world great Messi sends PSG into a new dimension

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

After 17 years, post-Messi era begins in La Liga
3 years, 5 months ago

After 17 years, post-Messi era begins in La Liga

India TV News  

The Spanish league season begins this weekend and it will be unlike any other in the last 17 years. For the first time since 2004, Barcelona will be without Messi because it couldn’t sign the Argentina star to a new contract due to its troubled financial situation. We are Barcelona and we will keep competing for titles.” Coach Ronald Koeman, …

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?
3 years, 5 months ago

Firstpost Explains: Who is responsible for Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona after 21 years?

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi joined Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain after 21 years with Barcelona. I never imagined having to say goodbye as I didn’t think about it.” Up until then, many Barcelona faithfuls wished there was a possibility that Messi could stay. After 21 years, 17 seasons with the first time, 778 appearances, 672 goals, 10 league titles, six Ballons d’Or, …

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 …

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