Messi fixes Barcelona crisis of his own making in Betis show
4 years, 11 months ago

Messi fixes Barcelona crisis of his own making in Betis show

The Hindu  

He waited, and waited, and waited. Lionel Messi might be without a goal of his own since January 30, but he showed in Sunday's enthralling win at Real Betis that he doesn't need to find the net himself to keep Barca's fate under his spell. Then, technical secretary Eric Abidal was quoted accusing Barca players of downing tools during Ernesto Valverde's final weeks in charge. And yet, because of Messi, a week that threatened to derail Barca's entire season ended in a victory that might just set them right back on track. Barca has levelled, De Jong having suddenly morphed back into the midfield dynamo of Ajax last season, and all thanks to Messi's intervention.

Barcelona End Messi Barca Betis De Jong Waited  making  season  weeks  fixes  betis  waited  week  barcelona  barca  messi  end  crisis  win

History of this topic

Leagues Cup: Messi scores twice as Miami crushes Atlanta to advance into knockouts
1 year, 5 months ago

Leagues Cup: Messi scores twice as Miami crushes Atlanta to advance into knockouts

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s instant impact in the United States continued on Tuesday as he scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, firing his team into the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup. INTER MIAMI 4-0 ATLANTA UNITED - HIGHLIGHTS In his first game against a Major League Soccer club, Messi was simply too much for Atlanta to cope …

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 …

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

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

News 18  

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

Barcelona Beat Real Betis on Penalties, Set Up 'El Clasico' Super Cup Final Against Real Madrid
2 years ago

Barcelona Beat Real Betis on Penalties, Set Up 'El Clasico' Super Cup Final Against Real Madrid

ABP News  

Barcelona shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved two penalties and Pedri found the back of the net in the deciding spot kick as Barca beat Real Betis 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Thursday. While Barca scored on each of their four penalties in the shootout, Ter Stegen denied Juanmi and Willian Carvalho a chance to keep Betis alive in the …

Barcelona beats Real Betis on penalties, reaches Clasico Super Cup final
2 years ago

Barcelona beats Real Betis on penalties, reaches Clasico Super Cup final

The Hindu  

Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved twice from the spot to help Barcelona beat Real Betis 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Thursday, setting up a Clasico Spanish Super Cup final. “For a year I’ve been at a very good level personally, physically, it’s the work too -- every day I have a spectacular team that helps me improve and …

Messi and Argentina’s World Cup wait ends with dramatic final win over France
2 years ago

Messi and Argentina’s World Cup wait ends with dramatic final win over France

The Hindu  

This surely was the last chance. Here again, much like in every Argentina game, the stands were blue-and-white, his followers waiting in anticipation for the glory that Messi and the world have yearned for from June 16, 2006, when he made his World Cup debut against Serbia and Montenegro. Transitions had been France’s key to unlocking opponents earlier, but here …

Lionel Messi injured, skips training session due to hamstring pain
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi injured, skips training session due to hamstring pain

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi is not 100% fit, and nothing worries Argentine fans more. Prior to this weekend's high-profile match with the defending champions France, Messi’s condition has worsened by continuing to play while suffering from a hamstring ailment, media reports claim. However, Messi is injury-free, as per Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is optimistic his captain will be available for the …

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

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

India Today  

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

Champions League: PSG held 1-1 at Benfica despite Messi stunner
2 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: PSG held 1-1 at Benfica despite Messi stunner

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain was forced to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday despite Lionel Messi’s brilliant curling strike. The Argentina star scored midway through the first half in Lisbon but Danilo’s own goal before the break ensured PSG and Benfica remain level on seven points at the top of Group H. Both clubs …

Barcelona secures Champions League spot with Real Betis win
2 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona secures Champions League spot with Real Betis win

The Hindu  

Barcelona secured qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League on Saturday as Jordi Alba's 94th-minute winner against Real Betis guaranteed the Catalans' place in the top four of La Liga. "A big win against Betis — a direct rival for the Champions League" — Xavi reacts to Barça's dramatic victory on Saturday night pic.twitter.com/ETJ8UsFbPf — FC Barcelona May 8, 2022 …

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 …

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 …

Lionel Messi scores a goal only he can to sink Man City and finally announce himself at PSG
3 years, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi scores a goal only he can to sink Man City and finally announce himself at 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. Messi’s goal was really another piece of individual brilliance that settled a …

Messi looks angry at being replaced; Icardi gets late winner
3 years, 3 months ago

Messi looks angry at being replaced; Icardi gets late winner

Associated Press  

PARIS — Lionel Messi hit the crossbar with a curling free kick and looked angry at being taken off in the 75th minute in his home debut Sunday for Paris Saint-Germain. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is still chasing his first PSG goal in his third appearance following his shock move from Barcelona, sat glum-faced on the bench. He …

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 …

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 …

Lionel Messi: Where it went wrong for the Barcelona star and how exit was over a YEAR in the making
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi: Where it went wrong for the Barcelona star and how exit was over a YEAR in the making

Daily Mail  

A 21-year chapter has finally closed for Lionel Messi at Barcelona, with the Argentine now looking for his next adventure after the Spanish giants confirmed he would not be signing a new deal. Lionel Messi will not continue on with Barcelona next season after a dramatic U-turn on his decision to re-sign with the Catalan outfit It pulls the curtain …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann strike secures third place for Messi-less Barcelona
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann strike secures third place for Messi-less Barcelona

The Hindu  

An acrobatic late effort from Antoine Griezmann saw Barcelona confirm a third-placed finish in La Liga for the season, as it crept past already relegated Eibar 1-0 on Saturday. Coach Ronald Koeman named a much-changed starting eleven, with Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gerard Pique, Clement Lenglet, Jordi Alba and Pedri all absent. Defender Oscar Mingueza was required to make …

Watch: Lionel Messi misses penalty in Barcelona's Champions League exit vs PSG
3 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi misses penalty in Barcelona's Champions League exit vs PSG

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain withstood early pressure from a much-improved but wasteful Barcelona side to draw 1-1 on Wednesday and reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League. But the six-time Golden Ball winner then had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Keylor Navas on the stroke of halftime, his first miss from the spot in the Champions League since 2015. “We had lots …

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 …

Messi scores brace as Barca beat Elche 3-0
3 years, 10 months 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 …

Show More Respect to Lionel Messi, Says Barcelona Boss Ronald Koeman After Contract Leak
3 years, 11 months ago

Show More Respect to Lionel Messi, Says Barcelona Boss Ronald Koeman After Contract Leak

News 18  

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman rallied behind Lionel Messi after the Argentine delivered a vintage performance in Sunday’s 2-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao, hours after full details of Messi’s lucrative contract were published in the Spanish media. The day had begun with newspaper El Mundo revealing the total amount Barca had spent on Messi’s last contract with the club, also …

Lionel Messi avoids 12-match ban for punching opponent
3 years, 11 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 …

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 …

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear
4 years ago

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also raising the possibility of playing in the United States one day in a TV interview broadcast Sunday. About fifth-place Barcelona’s future prospects, Messi said “there is no money” and “it is not going to be …

Messi surpasses Pele’s 643 goals record
4 years ago

Messi surpasses Pele’s 643 goals record

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Lionel Messi overtook Pele’s record of goals for a single club on Tuesday as Barcelona strolled to a 3-0 La Liga win at Real Valladolid, while Atletico Madrid kept hold of their place at the top of the table. Messi struck his 644th goal for Barca, one more than Brazil legend Pele scored for Santos, in the 65th minute …

Barcelona dressing room 'unsettled' by Lionel Messi's ongoing transfer saga
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona dressing room 'unsettled' by Lionel Messi's ongoing transfer saga

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi's failure to come to a decision on his future has reportedly damaged the harmony of Barcelona's dressing room. The transfer saga over Lionel Messi's future is said to be affecting the dressing room Messi reluctantly agreed to see out his contract after the club refused to sanction his exit Messi has cut a subdued figure this season having …

Champions League: Ronaldo gets the better of old foe Messi
4 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Ronaldo gets the better of old foe Messi

The Hindu  

When the Champions League draw put Barcelona and Juventus in the same group, football fans all over the world eagerly awaited the prospect of watching Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo again. So all eyes were on the duo on Tuesday, with Ronaldo healthy again and raring to go, and it was the Portuguese who emphatically came out on top, scoring …

Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna: Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Diego Maradona
4 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona 4-0 Osasuna: Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Diego Maradona

Daily Mail  

It had to happen. Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to Diego Maradona as Barcelona swept Osasuna aside 4-0 at the Nou Camp The Argentine revealed a Newell's Old Boy shirt after scoring his side's fourth goal in the comfortable victory on Sunday Antoine Griezmann scored a thunderous volley to ensure Barcelona got back on the right track in their …

Lionel Messi ‘tired’ of being blamed for Barcelona’s problems after Antoine Griezmann’s agent outburst
4 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi ‘tired’ of being blamed for Barcelona’s problems after Antoine Griezmann’s agent outburst

The Independent  

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

LaLiga: Unbeaten Atletico Madrid take top spot; Lionel Messi rescues Barcelona off the bench as Ansu Fati suffers injury
4 years, 2 months ago

LaLiga: Unbeaten Atletico Madrid take top spot; Lionel Messi rescues Barcelona off the bench as Ansu Fati suffers injury

Firstpost  

While Messi got Barcelona back on track, Joao Felix’s latest double helped Atletico Madrid rise to the top of the league with a convincing 4-0 rout of Cadiz. Barcelona: After Ansu Fati went down injured and Antoine Griezmann sunk deeper into his scoring rut, Barcelona called on Lionel Messi to save it from another setback. Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said …

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 …

Fans weigh in on Lionel Messi's future after incredible clip of his lacklustre defending goes viral
4 years, 2 months ago

Fans weigh in on Lionel Messi's future after incredible clip of his lacklustre defending goes viral

Daily Mail  

Social media has reacted in a frenzy after a clip was shared showing some rather lacklustre defending by Lionel Messi in Barcelona's win over Dynamo Kiev. And now fans have taken aim at the Barcelona legend in response to an embarrassing clip that see him failing to defend in the latter stages of his side's Champions League game on Wednesday …

Lionel Messi's last El Clasico goal came over 900 DAYS ago... so how have Real Madrid stopped him?
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi's last El Clasico goal came over 900 DAYS ago... so how have Real Madrid stopped him?

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi is not used to a goal drought, but the Barcelona captain's last El Clasico strike against Real Madrid came over 900 days ago. Lionel Messi's last El Clasico goal came over 900 days ago in a May 2018 LaLiga clash FEBRUARY 6, 2019: BARCELONA 1-1 REAL MADRID For the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash …

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 …

Lionel Messi refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after Barcelona's 3-1 win over Napoli
4 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after Barcelona's 3-1 win over Napoli

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi refused to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir at the end of Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Napoli for the official's involvement in some controversial VAR incidents in the first half. Wait i just clocked it was the referee who Messi refused to shake hands with and not Manolas i- https://t.co/3tXZrbjRAz — CH➐ August 8, 2020 Lionel Messi …

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: 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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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: 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 …

Messi penalty rescues Barcelona in 1-0 win over Real Sociedad
4 years, 10 months ago

Messi penalty rescues Barcelona in 1-0 win over Real Sociedad

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored a late penalty as Barcelona shook off a post-Clasico hangover and edged to a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at Camp Nou. Having lost first place in its defeat to rival Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu six days ago, Barca took the chance to return to the summit, albeit in an unconvincing Camp Nou victory on Saturday. …

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 …

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 …

Discover Related