Lionel Messi is good at every role - David Villa
4 years, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi is good at every role - David Villa

The Hindu  

David Villa believes Lionel Messi has so many strengths that it is impossible to pinpoint his best position on the pitch. The Barcelona forward won a record sixth Ballon d'Or last year and his team remains in contention for La Liga and Champions League glory ahead of Sunday's Clasico match away to rival Real Madrid. "I don't know who said this but they said 'Messi is Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi — and even Sergio Busquets if you want'," Villa told BBC Sport. UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | NAP 1-1 BAR "We were thinking sometimes he's not shooting well with the right foot, then he scores amazing goals with the right foot. The team's Champions League win in 2011 was a standout moment, and the final of that year's competition at Wembley also produced what the World Cup winner thought was his best career goal.

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Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami
1 month, 1 week 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 pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Lionel Messi makes stunning return to Inter Miami after long injury lay-off
4 months ago

Lionel Messi makes stunning return to Inter Miami after long injury lay-off

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 made the perfect return to Inter …

Lionel Messi set to return to Inter Miami lineup after 2-month injury recovery
4 months ago

Lionel Messi set to return to Inter Miami lineup after 2-month injury recovery

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi has been cleared to play again after taking two months to recover from an ankle injury, and Inter Miami indicated that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will return to the lineup on Saturday when the team plays host to Philadelphia. “Messi is available,” Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said Friday before the team’s …

Lionel Messi is putting together the greatest individual season in MLS history – this is how
8 months ago

Lionel Messi is putting together the greatest individual season in MLS history – this is how

New York Times  

If there were any doubts that Lionel Messi came to MLS to play, they vanished in the first game of this season when he made a fully grown man disappear. Only five MLS players — including Toronto FC’s Federico Bernardeschi, Orlando City’s Luis Muriel and Messi’s old Barcelona team-mate Riqui Puig with LA Galaxy — are currently averaging more than …

Luis Suarez eyes 'Barcelona 2014' supremacy as ex-Liverpool star trains with Messi, Busquets and Alba at Inter Miami
1 year ago

Luis Suarez eyes 'Barcelona 2014' supremacy as ex-Liverpool star trains with Messi, Busquets and Alba at Inter Miami

Hindustan Times  

There they all were, sitting next to each other on a couple of benches in their practice attire, all of them smiling. Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, left, walks with forward Lionel Messi, center, and defender Sergio Busquets, second right, during an MLS soccer training session This was Inter Miami on Saturday. Preseason training for Inter Miami officially opened Saturday, …

Christian Pulisic says Lionel Messi’s MLS success is ‘only a positive thing for this country’
1 year, 4 months ago

Christian Pulisic says Lionel Messi’s MLS success is ‘only a positive thing for this country’

New York Times  

U.S. men’s national team and AC Milan player Christian Pulisic offered his thoughts on another international soccer star who switched teams this summer, calling Lionel Messi’s success in Major League Soccer “only a positive thing for this country.” Here’s what you need to know: Speaking to reporters Friday, Pulisic said Messi’s MLS arrival “absolutely” helps promote the league around the …

VIDEO: Messi assists twice as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Messi assists twice as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1

The Hindu  

Inter Miami extended its club record-extending 11-game unbeaten run as the Lionel Messi-led side brushed past reigning Major League Soccer Cup champion Los Angeles FC at the BMO stadium in Los Angeles on Monday. Since his move from Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain earlier this year, Messi’s involvement in Miami’s new-found success is enormous. The Argentine continued what he …

Messi is bedazzling US soccer and it is a pure joy to watch
1 year, 4 months ago

Messi is bedazzling US soccer and it is a pure joy to watch

New York Times  

Lionel Messi hasn’t even played a league game for Inter Miami, but you can hardly move on the internet for clips of his Florida feats. GO DEEPER Progressive passer and traditional defender - why City have signed Josko Gvardiol Last season Messi scored four goals in the Champions League and 21 goals in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain, the team …

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of season to boost Inter Miami to Leagues Cup semi-final
1 year, 5 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 is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata
1 year, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi is the best player ever, no one can match him: Emiliano Martinez on his visit to Kolkata

India Today  

Kolkata has always been a sports-crazy city, whether it's for football or cricket. This time, the football fans of Kolkata had a special treat as they got to witness Emiliano Martinez, the FIFA World Cup 2022-winning goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner, in the City of Joy. Martinez expressed his admiration for Messi, stating, "Messi is the best player ever. Martinez …

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 …

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale has named Lionel Messi as the best ever winner of the Champions League - betraying his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. Bale and Portuguese megastar Ronaldo were colleagues for five years at Real Madrid, where they won Europe's elite club trophy four times together. Lionel Messi has been called the best player to win the Champions …

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 …

On This Day in 2011: Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

On This Day in 2011: Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona win Champions League

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 produced a Wembley masterclass as Barcelona …

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta
1 year, 8 months ago

Barcelona Will 'Do Everything Possible' to Sign Lionel Messi: Joan Laporta

News 18  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. “The truth is that it was a very affectionate conversation, very pleasant, and we have also been sending each other messages lately — I congratulated him on the World Cup.” In the early hours of Monday …

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta
1 year, 8 months ago

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season. “The truth is that it was a very affectionate conversation, very pleasant, and we have also been sending each other messages lately -- I congratulated him on the World Cup.” In the early hours of Monday …

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 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 …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report

News 18  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is expected to be honoured by his former club FC Barcelona ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona club officials reportedly met Messi’s father Jorge Messi last week. Messi’s association with Barcelona came to an end in 2021 after the Blaugrana failed to fulfil new contract agreement. Messi, during his stay at …

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 …

Lionel Messi is on the brink of agreeing a deal with Inter Miami
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi is on the brink of agreeing a deal with Inter Miami

Daily Mail  

The PSG superstar, 35, has a house in Miami and regularly goes there on holiday Messi is expected to confirm the decision after Argentina's World Cup campaign The Argentina legend would be become the highest paid player in MLS history Inter Miami are closing in on a stunning move for Lionel Messi. Inter Miami are on the brink of agreeing …

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta
2 years, 2 months ago

'Lionel Messi Knows at Barcelona He Always Has His Home': Joan Laporta

News 18  

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has asserted that Lionel Messi has his home at the Blaugrana. The 35-year-old joined PSG last season when he had to leave Barcelona due to the club’s financial condition which didn’t allow them to renew the Argentine’s contract. Meanwhile, Messi’s contract at PSG will end next year and the French Giants will try to extend …

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 sets TWO new Champions League records with his goal against Maccabi Haifa
2 years, 4 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’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 …

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 …

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win
3 years, 1 month ago

'I've never tried to be the best', says Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

The Hindu  

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi said he is grateful to be named among the greatest players in world soccer, but the Argentina forward stressed he does not attach too much importance to individual glory. Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to be named …

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 sets sights on Champions League \'dream\' after PSG unveiling
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi sets sights on Champions League \'dream\' after PSG unveiling

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Lionel Messi has set his sights on more Champions League glory after being unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Wednesday as hundreds of fans gathered outside the club's stadium hoping to see their new idol. PSG quickly emerged as the favourites to sign Messi following the shock of his departure last week from Barcelona and he arrives eyeing …

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 …

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 …

Lionel Messi's 17-year Barcelona career in numbers
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi's 17-year Barcelona career in numbers

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will leave FC Barcelona on a free transfer as the club struggles with its finances. Lionel Messi has 667 goals and assists in La Liga alone and is one of the two players to have more than 100 Champions League goals, the other being Cristiano Ronaldo. Lionel Messi is the only player to have scored more than ten …

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 …

End of an era: Barcelona says Lionel Messi won’t stay with the club
3 years, 5 months ago

End of an era: Barcelona says Lionel Messi won’t stay with the club

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s time at Barcelona appears to be over. Barcelona announced on August 6 that Messi will not stay with the club, saying that the Spanish league’s financial regulations made it impossible to sign the Argentina star to a new contract. Barcelona said in a statement that a deal for a new contract had been reached but financial “obstacles” made …

‘Barcelona-style’ Messi driving Argentina at Copa America
3 years, 6 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 …

Lionel Messi's contract with Barcelona ends, Argentine expected to stay at Catalan club
3 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi's contract with Barcelona ends, Argentine expected to stay at Catalan club

Firstpost  

The expectation is that Messi will stay at the Catalan club. Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona is coming to an end Wednesday with no news from the player or the club about his future. That decision was made not long after the team’s embarrassing 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, one of the worst …

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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona …

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

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

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona is coming to an end Wednesday with no news from the player or the club about his future. That decision was made not long after the team’s embarrassing 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, one of the worst defeats in the club’s and Mess's history. He helped the club …

LaLiga: With Barcelona out of title race, Lionel Messi has future to decide
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: With Barcelona out of title race, Lionel Messi has future to decide

Firstpost  

Barcelona: With Barcelona’s season effectively over, Lionel Messi now has a big decision to make. Barcelona have one game left on the calendar, but with nothing to play for except third place in the league, the club’s attention is now fully on the future of their inscrutable star. Last summer, Messi had said he wanted to leave Barcelona after a …

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 …

Messi nets two, Barcelona beats Bilbao 4-0 to win Copa del Rey
3 years, 8 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 …

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Lionel Messi Comes into El Clasico as The Man with All The Records
3 years, 9 months ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Lionel Messi Comes into El Clasico as The Man with All The Records

News 18  

El Clasico – Real Madrid vs Barcelona – the biggest club game in football featuring the best players in the world, is usually a moment to stop and reflect on record-breakers. In Barcelona’s recent 6-1 win over Real Sociedad at the end of March, Messi became the Blaugrana’s all-time top appearance maker in competitive matches, playing his 768th match with …

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