Tag: Lionel Messi
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Messi to join Argentina World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay, Brazil after recovering from hamstring and knee issues
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Paris Saint-Germain attacker trained freely with the Argentina squad, exhibiting no signs of the injuries that kept him out of the French team's last two matches.
November 12, 2021 -
Champions League: Messi, Neymar fail; Mbappe injured; PSG held to draw
Lionel Messi started his first UEFA Champions League match for Paris Saint-Germain, teaming up with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, but they failed to click together against the Belgian Club.
September 16, 2021 -
Messi agrees deal to join Paris Saint-Germain
The 34-year-old Argentina star is set to agree to a two-year contract with the option for a further season and is set to earn around 35 million euros ($41 million) net annually.
August 10, 2021 -
Messi breaks down in tears as he bids farewell to FC Barcelona
It is rumoured that French club Paris Saint-German are at the frontrunners to sign Messi on a free transfer
August 8, 2021 -
Lionel Messi won’t stay at Barcelona confirmed by club
The announcement ends the Argentine star's 21-year old relationship with the club
August 6, 2021 -
Barca confident Messi will sign new contract with the club
It is now over a month since Messi's contract with Barca expired and the striker
August 3, 2021 -
Lionel Messi consoles Neymar after Copa America win
An Angel Di Maria goal in the 22nd minute gave the tourists a 1-0 win over Brazil, a record-equalling 15th Copa America win equalling Uruguay.
July 11, 2021 -
Messi, Vargas on target in Argentina-Chile stalemate
The Atletico Mineiro forward has now scored 13 Copa America goals and sits joint sixth on the tournament's list of all-time highest scorers.
June 15, 2021 -
La Liga: Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona beat Elche 3-0 to keep title hopes alive
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said in his pre-game press conference that this game and Saturday's away contest against Sevilla were vital for his team.
February 25, 2021 -
Lionel Messi breaks Pele’s record during Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Valladolid in La Liga
Messi scored his 644th goal for the Catalan club during their win against Valladolid in La Liga, overtaking Pele's record of 643 goals for Santos.
December 23, 2020 -
Robert Lewandowski wins The Best FIFA Men’s Players Award for 2019-20 season
Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is the fourth among men to win the coveted title after Messi, Ronaldo and Modric.
December 18, 2020 -
Lewandowski, Ronaldo, Messi to fight it out for Best FIFA Men’s Player 2020
FIFA's 'The BEST' 2020 awards hold more significance this time as the Balloon D'Or was not awarded this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 12, 2020 -
Lionel Messi denied as Argentina plays 1-1 draw with Paraguay in FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers
Lionel Messi was denied the chance to see the back of the net for the second time when his free-kick was tipped onto the woodwork.
November 13, 2020 -
Josep Bartomeu resigns as Barcelona president
Bartomeu, who had replaced Sandro Rosell as Barca president in 2014, resigned on Tuesday rather than await a fans' vote of confidence
October 28, 2020 -
Lionel Messi extends record after scoring against 36th Champions League team
After his goal on Tuesday night against Ferencvaros, Lionel Messi now has scored goals against 36 different teams in the Champions League.
October 21, 2020 -
Lionel Messi powers Argentina to 1-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifiers
The six-time Ballon D'Or winner Messi did not make any mistake from the 12 yards spot and lashed home to score what was his 71st goal in Argentine colours.
October 9, 2020 -
Lionel Messi’s happiness is not in my hand, says new Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman
Lionel Messi's brewing tension with FC Barcelona had come to the forefront after he expressed his desire to leave his childhood club.
October 1, 2020