Tag: Lionel Messi

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

I’ll not enter into any conflict with Lionel Messi: Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu

Messi, 33, returned to training with Ronald Koeman's new-look Barca side this month after failing to engineer a move away from Camp Nou this summer.

September 20, 2020

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu likely to face no confidence vote

Some have questioned the need of the motion given that the club will hold elections for a new president in March 2021 in which Bartomeu will not be able to stand.

September 18, 2020

Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona beat Girona 3-1 in friendly

Lionel Messi scored his first in the 45th minute after turning on the edge of the penalty area and shooting in off the base of the far post. His second came in the 50th minute.

September 17, 2020

Lionel Messi resumes training with Barcelona teammates after deciding to stay

On September 4, the striker Lionel Messipublished a video message confirming that he would remain at the club for the 2020-21 season.

September 8, 2020