Ligue 1
Messi hails Emiliano Martinez as ‘one of the world’s best goalkeepers’
Lionel Messi has praised Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Uruguay, describing him ‘one of the best goalkeepers in the world’. The former Arsenal keeper made two superb saves to keep out Luis Suarez in the first half before goals from Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez wrapped up the […]
Lionel Messi names the two players he will vote for to win the Ballon d’Or
PSG forward Lionel Messi has revealed his four main candidates for the 2021 Ballon d’Or award, with the Argentine player naming two teammates. On Friday Messi, along with a number of world-class talents, was confirmed among the 30-man France Football shortlist for the prize. The 34-year-old is vying to win the award for the seventh […]
Messi vs Ronaldo: Joe Cole names ‘the best in the world’
Former England and Chelsea player Joe Cole has sided with Lionel Messi in the long-running debate over who is the better player of him and Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi scored his first goal for PSG on Tuesday in superb style as he curled an effort from outside the box into the top corner in […]
Lionel Messi told Mbappe is No1 at PSG & to “respect” France star
Lionel Messi has been told that Kylian Mbappe is number one at PSG and that he must “respect” his new teammate. This is the view of former Arsenal and Chelsea player Nicolas Anelka, who also played for PSG across two spells from 1995 to 1997 & 2000 to 2002. Messi moved to the French club […]
Kylian Mbappe caught on camera complaining about Neymar in PSG vs Montpellier (video)
Mauricio Pochettino’s struggle to juggle the number of egos at PSG continued on Saturday, as Kylian Mbappe was caught on camera complaining about Neymar. The Ligue 1 side had just recovered from Lionel Messi’s refusal to shake his coach’s hand after being substituted in the 2-1 victory over Lyon last week when they then played […]
Top 10 – Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Lionel Messi as the highest-paid footballer
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, has overtaken PSG superstar Lionel Messi as the highest earner in world football, according to Forbes. The Portuguese star’s move to Old Trafford has made him the highest-paid footballer in the world, overtaking rival Messi. The Portugal skipper will earn almost €107m gross, which includes a salary of close to […]
Pochettino reveals what Lionel Messi told him after furious reaction to PSG sub
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino says there are no issues between himself and Lionel Messi after the player’s reaction to being subbed off against Lyon. The Argentina international made his first home start for the French club on Sunday against Lyon but was taken off in the 76th minute with the scores tied at 1-1 […]
Antonio Conte defends Pochettino after PSG & Messi struggle vs Club Brugge
Antonio Conte has leapt to the defence of Maurico Pochettino after PSG and Lionel Messi faced criticism for their display in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw against Club Brugge. PSG took an early lead through Ander Herrera in their opening Champions League group match of the season but were pegged back by Hans Vanaken’s equaliser and were […]
Lionel Messi in tears while celebrating Copa America win with fans after breaking Pele’s goals record
Lionel Messi couldn’t hold back the tears as he got to celebrate his first international trophy with Argentina supporters after a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia. The PSG forward spearheaded Argentina to their first piece of silverware in 28 years – and his first major international trophy – with their triumph in Copa America […]
PSG to sign Erling Haaland as replacement for Kylian Mbappe
PSG have sounded out Erling Haaland with a view to the Dortmund star replacing Kylian Mbappe before next week’s transfer deadline. The Ligue 1 club shocked world football this summer by signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona with a view to forming a lethal forward line, comprising of the player, Mbappe & Neymar. Mbappe is said […]