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Lionel Messi reveals Chelsea & Liverpool regrets ahead of PSG transfer
Outgoing Barcelona star Lionel Messi has revealed how Liverpool and Chelsea were responsible for his biggest regrets at the Camp Nou. The Argentine forward has spoken about how the two Premier League teams inflicted the most painful exits upon the Spanish club in the Champions League. Liverpool came from a 3-0 first leg deficit to […]
Lionel Messi opens up on his next move & PSG links at Barcelona farewell conference
Lionel Messi says ‘various clubs’ expressed interest in signing him after it was confirmed he would be leaving and concedes ‘it is a possibility’ that he will join PSG. Speaking at his Barcelona farewell press conference, Messi said he could join the French club, who are the frontrunners to secure his signature, while confirming that […]
‘Angry’ Aguero wants to leave Barcelona after Lionel Messi exit
Sergio Aguero is “very angry” with Barcelona for not renewing the contract of Lionel Messi and could even try and force his way out of the club, according to reports. The La Liga giants had ‘promised’ Aguero that he would play with Messi at Barca, but it was confirmed on Thursday that he was unable […]
Lionel Messi rejects Neymar shirt number ahead of his move to PSG
Lionel Messi has agreed terms with PSG for a sensational transfer to the Ligue 1 side, and his jersey number has been revealed, according to reports. According to French journalist Julien Maynard, the Argentine forward has chosen to wear the number 19 jersey, as opposed to his preferred number 10, which is currently being worn […]
Lionel Messi left ’emotionally destroyed’ by unexpected Barcelona decision
Lionel Messi has been ’emotionally destroyed’ by Barcelona announcing his exit from the club, according to reports. The Argentine superstar believed a new contract was close after agreeing terms to a new five-year deal with the La Liga giants. Messi was even reported to be willing to accept a 50 per cent reduction in his […]
Why Barcelona have Cristiano Ronaldo’s posters at training ground
Barcelona have pinned news stories about Cristiano Ronaldo’s positive Covid-19 test as a warning to their players to stay in line, according to reports. The Juventus superstar was the most high-profile player to contract the virus after being infected while on international duty with Portugal last October. It caused Ronaldo to miss their Champions League […]
Saul Niguez says Atletico Madrid are ‘kicking him out’ as he nears Barcelona move
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has claimed the club are ‘kicking him out’ as he closes in on a switch to Barcelona, according to reports. The two teams are in advanced talks over the midfielder’s future that will see Antoine Griezmann move in the opposite direction to Camp Nou. The La Liga giants are desperate to trim […]
Griezmann set to leave Barcelona in swap deal for Atletico Madrid star
Antoine Griezmann is on the verge of returning to Atletico Madrid with Saul Niguez heading in the opposite direction to Barcelona, according to reports. Griezmann moved to Barcelona in 2019 after they paid his £107m buyout clause in his contract with Atletico Madrid. But the Frenchman has struggled to make an impact at Camp Nou and has only […]
La Liga president explains why Man City cannot sign Lionel Messi
La Liga president Javier Tebas has said Manchester City cannot not sign Lionel Messi on his previous Barcelona terms without “financial doping”. Messi is now a free agent after his Barcelona contract expired on June 30 and the club’s current financial issues are hindering their attempts to re-sign him. That has led to rumours clubs like City, […]
Barcelona cut Memphis Depay’s salary only three weeks after arrival
Barcelona have been left red-faced after they were forced into cutting Memphis Depay’s wage packet, only three weeks after signing the player. Depay was impressive for the Netherlands at Euro 2020 having resurrected his career in the French Ligue 1 with Lyon after his underwhelming 18 month stay at Manchester United. The Dutchman has long been linked with a move […]