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Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi could be banned for up to four matches after receiving the first red card of his career in their 3-2 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final. Antoine Griezmann scored a brace as Barcelona looked on course to win Ronald Koeman’s first trophy for the Spanish side. But Asier Villalibre’s late goal dragged the game into extra time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Inaki Williams gave Athletic Bilbao the lead in the 94th minute, and with time running out, Messi was shown a red card for lashing out at Villalibre in frustration. The Royal Spanish Football Federation’s competition committee will now meet this week to decide the length of the Argentine forward's suspension. Messi Is certain to miss at least ...

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has vowed never to play for either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid when he eventually decides to leave. The Argentine forward almost forced his way out of the Nou Camp last summer window and his current contract at the club will expire in six months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This has led to more speculation about Messi's next move in his career. With discussions over a new deal yet to begin, And he has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City. But, there are two clubs he would not consider signing for of he leaves Barca. He said: “It’s impossible for me to leave for Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid. I’ve always said I’d like to enjoy the experience of living in the United States. But I don’t know if it ...

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has named Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Spain national team coach, Luis Enrique, as the two best coaches in the world. The Argentine forward praised Guardiola and Enrique for making him grow a lot physically, mentally, and tactically. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lionel Messi played under Guardiola and Enrique during their time at the Camp Nou between 2008-2012 and 2014-2017 respectively. "He (Guardiola) has something special about him. I don't know," the Barcelona superstar told Spanish television channel La Sexta. "He makes you see things in a certain way in terms of how he prepares for games, both defensively and going forward. "He could tell you exactly how the match is going and how you have to attack...

Lionel Messi has gone through a difficult patch at Barcelona over the past few campaigns. But, it seemed like he had reached his boiling point with the club in August after telling the board that he wanted out. However, Messi’s possible move out of Barcelona  was blocked and he was kept at the club against his will. Having said that, his performances this campaign speak for itself about his morale. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine forward has only four goals from open play this campaign and has been a shadow of his former self so far. But, it seems like Messi’s tenure at the club is now coming to an end as his current contract expires next summer in June. And Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are currently the favourites to land the p...