Lionel Messi Archives ⋆ Page 15 of 19 ⋆ LSU

Jul292019 by JBNo Comments

Samuel Eto’o: Eden Hazard is close to Messi’s level

La Liga, Trending

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o believes Eden Hazard has been undervalued throughout his career, and will become one of the best in the world at Real Madrid. 'Hazard has to win the Ballon d'Or,' Eto'o told Radio MARCA and El Partidazo of COPE. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 'He hasn't been valued enough but now he's at one of the best teams in the world all eyes will be on him.' He even went as far as to compare him to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. The two will be playing against each other a lot more often now Eden Hazard has made the move to Santiago Bernabeu. 'He's close to Messi's level and I hope that he plays Barcelona when he's not at 100 percent.' Samuel Eto'o played 199 matches for Barcelona between 2004-2009, playing alongs...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi ‘driving’ Barcelona’s transfer pursuit to get sign Neymar from PSG

Transfer Info, La Liga

Lionel Messi is the main man behind Barcelona's plan to sign Neymar, According to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter, who told Sky Sports Transfer Talk Messi is driving the pursuit of the Brazilian from PSG. Hunter even said Argentina legend Lionel Messi is telling Barcelona: "If you want me to sign a new contract, first renew Neymar." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bleacher Report also included Messi amongst three Nou Camp players it says are hoping club keep chasing the Brazil international. Former Liverpool forward Luis Suarez and ex-Manchester United defender Gerard Pique are said to be the other two players. Hunter, though, went into detail as to why he thinks Messi is pressing to renew what was a lethal link up with Brazil superstar fr...

Jul92019 by JBNo Comments

Dani Alves blasts ‘disrespectful’ Lionel Messi after Copa America rant

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Dani Alves has criticised long-time Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi after the Argentina star claimed that the Copa America was corrupt after his side's defeat to Brazil. Messi hit out at CONMEBOL and the tournament as a whole after the semi-final defeat and once again after Argentina's third-place game with Chile, a match that saw the superstar sent off under dubious circumstances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi suggested the officials had been favouring the tournament hosts, Brazil throughout the Copa America. The Argentine was particularly critical of the efforts from the Video Assistant Referee and match official, as he used a interview after the game to criticise the decision to not award a penalty to Sergio Aguero. He once again was crit...

Jun292019 by JBNo Comments

‘The ball was like a rabbit’ – Messi Blames Copa America pitches for bad performance

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi took aim at the state of the pitches at the 2019 Copa America after his team got through to a semi-final game with Brazil. Goals from Lautaro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso were enough for the Albiceleste to soar past Venezuela in a 2-0 win on Friday in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi, however, once again failed to reproduce his best form, with a penalty against Paraguay his only goal in four games so far in the Copa America. "I am not having my best Copa America," he told reporters at the final whistle in Rio. "In truth, the pitches are shameful. It is hard to control the ball and carry it. The ball looked like a rabbit, it goes all over the place with this pitch. All we can d...

Jun122019 by JBNo Comments

Messi named world’s highest paid athlete ahead of Ronaldo & Neymar

Trending, Sports

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been named as the world’s highest paid athlete over the last one year, ahead of Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, in the Forbes top 100 list. The Barcelona and Argentina star earned $127m in the last year – more than Juventus forward Ronaldo ($109m) in second place and Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar ($105m) in third. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, It is the first time that three footballers have ranked as the top three earners, while Messi becomes only the second footballer to top the list after Ronaldo. The next footballer on the list is Paul Pogba in 44th place, who is the highest earning player in the Premier League with $33m. Former Barca midfielder Andres Iniesta (46th), who now plays in Japan...

Jun22019 by JBNo Comments

‘Messi should win Ballon d’Or – but I’ll take it!’ – Van Dijk looks ahead to award after CL victory

UEFA, Trending

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk believes that Lionel Messi remains a worthier candidate for the 2019 Ballon d'Or award - while conceding he would not turn down the award after his Champions League heroics. The Netherlands star has been a rock in the heart of the Liverpool team since signing in January 2018, transforming a leaky backline into the Premier League's most formidable unit. Already named the PFA Player of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season in England this campaign, Van Dijk now has a real opportunity to become the first defender to win the Ballon d'Or since Fabio Cannavaro in 2006. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But despite getting the better of Messi and Barcelona in the semi-final gam...

Jun12019 by JBNo Comments

Messi reveals Neymar WhatsApp group amid reports of a return to Barca

La Liga

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi labelled Neymar a "phenomenon" and revealed he is still in a WhatsApp group with the Paris Saint-Germain forward and team-mate Luis Suarez. The trio formed one of the world's best attacks for three years at Camp Nou before Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez won two La Liga trophies, a Champions League and three Copa del Rey crowns together while at Barcelona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar has been linked with a return back to Camp Nou and Messi revealed he is still in contact with the Brazil international. "I have a group on WhatsApp where we are – Suarez, Neymar and me. Neymar is a phenomenon and yes, we continue to talk...

May262019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Messi called Liverpool star a ‘donkey’ during Barcelona’s Champions League game

La Liga, Premier League

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has revealed that Lionel Messi called him a ‘donkey’ during the Reds' Champions League game against Barcelona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi was angry with Milner at half-time during the first leg at Camp Nou after the midfielder clattered into the Barcelona star. After hitting the deck, Messi squared up to Milner but the Liverpool midfielder, who can speak Spanish, has said that the Argentine continued his verbal tirade at half-time. ‘He wasn’t happy,’ Milner told the Mail on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘He was giving me plenty in Spanish going down the tunnel at half-time as well. He was calling me ‘burro’. ‘It translates as donkey but I think it’s also used in Spanish football as a ge...

May102019 by JBNo Comments

Paul Pogba passes blame for his critics onto Messi & Ronaldo

Premier League

Paul Pogba has claimed that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are partly to blame for the criticism that comes his way at Manchester United. Despite being a World Cup winner and a player proven at the very highest level, the Frenchman has seen his contribution at Old Trafford called to question on a regular basis. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba recorded a new personal best in terms of goals this campaign, as he has found the net 16 times across all competitions this season. He has also registered 11 assists, but his future at the club is the subject of much speculation amid the concerns regarding his consistency. The 26-year-old believes that the exploits of Lionel Messi at Barcelona and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo has pushed expectation leve...

May102019 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo: Lionel Messi deserves share of blame for Barcelona disaster

La Liga

Lionel Messi should be assigned as much blame for Barca’s failures as he is also praised for their success, according to Brazil legend Ronaldo. The Argentina international was near his best in the first leg of the Champions League game against Liverpool, scoring two goals, including a remarkable free-kick from distance to help his team to a 3-0 advantage at Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the match finished in a nightmare for Barca as Liverpool struck back at Anfield for a 4-0 win thanks to doubles from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum. Messi was among the group of Barca players who struggled in the loss, with the star man unable to reach the heights he had in the first leg. It was the second straight season the Catalan club was kno...