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Feb162022 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi names his five favourites for the Champions League title this season

UEFA

Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has named five teams he believes could win the UEFA Champions League this campaign. The former Barcelona superstar was speaking ahead of PSG's last 16 tie with Real Madrid on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking to Marca, Messi spoke about the race for the Champions League title this season: "The best teams are there (in the UCL), and it's getting more and more complicated. Yes, we are one of the favourites, but not the only ones." Sergio Aguero picks the best between Lampard, Scholes & Gerrard Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich loses £650m in one day Ferdinand hails Havertz & reveals what Lampard told him about Thiago Silva The Argentine forward then went on to n...

Feb42022 by JBNo Comments

Messi warned Barcelona boss Xavi against signing Xavi Simons during dinner

La Liga, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi has reportedly warned Barcelona manager Xavi against a move for namesake and former academy graduate Xavi Simons. The 18-year-old, who missed the penalty in PSG’s French Cup exit to Nice on Monday, came through Barca’s academy but left the club in 2019 after being offered a huge deal by the Ligue 1 giants. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona were far from happy with the nature of Simons’ exit, with the player having been billed as the next big talent to make the grade at the Spanish club. Gareth Bale laughs at Eden Hazard being kept on the bench in Real Madrid’s defeat Joe Cole makes Premier League top four prediction after January window shuts Despite their acrimonious parting of ways, Catalan newsp...

Jan242022 by JBNo Comments

Karim Benzema blasts critics of PSG star Lionel Messi

La Liga, Ligue 1

Karim Benzema says people who criticise Lionel Messi ‘know nothing about football’, despite his disappointing start to life at Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine forward left Barcelona for PSG in the summer, bringing an end to his glittering spell at Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Messi is yet to live up to his high standards in Paris and has faced huge criticism over his displays for Mauricio Pochettino’s side. VAR check shows Edinson Cavani was onside for Man Utd’s winning goal vs West Ham Rudiger gives update on Chelsea contract talks amid Man Utd transfer links Ousmane Demeble hits out at Barcelona ‘blackmail’ as La Liga club attempt to sell him The 34-year-old has netted only one goal in 11 Ligue 1 matches this campaign, alt...

Dec12021 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo aims dig at Lionel Messi over Ballon d’Or win

Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo has endorsed a post which criticised the decision to award Lionel Messi the Ballon d’Or for the year 2021. The PSG attacker won the seventh Ballon d’Or of his career this week, holding off competition from Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema and Chelsea’s Jorginho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi was favourite to win the award after he helped guide Argentina to success in the Copa America this year, while at club level he won the Copa del Rey with Barcelona and finished as La Liga’s highest goalscorer. Lionel Messi’s classy message to Mo Salah after he was ‘robbed’ of Ballon d’Or Chris Sutton predicts final Premier League table & winner this season Cristiano Ronaldo slams Ballon d’Or chief over Mess...

Nov302021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi’s classy message to Mo Salah after he was ‘robbed’ of Ballon d’Or

Ligue 1, Premier League

Lionel Messi has conceded Mohamed Salah 'will have opportunities' to win the Ballon d'Or after he missed out on the top three this year. The PSG attacker was awarded the prize for a record seventh time at the ceremony which took place in the French capital just last night. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi had a successful year at international level after he won the Copa America with his national team Argentina, his first major trophy with the country. Thiago Silva hits back at Paul Scholes over Ronaldo claim Chris Sutton predicts final Premier League table & winner this season Cristiano Ronaldo slams Ballon d’Or chief over Messi “lies” after ceremony snub Salah, however, finished seventh behind players like Lewandowski, Jorginho, Kari...

Nov242021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi names six teams that could win the Champions League this season

UEFA

Lionel Messi has named the five clubs who will compete with Paris Saint-Germain to win the Champions League this campaign. The Argentine forward has made the Ligue 1 giants the favourites to win the competition for the first time this campaign after his switch from Barcelona last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mauricio Pochettino’s team lost the 2020 final to Bayern and were knocked out at the semi-final stage by Manchester City last campaign. Thomas Tuchel beats Mourinho to set outstanding record as Chelsea smash Juventus Lionel Messi rates Cristiano Ronaldo’s start at Man Utd Ibrahimovic fires warning to Man Utd: ‘You should go to a hospital & clean your head’ But a number of teams stand in the way of PSG getting their hands on t...

Nov232021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi rates Cristiano Ronaldo’s start at Man Utd

Premier League, Ligue 1

Lionel Messi says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘adapted’ well since rejoining Manchester United in the summer and believes his rivalry with the player will go down as a ‘beautiful memory’ in history. Ronaldo has scored nine goals for United this campaign but his outstanding form in front of goal could not save Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from the sack, with the club losing six of their last 13 games in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portugal international has since passed on his best wishes to Solskjaer and his former team-mate, Michael Carrick, has been placed in temporary charge ahead of their trip to Villarreal. Ibrahimovic fires warning to Man Utd: ‘You should go to a hospital & clean your head’ Cristiano Ronaldo picks his top choice...

Nov42021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi names seven Champions League contenders – including Man Utd & PSG

Premier League

Lionel Messi says PSG are one of the main contenders to win the Champions League this season but says six other teams – including Manchester United and Chelsea – are also strong ‘candidates’. RB Leipzig scored a late equaliser against PSG on Wednesday but the French club will still be confident of progressing to the knockout stages ahead of their final two group matches against Man City and Club Bruges. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Man City are now top of Group A on nine points, while Liverpool booked their place in the next round and continued their unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. Ajax have been the stand-out club in Group C and La Liga giants Real Madrid are in now in pole position in Group D. (adsbygoogle = wind...

Nov12021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi shockingly reveals why he wants to return to Barcelona

Premier League

Lionel Messi says he wants to take on a position as a technical secretary when he eventually retires from football and hopes to return to Barcelona. The Argentine forward spent 21 years with the La Liga giants, where he established himself as one of the best to ever play the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 34-year-old was forced to leave the club in the summer, however, as they could not afford to commit him to a new contract. ‘He was everywhere!’ – Ian Wright & Patrick Vieira praise Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger provides huge update on Chelsea future amid exit rumours The Paris Saint-Germain attacker still has his heart set on a return to Camp Nou at some point as he starts making plans for life after he hangs up his boots. ...

Oct282021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi tells Barcelona his pick to replace Ronald Koeman

La Liga

Lionel Messi has endorsed Barcelona’s push to make Xavi their new manager after the exit of Ronald Koeman, according to reports. Koeman was sacked by Barcelona on Wednesday night after the team’s disappointing start to the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The La Liga giants have recorded just four wins from 10 matches in La Liga this season, while in the Champions League group stage they have been beaten by Bayern and Benfica. Sir Alex Ferguson’s choice to replace Solskjaer if Man Utd sack manager Paul Scholes names favourites for Premier League title this season Man Utd player criticizes Solskjaer for making Harry Maguire captain in heated meeting The 1-0 defeat away to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday sealed Koeman’s fate and Barcelona ar...