Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi to wear Jersey reserved for goalkeepers in Ligue 1
Lionel Messi has agreed a two-year contract to join PSG and has chosen to wear the No.30 shirt, with his move to the French club set to be announced. Messi confirmed he would be leaving Barcelona after 21 years at the club during a his press conference on Sunday, receiving a standing ovation from the […]
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 […]
PSG owner’s brother confirms Lionel Messi signing after concluding talks following Barca exit
Lionel Messi will soon be unveiled as a PSG player after agreeing to a contract with the Ligue 1 club, according to the half-brother of the Emir of Qatar. Paris Saint-Germain quickly emerged in pole position to sign Messi, after Barcelona confirmed he would not be re-signing with them earlier this week. The Argentine forward […]
‘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 […]
Roman Abramovich requests urgent meeting with Messi’s team over Chelsea move
Lionel Messi is now being eyed by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich who is said to have ‘requested an urgent meeting’ with his representatives, according to reports. On Thursday, Barcelona made the shocking confirmation that Messi will leave the club, after failing to renew his contract due to the financial regulations in Spain. What this means is that […]
Guardiola opens up on Man City’s chances of signing Lionel Messi & Kane
Pep Guardiola has played down Manchester City’s chances of signing Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, after they completed the £100m signing of Jack Grealish. Messi has officially been a free agent since 1 July after he failed to agree personal terms over a renewal before his previous Barcelona contract expired. The Argentine attacker had been expected to sign a new […]
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 […]
Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo with most liked photo on Instagram
An Instagram image of Lionel Messi holding the Copa America trophy after Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Brazil has become the most liked sports photo on the platform, surpassing a record 20million likes. Messi celebrated his first major title with Argentina as they lifted the Copa America following thier win over Brazil at the Maracana stadium on July 10. Messi posted the picture with […]