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Aug102021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi to wear Jersey reserved for goalkeepers in Ligue 1

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 players, legends, coaches and board members in attendance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports emerged that the club’s hierarchy made one last attempt to convince Messi to stay last night, but it was to no avail. And on Tuesday, L’Equipe reported that Messi had reached a full agreement with PSG on a two-year deal – with an option for a third. The Argentine superstar had still been at his home in Barcelona but as soon as the deal was struck, the 34-year...

Aug92021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi reveals Chelsea & Liverpool regrets ahead of PSG transfer

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool came from a 3-0 first leg deficit to progress to the semi-final in the European competition against Barcelona in 2019, while seven years earlier the Blues eliminated Barca. Kai Havertz names the two fastest players at Chelsea Lionel Messi opens up on his next move & PSG links at Barcelona farewell conference Lionel Messi rejects Neymar shirt number ahead of his move to PSG Messi lifted the Champions League just once in...

Aug82021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi opens up on his next move & PSG links at Barcelona farewell conference

La Liga

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 ‘nothing was agreed’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi spent more than two decades at Barcelona, scoring 672 goals in 778 matches and winning four UEFA Champions Leagues and six Ballon d’Or awards. Despite establishing himself as Barcelona’s greatest player and one of the best of all time, Messi is leaving the Spanish club ‘because of financial and structural obstacles’. Asked whether he will join PSG after his exit f...

Aug72021 by JBNo Comments

PSG owner’s brother confirms Lionel Messi signing after concluding talks following Barca exit

Ligue 1

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine forward had agreed a new contract with the Spanish giants but they would have been unable to register the player with La Liga without breaching salary cap rules. PSG were quick to capitalise as Messi's situation came to light on Thursday as president Nasser Al-Khelaifi entered discussions and manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke to the player. Talks between both parties progressed rapidly over the next 24 hours...

Aug72021 by JBNo Comments

‘Angry’ Aguero wants to leave Barcelona after Lionel Messi exit

La Liga

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 to stay at the Camp Nou due to “financial and structural obstacles”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aguero feels betrayed by his new team and his lawyers are currently reviewing the terms of his contract at Barcelona. This is according to Catalonian outlet Beteve (via La Porteria) who claim to have broken the news of Aguero moving to Barcelona four months before it was confirmed. The Argentine forward’s future with the La Liga side is looking bleak at this...

Aug72021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi rejects Neymar shirt number ahead of his move to PSG

Ligue 1

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 by his friend and former teammate Neymar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It has been reported that the Brazilian star is ready to vacate it for Messi. But he reportedly turned down the offer in favor of his previous jersey number at club and international level. Messi had his breakthrough at Barcelona in the 2004-05 campaign. And at the time, Ronaldinho wore the number 10 jersey, and the Argentine attacker made his debut in the jer...

Aug62021 by JBNo Comments

Roman Abramovich requests urgent meeting with Messi’s team over Chelsea move

Transfer Info, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What this means is that the player is a free agent, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain the obvious suitors. But, PSG may not be able to meet his wage demands and Man City have just spent a whooping £100m on Jack Grealish, while they are also in the pursuit of Harry Kane. According to AS in Spain, Abramovich has ‘set his eyes’ on signing Messi and has ‘requested an urgent meeting’ with his ...

Aug62021 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola opens up on Man City’s chances of signing Lionel Messi & Kane

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine attacker had been expected to sign a new five-year deal with the Spanish club, which would have seen his salary reduced by 50%. In a statement released on Thursday, however, Barca said both it and Messi were willing to extend his stay but LaLiga regulations made this impossible. City came close to signing Messi last summer after a complex contract dispute with the La Liga club, while they also made adva...

Aug62021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi left ’emotionally destroyed’ by unexpected Barcelona decision

La Liga

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi was even reported to be willing to accept a 50 per cent reduction in his salary im order to extend his stay at the Camp Nou, after officially becoming a free agent on July 1. Reports in Spain on Wednesday even suggested his contract was close to being announced, before the shocking turnaround on Thursday evening. Barcelona confirmed Messi's departure from the Spanish club, stating financial restrictions placed on them by La Liga prevented the possibility of the player staying...

Jul192021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo with most liked photo on Instagram

La Liga

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi posted the picture with the caption: "What a beautiful madness! This is unbelievable! Thank you, God! We are the champions!" The post by the Barcelona superstar broke the previous record of 19.8 million likes that was held by Cristiano Ronaldo after he paid tribute to Diego Maradona after his death. View this post on Instagram ...