Messi calm after gunmen threatened his life in Argentina

Gunmen threatened Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi in a written message left Thursday when they opened fire at a supermarket owned by his in-laws in Argentina, police said. Nobody was injured in the early morning attack, and it was unclear why assailants would target Messi or the Unico supermarket in the country's third-largest city of … Continue reading Messi calm after gunmen threatened his life in Argentina

Mbappe threatens to leave PSG over Messi’s contract

Kylian Mbappe has been angered by Paris Saint-Germain’s decision to extend Lionel Messi’s contract. He is now considering leaving the club with Barcelona in the forefront to sign him. Mundo Deportivo reports that the 24-year-old is no longer happy with the news of the Argentina international extending his stay at the French capital. According to … Continue reading Mbappe threatens to leave PSG over Messi’s contract

Why Argentina canceled bus parade after World Cup victory

A helicopter carrying national team players flies over the Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires An open-air bus parade for Argentina's World Cup heroes had to be called off part-way through to protect the safety of millions of fans who had poured onto the streets of Buenos Aires. Argentina captain Lionel Messi and his fellow teammates instead boarded … Continue reading Why Argentina canceled bus parade after World Cup victory

France vs Argentina is about Mbappe and Messi, but there’s something else

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has flown by. Wedged into the middle of the European club season, it has had to. It's hard to believe that the tournament began 26 days ago, yet so much has transpired in that time, including whittling down a field of 32 to just France and Argentina, who will meet in Sunday's final at … Continue reading France vs Argentina is about Mbappe and Messi, but there’s something else

World Cup 2022: Rio Ferdinand predicts Argentina vs France result

Rio Ferdinand reckons “the stars are aligning for Lionel Messi” as Argentina prepare to take on France in the World Cup final on Sunday. Argentina comfortably overcame Croatia in the semi-finals 3-0 to reach Sunday’s finale but it hasn’t all been plain-sailing with Lionel Scaloni’s side losing to Saudi Arabia in the group stage and needing … Continue reading World Cup 2022: Rio Ferdinand predicts Argentina vs France result

MESSI: We didn’t expect to start like this

It’s been some time since the first game on day 2 ended in a shocker with Saudi Arabia beating Argentina 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2022. Lionel Messi, who was the lone scorer for his team said five bad minutes of play saw them going down in their first encounter at this year’s World Cup … Continue reading MESSI: We didn’t expect to start like this

Mexico should feel scared seeing Lionel Messi’s ‘face on Day 1’ following Argentina’s shock defeat by Saudi Arabia in Group C opener

FOX Sports pundit Maurice Edu has warned Mexico of Lionel Messi following Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia Tuesday.  Tournament favorite Argentina was expected to dominate the Saudis in its opening World Cup game but it suffered an unforeseeable 2-1 loss in Group C.  Argentina looked on course for a routine thumping win over Saudi Arabia when Messi slotted … Continue reading Mexico should feel scared seeing Lionel Messi’s ‘face on Day 1’ following Argentina’s shock defeat by Saudi Arabia in Group C opener

Messi to consider his Argentina future after 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Lionel Messi says he will have to consider "many things" after the World Cup in Watar this year and couldn't confirm he will carry on representing Argentina beyond the tournament in Qatar. "I've been happy with the national team for a while," he said after scoring in the 3-0 win over Ecuador at La Bombonera … Continue reading Messi to consider his Argentina future after 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Mbappe crucial for Messi’s survival at PSG

Lionel Messi has scored three goals for Paris Saint-Germain, all of them in the Champions League, and he has Kylian Mbappe to thank for the lot. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi Mbappe, who scored one and created two more for Messi in a 3-2 win over RB Leipzig at the Parc des Princes yesterday morning … Continue reading Mbappe crucial for Messi’s survival at PSG

Who will Messi vote to win Ballon d’Or?

Lionel Messi has confessed that he plans to vote for Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in the upcoming 2021 Ballon d'Or. Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. Messi is among the favourites to win the prize - which would be his seventh - but faces serious competition from the likes of Bayern … Continue reading Who will Messi vote to win Ballon d’Or?

Paris has become the new Mecca since Messi joined PSG – Fabio Capello

Italians are having a great summer of sport and former coach Fabio Capello told Gazzetta dello Sport “I’ve never felt so Italian”. Capello spoke on various topics in the interview. One of them was Lionel Messi and his move to Paris Saint-Germain. “With the crisis caused by COVID-19, the rich clubs are owned by Arabs … Continue reading Paris has become the new Mecca since Messi joined PSG – Fabio Capello

PSG will offload players to fund Messi deal

According to a report in The Athletic, PSG are open to selling up to 10 players - including midfielder Idrissa Gueye - to make room in the club's wage bill for the signing of Leo Messi. Messi's arrival will see the club's wage bill soar to more than 300 million euros a season, and the … Continue reading PSG will offload players to fund Messi deal

Highlights from Messi’s farewell address

This article will analyse, one-by-one, the 10 key statements from this morning's press conference in which Leo Messi bid farewell to FC Barcelona. Lionel Messi After breaking down in tears at the start of his speech, the Argentina captain managed to regain his composure and give his version of recent events in front of the … Continue reading Highlights from Messi’s farewell address

Laporta’s farewell message to Messi

Following this morning's farewell press conference at Camp Nou, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has posted a personal message to Leo Messi on Twitter and Instagram. Desitjo el millor per a tu, Messi, i per a la teva família. Sempre tindràs les portes del Barça obertes. Gràcies per tot, Leo! pic.twitter.com/pL02D83RoP— Joan Laporta Estruch🎗 (@JoanLaportaFCB) 8 de … Continue reading Laporta’s farewell message to Messi

PSG keen on signing Messi

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino spoke on Friday about the rumours linking the French side with Lionel Messi and said "it's a possibility" the club are working on. Mauricio Pochettino "The club are working (on it) and if there is any information we will relay it as soon as possible," he said in a news … Continue reading PSG keen on signing Messi