FC Barcelona’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu answers to AFP journalists during an interview at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 24, 2014. Bartomeu has insisted that Lionel Messi will become the world’s highest paid footballer once negotiations over his new contract are finalised. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP via…
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Jerry Mancini spoke to beIN SPORTS broadcast journalist Andrés Cordero on the Calcio Connection podcast with co-host Alex Donno back in May. They discussed Inter Miami, the state of play at Barcelona, Lionel Messi’s future, and if Lautaro Martinez is a good fit for the Catalan club. When Major League Soccer resumes, you will be…
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Barcelona need to appoint Xavi as boss, Thiago to leave Bayern Munich, Chelsea want Pau Torres, and Everton will not sell Lucas Digne.Xavi could be key to Messi stayTransfersManchester United eye £10m Facundo Pellistri – Paper RoundThe Sun newspaper reports that Lionel Messi is currently expected to leave Barcelona at the end of his contract…
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A sense of anxiety is palpable in the offices of FC Barcelona with the news that Lionel Messi has advised his father (and agent) to halt conversations relating to what would be the player’s ninth renewal with the Catalan club. Barça have stated that they are not aware of this situation but club president Josep…
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Welcome to the Evening Standard’s rolling transfer news and rumours live blog. Liverpool may have wrapped up this season’s Premier League title but their 4-0 hammering at Manchester City on Thursday night offered Jurgen Klopp’s side a warning that sitting still in the transfer market may not be an option. City will be busy this…
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Welcome to the Evening Standard’s rolling transfer news and rumours live blog. Liverpool may have wrapped up this season’s Premier League title but their 4-0 hammering at Manchester City last night offered Jurgen Klopp’s side a warning that sitting still in the transfer market may not be an option. City will be busy this summer,…
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Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Barcelona’s best player has apparently had enough.Lionel Messi has apparently had enough and is planning on leaving Barcelona at the end of his contract in 2021.According to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, the Argentine is fed up with the leaks coming out claiming that he…
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Daniel Marland in FootballPublished 11:05 AM, Thursday July 02 2020 GMT+1Lionel Messi has been tipped for a sensational return to Newell’s Old Boys with the club’s vice-president admitting ‘time might allow’ it.The 33-year-old has dominated football with Barcelona over the last decade and become one of the world’s best players.He is expected to sign a new contract…
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Leo Messi has brought a halt to contract renewal talks with Barcelona, according to Spanish journalist Manu Carreño on radio station Cadena Ser. The talks appeared to be going well, according to the initial conversations between his father and Barcelona president Bartomeu, but the Argentinean is now planning to leave the club when his current…
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Adnan Riaz in FootballPublished 3:07 PM, Wednesday July 01 2020 GMT+1Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both opened up about the toughest defenders they respectively faced in their illustrious playing careers. But Ronaldo and Messi have had their fair share of battles with defenders and some have proved far trickier than others. Speaking to DAZN, Messi surprisingly…
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Adam Smith Data and Analysis @AdamDatasmith Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in prestigious 700-club Last Updated: 01/07/20 4:18pm Lionel Messi scored his 700th goal for club and country in a 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday – but how did he score them all? The Argentine hit the 700 landmark with trademark class -…
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Barcelona coach Quique Setién insists there are no problems between Lionel Messi and his coaching staff amid reports of behind-the-scenes unrest at the Camp Nou. Barcelona dropping points Barça have struggled for their best form since LaLiga’s resumption and draws at Sevilla and Celta Vigo – either side of a laboured 1-0 home win over Athletic Club – have handed Real Madrid the…
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a day ago 2412 views by Oluwatomiwa Babalola – Lionel Messi and his teammates had an altercation with their manager Quique Setien- The Catalans were forced to a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo over the weekend- Barca are now two points behind rivals Real Madrid with six more matches to end the seasonBarcelona players expressed…
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Despite the fact that Samuel Eto’o played professionally in the Qatar Stars League for only one season, he was able to leave his mark on it thanks to his technical ability and professionalism. He was one of the most outstanding stars of Qatar SC over recent years, and was able to add to his great…
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Lionel Messi is a poor man’s Stephen Ireland and everybody in football knows it. Six Ballon d’Or trophies? Try six goals in all competitions for Stoke City. Winning the Golden Ball at a FIFA World Cup? Please, that’s nothing on a FAI Young International Player of the Year plaque. Ok, ok, jokes aside, there is -…
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