Out of action for over a month now since winning the Copa America with his country in Brazil, the Argentine has already trained with his new employers which led to suspicions he could feature against Brest this evening. “Everything is positive. There is a good atmosphere in the squad and …
Read More »Messi presented to PSG fans again as Parc des Princes goes wild for ex-Barca superstar on matchday (VIDEO)
Officially announced on Tuesday as he landed in the French capital for his medical, the 34-year-old will now ply his trade in Ligue 1 after ending a two-decade relationship with the Catalans when contract talks broke down. Already unveiled at a press conference midweek and in front of gathered PSG …
Read More »‘It’s better than Messi!’ Russian 3rd-tier football club in Dagestan hint at signing Khabib in bid for Russian Cup glory
Legion bettered former Russian Premier League team Anzhi Makhachkala, the club Khabib supported as a boy, 2-0 to reach the Russian Cup group stage, which will se them pitted against some of the country’s top clubs. The club on Friday posted an image to their official Instagram page of president Shamil Lakhiyalov shaking …
Read More »Mbappe welcomes Messi to PSG despite claims he is unhappy with his arrival, as Real Madrid reportedly prepare offer
As is always the case with a transfer of this magnitude, Messi joining the Ligue 1 giants from FC Barcelona at the turn of the week is already having a domino effect on European football. Wonderkid Mbappe, who arrived at the Parcs des Princes in the same summer as Neymar …
Read More »‘Astonishingly inept’: Barcelona still owe Messi $45 million ‘loyalty bonus’ despite switch to PSG, claims Spanish newspaper
Messi ended a 21-year relationship with the Catalans by accepting a two-season deal with the Ligue 1 giants over the weekend which was signed upon his arrival in the French capital on Tuesday. But his connection to his boyhood club is far from done, especially when it comes to the reported contractual commitments …
Read More »French big-spenders Paris Saint-Germain look to tie up Lionel Messi move as they offer Argentina ace formal two-year deal
Reports online indicate that PSG expect to formalize the capture of the six-time Ballon d’Or winner after offering Messi a two-year, tax free deal worth around $29.5 million per season. The deal is also understood to include a sign-on fee also worth an additional $29.5 million, along with an option …
Read More »‘PSG aren’t worth sh*t. They’re stupid and egocentric’: Stunned Barca fans fume at Messi exit as star set to head to Paris
For those that come to the stadium from the suburbs, the signs of Barca’s financial decay are clear for all to see as soon as arriving at the city’s central station, Barcelona Sants. The truth is that with debts rumored to exceed $1.4 billion, and perhaps far more than that …
Read More »‘Our friendship is on the line’: Neymar warns ‘great friend’ Lionel Messi as pair face tantalizing Copa America final showdown
Going into the game, history is on the side of the five-time World Cup winning home team and current Copa America holders, who were handed hosting responsibilities at the last minute. The latest edition of the world’s oldest international tournament was meant to be jointly shared by Argentina and Colombia. But …
Read More »Finally! Messi mobbed by Argentina teammates as they beat Brazil to end long wait for Copa America title (VIDEO)
After losing four Copa America finals since their last triumph in South America’s showpiece tournament – including three finals involving Messi – Argentina were finally crowned continental champions as Angel Di Maria’s wonderful first-half lob was enough to give them a 1-0 victory over Brazil at the Maracana. Argentina captain …
Read More »WATCH: Messi scores SENSATIONAL free-kick in all-star performance to fire Argentina into Copa America semi-finals (VIDEO)
Looking to at least match their performance at the last edition of the competition by advancing to the last four, Lionel Scaloni’s men depended on a world-class performance from their captain and talisman. The number 10 didn’t disappoint, although it took almost the full first half to break the deadlock. …
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