The defender's late header took the Blaugrana's Copa del Rey semi-final with Sevilla to extra-time before Martin Braithwaite secured a final berth For much of this season, it has seemed like Barcelona fans may never again gaze upon their captain and talisman Lionel Messi holding a trophy aloft. The Argentina forward has won so many in his glittering career, both with the Catalans and as an i...Full Story »

Heading into Inter Miami’s 2020 inaugural season, co-owner, David Beckham, wasn’t seen that often around the club. There was speculation on whether the 45-year-old wanted to be associated with a team that struggled to make the playoffs. Nonetheless, Beckham has removed all doubt when it comes to the commitment to the South Florida-based club. Heading into the 2021 season, Beckha...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has been linked with a Pep Guardiola reunion at Manchester City ever since the dramatic summer transfer window - and Rivaldo thinks the move would make the club ‘even stronger’ Lionel Messi should consider Manchester City as a “very solid destination” where he would make the club “even stronger”, says Rivaldo. The Argentine has been linked with ...Full Story »

Messi against Elche LALIGA Lionel Messi bagged a brace and set up another goal to lead Barcelona to a 3-0 victory over Elche on Wednesday night at the Camp Nou. Things were looking grim for the Catalans after a listless first half, but the Argentine would shake his side awake with a pair of goals before laying the groundwork for a Jordi Alba strike. With the victory, Barcelona pull within five...Full Story »

A six-time Ballon d'Or continues to run his current deal down towards free agency, but everyone at Camp Nou is eager to see him stay put La Masia coach Garcia Pimienta admits he cannot "imagine a Barcelona without" Lionel Messi, but accepts that the mercurial Argentine has earned the right to dictate his own future. As things stand, a six-time Ballon d'Or winner continues to head towards fre...Full Story »

It was announced this Sunday that Ronaldinho's mother Dona Miguelina has died from coronavirus complicates at the age of 71. Saddened by the news, Lionel Messi shared a message of condolences on social media, supporting his former teammate. "Ronnie, I have no words and I can't believe it," Messi's message started. "I just want to send you lots of strength and a big hug for you and all your ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi was denied victory on his record-breaking 506th LaLiga appearance for Barcelona as Cadiz struck a late penalty to clinch a 1-1 draw.Messi marked his club record by converting a first-half spot-kick, but Alex Fernandez despatched one of his own for Cadiz against the run of play to spoil the party.Barca, thrashed 4-1 at the Nou Camp by Paris St Germain in the Champions League on Tuesd...Full Story »

Manchester City club chiefs have reportedly been left fuming by rumours they have approached Barcelona over a move for Lionel Messi. The Sky Blues are understood to be one of the interested parties in potentially signing Messi if he becomes a free agent this summer. Reports have claimed that City tabled an offer, with Messi technically free to talk to clubs outside Spain since January. Howeve...Full Story »

MIKEL ARTETA has warned: I just cannot do a Pep at Arsenal. Arteta and Guardiola were both educated in Barcelona’s academy and worked together with great success at Manchester City. But while Guardiola’s first job as a head coach was in charge of Lionel Messi and Co at Barca, putting theory into practice at the Emirates is another kind of task for rookie Arteta. And with boss Pep ...Full Story »

With only a few months left of the 2020/21 campaign, speculation is rife as to where Lionel Messi will be plying his trade next season. Barcelona need to improve immeasurably if they want to have any chance of keeping him, and much will depend on who is elected as their new club president on March 7. Whilst there is hope, the Catalans won’t give up believing they can keep hold of their...Full Story »

The future of Lionel Messi at Barcelona is far from clear and Manchester City are primed and have made another bid to bring the Argentine to the Premier League. After Barcelona were humbled by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, leaving the Catalans on the verge of an exit, it seems Messi's future will not be at the Camp Nou. According to The Sun, Manchester City will once again mak...Full Story »

The Blaugrana legend opened the scoring from the spot against PSG in Tuesday's last-16 first leg at Camp Nou Lionel Messi has tied a Champions League record previously held by Real Madrid legend Raul by scoring in his 17th consecutive year in the competition. The Barcelona legend scored from the spot in the 27th minute against PSG as the sides met at Camp Nou in the first leg of their last-1...Full Story »

Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba has no doubts about Lionel Messi's commitment. Despite the Argentine being linked with a potential move to PSG, once his contract expires in the summer, Messi is still a Barcelona player right now and Jordi Alba does not think the No.10 will be at all distracted by the transfer talk. "Even if I had my future clear in my mind, I wouldn't reveal my plans yet," Jor...Full Story »

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain do battle on Tuesday night as the Champions League knockout stages commence with a heavyweight clash. The injury to Neymar has left the visitors to the Camp Nou without their talisman, though Mauricio Pochettino still has one star player to call on in attack. Kylian Mbappe will be looking to get one over on Lionel Messi, who remains the best player in the worl...Full Story »

Manchester City are reportedly ready to sign a new striker this summer whether or not they secure the signing of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on a free transfer. The Premier League giants are one of the likely contenders for Messi’s signature as he mulls over his Barcelona future ahead of the summer, as Fabrizio Romano recently told CaughtOffside in an exclusive interview. However,...Full Story »

The Barcelona superstar paid a staggering £324million to the taxman in that time, his leaked contract showed. Lionel Messi has paid a reported £324m in tax since signing his mammoth contract in November 2017 Credit: Getty Images - Getty Messi penned his latest Nou Camp contract in November 2017, running until the end of this season. But with the mammoth deal worth up to £492m -...Full Story »

It is expected that Lionel Messi will depart Barcelona when his contract expires on June 30, and the two frontrunners for his signature are Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City. The two clubs are taking very different approaches when it comes to trying to secure the 33-year-old's signature, however. According to ESPN, Manchester City have decided to work in the shadows and be a lot less a...Full Story »

Manchester City have not given up on signing Lionel Messi on a free transfer this summer but will wait until March or April before sounding out the situation regarding the Barcelona forward, various sources have told ESPN. Messi, 33, is out of contract in June and has been free to negotiate with other clubs since Jan. 1. City led the chase for the Argentina international last August when he a...Full Story »

Arsenal target new left-back Arsenal are looking to sign a new left-back in the summer, The Athletic claims. The Premier League side hope to land a full-back to provide cover for Kieran Tierney. Man City to approach Messi again in April (ESPN) Premier League side hope to beat PSG to signing of Argentine star Manchester City will make a new attempt to convince Lionel Messi to join in the n...Full Story »

Barcelona could lose Lionel Messi at the end of the season. Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has revealed that the Spanish giants have already received lucrative offers for the services of Lionel Messi. The mercurial Argentine has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp since announcing his intention to leave during the summer, a request that was turned down by Barca as part...Full Story »