LIONEL MESSI caught up with pal Ronaldinho in Paris as the former team-mates were reunited. The Brazilian icon famously assisted Messi's first professional goal for Barcelona way back in May 2005 after taking his 'little brother' under his wing at the Nou Camp. Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho caught up at PSG last weekCredit: Instagram / @ronaldinho The pair remain close friends and enjoyed an em...Full Story »

Being Lionel Messi means that every player wants to play against him and every fan is desperate to catch a glimpse of arguably the greatest footballer of all time. But one fan in particular got too close for comfort to the Paris Saint-Germain star, as the Ligue 1 giants faced Marseille on Sunday evening. The 34-year-old was in possession and leading the counter attack for 10-man PSG with the d...Full Story »

Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati has said wearing the No. 10 jersey after club legend Lionel Messi does not bring additional pressure. The Spain international spoke about following in Messi's footsteps after he signed a contract extension with Barca until 2027 with his release clause rising to €1 billion ($1.16 billion). "It's true that the No. 10 jersey has been worn by Leo [Messi] and ma...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI fired a matchwinning double after a reunion with Ronaldinho inspired him to the heights of their Barcelona golden years. The South American legends embraced before PSG'S 3-2 comeback triumph over RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Barcelona legends Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho embraced emotionally at the Parc des Princes before PSG's group tie with RB Leipzig Arg...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has sent one of his signed Paris St-Germain shirts to Pope Francis via the Prime Minister of France. Francis, 84, is said to be a big football fan and supported Argentinian club San Lorenzo as a child. French Prime Minister Jean Castex met up with the Holy Father over the weekend, visiting the Vatican to commemorate 100 years of diplomatic relations between France and the Holy See...Full Story »

The Bayern Munich star had asked to have his six-month jail term suspended. Lucas Hernandez has been summoned to voluntarily enter prison after breaching a restraining order Credit: Getty But today it emerged a Madrid court had rejected his request - and given him 10 days to enter prison voluntarily from 11am next Tuesday. Lucas, 25, will be told he can choose the Spanish jail where he wants ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has admitted he had "other offers" from "various clubs" after leaving Barcelona last summer before opting to join Paris Saint-Germain. Messi, 34, was available on a free transfer when his Barcelona contract expired on June 30, after the LaLiga club's precarious financial situation meant they were unable to register a new deal. Weeks of uncertainty followed before PSG announced Mes...Full Story »

Whilst the Messi family were close to finalising their move to a rented house in Paris, the hotel in which they were temporarily staying at has been robbed. Le Royal Monceau was robbed in the early hours of Wednesday morning with the assailants managing to break into several of the rooms. According to a report published by The Sun, the robbers snuck into the hotel undetected via the roof, be...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admitted it would have been impossible to control Lionel Messi for the full game after the Argentinian helped sink Manchester City in the Champions League.The six-time world player of the year scored his first Paris St Germain goal as the French side avenged their loss in last season’s semi-finals with a 2-0 group stage victory on Tuesday.Messi had been doubtful ahead of the ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi scored his first Paris St Germain goal as the French club exacted some revenge for their loss to Manchester City in last season’s Champions League semi-finals. The six-time world player of the year, who left Barcelona in August, rolled back the years with a superb finish as PSG claimed a 2-0 win in a compelling Group A clash at the Parc des Princes. The sublime strike, whi...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is fit and in contention to line up for Paris St Germain against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.The six-time world player of the year has missed PSG’s last two games with a knock but has trained ahead of the Group A clash at the Parc des Princes.Manager Mauricio Pochettino has also revealed key midfielder Marco Verratti could return after a knee problem.PSG...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain's match against Montpellier on Saturday as he has not fully recovered from a bone bruise, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday. Messi suffered a knock on his left knee, and an MRI scan earlier this week confirmed signs of a bone contusion. He missed PSG's 2-1 victory at Metz on Wednesday. The Argentina forward, who joined the French club from...Full Story »

The Manchester United forward, 36, was still in the midst of his decade-long battle to be the world’s greatest player when he picked up the prize for a fifth time. Lionel Messi met Cristiano Ronaldo's son at the 2017 Ballon d'Or awards Credit: Sport360 Cristiano Jr thought the Argentine legend was 'too small' to be real Credit: Sport360 Then at Real Madrid, Ronaldo took his boy Cristian...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI is yet to prove his worth at Paris Saint-Germain following his summer arrival. The 34-year-old linked up with the French giants last month in a £1million-a-week deal, but he has struggled on the pitch from his three outings. Messi has failed to score or provide an assist from his three outings for PSG, with Michael Owen stating the forward makes the club WEAKER. And he was...Full Story »

Messi, 34, and partner Antonela Roccuzzo, 33, had their eye on the Palais Rose, or Pink Palace, in Paris, named after its marble-backed pillars. Lionel Messi has passed on the chance of a dream home — after its owner increased the rent by £8,500 a month Credit: Getty The Palais Rose, or Pink Palace, in Paris Credit: cogemad.com It has a cinema, pool, squash court, gym and games roo...Full Story »

Lionel Messi looks to have finally settled on a permanent home in France, and it's a £41million mansion on the outskirts of Paris. While not quite Versailles, the 'Pink Palace' housed the French president, Charles De Gaulle, for three days in 1940 during the Second World War. Messi joined PSG this summer after leaving Barcelona following his contract expiring. The 34-year-old bid his far...Full Story »

After making a sensational summer switch from Barcelona, the Argentine fired a blank as the Parisians were left frustrated against Club Brugge. Lionel Messi and Neymar played together with Kylian Mbappe for the first time in the Champions League Credit: AFP But the trio didn't have enough to overcome Belgian minnows Club Brugge Credit: AFP The 34-year-old was making his 150th Champions League...Full Story »

Piers Morgan has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo's honest verdict on his rival Lionel Messi and discussed his view on the debate on who is the better of the two. Ronaldo will return to the Premier League this season after returning to Manchester United this summer after 12 years away from the club as he joined from Juventus. Messi also moved clubs in the summer, joining Paris Saint-Germain on a fre...Full Story »

Argentine is not expecting a quick departure from France The Messi family Lionel Messi has not only kickstarted a new chapter in his own sporting career by moving to Paris Saint-Germain, but he has also uprooted his family for the very first time, but he has a plan for his children within the Parisian club's youth system. The sons of the former Barcelona forward will play in the lower ranks o...Full Story »

Ansu Fati has been given the No. 10 shirt at Barcelona after it was vacated by Lionel Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the summer, the club confirmed Wednesday. Sources told ESPN that Barca had considered leaving the number unused for the 2021-22 season, but LaLiga rules that first-team players must wear numbers 1-25 made that difficult. Ansu, who returned to training recently ...Full Story »