According to an exclusive report by La Porteria, Sergio Aguero is looking to leave Barcelona after Lionel Messi’s exit was confirmed. Aguero finally departed Manchester City at the end of last season after a glittering decade at the Etihad. After several weeks of speculation, Aguero put pen-to-paper on a move to Barcelona, linking up with close friend and international teammate Lionel ...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said negotiations to keep Lionel Messi at the club are over and that he does not want to generate "false hope" that the situation could be fixed. Barca announced on Thursday that Messi, a free agent since his contract expired in June, will not rejoin the club because of financial problems. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Laporta explained that the ...Full Story »

Sombre supporters waited outside the club offices as others sat on a grassy roadside opposite, most saying little as they faced up to losing arguably the world's greatest ever footballer. Some Barcelona fans came together near the Nou Camp as they struggle to accept one-club icon Lionel Messi will be departing Barca fans are struggling to come to terms with the news Lionel Messi will go Bar...Full Story »

The day that Barcelona fans wished would never arrive has come - Lionel Messi has left the Catalan club and will find a new home for the 2021/22 season. With clubs now set to battle for the Argentine's signature, Cristiano Ronaldo's wish has come true. "I'd like him to come to Italy one day," Cristiano Ronaldo said during the 2020/21 season. "I hope he accepts the challenge of leaving his co...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI met up with his friend and former Barcelona team-mate Neymar in Ibiza. The pair were pictured on the party island alongside three of the Brazilian's Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Angel Di Maria, Marco Verratti and Leandro Paredes. Lionel Messi was pictured alongside Neymar, Leandro Paredes, Angel Di Maria and Marco VerrattiCredit: Instagram @neymarjr Messi, 34, wore a green chec...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI is taking a well-earned break with his family having led Argentina to Copa America glory. The Barcelona superstar also took time out from his luxury vacation to sign autographs for young fans. Lionel Messi has been soaking up the sun on holiday with his family after winning the Copa America with ArgentinaCredit: Instagram @leomessi Messi is married to childhood sweetheart Antonel...Full Story »

An Instagram photo of Lionel Messi holding the Copa America trophy following Argentina's win over Brazil has become the most liked sports photo on the social media platform, surpassing a record 20 million likes. Messi celebrated his first major title with Argentina as the Albiceleste lifted the Copa America after a 1-0 win over Brazil at the Maracana stadium on July 10. Messi posted the pict...Full Story »

Lionel Messi could be forgiven for wanting to spend some time relaxing following his exploits for Argentina at the recent Copa America. Instead, the star has made a lot of fans very happy by signing autographs for supporters outside his Argentinian residence in the city of Rosario. At one stage, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner is absolutely swamped with items to sign. Ranging from Barcelon...Full Story »

Although the awarding of the Ballon d’Or is some months away, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi remains a strong favourite to win his seventh accolade. The Argentinian inspired his side to a Copa del Rey title against the odds, and with five games to play of the 2020/21 season, Barca were still in with a chance of the La Liga title thanks to his goals, assists and general all round excelle...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI was woken up in the middle of the night for a birthday surprise by his Argentina team-mates. The Barcelona superstar was given presents by his compatriots as they sang 'Happy Birthday' while away on Copa America duty. Lionel Messi opens his birthday giftsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/?hl=en Messi blows out his cake on his 34th birthdayCredit: https://www.instagram.co...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI made one superfan's day... by signing his BACK. The Argentine is currently in Brazil competing in the Copa America with his country. The happy fan shows off his back, complete with Messi's signature The iconic moment takes up most of the superfan's back Boarding the team bus in Brasilia, Messi saw a fan removing his shirt... revealing a huge tattoo of Barcelona's No10. The barm...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez has said he's ready to manage Barcelona and that having to coach former teammate Lionel Messi would be a "privilege" and not a problem. The Al Sadd coach was strongly linked with the Barca job this summer before president Joan Laporta decided to stick with Ronald Koeman. Xavi, 41, says he has had no contact with Laporta since he took office in March, but confirmed he is open t...Full Story »

Football London’s Chief Arsenal reporter Chris Weatley has provided insight into whether the Gunners are interested in signing Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. This is, Arsenal that finished eighth in the Premier League last season, who will not be competing in Europe next season – not even in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The same Arsenal which began the season with top fo...Full Story »

Barcelona have tabled a new contract offer to Lionel Messi. TV3 says Barcelona have offered Messi a new contract, with his current deal at the Camp Nou set to expire on June 30. The Catalan club have therefore decided to not wait for the results of the audit that Joan Laporta commissioned when he took office and have presented an offer to Messi. But Messi will not respond until he is aware ...Full Story »

The footballer was due to reach Buenos Aires this morning with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and children Thiago, eight, Ciro, five, and Mateo, three. Lionel Messi and his family were spotted at the airport last night heading back to Argentina Credit: Twitter The star boarded a private jet with his Barcelona future still up-in-the-air Credit: Instagram Bodyguard Pepe Costa accompanied them as they b...Full Story »

Leeds signed off their first Premier League season in 16 years in style by beating West Brom 3-1 at Elland Road in front of their returning fans.Rodrigo and Kalvin Phillips’ free-kick put Leeds 2-0 up at the break and Patrick Bamford converted a penalty as Marcelo Bielsa’s side, roared on by an 8,000-crowd, kept their foot on the gas all the way to the finish line.West Brom substitut...Full Story »

Leeds pair Pablo Hernandez and Gaetano Berardi are hoping to feature in the final game of the season against West Brom.Both Hernandez and Berardi will bid farewell to the fans at Elland Road following the announcement this week that both players will leave the club at the end of the season.Diego Llorente will miss out due to a muscle strain, while fellow defender Robin Koch, who has a slight hip...Full Story »

Barcelona came from behind to win 3-2 at Valencia to keep alive the most enthralling title race for years in LaLiga.After a shock home defeat to Granada in midweek, Ronald Koeman’s side simply had to win at the Mestalla. Despite Valencia’s lowly league position, they came into the match unbeaten in eight matches at home, so it was never going to be easy for Barcelona.And so it proved...Full Story »