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Barca may need youth to get past Napoli, reach CL final 8 Barcelona coach Quique Setién says that he is ready to count on youngsters Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig to eliminate Napoli and advance to the Champions League final eight in Portugal
'His legend status was secure long ago' - Barcelona star Messi pays tribute to Real Madrid hero Casillas after retirement | Goal.com Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Real Madrid hero Iker Casillas following his retirement, insisting the shot-stopper's "status as a legend o...
2 DAYS AGO • GOAL.COM
‘Even a little bit of Messi is mucho Messi’ – Barcelona star can inspire Champions League win, says Sylvinho | Goal.com Barcelona are still capable of claiming Champions League glory this season because “even a little bit of Lionel Messi is mucho Messi”, says...
3 DAYS AGO • GOAL.COM
Lionel Messi: Remembering La Pulga's First Year as a Professional With 25 La Liga goals and 21 La Liga assists, Lionel Messi finished the 2019/20 season as the top-scorer and top assist provider in the Span...
4 DAYS AGO • 12UP.COM
Messi to Inter talk is 'fantasy', says Marotta | Goal.com Inter chief Giuseppe Marotta has dismissed recent links to Lionel Messi as "fantasy", while affirming that the Argentine is likely to retire...
6 DAYS AGO • GOAL.COM
Barcelona president backs Setién, sees Xavi as future coach Barcelona’s club president has not lost faith in coach Quique Setién but he is also leaving the door open for Xavi Hernández as a future coach
6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Conte: Easier to move the Duomo than to bring Messi to Inter! | Goal.com Antonio Conte has again dismissed the possibility of Barcelona star Lionel Messi joining Inter, suggesting it would be easier to move Milan'...
JULY 28 • GOAL.COM
Conte rules out 'fantasy' Messi move to Inter Inter head coach Antonio Conte rules out a 'fantasy' move for Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
JULY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Inter 'Dreaming' of Barcelona's Lionel Messi - But Move Remains Highly Unlikely Inter are said to be 'dreaming' of signing superstar Lionel Messi in 2021 when his current Barcelona contract expires - but reports from Spa...
JULY 25 • 12UP.COM
Lionel Messi: What Else Is There Left to Say That Hasn't Already Been Said? Lionel Messi is a genius. One player in modern history has run him close, but for all his endeavour, he's not Messi. ? 2010 - 34 ? 2012 - 50...
JULY 24 • 12UP.COM
Jordi Cruyff steps down as Ecuador coach Jordi Cruyff has stepped down as Ecuador coach without leading the national team in any games
JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ballon d'Or canceled for 1st time in award's history The Ballon d'Or will not be awarded in 2020 due to the "strange" sporting conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the event's organiz...
JULY 23 • THESCORE.COM
Former Real Madrid player Fernando Gago admits his son is Messi obsessed Lionel Messi's former Argentina team-mate says his son can't get enough Leo.
JULY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
2020 Ballon d'Or Award Cancelled The biggest prize in the world of soccer won't be awarded this year, due to the conditions created by the COVID pandemic.
JULY 20
Ballon d'Or canceled for 1st time in award's history The Ballon d'Or will not be awarded in 2020 due to the "strange" sporting conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the event's organiz...
JULY 20 • THESCORE.COM
Stats Performance of the Week - Lionel Messi Check out all the best stats from Lionel Messi's inspired performance against Alaves on Sunday
JULY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lionel Messi Claims There Is 'Nothing More to Say' After Clear the Air Talks Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has stated there is ‘nothing more to say’ after his call last week for ‘a lot of changes’ at Camp Nou, follow...
JULY 20 • 12UP.COM
Lionel Messi Picks Up Record Seventh Pichichi Award After a double against Deportivo Alaves, Lionel Messi finished the league season with 25 goals, earning him another Pichichi award.
JULY 19 • BEINSPORTS.COM
Lionel Messi breaks Xavi’s single-season La Liga assists record Barcelona's Lionel Messi finished the La Liga campaign by setting a new single-season assists record. It seems like in every season, Barcelo...
JULY 19 • FANSIDED.COM
Leganés ends Madrid's perfect run but can't avoid relegation Real Madrid has ended its Spanish league title-winning campaign with a 2-2 draw that relegated Leganés after four straight seasons in the first division
JULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi proud of Barcelona response in Alaves thrashing | Goal.com Lionel Messi says the attitude shown by Barcelona in their 5-0 win over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday is the benchmark for next season.
JULY 19 • GOAL.COM
Messi wins record 7th scoring title in Spanish league Lionel Messi has earned a record seventh scoring title in the Spanish league after netting twice in Barcelona’s 5-0 rout of Alavés in the final round
JULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi breaks Xavi's single-season La Liga assists record Add another record to Lionel Messi's ever-growing collection.The Barcelona megastar surpassed fellow club icon Xavi in his team's final matc...
JULY 19 • THESCORE.COM
Messi breaks La Liga assist record | Goal.com Lionel Messi has set a new record for most assists in La Liga in a single season.
JULY 19 • GOAL.COM
Lionel Messi Admits 'a Lot' Must Change at Barcelona After La Liga Title Loss Barcelona captain Lionel Messi admits his side did too much to help Real Madrid win only a third La Liga title since 2008 by dropping too ma...
JULY 17 • 12UP.COM
Messi blasts 'very weak' Barcelona after title slips away Lionel Messi didn't pull any punches in assessing the failures of a Barcelona side that relinquished La Liga honors to Real Madrid on Thursd...
JULY 16 • THESCORE.COM
Messi blasts 'weak' team after Barcelona loses league title Lionel Messi blasted his Barcelona team for being “weak” after Real Madrid wrested the Spanish league title away from its great rival for the first time in three years
JULY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi's Net Worth In 2020 Lionel Messi is without a doubt one of the best players to ever set foot on a soccer pitch. Despite his recent beef with the head office at...
JULY 13 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM
Barcelona President 'in No Doubt' Lionel Messi Will Renew Contract Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has insisted that he is certain Lionel Messi will choose to extend his contract at Camp Nou. The Ar...
JULY 13 • 12UP.COM
Messi Needs a Rest as Barcelona Chase LaLiga Title - Setien Lionel Messi has played every minute of Barcelona's nine games since the LaLiga season resumed in June, and Quique Setien admits he could do...
JULY 12 • BEINSPORTS.COM
Vidal keeps Barcelona in Liga fight beating Valladolid 1-0 Arturo Vidal scored for Barcelona to beat a feisty Valladolid 1-0 and keep the pressure on leader Real Madrid as the Spanish league approaches its climax
JULY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
‘January will show if Messi wants out or not’ – Barcelona presidential candidate Font expecting superstar to stay | Goal.com The January transfer window of 2021 will offer the greatest indicator of whether Lionel Messi wants out of Barcelona, says Camp Nou presiden...
JULY 11 • GOAL.COM
Messi has masterminded Griezmann's resurgence by making him 'one of the gang' Antoine Griezmann is finally starting to click with his teammates in the Barcelona attack, and he has Lionel Messi's positional tinkering to...
JULY 9 • ESPN.COM
Is Lionel Messi going to leave Barcelona? Transfer exit saga, explained Could the six-time Ballon d'Or winner be on his way out of Catalunya? Goal takes a look at what has fuelled departure talk
JULY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Barcelona wins derby against Espanyol, relegates city rival Barcelona has kept its title hopes alive with a 1-0 win in the city derby against Espanyol in the Spanish league
JULY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi is so intelligent he could play for another five years, says Luis Garcia Luis Garcia sees no reason why Lionel Messi cannot keep playing until 2025 given the way he has adapted his game.
JULY 8 • YAHOO.COM
Lionel Messi will retire at Barcelona, claims club president Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes Lionel Messi will retire at the club and has no fears he will now renew his contract. Mess...
JULY 7 • YARDBARKER.COM
Barcelona: Lionel Messi is having an underappreciated playmaking season It may sound weird but Lionel Messi is underrated. No player in world football has had more hefty expectations placed on his shoulders than...
JULY 7 • FANSIDED.COM
Barcelona obliged to renew Messi contract - pres. Lionel Messi's deal is up in 2021 and a report last week suggested the forward is once again considering his future at Barcelona.
JULY 7 • ESPN.COM
Inter sponsor Pirelli can help the club sign Messi, claims chief executive Tronchetti | Goal.com Pirelli chief executive Marco Tronchetti said the Inter shirt sponsor can "help" the Nerazzurri sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi but cl...
JULY 7 • GOAL.COM
Watch: Griezmann wonder-goal for Barcelona vs Villarreal is near-identical to classic Messi strike Antoine Griezmann scored a delightful goal for Barcelona last night, and in fact it was almost identical to one scored by Lionel Messi not s...
JULY 6 • YARDBARKER.COM
Stats: Ronaldo breaks free-kick jinx; Messi first to 40; Bruno does a Cantona After 43 attempts, Ronaldo finally has a free-kick goal for Juve. Meanwhile, Messi and Bruno are making assists for fun.
JULY 5 • ESPN.COM
Barcelona president Bartomeu says Messi will end his career with Catalan club, dismissing earlier report Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says Lionel Messi will end his career at the Catalan club, dismissing a report saying the Argentine...
JULY 5 • YAHOO.COM
Messi has said he wants to retire at Barcelona – Bartomeu Josep Maria Bartomeu was asked about Lionel Messi's future following Sunday's 4-1 LaLiga rout of Villarreal.
JULY 5 • YAHOO.COM
Madrid moves closer to Spanish title with 7th straight win Sergio Ramos has scored his fifth goal since the season resumed as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to move closer to its first Spanish league title in three years
JULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi hasn't said anything about leaving Barcelona, insists Setien Lionel Messi is reportedly considering leaving Barcelona next year, but Quique Setien claims he has not heard the forward say so.
JULY 4 • YAHOO.COM
Barcelona desperately need to repair their relationship with Lionel Messi Lionel Messi's relationship with Barcelona continues to decline at an alarming rate. It's time for the club to repair relations with their b...
JULY 3 • FANSIDED.COM
Ex-Barca chief: Messi too smart to be club pawn Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell told ESPN Lionel Messi is "too intelligent" to be used in next summer's elections at the Catalan cl...
JULY 3 • ESPN.COM
'We want the best in this league' - Zidane wants Messi to stay at Barcelona amid transfer rumours | Goal.com Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane wants Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to remain in La Liga amid speculation of a possible departure.
JULY 2 • GOAL.COM
Human foosball: New form of soccer developed for pandemic Soccer-starved Argentines have found a way to play their beloved sport while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic
JULY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mane should have beaten Messi to FIFA's Best award - Giresse Lionel Messi won the FIFA Best Men's Player award in 2019 but Alain Giresse has insisted Sadio Mane had a better season.
JULY 2 • YAHOO.COM
Barcelona in turmoil as Messi wants new coach in place but president prefers bigger name The 2019/20 campaign really is going from bad to worse for Barcelona, with Lionel Messi already putting a name forward to replace current co...
JULY 2 • YARDBARKER.COM
Newell's Old Boys Vice President Talks Up Lionel Messi Return Newell's Old Boys vice president Cristian D'Amico has reiterated that Lionel Messi would be more than welcome to return to the club where he...
JULY 2 • 12UP.COM
I don't know if it's impossible – Newell's hopeful over Messi return Newell's Old Boys remain hopeful Lionel Messi will return to the club to finish his career.
JULY 1 • YAHOO.COM
Messi return to Newell's 'not impossible', insists club vice-president | Goal.com Newell's Old Boys vice-president Cristian D'Amico has reiterated that the doors are open for Lionel Messi, while conceding that the player w...
JULY 1 • GOAL.COM
Griezmann struggling as Barcelona struggles to retain title Antoine Griezmann arrived at the Camp Nou last year expecting to complete an intimidating attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez
JULY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi Continues to Climb Record Books With Goal No. 700 Perhaps the greatest player in soccer history notched goal No. 700 on a penalty kick against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
JULY 1 • SI.COM
The Footballers Who Have Scored 700+ Career Goals Lionel Messi entered a very prestigious club against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, netting his 700th goal for club and country in a 2-2 draw...
JULY 1 • 12UP.COM
Tuesday Sports in Brief
JULY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi Reaches 700 Combined Goals for Barcelona, Argentina The legend of Lionel Messi continues to grow. The Barcelona superstar scored his 700th career goal between club and country during Barca's 2...
JUNE 30 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Watch: Lionel Messi seals historic 700th career goal with chipped penalty for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid In the 49th minute of Barcelona’s mammoth encounter against Atletico Madrid, Lionel Messi became the youngest player to reach 700 career goa...
JUNE 30 • YARDBARKER.COM
Lionel Messi scores 700th career goal as Barca title hopes fade Lionel Messi scores his 700th career goal, but Barcelona and its title push are collapsing.
JUNE 30 • YAHOO.COM
Breaking News - Messi scores 700th goal Lionel Messi has reached the milestone of 700 goals for club and country.
JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Messi scores 700th goal but Atletico draw hurts Barca's title hopes Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal but Barcelona suffered another blow to their La Liga title hopes after a 2-2 draw with Atletico Ma...
JUNE 30 • YAHOO.COM
Lionel Messi scores his 700th career goal, but Barcelona and its title push are collapsing (video) Only six other players have ever surpassed the 700-goal mark, but Messi's achievement did little to help Barcelona against Atletico Madrid.
JUNE 30 • YAHOO.COM
Messi scores 700th goal, Barcelona held 2-2 by Atlético Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal for club and country before Atletico Madrid came back to draw 2-2 in the Spanish league on Tuesday...
JUNE 30 • YAHOO.COM
Messi joins Ronaldo, Pele, Puskas, Romario in 700-goal club Lionel Messi joined a select club of players who have scored 700 career goals. What's more, he did it more than 100 games faster than you-kn...
JUNE 30 • ESPN.COM
Messi scores 700th goal, Barcelona held 2-2 by Atlético Lionel Messi has scored his 700th career goal for club and country in a 2-2 draw with Atlético Madrid that hurt Barcelona’s bid to defend its Spanish league title
JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi scores 700th goal for club and country Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal for club and country.
JUNE 30 • ESPN.COM
Messi Scores His 700th Career Goal for Club, Country Lionel Messi becomes the seventh player in history to cross the 700-goal threshold.
JUNE 30 • SI.COM
Barcelona concedes late to draw at Celta Vigo 2-2 in Spain Barcelona has been held by Celta Vigo to 2-2 after conceding an 88th-minute equalizer
JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
‘Liverpool vs Man City is like Messi vs Ronaldo’ – No right answer in best debate, says Redknapp | Goal.com The debate as to which side can be considered the best, Liverpool or Manchester City, can be compared to the long-running Lionel Messi versu...
JUNE 25 • GOAL.COM
Madrid back in front in Spain after 2-0 win over Mallorca Real Madrid has defeated Mallorca 2-0 to keep its perfect record after the pandemic break and move back into the Spanish league lead
JUNE 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
33 Lionel Messi Records on the Barcelona Legend's 33rd Birthday Lionel Messi is 33 years old today. Many happy returns, mate! For many football fans, La Pulga is the greatest player of all time. For some,...
JUNE 24 • 12UP.COM
Barca fans choose favourite Messi goals to celebrate his 33rd birthday Barcelona fans have picked out their favourite Lionel Messi goal to mark the Argentine’s 33rd birthday
JUNE 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Mijatovic picks 'incredible' Maradona over Messi Former Real Madrid striker, Predrag Mijatovic, says that he would pick Diego Maradona over Lionel Messi, and says that you have to know the...
JUNE 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Messi and Griezmann in training fights that Barcelona stars and Setien have had to intervene in According to the Sun via Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi’s conflict has heightened to a level where it can no...
JUNE 22 • YARDBARKER.COM
Barcelona vs Athletic Club Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News ews Athletic Club travel to Catalunya on Tuesday night to take on Lionel Messi's Barcelona. After a goalless draw at Sevilla on Friday, Quiq...
JUNE 21 • 12UP.COM
Madrid beats Sociedad 2-1 to return to top of Spanish league Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema scored second-half goals as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-1 to take the lead from Barcelona for the first time since the Spanish league resumed
JUNE 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barca held 0-0 at Sevilla, gives Madrid chance to pull level Barcelona was held at Sevilla to 0-0 for its first stumble since the resumption of play in the Spanish league following a three-month stoppage for the COVID-19 pandemic
JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Javier Tebas says Lionel Messi leaving La Liga would be a bigger loss than Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi's contract with Barcelona expires next summer.
JUNE 19 • YAHOO.COM
WATCH: Two dramatic derbies and history made in Mallorca - The best of La Liga Barça made a winning return as Lionel Messi set another record, there was late drama in Valencia and Fernando Reges helped Sevilla edge Real...
JUNE 19 • YAHOO.COM
Real Madrid beats Valencia 3-0 to keep pace with Barcelona Real Madrid has defeated Valencia 3-0 to keep pace with leader Barcelona in the Spanish league
JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi Set to Sign 2-Year Extension at Barcelona - With Walk-Away Clause Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is expected to sign a new two-year contract which will also include the option to walk away from Camp Nou for...
JUNE 18 • 12UP.COM
Messi scores as Barcelona tops Leganés in return to Camp Nou Barcelona has defeated Leganés 2-0 with goals by Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati to increase its Spanish league lead over Real Madrid
JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona's Setién expects a close finish in Spanish league Barcelona's Setién expects a close finish in Spanish league
JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spanish league to file charges against fan who invaded field Spanish league to file charges against fan who invaded field
JUNE 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barca 4-0 win at Mallorca features Messi and pitch invader Barca 4-0 win at Mallorca features Messi and pitch invader
JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fan invades pitch at Mallorca match without spectators Fan invades pitch at Mallorca match without spectators
JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi fit and ready for Barca return - Setien Lionel Messi will know how to manage his own fitness through La Liga's rapid end to the season but has no injury problems ahead of Barcelona...
JUNE 12 • YAHOO.COM
Barca duo Suarez and Messi set to play against Mallorca Barcelona head coach Quique Setien said that Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are both fit to face Mallorca.
JUNE 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Copa America: Will 12-month delay enhance Messi and Argentina's chances of glory? Lionel Scaloni has overseen an unfussy Argentina rebuild since 2018. By next year, Lionel Messi might have a team worthy of his talents.
JUNE 12 • YAHOO.COM
Liga boss expects more player swaps in transfer window Liga boss expects more player swaps in transfer window
JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alen Halilovic: Where it All Went Wrong for the 'Croatian Lionel Messi' Over the years, a number of up-and-coming players have been (prematurely) labelled the 'next Lionel Messi'. The list includes Bojan Krkic, R...
JUNE 10 • 12UP.COM
Messi presented with record sixth Golden Shoe Lionel Messi was presented with the European Golden Shoe on Wednesday for a record-breaking sixth time beating PSG's Kylian Mbappe.
JUNE 10 • ESPN.COM
With virtual fans and daily matches, soccer returns to Spain With virtual fans and daily matches, soccer returns to Spain
JUNE 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lautaro joining Messi at Barcelona would benefit Argentina - Ayala | Goal.com Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi teaming up at Barcelona would have a positive impact on Argentina, according to the national team's assist...
JUNE 9 • GOAL.COM
Martinez joining Messi at Barcelona would benefit Argentina - Ayala Argentina last won a trophy in 1993 and Roberto Ayala thinks Lautaro Martinez joining Lionel Messi at Barcelona may help end the drought.
JUNE 9 • YAHOO.COM
‘When Messi stops, De Jong will be Barcelona’s leader’ – Sneijder gives Dutch star big billing | Goal.com When Lionel Messi decides his time at Barcelona is over, Wesley Sneijder says Frenkie de Jong will step up and become “even more of a leader...
JUNE 9 • GOAL.COM
Messi trains with Barca ahead of LaLiga restart Lionel Messi made his return to full Barcelona training ahead of their LaLiga restart on Saturday
JUNE 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
