Football: Messi back in scoring business in dream start for KoemanSeptember 28, 2020 5:18 AMBARCELONA (REUTERS) - Lionel Messi was back in scoring business for Barcelona on Sunday (Sept 27), leading them to a resounding 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in a near-perfect La Liga opener for the Catalans under new coach Ronald Koeman.....
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I have no doubts about Messi, says KoemanBarcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said he has no concerns about Lionel Messi ahead of their first La Liga game of the season on Sunday....
Messi sad but still motivated after Suarez departureBarcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he understood why Lionel Messi was upset about the departure of his long-time strike partner and friend Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid but did not believe it would affect him on the pitch. Messi blasted Barca on Friday for forcing Suarez out after six years.......
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Messi angry at Barcelona for Suárez saleBARCELONA, Spain (AP): Lionel Messi criticised the exit of teammate and good friend Luis Suárez yesterday, dealing another blow to the damaged relationship between the Argentine and Barcelona's leadership. Messi posted a photo of himself with.......
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'Nothing surprises me anymore,' Messi laments Suarez departureMADRID: Lionel Messi said on Friday the way Luis Suarez had been let go was another sign of problems at Barcelona but “the truth is nothing surprises me anymore.”The day after the Uruguayan striker had bid tearful goodbyes to Barcelona after the club sent him to Atletico Madrid, Messi.......
Football: Pep Guardiola has no complaints despite missing out on Lionel MessiSeptember 18, 2020 10:28 PMLONDON (AFP) - Pep Guardiola said on Friday (Sept 18) that only Lionel Messi knows if a move to Manchester City is a possibility next year after the Argentine reluctantly decided to stay at Barcelona this season.....
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi wins in courtBarcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has won a legal battle over
trademark rights relating to his own logo.
On Thursday, the European Union's Court of Justice in
Luxembourg, dismissed....
Messi scores twice as Barcelona beat GironaLionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday as Barcelona beat second-division Girona 3-1 in a preseason friendly.Messi helped set up Philippe Coutinho, back from his loan....
Messi joins exclusive club of sporting billionairesPARIS: Lionel Messi may have had to stay put at Barcelona but the Argentine legend did succeed in joining one new club this year — the one reserved for sporting billionaires, according to Forbes magazine.The Argentine striker’s career earnings of over one billion dollars places the.......
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Messi tops money league ahead of RonaldoLionel Messi was denied a potentially money-spinning move away from Barcelona this month after a contract-dispute but the Argentine maestro remains the world’s richest football player. According to a list compiled by Forbes, Messi’s total earnings this year are $126 million – $92 m....
Two key factors to decide crowd returnSeptember 15, 2020 5:00 AMSports fans here could be in for a "long ride" in their return to a packed National Stadium if two "critical uncertainties" move in the wrong way as the world comes to terms with the coronavirus pandemic, said Singapore Sports Hub chief executive officer Lionel Yeo.....
Messi to remain Barcelona captain despite turbulent summerLONDON: Lionel Messi will remain as Barcelona captain despite his turbulent pre-season.The club confirmed on Saturday that Messi, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto will remain as the club’s top four options for the armband.Messi then wore the armband while playing the first.......
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Sports World: Koeman hints at 'more defensive' BarcaSeptember 14, 2020 5:00 AMBARCELONA • Captain Lionel Messi made his first appearance since withdrawing his request to leave the La Liga side as Barcelona beat Gimnastic de Tarragona 3-1 in a friendly on Saturday.....
EPL more competitive even if La Liga draws the superstarsSeptember 13, 2020 5:00 AMSo Lionel Messi probably will not be checking the television guide to see which channel shows Sheffield United versus Wolves tomorrow. His Manchester City bow could have come at Molineux next week, but his divorce from Barcelona will take another year to arrange. Instead, t....
La Liga returns with hopes on the unpredictableMADRID: La Liga begins on Saturday without its top teams and still without fans but with hope that an unusual summer could lead to a season ofsurprises.Lionel Messi has stayed but will be playing a friendly against Segunda B’s Gimnastic Tarragona on Saturday because Barcelona do not start.......
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Spain's La Liga returns Sans big twoSeptember 12, 2020 5:00 AMMADRID • After a brief yet turbulent close season marked by the attempted departure of Lionel Messi, little transfer activity and the renewed threat of the coronavirus in Spain, La Liga returns today amid a fixture list chaos and a decidedly gloomy outlook.....
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Football: Koeman begins Messi reconciliation at BarcaSeptember 11, 2020 11:10 PMMADRID (AFP) - Ronald Koeman has extended his hand to Lionel Messi by calling him "the best" as Barcelona get ready to play their first game since Messi's failed attempt to leave this summer.....
Football: Messi back in full training with BarcaSeptember 09, 2020 10:49 PMBARCELONA (AFP) - Lionel Messi was back in full training with Barcelona on Wednesday (Sept 9) for the first time since conceding defeat in his battle to leave the club.....
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Six new faces to watch in the Premier LeagueLionel Messi will not be lighting up the Premier League next season after reluctantly deciding to stay at Barcelona, but some of the world’s most sought-after talent has arrived. Here are six who could make the biggest impact. KAI HAVERTZ (Germany) Bayer Leverkusen to Chelsea – 72 millio....
Sports World: Bid for Bartomeu exit gains momentumSeptember 09, 2020 5:00 AMBARCELONA • With Lionel Messi's aborted bid to leave Barcelona still raw, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu may be counting his days after a campaign group announced they were racking up signatures in an attempt to force a vote of no confidence.....
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Bid to oust Barca chief gathers pace as fallout from Messi saga continuesWith Lionel Messi’s aborted bid to leave Barcelona still raw, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu may be counting his days after a campaign group announced they were racking up signatures in a bid to force a vote of no-confidence in him. ‘Mes que una mocio’ (More than a motion), th....
