Messi tees up victory as Barcelona clings to fading title hopes
MADRID, Spain – Lionel Messi made it 20 assists for the season in Barcelona's stodgy 1-0 win over Real Valladolid on Saturday, July 11, even as his team's La Liga challenge appears almost over.
Messi teed up Arturo Vidal's winner at Jose Zorilla to become the first player .......
Football: Sloppy Barca grind out win over Valladolid to stay on Real's heelsJuly 12, 2020 3:45 AMVALLADOLID, SPAIN (REUTERS) - Lionel Messi notched a 20th assist of the season to help a lacklustre Barcelona secure a 1-0 win away to Real Valladolid on Saturday (July 11), maintaining the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid.....
'We have obligation to re-sign Messi' says Barcelona presidentBARCELONA, Spain – Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu responded to a storm of speculation by saying on Tuesday, July 7, that the club had "an obligation to re-sign" Lionel Messi, calling him "the best player in history".
"Normally we do not explain the discussions with players but it i....
Messi will finish career at Barcelona, says club presidentBarcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said that captain Lionel Messi will end his career at the Catalan club, dismissing a report saying the Argentine no longer wishes to renew his current contract when it expires next year.....
Messi doubts reflect chaos at Barcelona
MADRID, Spain – Barcelona may be about to lose the league but losing Lionel Messi would be much harder to stomach.
Messi's contract is due to expire next year and the Argentinian has reportedly stopped talks due to frustrations with the direction of the club.
"Messi is planning .......
Zidane wants Messi to stay in Spain despite Barcelona exit claims
MADRID, Spain – Lionel Messi was reported on Thursday, July 2, to be planning to leave Barcelona in 2021, but Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was hoping the Argentine maestro will stay in Spain.
Messi's current contract expires next year and he has halted negotiations due to frustrations ....
Messi unwilling to renew Barca contract: reportBarcelona captain Lionel Messi has called off negotiations over renewing his contract with the club and is ready to leave the Catalans when his current deal expires in 2021, according to a report by Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on Friday.....
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Barca can't rely on Messi magic – RivaldoBarcelona cannot afford to "depend on Lionel Messi's magic all the time", admits Rivaldo, with it becoming increasingly apparent that Antoine Griezmann has been written....
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WATCH: Messi hits 700 career goalsMANILA, Philippines – FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi set a personal record of 700 goals in his 16 years of playing as a senior and professional football player.
The Argentinian's goal in the 50th minute of a 2-2 draw against Atletico de Madrid marked the star's personal feat.
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Messi to lose Golden Shoe to LewandowskiBarcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, faces losing his European Golden Shoe to Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski.Messi has won the prize given to the highest goal scorer....
Messi scores 700th goal but Atletico draw hurts Barca's title hopes
MADRID, Spain – 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 Madrid on Tuesday, June 30.
Messi chipped in a penalty to reach another astonishing milestone at Camp Nou but twice Atletico .......
Barca title bid on rocks as Atletico upstage Messi's 700th goalBarcelona gave up more ground to Real Madrid in La Liga's title race on Tuesday after being held to a 2-2 draw at home to third-placed Atletico Madrid as a late penalty from Saul Niguez cancelled out Lionel Messi's 700th career goal.....
Barcelona coach dismisses talk of player unrestMADRID, Spain – Barcelona head coach Quique Setien insists his relationship with the players is good despite reports of unrest in the dressing room and tension between Lionel Messi and assistant coach Eder Sarabia.
An angry exchange of views reportedly followed Barcelona's 2-2 draw at Celta ....
Gap surges 35% after striking 10-year deal with Kanye West and YeezyLionel Cironneau/AP
Gap stock surged 35% in early trading on Friday after the clothing giant struck a 10-year partnership with Kanye West and his Yeezy fashion brand.
West will design a "Yeezy Gap" clothing line that will be sold in stores and online next year.
Gap is targeting $1 billion in an....
'Mexican Messi', 15, is La Liga's youngest debutantJune 26, 2020 5:00 AMMADRID • Teenager Luka Romero's growing pains may include living up to his moniker - "Mexican Messi". But he has one record that not even the Barcelona great Lionel Messi can lay claim to.....
Everton star reveals why he turned down chance to play with Messi after £85m bidEverton star reveals why he turned down chance to play with Messi after £85m bid - originally posted on Sportslens.com
According to Sky Sports, Everton rejected an £85 million bid for Richarlison from Barcelona in January, and the Brazilian has lifted the lid on the rumours. The Catalans were kee....
