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Messi
This year
2023
hot pursuit
Inter Miami lead race to capture Lionel Messi's signature
Club co-owned by David Beckham set to seal deal for the 35-year-old Argentine.
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Jun 7th 2023, 4:39 PM
Messi situation
Messi 'could not' currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has been heavily linked with a return to the Camp Nou from PSG.
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4
Apr 19th 2023, 5:53 PM
Last year
2022
Bad Blood
Argentina goalkeeper's parting shot at van Gaal - 'He needs to keep his mouth shut'
Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties in the shootout and wasn’t impressed by the Dutch manager’s pre-match comments.
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16
Dec 10th 2022, 9:42 AM
Messi Magic
'Weight off our shoulders,' says Messi as Argentina boss calls for calm
Lionel Scaloni: ‘You have to have some common sense, it’s just a football match.’
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7
Nov 26th 2022, 11:30 PM
Going Well
Messi scores twice as Argentina extend impressive unbeaten run
Argentina, who haven’t lost in 34 matches, were 3-0 winners over Honduras.
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2
Sep 24th 2022, 10:03 AM
Ligue 1
Messi jeered in PSG win over Bordeaux after European meltdown
Neymar was also booed, despite scoring along with Kylian Mbappe.
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9
Mar 13th 2022, 2:51 PM
All time
Messi
Lionel Messi comes to rescue to guide PSG to victory over Nantes
Messi
scored his first league goal for PSG while old team-mate Xavi Hernandez got a win in his first match as Barcelona head coach.
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0
Nov 20th 2021, 10:27 PM
Champions League
Lionel Messi off the mark as Paris St Germain beat Manchester City
The Argentinian added to Idrissa Gana Gueye’s opener in a 2-0 win.
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11
Sep 28th 2021, 10:09 PM
Champions League
Ronaldo outshines Messi as penalty double sees Juventus sinks Barcelona
Meanwhile, Jorginho netted an equalising penalty as Chelsea were held by Krasnodar in a dead rubber.
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7
Dec 8th 2020, 10:42 PM
Saga
Messi wants to 'put an end to' Barcelona feuding after turbulent times
‘We must unite all Barcelona’s people and assume that the best is yet to come.’
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0
Sep 29th 2020, 11:08 PM
Highest Paid athletes
Federer becomes first tennis player to top Forbes’ rich list as Swiss star ranks ahead of Ronaldo and Messi
The 2020 list is in.
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8
May 30th 2020, 10:17 AM
Legend
Messi primed for record-setting Clasico appearance
The Barcelona captain is set to become the club’s all-time leading appearance maker in meetings with Real Madrid.
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0
Feb 29th 2020, 1:45 PM
masterclass
Messi hits four as Barcelona gear up for massive week
Barca play away at in-form Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday before facing title rivals Real Madrid next weekend.
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16
Feb 22nd 2020, 6:00 PM
Overlooked
Klopp claims Van Dijk deserved Ballon d'Or but admits Messi is the best-ever
‘I cannot remember a more impressive season from a defender ever. Honestly. So it would have been right if Virg won it,’ the Liverpool manager said.
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4
Dec 3rd 2019, 4:00 PM
Why Can't We Be Friends
'I hope we have dinner in the future': Ronaldo admits to missing long-time rival Messi
The Juventus star heaped praise on the Argentine at the Champions League group stage draw yesterday.
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7
Aug 30th 2019, 7:00 AM
take your pick
Northern Ireland women's star nominated for Puskas award alongside Messi and Ibrahimovic
Billie Simpson’s wondergoal is one of 10 in the running for the star-studded accolade.
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10
Aug 19th 2019, 5:18 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Liverpool v Barcelona, Champions League semi-finals
We went minute-by-minute as Liverpool took on Barcelona in the Champions League.
104k
142
May 7th 2019, 7:00 PM
On the brink
Valverde: Barcelona relaxed and fresh ahead of final La Liga push
Barcelona will have one hand on the trophy if they beat Alaves this evening.
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1
Apr 23rd 2019, 7:00 AM
top two
Messi: 'The rivalry with Cristiano was very healthy and good for the fans'
The Barcelona legend has spoken about his duel with the former Real Madrid star, who joined Juventus in the summer
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0
Dec 27th 2018, 9:23 AM
Gold Rush
Another one! Messi collects record fifth Golden Shoe award
He scored 34 goals in 68 games for Barcelona, finishing as the top goalscorer in Europe last season.
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9
Dec 18th 2018, 3:19 PM
not impressed
Maradona: 'Messi's a great player, but he's not a leader... Let’s stop making a God out of him'
Maradona believes
Messi
is the wrong choice for the Argentina captain.
5.8k
22
Oct 13th 2018, 1:27 PM
Goat
'He's already the greatest' - Messi doesn't need World Cup to be best of all time, says Xavi
The ex-Barcelona midfielder believes
Messi
has already written a legacy as the best ever, regardless of events in Russia.
8.5k
42
Jun 17th 2018, 2:35 PM
ciao ciro
Papa Messi misses Barca match for birth of third son
Ciro is a brother to five-year-old Thiago and Mateo, who is two.
10.6k
9
Mar 10th 2018, 2:15 PM
textbook free
Messi strikes late to down tough Alaves as Barca escape scare on Coutinho's first start
A 2-1 win restored their 11-point lead at the top of La Liga.
8.6k
18
Jan 28th 2018, 10:11 PM
Bail
Lionel Messi pays €100,000 to bail brother out of house arrest in Argentina
Matias
Messi
was sentenced to house arrest last week for possession of a gun.
13.4k
10
Dec 20th 2017, 7:40 PM
Poll
Who should be crowned the world's best footballer at the Fifa Awards ceremony tonight?
Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to beat Lionel
Messi
and Neymar to the prize.
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28
Oct 23rd 2017, 11:18 AM
Up In The Air
A World Cup without Messi? Argentina's qualifying bid is in danger after Peru stalemate
They werre held to a 0-0 draw in Buenos Aires last night.
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33
Oct 6th 2017, 10:10 AM
spot of bother
Missed penalty doesn't stop Messi from making amends in Barca win
It was an up and down evening for the Argentinian star.
6.6k
4
Aug 26th 2017, 7:38 PM
mes que un club
Barcelona honour terror attack victims in opening weekend win over Betis
An own goal and a Sergi Roberto strike earned Barcelona victory on the opening weekend of the new La Liga season.
5.7k
0
Aug 20th 2017, 9:59 PM
tweak
Messi makes the difference again - but jury's out on Barca's 3-4-3
Luis Enrique’s tactical tweak ultimately worked out, but left plenty of doubts despite the Argentine attacker’s late winner at the Vicente Calderon
6.4k
5
Feb 26th 2017, 7:46 PM
No messing
Messi hits his 500th Barca goal as his side get back on track
The Spanish champions beat Sevilla 2-1.
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2
Nov 6th 2016, 10:07 PM
Legend
The key stats behind Lionel Messi's remarkable and record-breaking goalscoring haul
The Barcelona magician made history last night.
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1
Feb 18th 2016, 6:00 AM
give it giggseh
Under-fire Neville won't resign after Barcelona thrashing
The 40-year-old endured a humiliating evening in the Copa del Rey and admits it was one of the most painful nights of his career.
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15
Feb 4th 2016, 8:05 AM
Lionel Messi
The little boy with the plastic jersey has been found, and now he's set to meet his hero
The internet has well and truly delivered in this case.
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35
Feb 1st 2016, 8:16 PM
Messi
The little boy with the plastic jersey has been found, and is set to meet Messi
The internet comes through.
6.2k
1
Feb 1st 2016, 9:35 AM
find him
The internet is desperate to find this kid in a plastic bag Messi shirt
Find him, someone…!
10.4k
6
Jan 19th 2016, 10:00 PM
Done Deal
Good news for fans of Guillem Balague and Gerry Armstrong as Sky Sports keep La Liga
Sky Sports have agreed a new three-year deal.
6.3k
12
Aug 5th 2015, 10:53 AM
Super save
Rejoice... even the world's best player can miss from four yards out
There was some great goalkeeping on display in the Copa America last night.
6.8k
11
Jun 27th 2015, 10:40 AM
nerves of steel
From Lineker to Pirlo: The best and worst attempts at the panenka
Lionel
Messi
’s panenka against Getafe is the latest in a long line of cheeky efforts.
8.2k
4
Apr 29th 2015, 4:53 PM
Barcel oh no
Somehow, Lionel Messi is the second best dressed person in this photo
Gold shoes lads, gold shoes.
13.8k
5
Mar 23rd 2015, 2:00 PM
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