Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed plans to meet with Lionel Messi to discuss a new contract that would ensure the Argentine remains a “one-club man” to close out his illustrious career. “We would like…
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Barcelona were on the verge of a shock defeat to relegation-threatened Villarreal after allowing four unanswered goals Tuesday, but Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored in the dying minutes to preserve a dramatic 4-4 draw….
Pope Francis understands why some refer to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as God – given the forward’s otherworldly skills on the football pitch – but still urged supporters to avoid their holy adoration of his…
Facing fresh criticism for his withdrawal from Argentina‘s friendly in Morocco on Tuesday, Lionel Messi candidly discussed his detractors in an interview with an Argentinian radio station. Barcelona‘s celestial frontman ended a self-imposed exile from…
Barcelona will be close to full strength for this weekend’s derby against Espanyol with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez fit to play. Messi picked up a groin injury while on international duty with Argentina and…
Lionel Messi‘s latest injury is reportedly no concern at all. Though he was ruled out of Argentina‘s friendly Tuesday against Morocco, sources told ESPN FC’s Moises Lorens that Messi will be fit for Barcelona‘s next…
It was a night to forget for Lionel Messi, as the Barcelona star suffered a groin injury during Argentina‘s 3-1 loss to Venezuela. Messi, who missed the South American side’s last six matches due to…
Manager Lionel Scaloni has recalled Lionel Messi to the Argentina fold, naming the Barcelona star as part of a 31-man squad for a pair of upcoming international friendlies. #SelecciónMayor Ésta es la lista de futbolistas…
Lionel Messi is reportedly prepared to return to the Argentina setup ahead of this summer’s Copa America, according to The Independent’s Ed Malyon. Messi is expected to play in the Madrid friendly against Venezuela on…
Lionel Messi is considered a major doubt to feature in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey match against Real Madrid after the Barcelona star missed Monday’s training session with a thigh injury, according to Sam Marsden of…
El Clasico will return to the Copa del Rey this year. Barcelona and Real Madrid were paired together in Friday’s semifinal draw, with the winner set to face one of Real Betis or Valencia. The…
Luka Modric may have become the man to break the decade-long duopoly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi over the Ballon d’Or, but he’s a bit miffed neither of them was there to see it….
Luka Modric beat competition from nearest rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann to win the 2018 Ballon d’Or on Monday, capping a year in which he won a fourth Champions League title and the Golden…
The race for the 2018 Ballon d’Or is on. France Football magazine on Monday began revealing the final ranking of the 30 finalists for the prestigious individual award, releasing the names in batches throughout the…
Fifteen years ago, FC Barcelona played a friendly that was supposed to be notable mainly for its venue. Instead, the occasion famously offered the first glimpse of La Blaugrana’s most hyped and most precocious talent….
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi returned to Ernesto Valverde’s starting XI on Sunday against Real Betis, just three weeks after suffering a broken arm. 🔵🔴 Barça XI💪 Leo #Messi in the starting eleven on his return!#BarçaBetis…
Lionel Messi has already immortalized himself in football’s history books, but the Barcelona star’s legacy could become even greater. La Liga’s Player of the Season award could be named after the Argentine at some point…
BARCELONA – “No Messi, no Cristiano.” It’s a common refrain from just about everybody you see in the days leading up to Sunday’s El Clasico at the Camp Nou. Cab drivers bring it up; you…
The 238th installment of El Clasico will have a noticeably different feel to it, as Spain’s marquee match between Real Madrid and Barcelona won’t feature the era-defining talents of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for…
No Lionel Messi, no problem for Barcelona. With the injured Argentine watching on from the stands, Rafinha and Jordi Alba struck either side of half-time as the hosts ran out 2-0 winners over Inter at…
It’s an undesired reality for any sane Blaugrana supporter, but there will be a Barcelona after Lionel Messi. For now, the Argentinian talisman isn’t going anywhere, though, in the interim, Barcelona will be without Messi…
It was going to happen eventually. We just didn’t expect it so soon. Barcelona will host Real Madrid in the latest installment of El Clasico on Oct. 28, and for the first time in 11…
It could have been a lot worse. Hours after collapsing to the Camp Nou pitch in noticeable pain, Lionel Messi has avoided long-term injury, with Barcelona confirming late Saturday that the Argentine attacker is set…
Lionel Messi and Barcelona suffered a potentially huge blow on Saturday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner had already assisted and scored inside 12 minutes to put La Blaugrana 2-0 up against Sevilla at the Camp…
Diego Maradona doesn’t believe Lionel Messi is worthy of your devotion. The Argentine legend argued his compatriot isn’t a football God, questioning Messi’s leadership skills while claiming he’s a completely different player with the national…
The seemingly telepathic connection between Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez was on full display Wednesday at Wembley. The Argentine magician scored twice in Barcelona‘s breathless 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, with a pair of deft…
London – Lionel Messi inspired a return to form for Barcelona in a thrilling 4-2 win at Tottenham that leaves the English side with a mountain to climb to reach the last 16 of the…
Former Espanyol defender Mauricio Pochettino has revealed Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi nearly joined the club’s city rivals in 2005. Messi graduated from La Blaugrana’s famed La Masia academy and made his competitive first-team debut in…
Barcelona – Lionel Messi says Barcelona are “angry” after their draw at home to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday but insists they do not depend on him to win. Barca were held 1-1 by Bilbao at…
Barcelona – Ernesto Valverde admitted his gamble to rest Lionel Messi backfired on Saturday as Barcelona drew 1-1 at home to Athletic Bilbao to make it three games without a victory. Messi came on in…