Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos have had their first conversation as PSG teammates, after years as bitter rivals for Barcelona and Real Madrid. Messi and Ramos have both played in 45 Clasicos against each other and would have been in direct competition with each other in many of those. Whilst Messi is the game’s leading scorer … Read more
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has claimed that his new Paris Saint-Germain teammate Marco Verratti is “one of the best in the world in his position.” The 34-year-old Argentine superstar flew to Paris with his family on Tuesday to complete his medical and finalise his PSG deal. Messi, who will wear the No 30 shirt at PSG, inked a contract that will … Read more
Florentino Perez has had to deny that he had anything to do with Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona, after some bizarre claims that the Real Madrid president was behind it. There’s been lots of blame handed around for the end of Messi’s time at the Nou Camp, whether it’s La Liga’s fault, the club’s fault or to … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain fans flooded the club’s online store and snapped up all available Lionel Messi shirts only 30 minutes after his signing was officially announced. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner arrived in Paris on Tuesday for his medical ahead of completing his sensational free transfer to the Ligue 1 side. Messi, whose Barcelona contract expired at the end … Read more
Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain contract contains a special clause that makes Argentina his “priority”. After it was announced he would leaving Barcelona following 21 glorious years of association, PSG have moved swiftly to secure Messi’s services. Image: PA The six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s deal with PSG will keep him in the French capital until 2023 … Read more
Lionel Messi will climb ahead of soon-to-be Paris Saint-Germain teammates Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as the French club’s highest-paid player, according to reports. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is set to fly out to Paris on Tuesday to complete his medical ahead of his sensational free transfer to PSG. Messi, who has been a free agent since July, was prepared … Read more
Manchester United have been named alongside Manchester City and Chelsea as one of the favourites to win the Champions League title next season. That is according to Paul Merson, who insisted that the Red Devils could be a “force to be reckoned with in the UEFA Champions League.” United failed to reach the last 16 of the Champions League last … Read more
Lionel Messi is set to become a PSG player, after agreeing a two year contract offer from the Ligue 1 side. Messi’s time as a Barcelona player officially came to an end on Sunday afternoon, when he held a farewell press conference at the Nou Camp. He was immediately expected to move to France, to … Read more
Manchester United are reportedly interested in a shock swoop for Lionel Messi after the six-time Ballon d’Or winner left Barcelona following the expiration of his contract. Messi agreed a 50 per cent pay cut to extend his 21-year stay at Barca but the club’s dire financial situation meant it was refused by La Liga. The Blaugrana’s record goalscorer is … Read more