LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Assists in 5-0 romp Messi tallied one assist, three shots (off target) and four chances created in Saturday's season finale 5-0 win over Metz.

Impact Messi will finish on a high his debut season for PSG after he had his ups and downs this year. The maestro was very unfortunate all year in front of goal after hitting the woodwork several times to only finish with 11 goals in 33 appearances between UCL and Ligue 1 though he adds 14 assists as well for good measure.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala in, Paredes out for Argentina friendly against Italy

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni included striker Paulo Dybala in his squad on Friday for his team's friendly against Italy on June 1st, but left recovering Leandro Paredes out

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Messi, Miami Deny Agreement Over Future Deal A report suggested that Lionel Messi would play for Inter Miami in 2023 and acquire 35% of the club in the process, but it was quickly denie...

MAY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lionel Messi Disputes Report Of Move To Inter Miami As Part-Owner Soccer superstar Lionel Messi reportedly will join MLS club Inter Miami in 2023 as player and part owner after his PSG contract expires

MAY 17, 2022 • NESN.COM

Lionel Messi linked to Inter Miami as David Beckham meets PSG players ' MLSSoccer.com Few people in global soccer have more connections than Inter Miami CF co-owner David Beckham, full stop. So on Monday, it came as no surpris...

MAY 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fires in brace in 4-0 romp Messi scored twice on six shots (four on target) and hauled in four chances created and four dribbles in Saturday's 4-0 win over Montpellier.

Impact Messi turned in arguably his best game of the season. He finally rediscovered his scoring shoes and scored as many goals as he's had since early February. The maestro has now bagged 11 scores this season across all comps along with 13 assists.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi earned $122m last year. He still felt the need to take Saudi money The Argentinian has a strong record of linking up with oppressive monarchies. He is fast becoming the posterboy for sportswashing

MAY 12, 2022 • THEGUARDIAN.COM

After season to forget, Barcelona faces difficult rebuild

It's been a long season for Barcelona

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer's new rivalry

The name “FIFA” can bring to mind images of the World Cup and soccer’s greatest players

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte coach Miguel Angel Ramirez sets record straight on Lionel Messi comments ' MLSSoccer.com Charlotte FC manager Miguel Angel Ramirez set the record straight Monday regarding his comments in a GOAL.com piece about Lionel Messi possi...

MAY 9, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Hits crossbar versus Troyes Messi had six shots (one on target), two dribbles and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Troyes.

Impact Messi was very active despite coming into the game with a small issue. It just hasn't been his season though after hitting the crossbar yet again. He's hit the woodwork this campaign more than he's scored. The maestro though has been pushing hard of late putting a total of 13 shots over his past three starts alone though only six of those have been on target with just one goal.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Troyes Messi (ribs) is in PSG's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Troyes.

Impact Messi was an injury question heading into Sunday's game, but he is in the starting lineup as part of a vaunted forward line along with Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Faces late fitness test Sunday Messi is dealing with a rib pain and will be facing late fitness test ahead of Sunday's match versus Troyes, according to the medical report.

Impact Messi has trained individually Saturday after feeling the pain in his ribs and given PSG have sealed the deal there's a good chance he finds the bench at best as a precaution with Angel Di Maria getting the nod on the wing.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid warps time yet again to stun City at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid had little reason to hope it could pull off another comeback as the game entered the final minute with Manchester City on the brink of consecutive Champions League fina...

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pain in Spain as City endures more agony in Champions League

The Champions League continues to be an elusive title for Manchester City and a painful competition for manager Pep Guardiola

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona ends losing run, champion Madrid preps for City

Real Madrid’s players went back to training after celebrating the club’s latest Spanish league title and Barcelona had a peace offering for fans by ending an embarrassing losing st...

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in draw Messi had three shots (two on target), one dribble and one corner in Friday's 3-3 draw to Strasbourg.

Impact Messi was overall a bit quiet here and outside of his three shots offered very little elsewhere to his fantasy owners. With two goals and three assists over his previous four matches though the playmaker has been in good form lately. He still gets his regular ups and downs and inconsistent play.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quadruple no longer just a dream for relentless Liverpool

Eight wins are all that's separating Liverpool and perhaps the greatest feat in the history of club soccer

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Curls in beautiful title-winner Messi (achilles tendon) scored once on four shots (three on target) and added three dribbles and 62 passes completed in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Lens.

Impact Messi put the ball in the back of the net with a magnificent shot for what turned out to be the title-winner. Outside of that though he was a bit quieter than what you could expect of him. That may have been a bit due to his issue during the week but 90 minutes here mean he should be fully healthy next week.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Messi reinventing himself in twilight of his career

At 34, Lionel Messi has reinvented himself

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Probable for Lens clash Messi (achilles tendon) has returned to full training and will be available for Saturday's match versus Lens, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Messi missed the midweek clash with Angers but he was dealing only with an inflammation rather than an actual injury and after a brief rest he's now back in action. Coach Mauricio Pochettino wants to secure the title quickly and the playmaker should be starting here with a great upside after one goal and three assists over his past three matches with two goals disallowed in his last affair.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How PSG can win Ligue 1: What Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe need to secure French league title While PSG may be out of the Champions League, the Parisian giants are still on course to wrap up another Ligue 1 title in soaring fashion.

APRIL 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MATCHDAY: Title-chasing Man City, Real Madrid, PSG in action

The defense of the Premier League title is still in Manchester City’s hands as the champions host Brighton, vying with Liverpool for the trophy

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG can seal record-equaling 10th title but morale is low

Although Paris Saint-Germain can seal a record-equaling 10th French league crown on Wednesday, the fans are in no mood for celebration and a tense atmosphere hangs over the club

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Wednesday Messi is dealing with an inflammation in his left achilles tendon and is ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Angers, according to PSG's medical report.

Impact Messi is still receiving treatment for his issue and will be reevaluated in the next 48 hours for further clarification of the extent of his problem. Neymar is also missing with suspension and that could see both Mauro Icardi and Angel Di Maria with starts up front.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE