LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Misses Lyon clash Messi (fitness) has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Lyon.

Impact Messi is still on individual regimen after only recently recovering from COVID-19 and will miss the big clash. Ander Herrera and Georginio Wijnaldum will likely have more offensive role while Mauro Icardi should lead the line given Angel Di Maria and Neymar are also out.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: PSG without Messi, Klopp back in Liverpool dugout

Runaway French league leader Paris Saint-Germain will be without Lionel Messi and several other players who had the coronavirus for the trip to face Lyon

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi to miss PSG vs Lyon as he continues COVID-19 recovery Lionel Messi will miss Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Lyon as he continues his recovery from COVID-19.Messi has returned to Paris from Argent...

JANUARY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Misses training Friday Messi (COVID-19) has missed training Friday and is very doubtful for Sunday's match versus Lyon, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Messi returned Wednesday from Argentina after finally testing negative for COVID-19 but he's still on individual regimen missing second straight training session. The maestro was actually slightly symptomatic of the virus and couldn't stay active during the break and needs some time to regain his full fitness before stepping back to the pitch. With Angel Di Maria and Neymar also missing Mauro Icardi, Georginio Wijnaldum and Ander Herrera will likely take on offensive roles and take over set pieces.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No Ronaldo as Salah joins Messi, Lewandowski for FIFA award

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left off the three-man shortlist for FIFA’s best player award for only the second time in 15 years

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG relying on Mbappe's scoring ahead of Lyon game

Paris Saint-Germain’s reliance on Kylian Mbappe keeps growing as he keeps scoring

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests negative for COVID-19 Messi (illness) has tested negative for COVID-19 and will rejoin PSG's squad soon, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Messi was a doubt for this weekend's clash against Lorient when he tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, but he has since been cleared to return and might still be able to play against Lorient.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi tests negative and returns to France Argentina international Lionel Messi tested negative for Covid 19, according to French and Argentinian press.PSG star return to Paris today...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Disc jockey denies infecting Lionel Messi with COVID after receiving death threats Lionel Messi tested positive for COVID-19, and Argentinian DJ Fer Palacio was accused of infecting the Paris Saint-Germain star.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Hornby's injury-time goal puts Reims into French Cup last 16

Fraser Hornby was on the field only three minutes when he scored with seconds of injury time remaining as first division Reims scraped a 1-0 win at amateur side Thaon to reach the...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG's Lionel Messi out with COVID-19: Matches he could miss in January Messi is stuck in Argentina after testing positive for COVID-19 and PSG revealed that he won't be able to travel to France until he tests ne...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi tests positive for the coronavirus, will miss Monday's PSG game Lionel Messi and three Paris Saint-Germain teammates who tested positive could return as soon as Jan. 9.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Lionel Messi tests positive for COVID-19 Lionel Messi has tested positive for COVID-19, Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday.Defender Juan Bernat, back-up goalkeeper Sergio Rico...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi: PSG forward tests positive for coronavirus Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala have also contracted the virus and are in quarantine

JANUARY 2, 2022 • SKY.COM

Messi among 4 PSG players with COVID, 3 more Liverpool cases

Lionel Messi is isolating at home in Argentina after being among four Paris Saint-Germain players announced as testing positive for the coronavirus ahead of the team’s return to pl...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Messi has tested positive for COVID-19, PSG announced Sunday.

Impact Messi will miss at least a week while in isolation, meaning he will be a doubt for next weekend's clash against Lyon. Julian Draxler (thigh) will hope to be fit enough to make his return to the team to fill in for him in the front three.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 dribbles versus Lorient Messi hauled in four shots (two on target), three crosses (none accurate), 11 dribbles, two corners and two fouls drawn in Wednesday's 1-1 draw to Lorient.

Impact Messi has been now very consistent with his efforts in front of goal with at least four shots on goal over each of his past five matches. To show for his efforts unfortunately though he's actually scored in just one of his past seven affairs. He's also tallied four assists on 20 chances created over the same seven matches.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi without Mbappe & Neymar for the first time: PSG stumbles in Ligue 1 Lionel Messi's two amigos atop the PSG attack were out, and the French giants barely salvaged a draw against 19th-place Lorient.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Messi jerseys sold at PSG, sponsorships and ticket sales since his signing The signing of Lionel Messi has translated into a financial windfall for PSG across several areas of the business.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Critics of Messi at PSG don't understand football, says club chief Leonardo Paris Saint-Germain's top exec Leonardo comes to the defense of Lionel Messi with some direct words for those questioning the star.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sevilla beats Atlético to close on leaders; Gavi leads Barça

Lucas Ocampos’ late goal has helped Sevilla beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 and move to within five points of Spanish league leader Real Madrid

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi sends passionate message to Sergio Aguero Hearts are broken all over the world, as legendary player Sergio Aguero announced his retirement from soccer earlier this week. Aguero was a...

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • 12UP.COM

In tears, Aguero announces retirement due to heart problem

Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced his immediate retirement for health reasons

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS