Messi in, Neymar out of Argentina vs Brazil in WC qualifying
Lionel Messi will play for Argentina when they face Brazil on Tuesday in a World Cup qualifier missing Neymar due to left thigh painsNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Is this seven-year-old the next Messi? Check out the skills of seven-year-old Arat Hosseini, who is being called the next Lionel Messi.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • SKY.COM
European leagues see surprise leaders, slumping super clubs
Five of 12 Super League founder clubs lie outside the Champions League qualifying places as domestic soccer pauses for the international break with surprise title challengers acros...NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xavi passed up Brazil chance in order to return to Barcelona
Thousands of fans were at the Camp Nou for the official presentation of Xavi Hernández as Barcelona coachNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Manchester derby on tap, Messi to miss PSG game
Defending Premier League champion Manchester City visits Old Trafford and hopes to contain Cristiano RonaldoNOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out for Bordeaux match Messi (knee, hamstring) will continue treatment for his pains and will miss Saturday's match versus Bordeaux, according to PSG official medical report.
Impact What initially seemed like just a minor issue will now keep Messi limited in third straight match. The playmaker though will have a fortnight before the next game to fully recover and should be available after the break. Angel Di Maria will continue to take advantage of the situation and have an increase in playing time and set pieces.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach
Barcelona has announced that former midfielder Xavi Hernández will become its next coachNOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi
Barcelona faces an important match at Celta Vigo while its club officials are busy negotiating in Qatar to sign Xavi Hernández as its new coachNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury
Lionel Messi was included in the Argentina squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite having struggled with a knee injury in recent weeksNOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona tops Dynamo, boost its chances in Champions League
Ansu Fati has scored a second-half winner as Barcelona edged Dynamo Kyiv 1-0 to boost its chances of advancing to the knockout rounds of the Champions LeagueNOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi to miss PSG's match at Leipzig in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain says Lionel Messi will miss Wednesday's match against Leipzig in the Champions League because of hamstring and knee painNOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doesn't travel to Leipzig Messi (knee/hamstring) is out for Wednesday's trip to Leipzig after failing to make the preliminary squad.
Impact Messi is dealing with a hamstring injury as well as discomfort in his knee in the same leg. The forward will be out for Wednesday's clash with RB Leipzig, and with the knee injury popping up could be out after that. Julian Draxler could take his place in attacking midfield for Wednesday's clash. His final chance for fitness before the international break will be Saturday, away to Bordeaux.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona's Aguero out at least 3 months after heart tests
Barcelona says striker Sergio Aguero will be sidelined for at least three months after undergoing heart testsNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi says he wants to return to Barcelona at the end of his time at PSG Lionel Messi has said he wants to return to Barcelona at the end of his time at Paris Saint-Germain in a technical director role.Messi, 34,...
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Barcelona: Health issues set to sideline Piqué and Aguero
Barcelona’s problems continue to compound ahead of its Champions League match at Dynamo Kiev on TuesdayOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barça draws in Barjuan debut; Vinícius brace as Madrid wins
Barcelona has been held to a 1-1 draw at home by lowly Alavés in the debut of caretaker coach Sergi Barjuan for the Catalan clubOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi injury update: PSG star subbed out at halftime, status uncertain for Champions League PSG star Lionel Messi was subbed out at halftime of the Oct. 29 Ligue 1 match against LOSC Lille. Although it was a precautionary move, his...
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pochettino reveals reasons behind Messi half-time withdrawal ' Goal.com PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino says Lionel Messi was substituted “as a precaution” after the striker was withdrawn at half-time of Friday’s ma...
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Probable against RB Leipzig Messi is not dealing with a serious injury and will be available for Wednesday's UCL clash versus RB Leipzig, L'Equipe reports.
Impact Messi suffered a minor muscle issue and missed training Thursday due to it and that was the main reason for his early exit in Friday's clash with Lille after he was gassed out in the first half. He was replaced entirely out of precaution after feeling very exhausted and is expected to be a full go next week versus Leipzig. The maestro has three goals in his last four full matches but is still trying to find his feet in Paris and still has wide stretches of matches where's he's very quiet on the pitch.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'He's still the best in the world' - Eto'o picks PSG star Messi as favourite for Ballon d'Or ' Goal.com African legend Samuel Eto’o said he is backing Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi to win the 2021 Ballon d’Or.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Brazil brings Coutinho, Firmino back for WCup qualifiers
Philippe Coutinho is back in Brazil’s national team after being called up by coach Tite for two World Cup qualifiers in NovemberOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barjuan gets 1st and possibly only chance to lead Barcelona
Sergi Barjuan will get his first chance to lead Barcelona from the Camp Nou dugout when it hosts Alavés at the weekendOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits early versus Lille Messi was replaced at halftime of Friday's match versus Lille with a possible injury.
Impact Messi came into the game after dealing with a minor muscle issue and there's a chance he's aggravated it. There is nothing official yet for an injury though coming from PSG and he wasn't visibly in pain and the playmaker may have just being lacking fitness after missing training Thursday. In either case though his status for next week's UCL clash with RB Leipzig should be monitored just in case.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In starting XI Messi (leg) will feature in the starting XI against Lille on Friday.
Impact Messi has racked up three goals on 15 shots (six on target), eight crosses (one accurate) and six corners in his previous four contests. With the world-class forward back on the pitch, he'll provide elite-level fantasy value.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses training Thursday, probable Friday Messi is dealing with a slight muscular problem and missed training Thursday, according to coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Impact Messi was still training individually and has missed the team practice out of precaution which likely means he should be fine Friday and will be expected to still take his spot, especially given Parisians are already missing Kylian Mbappe for this one. Messi is trying to find his feet in France and with three scores already in last four starts he may be very close to finding the typical consistency in his form.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
