LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Messi mania grips Argentina in 1st match as World Cup champs

Messi mania gripped Buenos Aires as the Argentina national team led by Lionel Messi beat Panama 2-0 in a friendly match that was essentially a celebration of their World Cup victor...

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi 'helpless and desperate,' PSG like 'luxury store' — Lahm Philipp Lahm has criticised the Paris Saint-Germain project, describing the club’s tactics as leaving Lionel Messi looking ‘helpless and des...

MARCH 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi mobbed by fans while out at dinner in Argentina

When Messi went out to dinner in Buenos Aires recently, he drew a crowd that stretched for blocks.

MARCH 21, 2023

Messi mania in Argentina as soccer star mobbed at restaurant

A steakhouse in the trendy Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo was mobbed by hundreds of frenzied soccer fans late Monday night when word spread that Lionel Messi was inside havin...

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Europe's top teams get ready to start Euro 2024 qualifying

Qualifying for next year's European Championship starts with several of the biggest teams looking to rebound.

MARCH 21, 2023

What we're hearing about Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain future The World Cup winner is out of contract in the summer and there has still been no confirmation of where he will play next season

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Creates five chances in defeat Messi registered four shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate), five chances created, three dribbles and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Rennes.

Impact Messi was flying high all game wreaking havoc on the Rennes back line but just couldn't get that final clinical touch for a goal or an assist. The maestro though has been on fire of late with three goals on 18 shots and three assists on 17 chances created and 14 crosses over his previous five matches alone.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PSG and Messi's marriage of convenience is becoming an unhappy one Lionel Messi’s time in France looks to be coming to an end.

MARCH 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lionel Messi goals scored record vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Who will finish with most in history by a men's player? Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the record for the most goals scored in history by a men's player, but Lionel Messi's career might extend...

MARCH 19, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

PSG loses at home in French league for 1st time this season

Arnaud Kalimuendo scored against his boyhood club as leader Paris Saint-Germain was beaten 2-0 by Rennes in its first home loss in the French league this season

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting on Sunday Messi (undisclosed) is in PSG's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Rennes.

Impact Messi missed training on Thursday which put a slight doubt over his availability to face Rennes, but he's back in the XI alongside Kylian Mbappe in the front-two.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo botches trick penalty in draw; Atletico sinks Valencia

Rayo Vallecano has drawn 2-2 with Girona in the Spanish league after its players bungled a trick penalty kick

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Probable against Rennes Messi (undisclosed) was named in the 20-man squad for Sunday's match versus Rennes.

Impact Messi missed training Thursday but his immediate return Friday left little doubt about his presence in the group for the vital clash here. The maestro has three goals and three assists over his past five matches and will enter the derby hot as ever.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi absent from PSG training amid supporter demonstration rumours Lionel Messi was not involved in PSG training on Thursday as rumours swirl in Spain over potential demonstrations from the club’s ultras.

MARCH 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Probable for Rennes clash Messi (undisclosed) was pictured in training Friday and should be available for Sunday's match versus Rennes.

Impact Messi missed training Thursday but he must have either been out due to personal reason or may have been rested with a minor issue. In either case he is back in full swing and looked fully healthy in drills with the rest of the team and his absence from the injury report makes him full go for the derby. The maestro has three goals and three assists over his past five matches.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid gets Chelsea, City to meet Bayern in Champions League

Real Madrid’s path to another Champions League title will have to go through Chelsea in the quarterfinals for the second straight year

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses training Thursday Messi missed training Thursday due to an undisclosed reason, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Messi wasn't part of training Thursday but it still remains unclear if he's dealing with an injury or may have been away due to personal reasons, so his status should be monitored closely.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Huge demand in Argentina to see World Cup champs at friendly

Argentina’s upcoming friendly quickly sold out after more than 1 million people formed an online queue for tickets to see the World Cup champions play at home for the first time si...

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erling Haaland is leaving soccer's greatest in his wake

It had been a relatively lean spell for Erling Haaland

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haaland scores five goals to tie Messi's single-game Champions League record

Erling Haaland scored five goals in Manchester City's 7-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig on Tuesday.

MARCH 14, 2023

Haaland hits 5, Pep reveals Julia Roberts disappointment

Erling Haaland scored five goals in a record-setting performance to fire Manchester City into the Champions League quarterfinals

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haaland scores 5 goals, breaks Champions League records

Erling Haaland scored a record-equaling five goals in a Champions League match as Manchester City advanced to the quarterfinals

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Infantino holds FIFA power as voters share World Cup wealth

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be re-elected this week to lead a richer-than-ever soccer body with an ambition to add new and bigger competitions despite growing wariness of...

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Football transfer rumours: PSG halt Messi contract talks; Man Utd eye Dumfries deal Tuesday’s transfer rumours include Lionel Messi’s contract situation at PSG, Man Utd’s interest in Denzel Dumfries, Raphinha, Jude Bellingha...

MARCH 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Corruption charges add to Barcelona's woes since Lionel Messi exit The club has denied wrongdoing but is being widely criticized across Spain, and prosecutors on Friday formally accused the club of corruptio...

MARCH 14, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM