LIONEL MESSI NEWS

A look at the latest scandal involving Barcelona

Spanish soccer was rocked last month when it became public that Barcelona might have paid millions of euros to benefit from refereeing decisions for several years

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists winner over Brest Messi assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), six chances created, two crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Brest.

Impact Messi turned in a fantastic display here capped off by his terrific ball to find the run of Kylian Mbappe for the vital winner. The maestro has three goals and three assists over his past four league matches and has scored or assisted in six straight matches on domestic level.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PSG striker Mbappe nets late goal as Brest beaten 2-1

Paris Saint-Germain has refocused on its last shot at silverware this season in the French league and beat Brest 2-1 with a late Kylian Mbappe goal

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in loss to Bayern Messi registered three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Messi provided some numbers for the protocols but he really didn't make much actual impact on the pitch and was mostly invisible. He's been on a hot streak though scoring five times with two assists over his previous six matches. The maestro will finish his UCL campaign with four goals and four assists in seven starts.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After beating PSG, Bayern switches focus to Bundesliga

Bayern Munich can now switch focus to getting the edge on German league rival Borussia Dortmund after beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Lionel Messi project has failed at PSG - and nobody really cares Argentina's World Cup winner brought glamour to PSG's already star-studded project, but we will not remember his performances in Paris

MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLS commissioner weighs in on Lionel Messi to Inter Miami rumors Garber said MLS and Inter Miami are “willing to be flexible to find the right compensation package in order to land” Messi.

MARCH 9, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

PSG faces uncertain future following Champions League flameout

Even with Messi and Mbappé available, PSG was knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday. What's next for the French...

MARCH 9, 2023

PSG eliminated by Bayern Munich in Champions League last 16

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé will have to wait another year for a chance to win the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danny Rose reveals how Tottenham tried to stop Lionel Messi during his 'best ever performance' Danny Rose has admitted that the best individual performance he’s ever seen came when he was trying to mark Lionel Messi.

MARCH 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will Lionel Messi come to MLS? In Miami, everyone has an opinion Some say that the Argentine's arrival would be the biggest thing ever in American sports. Others don't want him to come at all

MARCH 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi opens up on Kylian Mbappe showdown in World Cup final Lionel Messi was full of praise for Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe for his performance when they met in the 2022 FIFA World Cup...

MARCH 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Joan Laporta reveals meeting with Lionel Messi's father Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that he recently met with the father of Lionel Messi.

MARCH 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Joan Laporta reveals meeting with Lionel Messi's father Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that he recently met with the father of Lionel Messi.

MARCH 8, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

When did Lionel Messi last win the Champions League? Recent European tale of woe for PSG and Barca star Lionel Messi racked up four Champions League trophies while in his prime at Barcelona. Success in the competition has been harder to come by...

MARCH 8, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi reveals reason behind 'hard' first PSG season Lionel Messi says he is much more settled at Paris Saint-Germain than during his first season with the club.

MARCH 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lionel Messi reveals reason behind 'hard' first PSG season Lionel Messi says he is much more settled at Paris Saint-Germain than during his first season with the club.

MARCH 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brazil star Neymar to undergo ankle surgery, out for rest of PSG's season

Paris Saint-Germain said Brazilian soccer player Neymar will undergo season-ending surgery on his damaged right ankle and will be out for up...

MARCH 6, 2023

Scores in win over Nantes Messi scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-2 win against Nantes.

Impact Messi was dominant, yet again, and he paced all players on the pitch in shots attempted. His 12th minute strike opened the scoring in this fixture, and it also represents his 13th goal in 21 league matches this season. The Parisians have a demanding turnaround this week with a Wednesday UCL tie at Bayern Munich.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS commissioner says league has 'flexibility' to pursue Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is set to be a free agent this summer. Could MLS be his next stop? Commissioner Don Garber thinks so.

MARCH 4, 2023

MLS commissioner Don Garber says league is flexible in pursuit of Lionel Messi Lionel Messi is set to attract a lot of suitors in free agency this summer. Can MLS club Inter Miami find a way to sign him to a record cont...

MARCH 4, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Gaber: MLS willing to be flexible in order to seal Messi transfer MLS commissioner Don Garber said it will likely take a creative, David Beckham-like deal to land Lionel Messi, but that the league and Inter...

MARCH 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Pele wanted Lionel Messi & Argentina to win 2022 World Cup The daughter of the late Pele reveals he wanted Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup for Lionel Messi after Brazil’s elimination.

MARCH 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Why Pele wanted Lionel Messi & Argentina to win 2022 World Cup The daughter of the late Pele reveals he wanted Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup for Lionel Messi after Brazil’s elimination.

MARCH 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Argentina picks squad to celebrate World Cup winners at home

World Cup winner Argentina plans to celebrate with its fans at two home games in March against Panama and Curacao

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS