MAY 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
LIONEL MESSI #10 - FORWARD - INTER MIAMI CF
20 G •
11 A •
4.0 SPG
20 G
11 A
4.0 SPG
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...
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.
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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
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Pain in Spain as City endures more agony in Champions League
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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
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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
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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
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PSG can seal record-equaling 10th title but morale is low
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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
Barcelona stunned by Cádiz in match marked by fans' protest
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Gets two goals disallowed Sunday Messi had one shot (off target), three dribbles, one corner and four dispossessions in Sunday's 2-1 win over Marseille.
Impact While it seems like Messi was very quiet statistically he had two goals called off for offsides and could've easily had a monster night. He's been in form of late with one goal and three assists over his previous two matches while adding six shots and six chances created.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chelsea faces Crystal Palace in FA Cup semis
Chelsea and Crystal Palace meet in the second FA Cup semifinal with the winner taking on LiverpoolAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona eliminated, West Ham advances in Europa League
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