LIONEL MESSI NEWS

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

Assists in win over Monaco Messi tallied one assist, four shots (off target), two chances created and five dispossessions in Sunday's 2-0 win over Monaco.

Impact Messi had a solid game here highlighted by setting up the decisive second goal at the end of the first half. The maestro has been desperately trying to sustain his form and production and has done so to a degree with two goals and four assists over his past five matches across all competitions. He's also racked up 23 shots and 18 chances created over the same span for good measure.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Madrid hosts Atlético in derby; Inter aims for top

Real Madrid looks to deal a serious blow to Atlético Madrid's hopes of repeating as Spanish champion in a derby, while Barcelona visits Osasuna after its elimination from the Champ...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi finally settling in at PSG in physical league

Lionel Messi is looking like his old self again

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags brace in 4-1 romp Messi scored twice, once from penalty on five shots (three on target) and hauled in four chances created, two dribbles and two fouls drawn in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Club Brugge.

Impact Messi was very active and finishes the group stages of the Champions League on a high note. He's been on a familiar ground in this competition and bagged five scores in as many matches while adding just one goal in league action.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona out of Champions League in loss to Bayern Munich

Barcelona will not play in the knockout rounds of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years after a 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich ensured the Catalan club was eliminated from...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS