LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Mbappe beats Messi's record to become youngest player to reach 30 Champions League goals Kylian Mbappe reached another milestone in his already glittering career by becoming the youngest player to reach 30 Champions League goals,...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MATCHDAY: Barcelona faces Champions League elimination

The final round of matches in the Champions League's group stage sees Barcelona facing the possibility of not advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in 18 seasons

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappe, Messi power PSG to 4-1 win over Brugge in CL

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have both scored twice to lead Paris Saint-Germain past Brugge 4-1 in their final Champions League group game

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After red cards, late goals, Atletico advances to CL last 16

A win-or-bust match in the Champions League between Porto and Atletico Madrid saw three red cards, on-field brawls, countless chances and a flurry of late goals

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona, AC Milan among teams seeking last-16 spots in CL

The Champions League reaches the final round of group-stage games with five last-16 spots up for grabs and three group winners still to be determined

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes five shots in 1-1 draw Messi had five shots (off target), two chances created, two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Lens.

Impact Messi failed to hit the mark in this one as Lens had a great defensive game-plan keeping Parisians in check for the most of the game. The maestro is now scoreless in four but has been active with 15 shots over that span while also adding three assists on 13 chances created and eight crosses.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi: I don't like being a role model and have never tried to be the best The 34-year-old attacker feels he has been lucky to reach great heights in his career and does not like giving advice to those who look up t...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MATCHDAY: EPL's top 3 playing; Dortmund-Bayern in Bundesliga

The English Premier League's top three are in action, with only two points separating them

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes six shots in scoreless draw Messi had six shots (one on target), five chances created, three crosses (none accurate), five fouls drawn, four corners and four dispossessions in Wednesday's 0-0 draw to Nice.

Impact Messi had his chances here and turned in a fairly solid display. He's been up and down with his major contributions but has mounted one goal and three assists over his last four matches. The maestro has at least put up consistent peripheral stats of late.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund's Haaland back and Bayern beatable in 'Klassiker'

Borussia Dortmund hosts Bayern Munich with just one point separating the Bundesliga title challengers

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kroos argues that Messi didn't deserve Ballon d'Or win and Ronaldo was better this year Toni Kroos has questioned the decision to hand Lionel Messi his seventh Golden Ball and feels Karim Benzema was more deserving.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

PSG's Lionel Messi recovers from illness to start in Ligue 1 after Ballon d'Or triumph Lionel Messi is in action on Matchday 16 of Ligue 1 despite a bout of gastroenteritis forcing him to miss PSG practice.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Playing versus Nice Messi (illness) will feature in the starting XI against Nice on Wednesday.

Impact Messi will be back in action fresh off his Ballon d'Or. The world-class forward has racked up four goals on 34 shots (14 on target), three assists and 14 crosses (four accurate) in 11 outings in all competitions and will remain an elite fantasy target across all formats.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United appointment, Messi wins Ballon d'Or and Premier League build-up — football news live Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s coverage of today’s football news. Manchester United have announced Ralf Rangnick as their new interim m...

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'A special year' - Messi wins seventh Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi says winning the men's Ballon d'Or for a record seventh time has helped him during a 'new stage' in his life.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • SKY.COM

Misses training with illness Messi (illness) missed Tuesday's training with symptoms of gastroenteritis, according to PSG.

Impact Messi will have his status updated by the club Wednesday, until then it's hard to speculate. The recently crowned seven-time Balon d'Or winner will hope to be available Wednesday, but if he isn't it will fall on Mauro Icardi to lead the line.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Lionel Messi's 2021 Ballon d'Or win was a snub of Robert Lewandowski The world's media crowned Messi again, but in the process they snubbed the world's greatest forward.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win soccer's Ballon d'Or awards Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time Monday, and Alexia Putellas became the third winner of the women’...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Alexia Putellas headline winners for soccer's top honor

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas won the men's and women's Ballon d'Or! Here are the details, plus more award winners.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Lionel Messi wins record seventh men's Ballon d'Or PSG forward Lionel Messi was presented with the award on Monday night in Paris after another record-breaking 12 months for club and country;...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • SKY.COM

Lionel Messi wins men's Ballon d'Or award for record-extending 7th time

Lionel Messi wins men's Ballon d'Or award for record-extending 7th time

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards

Lionel Messi has won the men’s Ballon d’Or award for a record-extending seventh time

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ballon d'Or 2021 live: Latest updates as Lionel Messi battles likes of Salah and Lewandowski for men's award Hello and welcome to our live coverage of today’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Ballon d'Or will be awarded for the first time in two years toni...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dishes three assists for victory Messi tallied three assists, three shots (one on target), five chances created, two crosses (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 win over St. Eti...

Impact Messi was a creative force to reckon with in this one. He was behind all three goals for his team's comeback victory and finally racked up his first assists in PSG colors. The maestro has had some brilliant displays lately but is still a bit too inconsistent to take over the top of the charts in fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi assists help PSG top Saint-Etienne; Neymar injured

Lionel Messi had three assists in a 3-1 win over 10-man Saint-Etienne to help Paris Saint-Germain extend its lead atop the French league standings to 12 points but the victory was...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS