LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Ruled out for Bordeaux match Messi (knee, hamstring) will continue treatment for his pains and will miss Saturday's match versus Bordeaux, according to PSG official medical report.

Impact What initially seemed like just a minor issue will now keep Messi limited in third straight match. The playmaker though will have a fortnight before the next game to fully recover and should be available after the break. Angel Di Maria will continue to take advantage of the situation and have an increase in playing time and set pieces.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach

Barcelona has announced that former midfielder Xavi Hernández will become its next coach

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi

Barcelona faces an important match at Celta Vigo while its club officials are busy negotiating in Qatar to sign Xavi Hernández as its new coach

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury

Lionel Messi was included in the Argentina squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite having struggled with a knee injury in recent weeks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona tops Dynamo, boost its chances in Champions League

Ansu Fati has scored a second-half winner as Barcelona edged Dynamo Kyiv 1-0 to boost its chances of advancing to the knockout rounds of the Champions League

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi to miss PSG's match at Leipzig in Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain says Lionel Messi will miss Wednesday's match against Leipzig in the Champions League because of hamstring and knee pain

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't travel to Leipzig Messi (knee/hamstring) is out for Wednesday's trip to Leipzig after failing to make the preliminary squad.

Impact Messi is dealing with a hamstring injury as well as discomfort in his knee in the same leg. The forward will be out for Wednesday's clash with RB Leipzig, and with the knee injury popping up could be out after that. Julian Draxler could take his place in attacking midfield for Wednesday's clash. His final chance for fitness before the international break will be Saturday, away to Bordeaux.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's Aguero out at least 3 months after heart tests

Barcelona says striker Sergio Aguero will be sidelined for at least three months after undergoing heart tests

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi says he wants to return to Barcelona at the end of his time at PSG Lionel Messi has said he wants to return to Barcelona at the end of his time at Paris Saint-Germain in a technical director role.Messi, 34,...

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona: Health issues set to sideline Piqué and Aguero

Barcelona’s problems continue to compound ahead of its Champions League match at Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barça draws in Barjuan debut; Vinícius brace as Madrid wins

Barcelona has been held to a 1-1 draw at home by lowly Alavés in the debut of caretaker coach Sergi Barjuan for the Catalan club

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi injury update: PSG star subbed out at halftime, status uncertain for Champions League PSG star Lionel Messi was subbed out at halftime of the Oct. 29 Ligue 1 match against LOSC Lille. Although it was a precautionary move, his...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pochettino reveals reasons behind Messi half-time withdrawal ' Goal.com PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino says Lionel Messi was substituted “as a precaution” after the striker was withdrawn at half-time of Friday’s ma...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Probable against RB Leipzig Messi is not dealing with a serious injury and will be available for Wednesday's UCL clash versus RB Leipzig, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Messi suffered a minor muscle issue and missed training Thursday due to it and that was the main reason for his early exit in Friday's clash with Lille after he was gassed out in the first half. He was replaced entirely out of precaution after feeling very exhausted and is expected to be a full go next week versus Leipzig. The maestro has three goals in his last four full matches but is still trying to find his feet in Paris and still has wide stretches of matches where's he's very quiet on the pitch.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'He's still the best in the world' - Eto'o picks PSG star Messi as favourite for Ballon d'Or ' Goal.com African legend Samuel Eto’o said he is backing Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi to win the 2021 Ballon d’Or.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Brazil brings Coutinho, Firmino back for WCup qualifiers

Philippe Coutinho is back in Brazil’s national team after being called up by coach Tite for two World Cup qualifiers in November

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barjuan gets 1st and possibly only chance to lead Barcelona

Sergi Barjuan will get his first chance to lead Barcelona from the Camp Nou dugout when it hosts Alavés at the weekend

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits early versus Lille Messi was replaced at halftime of Friday's match versus Lille with a possible injury.

Impact Messi came into the game after dealing with a minor muscle issue and there's a chance he's aggravated it. There is nothing official yet for an injury though coming from PSG and he wasn't visibly in pain and the playmaker may have just being lacking fitness after missing training Thursday. In either case though his status for next week's UCL clash with RB Leipzig should be monitored just in case.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Messi (leg) will feature in the starting XI against Lille on Friday.

Impact Messi has racked up three goals on 15 shots (six on target), eight crosses (one accurate) and six corners in his previous four contests. With the world-class forward back on the pitch, he'll provide elite-level fantasy value.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses training Thursday, probable Friday Messi is dealing with a slight muscular problem and missed training Thursday, according to coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Impact Messi was still training individually and has missed the team practice out of precaution which likely means he should be fine Friday and will be expected to still take his spot, especially given Parisians are already missing Kylian Mbappe for this one. Messi is trying to find his feet in France and with three scores already in last four starts he may be very close to finding the typical consistency in his form.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe out of PSG clash with Lille and Messi doubftul as Ramos nears return to training ' Goal.com Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of PSG's clash with Lille due to an ear infection while Lionel Messi is doubtful with a knock, as summer si...

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Lille heads to Paris to face PSG in French league

Defending champion Lille is trying just to stay in the top half of the standings instead of challenging at the top of the French league

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koeman gone, Barcelona names Sergi Barjuan caretaker coach

Barcelona has named reserve team coach Sergi Barjuan its caretaker coach following the firing of Ronald Koeman

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona fires coach Koeman after poor start to season

Barcelona has fired coach Ronald Koeman after the team’s 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barça fires Koeman; 4 teams tied in Spain after Madrid draws

Draws by Real Madrid and Sevilla have left four teams tied for the lead in the Spanish league and another Barcelona loss left coach Ronald Koeman out of a job

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS