LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Barca club president won't resign after 20,000 sign petition

Barcelona’s embattled club president has no intention of resigning after more than 20,000 club members signed a petition for Josep Bartomeu and his board to face a censure vote

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Subdued Guardiola tight-lipped over future move for Messi Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was tight-lipped over whether his club would be keen to sign Lionel Messi for...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Subdued Guardiola tight-lipped over future move for Messi

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was tight-lipped over whether his club would be keen to sign Lionel Messi for next season after being heavily linked with the Argentina star i...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Messi is a player for Barcelona - the club I love' - Guardiola breaks silence over failed Man City move for Argentine Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn on the future possibility of signing Lionel Messi after he was close to leaving Barcelona in the summer.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona president Bartomeu to face vote of censure

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu faces a vote of censure after club members on Thursday gathered enough signatures to force a referendum on his future

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Who is the GOAT? The stats head-to-head showdown So who really is the greatest footballer of all time? Here's how Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shape up head-to-head

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi: 20 Years at Barcelona The world was a very different place back in 2000 when an unknown kid named Lionel Messi trained with Barcelona for the first time.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Messi nets 2 in 2nd friendly under Koeman; Suárez, Vidal out Lionel Messi scored his first goals of Barcelona’s preseason as coach Ronald Koeman left Luis Suárez and Arturo Vidal...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Messi nets 2 in 2nd friendly under Koeman; Suárez, Vidal out

Lionel Messi scored his first goals of Barcelona’s preseason as coach Ronald Koeman left Luis Suárez and Arturo Vidal off his team for a second friendly match

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona star Messi scores right-footed rocket as first goal under Koeman Lionel Messi did not take long to get back among the goals with Barcelona, scoring a right-footed beauty in Wednesday's friendly against Gir...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Messi scores screamer on Barcelona return Lionel Messi did not take long to get back among the goals with Barcelona, scoring a right-footed beauty in Wednesday's friendly against Gir...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Montpellier beats Lyon 2-1 to move up to fifth place

Midfielder Téji Savanier has scored once in each half as Montpellier beat Lyon 2-1 to move up to fifth place in the French league

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi convinced 2021 Copa America can end wait for Argentina title after so many near misses Lionel Messi is convinced that the 2021 Copa America can bring his wait for major honours with Argentina to a close, with Goal learning that...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • GOAL.COM

‘Alaba wanting to work with Messi would be understandable’ – Matthaus urges Bayern Munich star not to chase money Lothar Matthaus admits it would be understandable if David Alaba wanted out of Bayern Munich in order to work alongside Lionel Messi at Barc...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Messi, Ronaldo Top List of Highest-Paid Soccer Players Lionel Messi sits at No. 1 following his tense contract drama with Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • SI.COM

Suárez uncertainty gives Trincão space to shine at Barcelona

Young forward Francisco Trincão gets an early chance to shine with Barcelona as the future of Luis Suárez remains uncertain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koeman drops Suárez, Vidal for Barcelona friendly

Ronald Koeman looks ready to make some brave decisions to rejuvenate Barcelona

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi named in Koeman's first Barcelona squad as Suarez and Vidal miss out Lionel Messi is in the Barcelona squad for Saturday's friendly with Gimnastic, but Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal will not be involved.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Messi avoids Argentina ban ahead of World Cup qualifiers The president of the Argentine Football Association Claudio Tapia has confirmed Lionel Messi won't miss any games for his country as the res...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • GOAL.COM

PREMIER LEAGUE 20-21: Guide to the 20 teams, key signings

The new Premier League season starts on Saturday with Liverpool beginning its title defense against Leeds, which was promoted as winners of the second-tier Championship

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FIFA 20 ratings: Messi edges Ronaldo again as top 100 players are unveiled Cristiano Ronaldo may have won more trophies last season, but Lionel Messi can boast that he's still the highest-rated player in FIFA 21.For...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Valdes: Messi's Attitude Cannot Be Questioned Lionel Messi has been backed by Victor Valdes to have another good season in front of goal after confirming he will stay at Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Messi's attitude can never be questioned, says ex-Barcelona team-mate Valdes Lionel Messi's attitude cannot be questioned despite him trying to force a move away from Barcelona, according to former team-mate Victor Va...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • GOAL.COM

As top teams rest, Spanish soccer season kicks off

The Spanish soccer league’s new season features a low-profile opening weekend as top teams are still resting from their recent European competitions

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The tale of 'El Loco' Bielsa reaches the Premier League

Marcelo Bielsa is about to become the latest high-profile manager to tackle the Premier League

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS