LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Griezmann scores from free kick in another draw for Atletico

Luis Suarez is making sure that Barcelona keeps on winning without the injured Lionel Messi

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Valverde cautious with Lionel Messi's return from injury

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says he will not rush Lionel Messi's return to action from a broken arm

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Spanish 'Clasico' the top attraction in Europe this weekend

The "clasico" between Barcelona and Real Madrid is the top attraction in Europe this weekend.

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Barca outclasses Inter in 2-0 win without injured Messi

Rafinha scored in his replacement role for the injured Lionel Messi to lead Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions Lea...

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Dzeko matches Messi with 5th Champions League goal of season

Edin Dzeko's recent scoring rate in the Champions League has put him on par with Lionel Messi

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Atletico out to stop Dortmund, Barcelona missing Messi

The team with the best attack in Germany will face the tightest defense in Spain when Borussia Dortmund faces Atletico Madrid in the Champions League

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Lopetegui booed as Madrid suffers worst scoring drought

Real Madrid fans have run out of patience after seeing their team reach its worst scoring drought ever and lose for the fourth time in five...

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Messi leaves Barcelona match with right elbow injury

Lionel Messi has broken a bone in his right arm and will be sidelined for about three weeks

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Spanish league says govt tax hike may scare away top players

The Spanish league has warned clubs that tax increases for the rich proposed by the government could scare away soccer's top talents

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Argentina routs Iraq 4-0 despite Messi’s absence

Argentina has thrashed Iraq 4-0 in a friendly with goals from Lautaro Martinez, Roberto Pereyra, German Pezzella and Franco Cervi

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Substitute Correa scores only goal as Atletico beats Betis

Messi scores in draw at Valencia, Barca winless in 4 rounds

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Messi double helps Barcelona to 4-2 win at Tottenham

Messi double helps Barcelona to 4-2 win at Tottenham

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Messi masterful as Barcelona renews love affair with Wembley

Messi masterful as Barcelona renews love affair with Wembley

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Messi speaks up amid slump in new role as Barcelona captain

With his actions, and now words, Lionel Messi is embracing a new role as Barcelona captain

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Messi will miss Argentina friendly vs Brazil in October

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's friendly against Brazil on Oct. 16 in Saudi Arabia

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Ben Yedder hits hat trick in Sevilla’s 6-2 win at Levante

Lionel Messi set the record for the most Spanish league appearances by a non-Spanish player on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Messi a man on a mission in the Champions League

Lionel Messi is on a mission to lead Barcelona to its first Champions League title since 2015

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Messi scores another hat trick, Mbappe's mistake sinks PSG

Messi scores another hat-trick, Mbappe's error sinks PSG in Champions League opening night

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Messi hat trick gives Barcelona opening Champions League win

Messi powers Barcelona past PSV with record 8th Champions League hat trick

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

FIFA president still not keen on US hosting Spanish league

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is still not convinced it's a good idea to play Spanish league games in the United States

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Girl soccer player challenges gender rules in Argentina

A 7-year-old girl's desire to play soccer has called attention to the obstacles women face in the sport

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Ronaldo, Salah, Modric make FIFA shortlist, Messi doesn’t

Ronaldo, Salah, Modric make FIFA shortlist, Messi doesn't

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Palestinians slam FIFA for chief’s ban over Messi incitement

Palestinian soccer chief: I'll appeal Messi incitement ban

AUGUST 25, 2018

Palestinian soccer head banned for inciting Messi hatred

FIFA bans Palestinian soccer federation head for inciting hatred and violence toward Lionel Messi

AUGUST 24, 2018

Messi’s good start reinforces Barcelona’s status as favorite

Lionel Messi started the Spanish league right where he left off last season, and that's not a good sign for Real Madrid's weakened squad

AUGUST 20, 2018