Tag: Messi
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I can’t assure Messi stay at Barca – Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists talks with Lionel Messi remain on track. Messi is now a free agent with his previous Barca deal expiring on June 30. Asked about the risk of losing Messi, Laporta said: “(We are) calm.” He continued: “We are doing well. You have to fit it into the financial fair play.…
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La Liga: Messi calls Laporta with Barca contract answer
Lionel Messi has assured Barcelona he is ready to sign a new contract. Messi’s current deal will expire at the end of June and there have been doubts about his commitment to Barca with the midfielder away at the Copa America with Argentina. However, Spanish reporter Miguel Rico says Messi has given a definitive ‘yes’…
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Copa America: Messi scores stunner against Chile
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick as Argentina drew with Chile at the Copa America. Messi curled home from the edge of the area towards the end of the first half of the Group A opener. It was the Barcelona forward’s 73rd international goal. But Eduardo Vargas headed in an equaliser after…
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Argentina were never too dependent on me – Messi
Lionel Messi says he doesn’t believe that Argentina have ever been overly dependent on his contributions as he said the team is currently “on the right track” ahead of the Copa America. Messi has long been one of the best players in the world but, despite incredible success on the club level and on a…
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When Messi speaks, you must listen – Pedri
Barcelona midfielder Pedri is eager to see Lionel Messi sign a new contract. Pedri struck a good partnership with the Barca captain last season, which saw the youngster make Spain’s Euros squad this month. He said, “I hope Messi is still at Barça, but it’s his decision. If it were my decision, yes. “He has…
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La Liga: Lionel Messi agrees terms with Barcelona
Lionel Messi is happy with new contract terms offered by Barcelona. Cadena COPE reports Messi has reached an agreement with Barcelona and only needs to put pen to paper to sign a new two-year deal at the Camp Nou. Cadena COPE’s Miguel Rico reports only the finest of details are to be settled and the…
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Messi to miss Barca’s final match of La Liga season
Lionel Messi will sit out FC Barcelona’s final match of the 2020/2021 La Liga season against Eibar on Saturday. The club confirmed on Friday their captain has been granted permission to start his holidays early before he begins preparations for the Copa America with Argentina. Midfielder Pedri will also skip the game at Ipurua after…
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Messi overtakes Brazil legend in global goalscoring charts
Barcelona captain Leo Messi has overtaken Romario in the goalscoring charts with 741 official goals, putting him in fourth place, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Bican and Pele. Messi has 670 goals for Barcelona and 71 for the Argentine national team. Romario had 740 strikes and is fifth. The Argentine netted twice at Mestalla to move into…
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I dream of playing with Argentina star at Barca – Gotze
World Cup winner Mario Gotze has revealed his dream to play alongside Lionel Messi at Barcelona while talking up his chances of earning a recall to the Germany national team. The 28-year-old says Camp Nou would be his first choice next destination, having long been an admirer of Barca’s style of play and their club…
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We need to leave Messi alone – Barca chief
Barcelona chief Guillermo Amor says Lionel Messi is in good spirits. Amor says Messi was fine after last night’s disappointing defeat at home to Granada. “I saw him very well, as always, he scored the goal but it was difficult for him,” said Amor. “His future? We want him to stay but we must leave…