Tag: Messi
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Barcelona without Messi is no longer Barca – Iniesta
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta is eager to see Lionel Messi stay. Off contract in June, the future of Messi remains in doubt, despite his good relationship with new Barca president Joan Laporta. Iniesta, now with Vissel Kobe, says he wants to see Messi stay. He said, “My desire and I believe that of all Barca…
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Former Barca captain stunned over Messi transfer talk
Barcelona legend Xavi is baffled that there’s doubt about the future at the club of Lionel Messi. The Al Sadd coach has had his say on Messi’s situation as the Barca captain’s contract runs down. Xavi said, “We have to see that Leo is happy because with a happy Messi, you have more chances to…
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Again! Guardiola supports Messi to remain with Barca
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed hopes of Lionel Messi playing out his career with Barcelona. Off contract in June, Messi has been linked with City and PSG this season. But Guardiola told TV3: “I hope he can finish his career at Barça. Messi will not find a better home than Barça. The only…
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Messi nets brace as Barca thrash Athletic Club to lift Copa Del Rey
Four goals in 12 minutes from Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie de Jong and Lionel Messi gave a rampant Barcelona a 4-0 win over Athletic Club in the final of the Copa del Rey The Basque side faced their second cup final this month after defeat to Real Sociedad in the final of the 2019/20 edition of…
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Chelsea forward breaks Messi Champions League record
Christian Pulisic broke Lionel Messi’s record for how many times he was fouled during Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final tie against FC Porto. Thomas Tuchel’s side fell to a 1-0 defeat in Seville on Tuesday night but moved into the semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win. Porto couldn’t find a goal until stoppage time, and instead…
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Messi goes out to assassinate the goalkeepers – Caballero
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi “goes out to assassinate the goalkeepers” when he takes to the pitch, says Willy Caballero, who admits that his fellow Argentine is forever on a “mission” to find the target. Chelsea keeper Caballero has lined up against and alongside Messi down the years and is well placed to pass judgement on…
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Joshua Kimmich names ex-Barca captain as his idol
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has admitted that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the players he would most like to line up next to at club level, while adding that Barca legend Xavi was his biggest influence while growing up. As a Champions League and Club World Cup winner with Bayern, Kimmich has a…
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I still follow Barca, speak to Messi everyday – Suarez
Atletico Madrid ace Luis Suarez admits he still follows the results of former club Barcelona closely. Barca, after their 6-1 win at Real Sociedad, are now four points behind LaLiga leaders Atletico. On the Barca win, Suarez said on a Twitch stream: “Yes, a great game, it was spectacular. When a team is in positive…
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I want Messi to stay and learn from him – Barca midfielder
Barcelona midfielder Pedri is hopeful of Lionel Messi staying. Messi is off contract in June and weighing up what to do next season. Pedri told El Club del Deportista: “When I was next to him, I was very shocked to see him. To see him on television or in a video game … I almost…
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Messi sets another La Liga record in Huesca win
Lionel Messi set yet another La Liga record on Monday as the Barcelona star continued his assault on Spanish football’s goalscoring record books. Messi scored Barcelona’s first goal and last goal in Monday’s 4-1 triumph over Huesca, a match that also marked yet another record for the Argentine. With his appearance, Messi made his 767th…