Tag: Messi
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[Full list] Kylian Mbappe beats Messi, Ronaldo, hits No.1 on Forbes Rich List
Paris Saint-Germain star, Kylian Mbappe has topped the Forbes list for highest-earning footballers – the first time someone other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has been number one for nine years. Forbes estimates that the World Cup winner will earn $128m (£115.2m) this season.
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We’ll miss seeing you on the court – Messi writes Federer
Paris Saint-Germain star, Lionel Messi has paid an emotional tribute to Swiss hero, Roger Federer, praising him for his incredible career. Federer had on Thursday announced his retirement from competitive tennis in a heartfelt social media post.
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Messi has nothing to prove to anyone – Neymar
Brazilian forward Neymar insists club teammate Lionel Messi has nothing to prove to his critics in his second season as a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player. Messi had an underwhelming first campaign with PSG following his move from FC Barcelona, scoring 11 goals in 34 games. This was down on the 38 scored with Barca the…
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Messi speaks on handing Ballon d’Or to Benzema
Lionel Messi says there can be “no doubts” Karim Benzema will be a worthy Ballon d’Or winner after the Real Madrid star cemented his frontrunner status with Champions League glory. The France international is the favourite to succeed Messi as the next recipient of the game’s most prestigious individual prize after inspiring his side to…
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Messi scores as PSG clinch French Ligue 1 title
Lionel Messi scored a fine goal as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) sealed the Ligue 1 title in spite of being pegged back late on by Lens in a 1-1 draw. PSG went into the game at the Parc des Princes knowing a point would be enough to claim a record-tying 10th Ligue 1 title.
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Ligue 1: Messi, Neymar booed by PSG fans
Lionel and Neymar were booed by Paris Saint-Germain fans on Sunday in their first game since their dramatic Champions League loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday. The Ligue 1 leaders took on Bordeaux and both players were roundly booed by the home supporters and their every touch jeered.