PSG are eyeing a move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian is reportedly keen to leave Stamford Bridge just a season after joining from Inter Milan. Football Insiderreports that PSG have set their sights on the 28-year-old. The Parisians are looking to tinker with their attack this summer. Kylian Mbappe is entering the final months of his contract and Lionel Messi continues to be...Full Story »

Lionel Messi said he will reconsider his future in football later this year but said it's likely "many things will change" after the World Cup in November and December in Qatar. Messi's comments came after Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 on Friday in the remaining match of the penultimate round of South American World Cup qualifying. "I don't know what I will do after the World Cup. I am thinki...Full Story »

Bayern expect further Gravenberch talks After meeting with Mino Raiola and discussing personal terms, FC Bayern have now made an opening bid for Ryan Gravenberch, as per @MikeVerweij on Telegraaf. 🔴🇳🇱 #FCBayernFee around €25m as expected, Ajax want more - but talks will continue in the coming days/weeks. https://t.co/zj5JClPHeP— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 20, 202...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi says he'd welcome back Leo Messi. Messi is being linked with a move away from PSG this summer. "He is the best in history and he'll always be welcome at Barcelona," said Xavi. "As long as I'm coach, it doesn't matter if he wants to come here every day. I think we owe him a huge amount. "He has a contract with PSG and there is little we can say. Like whether he wants to...Full Story »

Argentina's kit man is forced to make 650 Lionel Messi shirts every time the squad meets up for an international break, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has revealed. From fans and sponsors to players and staff, there is never a shortage of people desperate to get their hands on an official Argentina shirt featuring the name of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. Martinez says he once...Full Story »

Messi is currently on the books of PSG. The French outfit crashed out of the Champions League at the Round of 16 stage last week, blowing a 2-0 lead against Real Madrid. Following PSG's failure in Europe, Messi and Neymar were booed heavily during the Parisian outfit's last match vs Bordeaux over the weekend. Da Parigi ci segnalano che durante PSG-Bordeaux, sono bordate di fischi ogni vo...Full Story »

PSG ran out 3-0 winners over Bordeaux in Ligue 1 this afternoon but the contest was marred by the Parc des Princes faithful booing their own players. Mauricio Pochettino's side were dumped out of the Champions League in spectacular fashion by Real Madrid on Wednesday, meaning their hunt for a major European honour goes on. The blame seems to have fallen at the feet of Messi and Neymar, who w...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Xavi has confirmed he sent Lionel Messi 'words of encouragement' after Paris Saint-Germain's elimination from the Champions League. The French giants capitulated in their last 16 tie with Real Madrid and despite being 2-0 up on aggregate at one point, they exited the competition after a 3-1 loss on the night. Messi had a penalty saved in the first leg and he's had a rough t...Full Story »

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo shared an Instagram post of the two engaging in a racy kiss on his yacht. The Paris Saint-Germain star posted a birthday message to his spouse on social media, saying: "Happy birthday to my life. Have a beautiful day. I love you." Roccuzzo replied: "Thank you my love, I love you." In a series of pictures, Roccuzzo stunned fans in front of the Eiffe...Full Story »

Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho Gaucho have reunited to star in Pepsi's newest advert, in which they play a new sport: "Reunited with Ronaldinho. Old friends, new sports," said the PSG star. In the ad, you can see the Argentine and the Brazilian playing a game of 'Beer Pong', but instead of drinking beers they have some Pepsi.Full Story »

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has been tipped to head back to Camp Nou because he "doesn't look happy" at Paris Saint-Germain Diego Maradona's son Diego Sinagra has expressed his belief that Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona - perhaps even as soon as in the summer transfer window. Messi began his career at Barca back in 2004 and went on to help the club win 34 trophies, including 10 ...Full Story »

The striker's Bayern team-mate is in no doubt that his spectacular talent in front of the net merited the prize Thomas Muller believes Robert Lewandowski was a more worthy winner of the 2021 Ballon d'Or than Lionel Messi, while also expressing his surprise that there was no room in the Best XI for Mohamed Salah. Lewandowski enjoyed an exceptional season for Bayern Munich in 2020-21, scoring ...Full Story »

The Argentine believes his side can achieve their ultimate goal of lifting the European trophy Lionel Messi is confident that Paris Saint-Germain can win the Champions League. The French side's main ambition is to win Europe's premier club competition, while it has been almost seven years since the Argentine last lifted the trophy with Barcelona. PSG are close to reaching the quarter-finals...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has not managed to hit the ground running with Paris Saint-Germain because he needed some time to come to terms with the shock of leaving Barcelona, according to Nicolas Anelka. The Argentine was expected to rip it up in Ligue 1 but he has not quite lived up to expectations, with only two league goals to his name six months into his astonishing move to the French capital after 21...Full Story »

It's no secret that Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is out of contract next summer, but the French outfit are determined to hold on to him, even if it means risking upsetting Lionel Messi in the process. Real Madrid have been very open in their pursuit of Mbappe and are prepared to offer him a contract that would surpass his current deal and put him close to the money that Neymar is...Full Story »

Lionel Messi hasn't had as much of an impact on Paris Saint-Germain as most people would have expected him to have when he joined the club on a free transfer after leaving Barcelona last summer. The Argentine has struggled to score at his usual rate in France, but he hasn't been too far off despite what the numbers show. In fact, Opta have pointed out that Messi has hit the woodwork more tha...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has been left off Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia to allow the forward to rebuild his match fitness at Paris Saint-Germain as he recovers from COVID-19. Messi has not played for PSG since a 1-1 draw at Lorient in Ligue 1 on Dec. 22. With Argentina having already qualified for the World Cup, head coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 27-man squad W...Full Story »

Has been on trial in Florida The 'Messi Burger' at Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock International have worked with Lionel Messi on a number of campaigns and now a 'Messi Burger' is coming to Hard Rock Cafes everywhere in March. The burger has already been sold at the Hard Rock Cafe Miami and Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood in Florida since the start of the year and now it'll be rolled out elsewhere, hitting...Full Story »

Barcelona wing-back Daniel Alves is happy with his first weeks back. The veteran didn't take long to settle back into things in Barcelona, providing an assist as he made his second debut for the club. He is playing out the final years of his career on his own terms. "Would I sign a 38-year-old player?" Alves was asked, while speaking to Catalunya Radio in an interview about his comeback. "I...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were among those named in FIFA's World XI at the Best FIFA awards in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday evening - with Mohamed Salah missing out. FIFA's The Best awards are separate from the Ballon d'Or ceremony which was held last November and recognises both individual and team achievements across football. The Best Men's Player and Best Women's Players were ...Full Story »