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 »

The Argentine has spoken out for the first time since testing positive Lionel Messi and wife, Antonela Roccuzzo Having tested positive for COVID-19 and seeing his return to Paris delayed after the Christmas holidays, Lionel Messi is finally on the road to recovery.?The Argentine was unable to get back to Europe on time after the holiday period having come down with the virus, ruling him out of...Full Story »

The new year hasn't started well for Paris Saint-Germain, either in terms of results or dressing room harmony, yet the club are facing another headache with fears over Lionel Messi's fitness growing ahead of the upcoming international break. Messi returned from a short break over Christmas, but he wasn't fit enough to play in the 1-1 draw against Lyon on Sunday, and he has already been ruled ...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Lionel Messi has tested positive for COVID-19. Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi and three other players have tested positive for COVID-19, the French Ligue 1 club said Sunday. PSG said in a statement that the players -- including Juan Bernat, Sergio Rico and Nathan Bitumazala -- are in isolation and subject to the appropriate health protocols. PSG a...Full Story »

Lionel Messi isn't the only successful member of the family, and his sister, Maria Sol Messi, has launched her own bikini range. The line, which Maria has named 'Shine and Love', will be available in her native Argentina and around the globe. The collection has come thanks to Bikini's Rio, who have collaborated with Maria to launch the line. Bikini's Rio posted to their Instagram page the ann...Full Story »

Lionel Messi smooches his glamorous partner Antonela Roccuzzo as he celebrates Christmas on the dance floor. Footage of Messi enjoying the festive period alongside his long-term partner has been shared on social media, after disappearing back to Argentina for celebrations. Messi is seen singing along to the music before pulling Antonela in for a quick kiss. Earlier in the day, the pair had po...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI has landed back in his native Argentina to enjoy the festive break away from Paris Saint-Germain. And he has been joined by team-mates Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi. Lionel Messi could get to see his new 100ft mural in his hometown Rosario Mauro Icardi steps off the jet suitcase in hand Angel Di Maria joined Messi and Icardi on the flight Ligue Un has started its winter break...Full Story »

In a year which saw Lionel Messi swap Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain after another brilliant season at the Camp Nou, his impact in the French capital is not what was expected of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. The prospect of forming a super strike-force with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe hasn't yet come to fruition, and Messi himself is in the midst of his worst season, stats wise, of his c...Full Story »