Joan Laporta spoke at Barcelona's presentation of Emerson and, when he was asked about Lionel Messi's contract situation, the president called for LaLiga to be more flexibile with their economic control limits. Barcelona's main problem when it comes to registering Messi is that LaLiga imposes a limit on how much money each club can spend on their squad each season and registering the Argentin...Full Story »

Juventus are set to win the race for Santos striker Kaio Jorge. Gazzetta dello Sport says Jorge is expected in Turin this week for a medical and to complete his transfer. Juve will immediately pay €1.5m and add a similar amount at the end of next season, whilst Santos will get five per cent of a future re-sale. The young striker has scored 17 goals in 80 appearances with Santos and is...Full Story »

He landed on Wednesday afternoon, but will leave again immediately MESSI LALIGA Lionel Messi landed in Barcelona at around midday on Wednesday, but the Argentine will only be in the city for a matter of hours before continuing his holidays. The Copa America winner has returned to Catalonia after enjoying some time off in Miami and the Dominican Republic, but he won't be returning permanently ...Full Story »

Ronaldinho is confident Lionel Messi will be staying with Barcelona. The No.10 has reached an agreement to renew his contract at Barcelona, although the club are yet to announce it. The situation has a lot of Barcelona supporters concerned and even Messi's former teammate Ronaldinho is eagerly awaiting the news that he has signed a new deal at the club. "Messi has to stay," Ronaldinho told ...Full Story »

Enjoying some down time with his family Messi continues to make the most of his holidays Lionel Messi is a free agent and, with no training to report to, the Copa America winner has been enjoying some much-deserved time off on holidays with his family. Although Messi has reached an agreement to renew his contract at Barcelona, nothing has been made official yet and the player will spend at le...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists Lionel Messi will sign a new contract. Talking yesterday, Laporta remained confident of Messi re-signing. "The player has always said that he wants to continue, there is no doubt about that," he said. "We are making progress in all the negotiations involving a contract of this type. They are working very well and it is a wish that we all have. "We d...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI is taking a well-earned break with his family having led Argentina to Copa America glory. The Barcelona superstar also took time out from his luxury vacation to sign autographs for young fans. Lionel Messi has been soaking up the sun on holiday with his family after winning the Copa America with ArgentinaCredit: Instagram @leomessi Messi is married to childhood sweetheart Antonel...Full Story »

An Instagram photo of Lionel Messi holding the Copa America trophy following Argentina's win over Brazil has become the most liked sports photo on the social media platform, surpassing a record 20 million likes. Messi celebrated his first major title with Argentina as the Albiceleste lifted the Copa America after a 1-0 win over Brazil at the Maracana stadium on July 10. Messi posted the pict...Full Story »

Individuals flocked to see him Messi at a cafe in Miami After winning the 2021 Copa America, Lionel Messi spent a few days in Rosario before moving on to enjoy some down time in Miami. However, the Argentine has been unable to fully rest because of the desperation of people to get a photo with him. Messi attended a cafe in the surfside area of the city on his first day. When he wanted to leav...Full Story »

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is set to commit to fresh terms at Camp Nou after months of speculation over his future Lionel Messi will sign a new five-year contract at Barcelona and take an incredible 50 per cent wage cut, Goal can confirm. Messi has spent his entire career to date on Barca's books, having initially made his debut for the club as a teenager in 2004, but dropped into the f...Full Story »

Lionel Messi could be forgiven for wanting to spend some time relaxing following his exploits for Argentina at the recent Copa America. Instead, the star has made a lot of fans very happy by signing autographs for supporters outside his Argentinian residence in the city of Rosario. At one stage, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner is absolutely swamped with items to sign. Ranging from Barcelon...Full Story »

While Lionel Messi technically remains a free agent, Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly thrown in the towel and admitted defeat in their attempts to sign him. The French club haven't hidden their interest in the Argentine in the past, but it now seems that the feeling is not mutual and hence they have decided to shelve their attempts to reunite him with Neymar, who will be disappointed not t...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Congrats Messi & Argentina / Copa America Champion 2020     ARGENTINA ARE CHAMPIONSLeo Messi has finally done it!     Two finals in two days     Neymar Jr went to Congratulate Lionel Messi for Winning The Copa America & Both of Them Shared a Long Hug.     The guy who has made football loo...Full Story »

Talks still underway with Barcelona over a new deal Lionel Messi whilst on international duty with Argentina. Having become a free agent in the last week, Lionel Messi now hopes to reach a new contract agreement with Barcelona, and the next few days' negotiations will be crucial. After El Mundo released figures describing how much Messi earns at Barcelona, the French newspaper L'Equipe have c...Full Story »

Angel Di Maria came up with the vital goal, but nobody did more to drive the Albiceleste to glory than their veteran captainFinally, the day arrived, and in the most thrilling of circumstances. Lionel Messi finally banished the memories of years of international despair as his Argentina team downed Brazil 1-0 to take the Copa America title in the Selecao's own backyard. And having played ev...Full Story »

Gotze: I don't think about leaving PSVMario Gotze has said he has no intention of leaving PSV. "I don't think about leaving," he told ESPN. "We have a great chance of Champions League football.'' The former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich star contributed to 11 goals in the Eredivisie this past campaign. Chiellini to sign one-year Juve extensionGiorgio Chiellini will sign a one-year c...Full Story »

Neymar has hit out at Brazilians who are backing Argentina to win Saturday's Copa America final at the Maracana because they support Lionel Messi. Brazil supporters have lacked interest in this year's tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the nation and last-minute changes which saw Brazil host the Copa after CONMEBOL announced Argentina and Colombia would no longer stage the event. Brazi...Full Story »

Paraguay legend Jose Luis Chilavert hit out at Conmebol and warned Argentina that the referee of the Copa America final Esteban Ostojich could favour Brazil. Chilavert expressed his opinion on Ostojich and hinted that Lionel Messi will have to overcome both the Selecao and Conmebol in the final that will take place at 02:00 CEST on Sunday at the Maracana. "Messi's team and his teammates have...Full Story »

Although the awarding of the Ballon d’Or is some months away, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi remains a strong favourite to win his seventh accolade. The Argentinian inspired his side to a Copa del Rey title against the odds, and with five games to play of the 2020/21 season, Barca were still in with a chance of the La Liga title thanks to his goals, assists and general all round excelle...Full Story »

Umtiti rejects Barcelona's release offer Samuel Umtiti has rejected Barcelona's offer to release him from his contract, according to Marca. The France international was set to be allowed to depart the club with a golden handshake this summer, but the player wants to fulfil his deal with the economically troubled outfit. Ronaldo's agent pushing for Juventus extension Cristiano Ronaldo's agent...Full Story »