Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has likened his side's confidence crisis to the struggles of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Liverpool have won only three games this season and sit ninth in the Premier League table after drawing 3-3 with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. "Do you think Cristiano Ronaldo at the moment is at the top of his confidence? It happens to all of us. Lionel Mess...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called for Lionel Messi to be left in peace as the Paris Saint-Germain forward continues to be linked with a return to Camp Nou. Messi, 35, is out of contract with PSG at the end of the season and Barca vice president Eduard Romeu said last week it would be viable to bring him back to the club on a financial level. Romeu's remarks came after president Joan Lapo...Full Story »

A remarkable statistic, highlighting the long-standing creative brilliance of Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller, has come to the fore on Friday evening. For those not aware, Bayern, and Muller, were back in action a short time ago. In their latest Bundesliga outing, Julian Nagelsmann’s troops welcomed Bayer Leverkusen to the Allianz Arena, eyeing a return to winning ways on the back of ...Full Story »

Barcelona vice president Eduard Romeu claimed it would be "possible" for Lionel Messi to return to the club next season. WHAT HAPPENED? Messi has yet to announce what he will do after the 2022-23 season, as he wants to focus exclusively on the World Cup right now. Still, speculation is growing that he may fancy a return to Camp Nou. WHAT THEY SAID: "It would be possible financially because i...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is set to leave PSG this summer as he plans to refuse any new contract offers with the Ligue 1 champions. The Argentine superstar moved to the French capital in 2021 - after an emotional departure from boyhood side Barcelona. Messi had initially signed for two seasons with PSG, but after struggling last time out for the French giants, Messi could already be looking to move on nex...Full Story »

Barcelona are discussing plans to bring PSG star Lionel Messi back to Spain next summer. Marca says Barca president Joan Laporta has various possible formulas for repairing the relationship between the Blaugrana and the greatest player to ever pull on their shirt. He considers this an issue which urgently requires a resolution. One possibility is that the club organises a tribute to Messi a...Full Story »

And among the alleged wishes from his failed deal are a private jet - plus VIP boxes for his AND Luis Suarez’s families. Lionel Messi's Barca contract demands from 2020 have reportedly been leaked Credit: Instagram / @leomessi Messi allegedly asked for a private jet, as well as private boxes at the Nou Camp for him and Luis Suarez Credit: Instagram / @leomessi Messi, 35, sensationally l...Full Story »

Barcelona have threatened to take legal action against a Spanish newspaper that leaked details of the club's contract negotiations with Lionel Messi in 2020. On Wednesday, El Mundo released a series of requests Messi made to the club to renew his deal at Camp Nou as he moved into the final year of his terms. Messi wanted his release clause cut down to a symbolic €10,000, private boxes at...Full Story »

A fresh chapter in the historic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has been written on Sunday night. This comes owing to the latest exploits on the part of the former. Messi was afforded his latest starting berth this evening, as Paris Saint-Germain made the trip to Olympique Lyonnais, hopeful of maintaining their spot atop the Ligue 1 table. And, when all was said and done,...Full Story »

Barcelona(opens in new tab) are plotting a sensational move for Lionel Messi, whose Paris Saint-Germain(opens in new tab) contract expires next summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab), Barca are monitoring Messi's situation closely with the aim of bringing him back to the Nou Camp. It would mark an emotional homecoming for Messi, who came through the club's aca...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has warned the superstar trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar that they need to accept a role on the bench, whether they like it or not. While former manager Mauricio Pochettino would rarely make rotations, successor Galtier didn't hesitate to put Neymar on the bench Saturday, three days before their Champions League opener against Juve...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero had a priceless reaction to getting Lionel Messi in a pack of Panini World Cup stickers. The showpiece, taking place in the winter for the first time ever, kicks off in Qatar in 82 days time. Already, the traditional World Cup sticker book has been released to get fans well and truly in the mood. There are 670 stickers to collect, including 50 silver foil versions, and former M...Full Story »

Barcelona are considering a sensational swoop to re-sign Lionel Messi, according to reports. The Blaugrana were forced to let their greatest ever player depart the club last summer in order to meet La Liga's salary cap. Barcelona(opens in new tab)'s financial issues remain, with the club's debts totalling around £1.2 billion. But that has not prevented them splashing out more than ...Full Story »

A journalist from Ballon d'Or organisers France Football has explained why seven-time winner Lionel Messi was snubbed from their 30-man shortlist this year. On Friday afternoon, the nominees for the 2022 Ballon d'Or awards were announced, with the likes of Karim Benzema, Darwin Nunez and Dusan Vlahovic featuring in the Men's category. Five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo was also included but ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has been left off the 30-man list of Ballon d'Or nominees for the first time since 2005 after the contenders were announced by France Football on Friday. Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema leads the nominees as he bids to win the first Ballon d'Or award of his career. Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland were also included in the list of this year's nominees. ...Full Story »

Barcelona are in talks with Messi to JOIN next summer on a two-year deal Talks are reportedly underway between Barcelona and Lionel Messi over a new contract. According to CCMA, Barcelona are in talks with Lionel Messi to return to the club next summer, with the club considering offering him a two-year contract. The CCMA said Barcelona and Laporta wanted Messi to finish his career at the clu...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's bicycle kick has been mocked by Cristiano Ronaldo's sister (Image: REUTERS) Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has mocked Lionel Messi's bicycle kick with an "obsessed" social media post. Messi scored a stunning acrobatic goal to cap Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 win over Clermont Foot on Saturday night, his second goal of the match. He even had his name chanted by opposition fans after the...Full Story »

Lionel Messi prevented a young supporter from being taken away by security and stopped to take a selfie with the fan after PSG's Trophee des Champions win over Nantes. Messi continued his promising form ahead of the new Ligue 1 season with the opening goal as PSG beat Nantes 4-0 on Sunday. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner rounded Nantes goalkeeper Alban Lafont before rolling the ball into ...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi has declared he'd like to bring Leo Messi back from PSG. The Argentine forward departed the club last summer and joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, as, once his contract expired, Barcelona couldn't afford to offer him a new deal due to their financial issues. "I wish Messi's time was not over, I think he deserves a second chance, a last chance, but that's nex...Full Story »

Lionel Messi and wife Antonela are enjoying some time in a £7,000-a-week Four Seasons hotel in Paris following PSG's pre-season tour of Japan Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela have been enjoying some time together at the Four Seasons hotel in Paris this week. It follows PSG's pre-season tour of Japan as the forward embarks on his second season in the French cap...Full Story »