Lionel Messi enters final week of Barcelona contract with questions over future
Barcelona’s legendary maestro and captain Lionel Messi could leave on a free as delayed talks over a new contract create concern for those in charge, reports suggest There is growing concern at Barcelona surrounding captain Lionel Messi’s delay in signing a new contract at the club.
Messi intervention could wreck £15m Aston Villa transfer
Alvarez has been linked with a move to B6 with his agent reportedly due for talks with Ajax and Villa this week over a deal of around £15m Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to move for River Plate's Julian Alvarez, according to reports. According to Don Balon, the Argentina superstar has been impressed with his fellow countryman who has been linked with a move to B6 and Ajax.
Balotelli, Griezmann, Keane: 10 footballers who were written off early in their careers
Wales cult hero Hal Robson-Kanu has revealed that his ambitions of becoming a professional footballer were written off during an intriguing episode of the High Performance Podcast. Injuries, and particularly cruciate ligament injuries, carry the potential to shape a player's entire career. The forces of fate and fortune play decisive roles in determining how high a player can rise in the game.
Messi calls Laporta with Barcelona contract answer
Lionel Messi has assured Barcelona he is ready to sign a new contract. Messi's current deal will expire at the end of June and there have been doubts about his commitment to Barca with the midfielder away at the Copa America with Argentina. However, Spanish reporter Miguel Rico says Messi has given a definitive 'yes' to president Joan Laporta that he will sign the renewal.
Lionel Messi honours promise by signing fan's incredible Barcelona back tattoo
Lionel Messi kept his promise to a fan by signing his back tattoo of the Argentine scoring a last-gasp winner in the El Clasico at the Bernabeu in 2017, where he holds his Barcelona shirt in celebration Barcelona star Lionel Messi has kept his promise to a fan after discovering the man had a gigantic tattoo of himself on social media.
Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract renewal was holding up other deals, announcement imminent
Barcelona's biggest transfer concern this summer was Lionel Messi, whose current deal expires on June 30. Newly appointed president Joan Laporta's first aim was to tie down the Argentine superstar to a new deal, and he has reportedly succeeded in his mission. Messi is currently with Argentina at the Copa America tournament and has not spoken too much about his plans.
Everything Lionel Messi has said about Cristiano Ronaldo amid Barcelona chief's approach
Barcelona are understood to be plotting a sensational summer switch for Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo - which could see him paired alongside Lionel Messi in attack Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo is one of football's long-standing rivalries. Fans have debated for over a decade as to who the greater player is as both individuals have continued to reach unthinkable goalscoring numbers each year.
Lionel Messi accepts two-year Barcelona extension as legend snubs free transfer for second successive summer
LIONEL MESSI has reportedly agreed to stay at Barcelona for another two seasons. The Argentine maestro, 33, has told president Joan Laporta he'll sign a new deal at the Nou Camp and reject a move away. Barcelona-based journalist Miguel Rico reports that Messi will initially put pen to paper on a one-year deal with a significant pay cut.
Messi accepts two-year Barcelona extension and rejects free transfer again
LIONEL MESSI has reportedly agreed to stay at Barcelona for another two seasons. The Argentine maestro, 33, has told president Joan Laporta he'll sign a new deal at the Nou Camp and reject a move away. Barcelona-based journalist Miguel Rico reports that Messi will initially put pen to paper on a one-year deal with a significant pay cut.
Messi yet to agree terms with Barcelona over new deal
Lionel Messi is yet to agree terms with Barcelona over a new contract - with his current deal due to expire next week. Sport says Messi has still not reached an agreement to renew his contract with FC Barcelona, according to sources close to the player. On Tuesday evening, reports appeared suggesting that Messi had told president Joan Laporta 'yes' to his contract renewal offer.
Ronaldo may copy Real Madrid pal Ramos with Barcelona stance
The Portuguese superstar is edging closer to a departure from Juventus, with Barcelona reportedly launching a shock bid to unite him with Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp Cristiano Ronaldo may have to copy his former Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos with his stance on joining Barcelona, as the Catalan club enter the race to sign him.
Pogba the leader: France's Euro 2020 progress is being guided by the Man United star
"Messi or no Messi, I don't give a f---. I am not going home tonight." Picture the scene: France are about to play Argentina in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. It's June 30, and Paul Pogba decided to speak up louder than he'd even done before.
Transfer Talk: Lionel Messi's new Barcelona contract just a matter of time
Amid all the action at the Euros and Copa America, the summer transfer window has opened for some leagues, with Europe's biggest clubs looking to make a splash in the transfer market. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here. TOP STORY: Messi new contract coming on Thursday
New Lionel Messi deal at Barcelona 'just a matter of time'
Lionel Messi is reportedly close to agreeing a new deal to stay with Catalan giants Barcelona beyond this summer. The 33-year-old has be heavily linked with a move away from Camp Nou and will see his current contract expire in eight days' time. However, according to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, it is 'just a matter of time' before Messi signs a new two-year deal, with just a few clauses to be approved before an agreement can be reached.
Preview: Chile vs. Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Chile will look to confirm their place in the Copa America quarter-finals on Friday, when they take on Paraguay in their final game of the group stage. Martin Lasarte's men currently sit second in the group, having collected five points from three games, while their opponents occupy third spot with three points from their two matches so far.
Lionel Messi agrees new Barcelona deal and pay cut to help with La Liga salary cap concerns - reports
Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed to sign a one-year deal with Barcelona and take a pay cut to help with the club's salary cap issues. The 33-year-old is soon set to be a free agent as his current contract with Barca expires at the end of the month.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi: How Barcelona could line up amid transfer rumours
The Catalan giants have been touted with a shock move for the former Manchester United and Real Madrid icon who is thought to be unhappy at current club Juventus In a transfer that would make every football purists dream come true, Cristiano Ronaldo could still line up alongside long-term Balon D'or rival Lionel Messi in the colours of Barcelona.
Miss BumBum wants new Messi tattoo after getting face inked near intimate parts
Brazilian Miss BumBum star Suzy Cortez has vowed to get a new Lionel Messi tattoo after already having the Barcelona star's face inked above her nether regions The Miss BumBum babe who win the title twice has confessed her plans to get yet another Lionel Messi tattoo. Suzy Cortez, 31, is known for her love for FC Barcelona and isn't one to shy away from her feelings for the 33-year-old legend.