Messi keen to play alongside Griezmann
Lionel Messi hopes to play alongside Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona after labelling the in-demand Atletico Madrid star a “great player”.
Rivaldo wary of Argentina as Messi chases World Cup recognition
Brazil great Rivaldo is wary of the threat posed by bitter rivals Argentina in Russia because he feels it will be Lionel Messi’s last chance to gain World Cup recognition and elevate himself above Diego Maradona.
Messi dethrones Ronald as world’s highest paid footballer
Lionel Messi has dethroned Cristiano Ronaldo as the world’s highest-earning footballer according to Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, but both men were beaten to the top spot by boxer Floyd Mayweather.
Messi doesn’t get criticised for walking – Pogba hits back at critics
After drawing criticism during the 2017-18 season, Paul Pogba has hit back at his detractors, saying: ‘You can’t tell me how to play.’
Messi does not consider himself world’s best
Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi insisted he was “just another player” despite being considered among the all-time greats.
Buyo hits out at Barcelona star Messi
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the big lie of football, according to former Real Madrid goalkeeper Francisco Buyo.
Messi: Argentina aren’t World Cup contenders
Lionel Messi said Argentina are not among the contenders in Russia as they seek their third World Cup and first since 1986.
Messi: I’d give up Barca title for World Cup glory
Coming off a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double, Barcelona star Lionel Messi is desperate to taste success with Argentina at the World Cup.
I’ll stay at City and Messi will remain with Barca – Aguero
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero dismissed the possibility of playing alongside Lionel Messi, insisting he will remain at the Premier League champions while the Barcelona superstar will stay at the LaLiga holders.
Mamelodi Sundowns surprised us a bit – Barcelona coach
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde admits that Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns surprised the five-time Champions League winners a bit.