Tag: Lionel Messi
Ronaldo identifies Manchester United’s problem child Pogba for Juventus, Messi won’t be happy
According to Don Balon, Cristiano Ronaldo has identified Manchester United’s problem child Paul Pogba as a potential signing for Juventus. Lionel Messi won’t be happy, as the Argentine international has…
Read more »France v Argentina: 31-year-old to make World Cup headlines for wrong reasons
France and Argentina lock horns at the Kazan Arena in the last-16 of the World Cup on Saturday afternoon. Les Blues reached the knockouts after finishing top of Group C…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 14: Argentina get God’s help, France yawn-fest, Germany determined
Updated:Tuesday’s World Cup action was nothing if not dramatic, with Argentina sealing a place in the round of 16 after an agonisingly late goal. The South Americans have been joined…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 13: Ronaldo lucky not to see red, Messi will deliver, Spain relief
Updated:Monday’s World Cup 2018 action was full of controversy, suspense, goals and gaffs as the first four teams to make it through the group stages were decided. Participants in the…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 9: Argentinian ‘begs for forgiveness’, VAR issues, Brazil team named
Updated:As round two of the World Cup 2018 group stages continues, teams are starting to book their place in the next stage or be eliminated. Thursday’s action saw Australia dominate…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 8: Spain ride their luck, English dislocated shoulder, France turn to Giroud
Updated:The first week of the 2018 World Cup in Russia has been full of excitement, controversy and goals, with fans hoping the action over the remainder of the competition continues…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 4: VAR questioned, Messi committed, Germany and Neymar fitness updates
Updated:The 2018 World Cup’s longest day took place on Saturday, with four games played in Russia for fans to enjoy. In today’s news, we recap the action – with VAR…
Read more »World Cup 2018 Day 3: Spain star slams ‘diving’ Ronaldo, Suarez defended, Messi uncertainty
Updated:It was an action-packed second day of the 2018 World Cup on Friday, with three games producing eight goals – fans are now waiting in anticipation ahead of four clashes…
Read more »Barcelona 2 Real Madrid 2: Messi proves himself once more as Bale steps up
Updated:Age-old rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a sensational Clasico fixture on Sunday night, with the sides unable to be separated in a 2-2 draw. The game boasted some…
Read more »Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to agree deal with Liverpool for Salah
Updated:According to Don Balon, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wants Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah at the Camp Nou this summer. The Egyptian international’s form for the Merseysiders has led to a lot…
Read more »Highest Paid Footballers 2016: Ronaldo and Messi in Top 10
Updated:Brazilian midfielder, Oscar, raised a few eyebrows this week when he joined the Chinese Super League club, Shanghai SIPG, from Chelsea. As a result of his £60m transfer to the…
Read more »Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo – The definitive Clasico statistics
Updated:Spain’s El Clasico fixture between age-old rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid is undoubtedly the biggest game in world football, with the global spectacle to take centre stage once more on…
Read more »Portugal’s Euro victory adds another page in Ronaldo-Messi rivalry
Updated:Portugal’s Euro win will add another page to their rivalry, and Messi would need to come out of international retirement to respond.
Read more »Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud
Updated:Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi and his father Jorge has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud. According to BBC News, Jorge Messi was given the jail term…
Read more »Lionel Messi retires from International football after Argentina’s Copa America defeat to Chile
Updated:When Francisco Silva scored the winning penalty for Chile, Lionel Messi was seen kneeling on to the ground hiding his face, probably crying as well. He sat alone on the dugout…
Read more »Lionel Messi breaks goalscoring record, leads Argentina to Copa America Final
Updated:Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi produced a masterclass performance as Argentina secured a convincing 4-0 victory over the United states to ease into the final of the Copa America Centenario on Tuesday….
Read more »Argentina beat USA 4-0 to reach Copa America final
Updated:Argentina booked their place in the Copa America final after demolishing the US 4-0 on Tuesday night in Houston. Lionel Messi scored one and set up two goals as the Albiceleste made it to…
Read more »Argentina 5-0 Panama: Goals, Highlights From Copa America
Updated:Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi scored three goals in his return from a back injury, as Argentina produced a scintillating performance to beat Panama 5-0 on Friday night in Chicago. Messi…
Read more »Copa America Standings 2016: Wednesday Group Results, Table, Talking Points
Updated:It’s Day 6 of Copa America Centenario and for the first time in this competition, we have had a goal fest. Brazil thrashed Haiti 7-1 (who were eliminated) to move…
Read more »Copa 2016: US face Colombia, Gustavo leaves Selecao squad, Messi’s trial latest
The Copa America Centenario 2016 officially kicks off today, as tournament hosts US takes on Colombia as Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Details: KO 9.30 pm ET, Fox Sports…
Read more »Top 10 Highest Earning Players: Ronaldo 1st, Messi 2nd
Updated:Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest earning player in the world, ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, according to the latest study revealed by Forbes. Nowadays, players earn incredible amounts…
Read more »Lionel Messi comments on his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo
Updated:Football fans always love to compare between great players. Why only football? It applies to sports in general. Be it Sachin Tendulkar vs Brain Lara in cricket, Roger Federer vs…
Read more »Statistically Comparing the Ballon d’Or Finalists
2015 has come to a close, meaning that the Ballon d’Or is here. The most prestigious prize in world football will be announced later today. It has been an incredible…
Read more »Celebrating Messi’s 500 games for Barcelona: A joyride of trophies, goals & records
Updated:There is simply no par in world football when Lionel Messi is concerned, and when the Argentine played his 500th game for Barcelona yesterday, it offered us mortals a chance…
Read more »Transfer roundup: Chelsea and Man Utd targets not for sale, as Messi to earn £800k-a-week in England?
Updated:Friday’s transfer rumblings rate from the sublime to the ridiculous, with a host of leading Premier League clubs in the mix according to the European press. Both Chelsea and Manchester…
Read more »Ronaldo: I’m better than Messi
Updated:Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes he’s better than Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi and says that trophies do not have any impact in deciding who the best player in the…
Read more »Why Neymar Can Be Better Than Messi
As age catches up with one of the greatest players of the modern generation, Lionel Messi, the debate continues as to who will occupy his pedestal in the global game,…
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