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Single-minded Messi targets strong finish to year with PSG

19-11-2021 03:13 With Argentina's place at the 2022 World Cup secure, Lionel Messi can shift his focus exclusively to ending the year "in the best way possible" with Paris Saint-Germain after an injury-hit start to life in France.

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This is it: Messi gets set for PSG Champions League bow

14-09-2021 13:27 Lionel Messi went to Paris to win the Champions League again – on Wednesday he's set to finally make his first start for his new club when they kick off their European campaign in Bruges.

MESSI MOVES TO PARIS

Messi’s hunger for more means star is sure to shine in City of Lights

13-08-2021 23:03 Argentina's Copa América hero has chosen a PSG side which will give him every tool necessary to keep fighting for the biggest honours.

by Dan Edwards

MARVELLOUS MESSI

Lionel Messi's record-breaking club career to date – in numbers

13-08-2021 23:02 Argentine superstar shattered records during his spell in Catalonia...

MESSI MOVES TO PARIS

Argentines observe Messi's French revolution from afar

13-08-2021 22:58 Despite the epicentre of Messi-mania being some 11,000 kilometres away, locals were glued to their screens this week as Argentina’s superstar footballer completed his move to Paris.

FOOTBALL

Pressure on Pochettino to deliver with PSG 'galácticos' after Messi arrival

13-08-2021 17:09 Lionel Messi's arrival at Paris Saint-Germain has left the club with the most frightening front line in the sport, but now coach Mauricio Pochettino is under pressure to deliver the glory on the pitch that their Qatari owners covet more than anything.

MESSI IN PARIS

'Welcome to Paris, Leo' - Messi meets teammates at first PSG training session

12-08-2021 15:00 Argentine captain meets his new teammates at Paris Saint-Germain's Camp des Loges training facility.

MESSI MOVES TO PARIS

'Madness': Fans queue before dawn to witness 'Messimania' in Paris

11-08-2021 16:21 Determined queues formed before dawn in front of the club shop on the Champs-Élysées while raucous crowds gathered outside the Parc des Princes stadium.

MESSI MOVES TO PARIS

Messi joins PSG with Barcelona legacy intact

11-08-2021 10:13 Even 34, Messi still has so much to offer his new club and country. But for Barcelona, the truth is their number 10 is irreplaceable – both on and off the field.

MESSI MOVES TO PARIS

Messi sets sights on Champions League 'dream' after PSG unveiling

11-08-2021 09:56 "I have said many times that my dream is to win another Champions League and I think I am in the ideal place to have that chance and to do it," says Argentine star, after being unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player.

MESSI MOVES TO PARIS

PSG confirm signing of Lionel Messi on initial two-year contract

10-08-2021 18:05 Argentine superstar signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with the option of an additional year.

MESSI MOVES TO PSG

Argentines celebrate 'new stage' in Messi's career ahead of PSG move

10-08-2021 17:56 Argentina reacted with joy and pride as Lionel Messi arrived in France on Tuesday ahead of his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

MESSI'S NEXT MOVE

Money no obstacle for PSG as they reunite Messi with Neymar

10-08-2021 13:41 Modern football is now dominated by a narrow elite financed by mega-rich owners, state wealth in the case of Qatar-backed Paris Saint-Germain and Abu Dhabi's Manchester City.

LAST TANGO IN PARIS

Messi arrives in Paris to complete PSG move

10-08-2021 12:24 Lionel Messi lands in Paris, with the 34-year-old Argentine superstar set to be unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Wednesday.

LAST TANGO IN PARIS?

France waits impatiently for Messi as PSG close in on deal

09-08-2021 15:28 Paris is expected to be Messi's next destination after his tearful departure from Barcelona, the club he has represented throughout the 17 years of his glittering professional career.

ARGENTINE STAR DEPARTS CATALONIA

'I'm not ready for this' – tearful Messi confirms Barcelona exit

08-08-2021 08:32 Six-time Ballon d'Or winner breaks down in tears as he confirms his exit from Barcelona after 788 games - and confirms move to Paris St Germain "is a possibility."

MESSI'S NEXT MOVE

Departing Messi to give press conference Sunday, says Barcelona

07-08-2021 10:03 Lionel Messi will take questions from the press at noon (1000 GMT, 6am Buenos Aires), Barcelona confirm in a statement. They will be his first public comments since his departure was announced.

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

Last tango in Paris? PSG hot favourites to sign free agent Messi

07-08-2021 08:13 Paris Saint-Germain now the strong favourites to seal Argentine star's signature; French side have reportedly agreed deal in principle and want to unveil Messi on Tuesday at the Eiffel Tower.

SPANISH FOOTBALL

Barça gives up Messi’s star power to try fixing its finances

07-08-2021 08:04 Widely regarded as the best player of his generation, Lionel Messi couldn’t make FC Barcelona’s balance sheet a winner.

SPANISH FOOTBALL

Can Barcelona and La Liga afford not to keep Messi?

06-08-2021 16:32 Not so long ago the very best players in the world played in Spain. Gradually, though, things have changed.

MESSI'S NEXT MOVE

Barcelona simply cannot afford to keep Messi, says club president

06-08-2021 13:08 Messi's Barcelona career has come to an end because cash-strapped Spanish club cannot afford to keep the superstar, club president Joan Laporta confirms.

WHERE NEXT FOR LEO?

'Absolutely not': Guardiola quashes talk of Messi move

06-08-2021 12:29 Pep Guardiola has ruled out a Manchester City move for Lionel Messi, increasing the chances that Argentine star will end up in Paris.

ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR

Messi's 20-year Barcelona career ends; Scramble for signature begins

06-08-2021 01:52 Speculation rages over Argentine superstar’s next destination as scramble for signature begins: Manchester, Paris, MLS – or is it just a bluff by Barcelona?

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

Local media outlets stunned by 'bombshell' Messi news

05-08-2021 17:54 Barcelona's shock announcement on Thursday that superstar Lionel Messi would be leaving the club is a "bombshell" of global proportions, according to local media outlets.

END OF AN ERA

The long goodbye: Barça say adios to Messi, the boy who signed on a napkin

05-08-2021 17:39 Barcelona have insisted in the past they had plans for coping with Messi's retirement, whenever it came, but the truth is their number 10 is irreplaceable – on the field as well as off.

BREAKING NEWS

Barcelona: Messi to leave club due to 'financial and structural obstacles'

05-08-2021 15:03 Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is to leave FC Barcelona, the club has announced, citing "financial and structural obstacles" as the cause.

FOOTBALL

Reports: Barcelona, Messi reach 'agreement in principle' over new contract

14-07-2021 12:46 Spanish media outlets report Argentina national team captain has agreed terms over new contract that will see his salary halved and spend five more years at the Camp Nou.

ARGNETINE SUPERSTAR

Barcelona president says talks with Lionel Messi are 'progressing'

02-07-2021 14:39 "We want him to stay, Leo wants to stay and we are looking for the best formula," says club president Joan Laporta.

BARCELONA PRESDENT

Bartomeu resigns as Barcelona president, says club in for Euro Super League

27-10-2020 18:17 Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned as Barcelona president on Tuesday, along with his board of directors, and left with a bombshell admission that he had accepted a proposal for the club to play in "a future European Super League."

SPANISH FOOTBALL

Lionel Messi says it’s time for Barcelona to unite

30-09-2020 14:09 Lionel Messi wants to put his dispute with Barcelona behind him and called for the club and its fans to unite.

FOOTBALL

'Nothing surprises me anymore' – Messi laments Suárez departure

25-09-2020 12:24 Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell on Friday to Luis Suárez, the day after the Uruguayan striker had said tearful goodbyes to Barcelona after the club sent him to Atlético Madrid.

MESSI TRANSFER SAGA

Messi trains alone as Barça reintegration begins

07-09-2020 15:25 33-year-old trains alone in first session since Ronald Koeman was appointed coach and his first since he said on Friday he had been forced to stay at Barcelona.

BARÇA-MESSI SAGA

Rosario left deflated but still hopeful, as Messi says he'll stay put

06-09-2020 08:09 Rosario had dared to dream, but it was left disappointed after the city's most celebrated son Lionel Messi announced he was staying at Barcelona on Friday.

Argentine superstar

Lionel Messi confirms in interview he will stay at Barcelona

04-09-2020 13:39 Messi confirms he will stay at Barcelona, insisting he could never go to court against "the club of his life" and letting rip at Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu.

MESSI TRANSFER SAGA

No agreement in meeting between Barcelona and Messi’s father

02-09-2020 23:56 Argentine's future no closer to being resolved, after initial meeting between player's father and club officials on Wednesday.

Argentine superstar

Barcelona wants face-to-face meeting to change Messi’s mind

01-09-2020 15:48 Talks with Messi’s father, who is also his agent, are expected this week in Barcelona, but the club also hopes to sit down with the player himself.

Argentine superstar

Messi skips required coronavirus testing with Barcelona

30-08-2020 08:42 In another strong sign that Lionel Messi’s time with Barcelona may be coming to an end, the player did not report for required coronavirus testing scheduled for the whole squad on Sunday.

RALLY IN ROSARIO

Newell’s Old Boys fans dream of an unlikely Messi homecoming

28-08-2020 00:17 Messi’s surprise decision to leave Barcelona has sparked unlikely dreams among the residents of Rosario that he may return to play to Argentina to play with Newell’s Old Boys.

MESSI: END OF AN ERA

Top European clubs circle as Messi calls time at Barcelona

26-08-2020 09:14 Lawyers for Argentine star sends club a fax confirming Messi's desire to rescind his contract by triggering a release clause, sending shockwaves throughout the world of football.

ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR

From Ballon d'Or to abject humiliation: why Messi seeks pastures new

26-08-2020 09:08 Barcelona have insisted in the past they had plans for coping with Messi's retirement, whenever it came, but the truth is their number 10 is irreplaceable.

END OF AN ERA?

Goals, records, trophies: Messi's glittering career

26-08-2020 08:51 After announcing he wants to leave the Catalan club, here's a look at the career highlights of one of football's all-time greats.

SPANISH FOOTBALL

Bartomeu has 'no doubt' Messi will stay at Barcelona

27-07-2020 15:54 "Messi has said many times that he wants to retire here and I have no doubt that he will re-sign," says club president.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Tevez likely to re-sign with Boca – will Centurión be joining him?

25-06-2020 23:29 There may be no date yet for a resumption of top-flight football in Argentina, but that's not stopping Boca Juniors from making moves in the transfer market.

by Dan Edwards

News of football transfers

Single-minded Messi targets strong finish to year with PSG

This is it: Messi gets set for PSG Champions League bow

Messi’s hunger for more means star is sure to shine in City of Lights

Lionel Messi's record-breaking club career to date – in numbers

Argentines observe Messi's French revolution from afar

Pressure on Pochettino to deliver with PSG 'galácticos' after Messi arrival

'Welcome to Paris, Leo' - Messi meets teammates at first PSG training session

'Madness': Fans queue before dawn to witness 'Messimania' in Paris

Messi joins PSG with Barcelona legacy intact

Messi sets sights on Champions League 'dream' after PSG unveiling

PSG confirm signing of Lionel Messi on initial two-year contract

Argentines celebrate 'new stage' in Messi's career ahead of PSG move

Money no obstacle for PSG as they reunite Messi with Neymar

Messi arrives in Paris to complete PSG move

France waits impatiently for Messi as PSG close in on deal

'I'm not ready for this' – tearful Messi confirms Barcelona exit

Departing Messi to give press conference Sunday, says Barcelona

Last tango in Paris? PSG hot favourites to sign free agent Messi

Barça gives up Messi’s star power to try fixing its finances

Can Barcelona and La Liga afford not to keep Messi?

Barcelona simply cannot afford to keep Messi, says club president

'Absolutely not': Guardiola quashes talk of Messi move

Messi's 20-year Barcelona career ends; Scramble for signature begins

Local media outlets stunned by 'bombshell' Messi news

The long goodbye: Barça say adios to Messi, the boy who signed on a napkin

Barcelona: Messi to leave club due to 'financial and structural obstacles'

Reports: Barcelona, Messi reach 'agreement in principle' over new contract

Barcelona president says talks with Lionel Messi are 'progressing'

Bartomeu resigns as Barcelona president, says club in for Euro Super League

Lionel Messi says it’s time for Barcelona to unite

'Nothing surprises me anymore' – Messi laments Suárez departure

Messi trains alone as Barça reintegration begins

Rosario left deflated but still hopeful, as Messi says he'll stay put

Lionel Messi confirms in interview he will stay at Barcelona

No agreement in meeting between Barcelona and Messi’s father

Barcelona wants face-to-face meeting to change Messi’s mind

Messi skips required coronavirus testing with Barcelona

Newell’s Old Boys fans dream of an unlikely Messi homecoming

Top European clubs circle as Messi calls time at Barcelona

From Ballon d'Or to abject humiliation: why Messi seeks pastures new

Goals, records, trophies: Messi's glittering career

Bartomeu has 'no doubt' Messi will stay at Barcelona

Tevez likely to re-sign with Boca – will Centurión be joining him?

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