News of transfers

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’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

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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?

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.

Albiceleste star Rodrigo de Paul joins Atlético Madrid

12-07-2021 15:39 Just two days after winning the Copa América with the national side, 27-year-old midfielder signs for Atlético Madrid for reported fee of 35 million euros.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.