ALL POSTS TAGGED "Lionel Messi" - Page 18
Barcelona
/ 382 days agoWill Lionel Messi return to Barca in January? Star reveals plans
Lionel Messi, now playing for Inter Miami, has spoken publicly about whether he still has any interest in returning to Europe and rejoining Barcelona. Since Barcelona's financial woes prevented them from affording a contract extension for Lionel Messi, he reluctantly left the club in the summer of 2021. His last two years with the Catalan […]
Awards
/ 384 days agoUEFA partners with Ballon d'Or in latest battle with FIFA
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced an official partnership with organizers of the Ballon d'Or awards. The governing body of the sport in Europe announced the agreement just days after the most recent ceremony. Lionel Messi edged out Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for the men's awards. Aitana Bonmatí, on the other […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 384 days agoMiami Freedom Park progressing as Inter Miami honors Messi
Construction of Inter Miami's new stadium site is progressing as it enters its third month of work. The club previously announced that the demolition, formerly Melreese Country Club, was underway in early September. Although only a few months have gone by, there are some fairly noticeable updates regarding the plan. YouTubers Futbol Miami TV uploaded […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 386 days agoLuis Suarez agrees to join Messi at Inter Miami in 2024
Everything is going to plan for Luis Suarez to add to the former FC Barcelona players at Inter Miami. Even though the current Gremio striker is finishing out his contract with the Brazilian club, he has no intention of staying with the side. Instead, new reports indicate the Uruguayan is seeking a one-year deal with […]
Argentina
/ 388 days agoBallon d'Or's overemphasis on national duty saps award's weight
Lionel Messi won his record eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday. He beat out the likes of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior to win the award. In the last 12 months, Messi did not have his best campaign at club level. However, his performance in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup allowed Argentina to […]
China
/ 390 days agoConfusion hits Inter Miami's China tour after canceled friendly
Inter Miami's upcoming tour of China has hit multiple snags just days before the squad is set to travel. The Major League Soccer side previously announced that they would play two friendlies in the Asian nation in November. Nevertheless, one of venues for the matchups has been changed, while the other is cancelled. Miami is […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 398 days agoTV mess: Ligue 1 pays toll for Messi and Neymar's PSG exits
A noticeable void now exists in the Paris Saint-Germain locker room where Lionel Messi and Neymar once occupied seats. Considering the ongoing challenges faced by PSG, Kylian Mbappe may soon be joining the ranks of those departing. And in additional to PSG, Ligue 1 has taken a hit. Soccer enthusiasts worldwide took a heightened interest […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 399 days agoMessi and Neymar exits have significant off-field impact on PSG
Paris Saint-Germain's decision to bid farewell to the era of superstars was met with approval by many supporters. The Qatari-led club allowed Lionel Messi to depart as a free agent and sold Neymar to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal for around $95 million. The French giants clinched their 11th league title last term. However, it only secured […]
Argentina
/ 400 days agoMessi cites reason why he’s passing on Barcelona loan move
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has squashed rumors that he will leave the club on loan this winter, with a Barcelona reunion a possibility. There were previous suggestions that the Argentine would possibly rejoin the Catalan club following the current Major League Soccer campaign. However, Messi claims that he is looking forward to resting with […]
Apple TV
/ 401 days agoApple omitting US Open Cup from Messi film makes no sense
Apple did not feature the US Open Cup in its recent docuseries Messi Meets America. It provided a heavy focus on the highlights of Messi's Leagues Cup win and his foray into Major League Soccer. However, there was no mention of the oldest soccer competition in the United States. The nonsensical decision may have come […]
Argentina
/ 401 days agoBallon d’Or decision leaked as Messi tipped to win for 8th time
Lionel Messi looks set to extend his record of Ballon d'Or titles later this month. The Argentine superstar has already collected the award seven times in his illustrious career. This is currently two more than any other player, including Cristiano Ronaldo. Nevertheless, reports out of Spain suggest that Messi will soon win his eighth Ballon […]
Gremio
/ 401 days agoInter Miami boss does not turn down idea of Luis Suarez joining
During the massive overhaul at Inter Miami this past summer, Luis Suarez was a name that hovered around DRV PNK Stadium. With Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba linking up with Lionel Messi, the Uruguayan almost joined the FC Barcelona reunion. He even went so far as to offer to pay his current club to let […]
Apple TV
/ 402 days agoMLS excludes US Open Cup from Messi Meets America docuseries
The producers behind Messi Meets America are not planning on including any footage or mentions of the US Open Cup in the docuseries, World Soccer Talk has learned. Episodes one through three, released October 11 on Apple TV+, cover the period from Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami until the Leagues Cup Final where Miami […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 405 days agoMessi Meets America docuseries panned by critics
When seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, announced he was heading to Miami to play for Inter Miami, it made headlines throughout the globe. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for soccer enthusiasts to see how a legendary player helped revitalize the sport in North America. Apple TV+ has begun streaming the six-part docuseries "Messi Meets […]
Apple TV
/ 406 days agoMessi Meets America review: A fine highlight reel with little depth
If you lived under a rock this summer and didn’t watch any of the highlights of Lionel Messi's introduction to MLS, Messi Meets America is the best way to review highlights of all of Messi's golazos and exciting moments from Inter Miami's Leagues Cup run. If you're expecting anything other than that — such as […]