Messi-less Argentina thrash Bolivia in World Cup qualifier

September 13, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Argentina rested captain Lionel Messi but they still made light work of Bolivia as they won 3-0 to claim their second victory of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Angel Di Maria took over as captain in Messi’s absence and shone, providing two assists before halftime. “It’s two games in, we knew it was important to get six points Read More

Neymar may join Messi in MLS

August 10, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Neymar could follow former team-mate Lionel Messi to MLS this summer, with LAFC preparing a sensational move for the Brazilian star. Neymar has reportedly informed Paris Saint-Germain that he wants to leave this summer as the Brazilian eyes a return to his former side, Barcelona. Amid the possibility of Neymar exiting the French champions, MLS clubs have suddenly shown interest Read More

Messi scores in historic Inter Miami win

August 4, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Lionel Messi’s first away game for Inter Miami has sold out within 10 minutes, as the wild US hype around the Argentine continues. Since touching down in Miami last month, World Cup winning Argentina captain Lionel Messi has not stopped grabbing headlines. His impact on the team has been impressive, if unsurprising, with two goals against Orlando City bringing his Read More

Messi pays tribute to Maradona

July 31, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Diego Maradona by sporting a retro Argentina kit from the 1994 World Cup. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was able to emulate the achievements of his legendary countryman when capturing a global crown at the 2022 World Cup. Messi inspired his country to glory in Qatar, much like Maradona once did at the 1986 Read More

Messi glows as Inter Miami win again

July 26, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Lionel Messi didn’t take long to score in his first start for Inter Miami, finding the back of the net twice in 23 minutes in a 4-0 win. Messi was in the Inter Miami starting XI for the first time against Atlanta United on Tuesday, having come off the bench to score a famous free kick in Friday’s win over Read More

Messi scores winner in Inter Miami debut

July 22, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

The World Cup winner came off the bench to bury a late free-kick, and snatch a win against Liga MX side Cruz Azul. In the 92nd minute, the Argentine was fouled on the edge of the box, and stepped up to take a free-kick from 20 yards out. The result was a remarkable curler that kissed the top corner, and Read More

Ronaldo slams Messi, MLS, turns back on Europe

July 18, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Cristiano Ronaldo has aimed a dig at eternal rival Lionel Messi by claiming that the “Saudi championship is much better than the USA”. The Portuguese superstar has been in the Middle East since taking the decision to join Al-Nassr on the back of the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. He was a free agent at that point following his Read More

Sergio Busquets officially joins Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

July 17, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Sergio Busquets has officially joined Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, signing a contract with the MLS club that will see him stay in Florida until 2025. Busquets left boyhood club Barcelona after 18 trophy-laden years at the end of last season, and will now reunite with former team-mate Lionel Messi at the DRV PNK Stadium. The 35-year-old midfielder said after Read More

Messi narrowly escapes serious crash

July 15, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Lionel Messi escaped a crash in Miami after his car jumped a red light and ran into moving traffic. Messi could have experienced a serious car accident in Miami after his car jumped red light and headed straight into moving traffic. Messi’s vehicle was being escorted by a Fort Lauderdale police car yet it went into an intersection. Thankfully the Read More

Messi lands, begins new Inter Miami era

July 12, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Lionel Messi landed in Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday in preparation for an unveiling ceremony to be hosted by his new MLS club, Inter Miami CF, on Sunday. Messi landed on Tuesday at Ft. Lauderdale airport in the company of his wife and children as the club also made the announcement confirming the welcome event, which has been called “The Unveil,” Read More

Revealed! How much Messi will earn at Inter Miami

July 3, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas has revealed the salary of former Barcelona star, Lionel Messi at the MLS club. Mas has confirmed that Lionel Messi will earn ‘$50m-$60m’ per season when he joins Inter Miami this summer, with the Argentine set to touch down in Florida after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Speaking to El Pais, the Inter Miami chief also Read More

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Messi nets fastest career goal in Argentina win vs Australia

June 16, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Five minutes before the end of the first half of Argentina’s 2-0 win over Australia on Thursday evening, a chant rang out across Beijing’s newly renovated Workers’ Stadium, a justification for why, 7,771 miles away, Inter Miami has made the biggest splash in MLS history. It was a chorus delivered in tribute to one man delivered not in their native Read More

Messi suffers detention in China

June 13, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Lionel Messi was detained by the Chinese police at Beijing airport, while on duty for the Argentine football team. Argentina are scheduled to face Australia in an international friendly at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, on Thursday. The reigning FIFA World Cup champions will be looking to build on their good form and impress fans in China. But it looks Read More

Breaking: Messi shuts out Barcelona, others, settles for Inter Miami

June 7, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Lionel Messi has confirmed he plans to join MLS side Inter Miami upon the expiry of his Paris Saint-Germain contract, snubbing Barcelona and Al-Hilal. The Argentine superstar has confirmed his next move in an interview with Spanish outlets SPORT and Mundo Deportivo at his home in Paris, ending weeks of speculation surrounding his future. Confirming his imminent switch to MLS, Read More

MLS keen on Messi capture

June 7, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

MLS and Inter Miami are working to plot a concrete deal for Lionel Messi as the Argentine superstar continues to deliberate his future, according to a report. The 35-year-old is left with a decision to make over his future after leaving Paris Saint-Germain and there is growing hope Stateside that the World Cup winner could make the move to MLS, Read More

PSG incur losses 24 hours after Messi’s exit

June 4, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Paris Saint-Germain’s Instagram following has dropped by 800,000 after Lionel Messi’s final game for the club on Saturday. The French champions confirmed their final league game of the season would be Messi’s last for the club on Saturday, with a statement claiming they were ‘proud to have had the greatest footballer of all time’. Despite an impressive season in Paris Read More

Inter Miami sack Phil Neville as club lure Messi

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami have sacked coach Phil Neville with the club bottom of the Eastern Conference after 15 games. Wednesday’s 1-0 loss at home to the New York Red Bulls was their 10th defeat in their past 13 league games. Neville, 46, was appointed in January 2021 and helped Inter reach the MLS Cup play-offs in 2022. Read More

Confirmed: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG

June 1, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

PSG boss Christophe Galtier has confirmed that Lionel Messi will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Galtier has confirmed that Messi will leave PSG when his contract expires amid an eye-watering offer from Saudi Arabia that would see him go head-to-head with Cristiano Ronaldo once again. Barcelona have also been linked with a Read More

PSG: Messi returns to action after suspension

May 13, 2023 Editor 0

Lionel Messi will return to Paris St-Germain’s starting line-up on Saturday for the first time since making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. The Argentina captain was initially suspended by the club for two weeks for the trip, which followed PSG’s home defeat by Lorient on 30 April. The Ligue 1 leaders, who have suffered three defeats in their past Read More

Revealed! 5 top football star tipped for 2023 Ballon d’Or

May 11, 2023 Admin III 0

The five top players for the Ballon d’Or winner this year have been revealed, The Ballon d’Or remains the most coveted individual award for football players and is presented by French news magazine ‘France Football’. The most prestigious individual prize in football is now given to the best performing footballer in a season The winner is selected by a panel Read More

Messi’s father shuts Saudi Arabia transfer rumours

May 10, 2023 Admin III 0

Lionel Messi’s father has shutdown claims his son has agreed to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer and sign a big-money deal with a Saudi Arabia club. Messi’s father, Jorge, released a statement after reports earlier in the day said that the forward would sign a massive contract worth £522million at Saudi side Al-Hilal. Jorge took to social media to say: Read More

Messi back in training with PSG 

Lionel Messi is training with Paris St Germain again, the Ligue 1 team said on Monday, after the forward was suspended for making a trip to Saudi Arabia and missing a training session as a result. French media reported that Messi was suspended for two weeks after an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia when he was supposed to train with Read More