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05 May

PSG’s Messi Apologises For Unauthorised Saudi Trip

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Lionel Messi has apologised to his Paris St-Germain teammates and says he will wait for the club to decide what they want to do with him after making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. The Argentina captain was suspended by the club for two weeks for the trip. It followed PSG's home defeat by Lorient on Sunday - their third in six games - when Messi played 90 minutes. "I am sorry for what I did and I wait to see what the club decides," Messi said in a video posted on Instagram. "I honestly thought we were going to…

26 Apr

Lionel Messi To Aston Villa?! Emi Martinez Eager To ‘Bring Argentinian Friends’ To ‘Massive’ West Midlands Club

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Aston Villa's goalkeeper Emi Martinez expresses his desire to bring his Argentine teammates to Aston Villa. Emi Martinez feels very happy at Aston Villa The World Cup winner wants his fellow countrymen to join him at Villa Park His comments spark rumours of Lionel Messi joining Aston Villa WHAT HAPPENED? Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has expressed his desire to bring his Argentine friends to Aston Villa, leading to speculation that Lionel Messi could be on his way to join Martinez. The Albiceleste goalkeeper played a crucial role in leading his country to World Cup glory in Qatar last year…

30 Mar

Will Lionel Messi Leave PSG Amid Barcelona Return Talk? Argentina Boss Lionel Scaloni Quizzed On Transfer Rumours

Wontumi2SportsBarcelona, LIONEL MESSI, Lionel Scaloni, Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi continues to see a move away from Paris Saint-Germain speculated on, with Lionel Scaloni unable to shed any light on his future plans. All-time great running his contract down Could become a free agent this summer International coach just wants him to be happy WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar is approaching the end of his contract in France, meaning that free agency could be hit this summer. There has been talk of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner retracing steps to Barcelona, while interest from MLS and the Middle East refuses to go away. Messi is, at 35 years…

29 Mar

Messi Passes 100 Goals For Argentina With Hat-Trick

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi passed 100 international goals as he scored his seventh international hat-trick in a friendly win at home to Curacao. The 35-year-old forward reached the landmark when he opened the scoring on 20 minutes in Santiago del Estero. He added two more before the break to complete a quickfire treble. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez also scored, before Argentina paraded the World Cup trophy in front of more than 42,000 supporters. It was Argentina's second match on home soil since beating France in Qatar on penalties in December to win the World Cup. Messi scored his 800th career…

09 Mar

‘Against Lionel Messi, Things Always Go Well!’ – Thomas Muller Rubs Salt In PSG Star’s Wounds After Bayern’s Champions League Victory And Makes Cristiano Ronaldo Jibe

Wontumi2SportsCristiano Ronaldo, LIONEL MESSI, Thomas Muller

Thomas Muller has aimed a Champions League dig at Lionel Messi, saying things “always go well” for Bayern Munich against the Argentine icon. PSG dumped out in the last-16 Argentine has unhappy memories against German giants Will he be back for more in 2023-24? WHAT HAPPENED? That has proved to be the case once again in 2022-23, with Paris Saint-Germain suffering a 3-0 aggregate defeat to the Bundesliga title holders in the round of 16. Messi was unable to make a decisive contribution during a must-win second leg outing for PSG at the Allianz Arena, as Bayern eased to a…

07 Mar

Lionel Messi Barcelona Return Back On? Joan Laporta Confirms Meeting With PSG Star’s Father & Refuses To Rule Out Summer Transfer

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed he recently met with Lionel Messi's father and left open the possibility of a summer transfer. Messi left Barca in 2021 Laporta has often suggested a return could happen Relationship with Messi possibly rekindled WHAT HAPPENED? Laporta connected with Messi's father, Jorge Messi, to discuss a wide range of subjects, including a potential tribute match. The Blaugrana president didn't confirm nor deny whether a summer transfer was brought up. WHAT THEY SAID: “I met Jorge Messi yes," Laporta said. "We talked about the World Cup and a tribute match for Leo. He’s at PSG right…

03 Mar

‘Lionel Messi, We Are Waiting For You’ – PSG Star Sent Threatening Message By Gunmen In Attack On Family Store In Argentina

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi received a threatening note from gunmen who attacked a supermarket in his hometown Rosario on Thursday. Food store "Unico", located in the Lavalle district, is owned by the family of Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, who is also a native of the Argentina city. Police were called to the scene after a reported 14 shots were fired at the store's shutters and front door in the early hours of Thursday morning. Two individuals on a motorbike were seen fleeing the scene, after leaving a sinister message for the PSG forward. "Messi, we are waiting for you,"…

02 Feb

Paris Saint-Germain Pushing Lionel Messi For Contract Decision

Wontumi2SportsLIONEL MESSI, Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint Germain are pushing Lionel Messi to make a decision on whether he is staying in France beyond this season, sources have confirmed to 90min. The 35-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, but he and his representatives always insisted he would not be rushed into making a decision - as 90min revealed in October. However, following his triumphant World Cup campaign, which resulted in him getting his hands on the biggest prize in world football, PSG made immediate moves to secure his long-term future. A broad agreement over a one-year deal, which would include…

26 Jan

Messi Will Be Remembered But Martinez & ‘Badly Behaved’ Argentina Team-Mates Won’t Win Anything Else – Ibrahimovic

Wontumi2Sports2022 World Cup, Argentina, Emiliano Martinez, LIONEL MESSI, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was not impressed with Argentina's behaviour at the 2022 World Cup and does not think they will taste any more success. Ibrahimovic expected Messi win Says Argentina were badly behaved Believes team will not win more titles WHAT HAPPENED? Ibrahimovic has given his verdict on Argentina after seeing La Albiceleste win their third World Cup in Qatar with a final victory over France back in December. The AC Milan striker acknowledged that captain Messi's contribution will not be forgotten, but was not too impressed with the rest of the team. WHAT THEY SAID: "Messi is considered the best…

05 Jan

Messi & Neymar Both Ruled Out Of PSG’s French Cup Clash With Chateauroux As Galtier Reveals Stance On World Cup Ovation For Argentina Star

Wontumi2SportsChateauroux, Christophe Galtier, Coupe de France, LIONEL MESSI, neymar, Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi and Neymar have been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain’s Coupe de France clash with Chateauroux on Friday. Coupe de France clash on Friday Brazilian forward being rested Argentine icon only just back in training WHAT HAPPENED? The superstar forwards will not be risked in domestic cup competition against third tier opposition, with both men easing their way back into club action at PSG following 2022 World Cup duty. Neymar has taken in one outing since returning from Qatar, and picked up a red card in said contest, while Messi has only recently been welcomed back into training by…