Stats reveal Messi is the most decisive player in La Liga – 2nd-placed Sanchez heaps the praise

Real Madrid legend Hugo Sanchez was delighted at the fact that he was the second-most decisive player in the Spanish league behind Lionel Messi. Comparisons are usually repulsive but when two players acquire a lot of importance by scoring goals, it’s impossible to not fall into the trap. The statistics of Hugo Sanchez in the … Read more

Jean-Clair Todibo reveals Barcelona players are careful not to hurt Lionel Messi in training

Lionel Messi of Barcelona

Barcelona loanee Jean-Clair Todibo shared about his spell at Camp Nou and the way star forward Lionel Messi was treated in training sessions. The Frenchman was deprived of opportunities to play for the Catalan giants and featured only in 5 La Liga games since his arrival in the winter of 2019. With the presence of … Read more

“We could win everything”: Guardiola opens up on his first meeting with Lionel Messi

In an interview, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals about his time at Barcelona and his first meeting with Lionel Messi. He claimed that he knew he would win everything with Messi after seeing him play for the first time. The Spaniard took over as Barcelona coach in 2008 and while speaking to Catalunya Radio, … Read more

Lionel Messi backed to return to Argentina by Javier Mascherano

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been backed to return to Argentina in the future by Estudiantes midfielder Javier Mascherano. Messi has spent his entire career professional career at Camp Nou, coming through the ranks of La Masia after joining the club from Newell’s Old Boys back in 2000. The Argentine playmaker established himself as one … Read more

Lionel Messi emulates legendary goalkeeper Jorge Campos’ outfit

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Barcelona star Lionel Messi is one of the greatest players to have ever stepped on the field. His heroics for the club are no surprise to the footballing world and still continues to be on the highest level alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. An idol to many, the Argentine, at times, has also contributed to the fashion … Read more

“Neither Messi nor Griezmann wants to play as a striker” – Former German International Hits Out On Barcelona Duo

Former German international Bernd Schuster told Onda Cero, Spain’s radio station that neither Lionel Messi nor Antoine Griezmann wants to play as a Barcelona’s NO:9. This came after Quique Setien’s side defeated Granada last weekend. Though they had gone to the top of La Liga, Barca struggled to create opportunities and score plenty. They were … Read more

Hooded thieves stole tickets to see Lionel Messi in action

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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and his teammates are set to face Ibiza FC, who play in Spain’s third-tier league, on Wednesday in the third round of the Copa del Rey Cup. Pablo Alfaro’s men host Barcelona at the Municipal Stadium in the coastal area and that has brought excitement to the people of the paradise island. … Read more

7 Goal Connections – Arturo Vidal affirms himself as Lionel Messi’s best partner in Barcelona

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Arturo Vidal have turned out to be super partners which have led to several goals for the Catalans. Prior to the Chilean’s arrival at Camp Nou, Jordi Alba consistently provided Messi with the assists and that partnership between the two impacted many of Barcelona’s games. However, in the last outing, Vidal … Read more

Journalist Julien Laurens wants Griezmann and Messi to play upfront

French Football journalist Julien Laurens was convinced to see Griezmann and Messi to start upfront for Barcelona in Quique Setien’s debut. In the Gab and Juls podcast, the journalist said: “I like Griezmann and Messi upfront together” and spoke of the excellence of Setien in managing his first game. The Catalan giants were made to … Read more

European Golden Shoe Race: Erling Haaland takes the lead over Messi but still behind CR7

With half of the 2019/2020 season yet to be played, the race for one of the most coveted prizes -the European Golden Shoe has got tougher with several top players vying to get their hands on it. Borussia Dortmund’s new signing, 19-year-old Erling Haaland announced his arrival in Bundesliga with a hat-trick over Augsburg at … Read more