lionel messi news

Barcelona's emergency signing Martin Braithwaite joked he "won't wash my clothes after I hugged Lionel Messi" after setting up one of the Argentina legend's four goals in a thumping win over Eibar. Barca were given special dispensation to sign former Middlesbough man Braithwaite this week, and...

Lionel Messi was in inspirational form as he scored four goals including a first-half hat-trick to lead Barcelona to an easy 5-0 win over Eibar at the end of a difficult week for the club. Messi had gone over a month without a goal in LaLiga before Saturday … read more via Vanguard News –...

Barcelona’s new striker, Martin Braithwaite, has joked he won’t wash his kit, after hugging Lionel Messi, during a 5-0 win against Eibar on Saturday. Braithwaite arrived from Leganes on Thursday for €18million. The Danish international was introduced for the final 20 minutes and laid on a...

The king has done it again Lionel Messi was in the mood this afternoon as Barcelona thrashed Eibar 5 – 0 in LA LIGA – You just have to see the beautiful goals he scored This is a Warning Notice to … Read more via Naijaloaded – https://ift.tt/2SP54K5 Get More Nigeria Sports News

Lionel Messi and Lewis Hamilton shared the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award on Monday night. The superstar footballer and Formula one driver pipped Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal, Marc Marquez and Eliud Kipchoge for the honour. The pair were tied for first place in the voting by former…...

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi were declared joint winners of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in Berlin on Monday.... Read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/3bLeDkT Get More Nigeria Sports News

Barcelona have denied trying to boost the image of club president Josep Maria Bartomeu by hiring a company that criticised current and former players, including Lionel Messi, on social media..... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/37BSKRQ Get More Nigeria Sports News

Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona and join Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus Barca scout claims. The Argentine legend recently had a bust-up with Barcelona’s Sporting Director Eric Abidal.... Read more via Legit.ng – https://ift.tt/2ServZ8 Get More Nigeria Political News

Defender Clement Lenglet scored the winning goal and was sent off as Barcelona beat Real Betis to close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid. The champions twice came from behind to level before Lenglet headed in Lionel Messi’s 73rd-minute free-kick.... read more via Newtelegraph –...

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has kept his crown as highest paid footballer in the world, ahead of Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo. On the coaching side, Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone received double that of Real Madrid’s Zinedine Zidane.... Read more via Naijaloaded –...

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has engaged in a war of words with Eric Abidal after he suggested Ernesto Valverde was fired because the players were not happy with him. Messi believes Abidal, Barcelona sporting director, who plays a huge role in appointing and sacking at … read more via...

Paris Saint-Germain winger, Angel Di Maria has declared that his fellow Argentina team-mate and Barcelona icon, Lionel Messi is the greatest player on the planet. The 31-year-old Argentine won the Champions League, La Liga, and two Copa del Rey trophies during four seasons at Real Madrid...

An old video has emerged showing Kobe Bryant talking about when he met a young Lionel Messi. The death of NBA great Kobe Bryant has shocked the sports world.... Read more via Tori News – https://ift.tt/2Rwr9wI Get More Nigeria Sports News

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, flashed the number “24” with his fingers, during their 2-0 win over Lille on Sunday, in honour of former NBA star, Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash earlier in the day along with his daughter, Gianni. Neymar scored twice to help … read more via...

Kylian Mbappe has said he cannot be a one-club man like Lionel Messi and that it is impossible for him to attain his success. However, the PSG striker admits he can follow in foot-steps of Cristiano Ronaldo who played in Portugla, England, Spain and Italy.... Read more via Legit.ng –...

Reigning Spanish champions Barcelona on Sunday, January 19, returned to the top of the La Liga standings after beating Granada 1-0 at the Nou Camp. But Barcelona labored in this encounter against 10-man Granada thanks to Lionel Messi who scored the winner in the second half..... read more...

Last year, Lionel Messi won his sixth Ballon d’Or and broke ties with his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo after they dominated the prestigious annual honour for the last decade. Maurizio Sarri, the coach of Juventus has now said that he is not happy that Lionel Messi has won the coveted … read...

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been shortlisted among six sportsmen to contend for this year's Sportsman of the year. The Argentine forward who inspired the Catalans to Spanish League glory last campaign will battle the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Rafael Nadal at the Laureus20 World Sports...

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has named Lionel Messi as the best footballer in several positions. Guardiola was speaking to reporters on Sunday, after watching Sergio Aguero netting a hat-trick in their 6-1 win at Aston Villa.... read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...

Lionel Messi said Barcelona were guilty of playing like children on Thursday after Atletico Madrid staged a thrilling comeback to beat them 3-2 and set up a Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. Barca looked on course for a Sunday showdown against Real when they led 2-1 with … read...