Tag: lionel messi

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in his second debut at Manchester United, as the Red Devils beat Newcastle 4-1 at Old Trafford. (Image: Twitter/manutd)

What are the Highest Spending Teams in European Football?

Premier League clubs spent more than $9.7 billion this year to form their current squads; more than twice as much as any of Europe’s other top leagues. The study published by the CIES Football Observatory finds Manchester City at the top of the big spenders’ list, followed by their arch-rivals, […]

Messi and his family traveled to Paris on Tuesday ahead of Leo's medical at PSG. (Image: Instagram/antonelaroccuzzo)

Messi Agrees to Two-Year Contract with PSG, Flies to Paris

Leo Messi left Barcelona on Tuesday morning on a private jet to Paris where he will undergo a medical exam before signing a two-year deal at PSG, with the possibility to extend for a third. Messi will earn $35 million each season, with PSG also paying him a $35 million […]

Lionel Messi poses with his six 'Ballon d'Or' trophies. (Image: forbes.com)

Ballon d’Or 2021: Messi Takes on a World Ripe with Young Challengers

The Ballon d’Or wasn’t awarded in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, the most important individual trophy in world football is set to be awarded again, with Messi dreaming of his seventh Golden Ball, and a flock of youthful superstars dreaming of unseating the overwhelming veteran favorite. Soon, […]

Lionel Messi is expected to extend his stay at FC Barcelona for two more seasons. (Image: Twitter / @FCBarcelona)

Barcelona to Sign Two Players Worth More than $100 Million — for Free

FC Barcelona agreed to terms with Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, who will strengthen the team’s attack ahead of next season. Both players will come at no cost, as they are free agents. Aguero will end his 10-year stay at Manchester City once the current campaign concludes. The 32-year-old Argentinean […]

Neymar is going to sign a contract extension at PSG, keeping him at Parc des Princes until 2026. (Image: Twitter / @PSG_Inside)

All Bets Are Off: Neymar to Pen New Contract with PSG on Saturday

French sports paper L’Equipe revealed late on Friday that PSG and Neymar have reached a deal to extend the Brazilian’s contract. The signing is expected to be formalized on Saturday. After a complicated few months, PSG managed to convince the 29-year-old superstar that Parc des Princes is the best place […]

Lionel Messi and Neymar had a close relationship on the pitch, and off of it as well. (Image: fcbarcelona.com_

Messi Ready to Ink New 2-Year Contract with Barca

Leo Messi (33) told those around him that he’s going to extend his stay at Camp Nou until 2023. Messi asked his father to keep in contact with the club’s hierarchy while he focuses on helping the team win La Liga this season. Messi (33) had offers from Manchester City […]

Lionel Messi is congratulated by Barcelona president Joan Laporta after winning the Spanish Cup. (Image: Twitter / @JoanLaportaFCB )

Messi Shines as Barcelona Wins the Spanish Cup

FC Barcelona won their first trophy in two years after beating Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the final of the Spanish Cup. Lionel Messi stole the show thanks to his fantastic performance at “La Cartuja” stadium in Sevilla, where the final was hosted. Barcelona scored all of their goals in the […]