Messi

Real Madrid legend Marcelo has put Clasico rivalry to one side by admitting that Lionel Messi is “incredible” and the “toughest opponent” he faced.

[a 15-year stint at Santiago Bernabeu](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/marcelo-real-madrid-stay-record-24th-trophy-la-liga-champions/blt3536490201ae56b5) to a close in 2022 when bidding farewell to Madrid as a free agent. Much of his time in the Spanish capital was spent [in direct competition with Barca icon Messi](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/marcelo-mbappe-more-difficult-to-play-against-than-messi--he-can-become-the-worlds-best/1rq71rb9yt12o1m7e16kz2c2eq), with their paths crossing on a regular basis in the fiercest of derby encounters. I was lucky enough to have featured in one of the best eras of Clasicos. The pair struck up a close bond during their time together in Madrid, with their antics on the training pitch often gracing social media. El Clasico has always been one of the best games to watch and play. [HAVE YOUR SAY: Have Bayern made the right call?](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sack-julian-nagelsmann-appoint-thomas-tuchel-bayern-munich-right-decision/blt5eb1c94a32cfbf1d)

An Argentina soccer association AFA's housing complex was named after the national squad's captain, Lionel Messi, on Saturday (March 25) as a tribute to the ...

The win in Qatar secured the South American nation’s first World Cup title in 36 years as Messi completed the Grand Slam of titles in his career. The tribute came two days after Argentina’s victory over Panama on Thursday (March 24) in a match that Messi scored his 800th career goal. An Argentina soccer association AFA’s housing complex was named after the national squad’s captain, Lionel Messi, on Saturday (March 25) as a tribute to the PSG star.

Lionel Messi has been linked with a move away from PSG in the summer, and he'll have to make some concessions if he wants to return to the Nou Camp.

[Football](/football), [Transfers](/transfers), [Barcelona](/barcelona), [La Liga](/la-liga), [Paris Saint-Germain](/paris-saint-germain), [Ligue 1](/ligue-1), [Lionel Messi](/lionel-messi) [any charge that Barca could be hit with](https://www.sportbible.com/football/barcelona-la-liga-corruption-relegated-referee-real-madrid-618985-20230314), following allegations of corruption in Spain. [Barcelona](https://www.sportbible.com/barcelona) president Joan Laporta are reportedly not on the best of terms, so the club chief wants the player to make it clear he wants to play there. [already unhappy with the 35-year-old,](https://www.sportbible.com/football/lionel-messi-psg-booed-fan-reaction-100816-20230320) following their Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich recently. [notched up his 800th career goal on Thursday night](https://www.sportbible.com/football/lionel-messi-scores-800th-goal-of-his-career-with-stunning-free-kick-887363-20230324), on [his emotional return to Argentina](https://www.sportbible.com/football/lionel-messi-tears-world-cup-return-fan-reaction-162925-20230323) for the first time since celebrating their success in the World Cup. [his anti-France chants whilst on international duty.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/lionel-messi-argentina-france-kylian-mbappe-world-cup-186823-20230324)

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain, was one of the star guests at the MARCA Sport Weekend held in Malaga across Saturday and Sunday.

We are working to keep them," Al-Khelaifi confirmed. We are not going to make mistakes." "We are going to analyze what we are doing and make sure we can continue with them.

The Real Madrid legend has made a huge claim about Lionel Messi, having faced him on numerous occasions through the course of his career.

Messi has scored the most goals and provided the most assists in El Clasico history. Thus, he has to be in contention for being the greatest footballer of all-time. I was lucky enough to have featured in one of the best eras of Clasicos. El Clasico has always been one of the best games to watch and play. The Argentine is a Barcelona icon and was a thorn in the side for Los Blancos for close to two decades. But the Brazilian has picked Messi as his toughest opponent.

On June 30, 50 top-level players will finish their contracts and will be able to move for free.

FIFA has recently published the report ‘Intermediaries in International Transfers’, in which it indicates that, in 2022, clubs paid €622 million for intermediary services, which represents an increase of 24% compared to 2021. The German national team striker is only 18 years old and could be carried out of the doors at Borussia Dortmund given the amount offers he has received, including one from Barcelona. The renewals of Modric and Asensio, as well as that of Kroos, are up in the air: Real Madrid will start talks in April. Manchester United have the option to renew him for one more season, but have not yet exercised it. Nasser Al Khelaiffi, the PSG president, publicly showed his desire for the player to renew after the World Cup, and was willing to satisfy the demanding economic requirements of the Argentine star. Not a bad squad for a game of 5-a-side.

FC Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Leo Messi's situation in Paris. The 'Cules' want him back and they've drawn up a plan of how to get him to the Camp ...

He'd now have to play with those who took over the reigns when he left. The Camp Nou board know that, in terms of money, they're not going to be able to make the man from Rosario a big offer. The Catalan side are keen to know what he's up to, but they're not going to move heaven and earth to get him.

FC Barcelona has reportedly been in the mix to bring Lionel Messi back to Camp Nou. However, that desire to have a reunion does come with certain obstacles.

Messi appears keen on playing another season in Europe, but it will be interesting to see if the finances play a role again. For this reason, the important thing will be that the information reaches the club that, despite this financial handicap, Leo is ready to return.” “The reason is that according to what they point out from Camp Nou, the will of Messi is the one that can give wings or not to Barcelona.

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has insisted the club has the means and desire to keep hold of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

"We are working to keep them going. Messi has been strongly linked with a return to Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window, while speculation over a possible move to Real Madrid for Mbappe refuses to go away. It has been suggested that both men could be lured away from Parc des Princes after another season of failure in the Champions League for PSG, but Al-Khelaifi has vowed

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has revealed that the club intend to keep hold of superstars Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi amid transfer ...

[PSG](https://www.90min.com/teams/psg) player and he shows it in every game. "We are working to keep them going. We are not going to make mistakes."

LIONEL MESSI could be set to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Inter Milan this summer, according to reports.The Argentinian legend sees his deal exp.

[Inter Miami.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7566036/beckham-mls-promise-messi-transfer-inter-miami/) I think that Leo should retire at Barca. [Barcelona](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/1633/barcelona/) is his home, he has to finish his career here." [Argentina national team](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/12636/argentina/). [Bayern Munich](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7694029/messi-slammed-bayern-munich-lahm-psg-protests/). [Calcio Mercato](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/inter-milan-mete-pelea-fichar-lionel-messi-20230325.html).

How Xavi could field his Barcelona side if Lionel Messi leaves Paris Saint-Germain and returns to Camp Nou.

On paper, Messi and Robert Lewandowski are a good fit for one another. [Frenkie de Jong](https://www.90min.com/players/frenkie-de-jong) are doing as the team's CMs. He's played there for much of his career and the Barcelona players that currently fill that spot, Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha, aren't exactly undroppable.

The rumors surrounding Lionel Messi's return to Barcelona, 'his home', are intensifying so much in recent weeks that even Joan Laporta himself, president of ...

"The only one who can do something is the club. This being the case, and given that "it would be difficult" - according to Tebas himself - for Messi to reduce his salary considerably, Barcelona is already devising a way to offer an economic alternative to the Argentine star in order to get him to return. - Dani Alves Case.

An Argentine journalist has made the claim that Inter will attempt to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi. Making the claim in a tweet,

Making the claim in a tweet, journalist Sergio A. El punto muerto de su prolongación en París. Una fuente confiable me dice que el Inter de Italia pretende fichar a Leo.

Full footage of Lionel Messi's spat with Wout Weghorst at the 2022 World Cup has emerged.Argentina's narrow victory over the Netherlands at Qatar 2022.

There was a lot of tension and it came out naturally. It came out naturally. But now, a full video of Messi, Weghorst and the aftermath of the Dutchman’s discussion with Messi’s Argentina teammates has emerged.

BRAND new footage has emerged of Lionel Messi and Wout Weghorst's World Cup spat.The duo famously collided as Argentina dumped Holland out of the to.

Messi has since admitted he regretted the entire incident, saying: “I don’t like this picture. But the veteran had no intention of taking it, leading to Weghorst complaining: “I was waiting for him and wanted to give him a hand. And he’s doing that? [Weghorst reached out to Messi with an outstretched hand.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6885629/watch-inside-tunnel-weghorst-fuming-messi-aguero-argentina-holland/) [Argentina dumped Holland out of the tournament](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6883318/argentina-messi-netherlands-world-cup-weghorst-martinez/) in a dramatic penalty shootout. [Leandro Paredes sparking a mass brawl](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6882892/argentina-paredes-melee-netherlands-bench-riot/) when he booted the ball at Holland’s bench.

There has been a lot of noise over the future of Lionel Messi lately. The Argentine is facing an uncertain summer ahead with his current contract at Paris ...

One would expect Messi to come up with a definitive decision on his future in the coming weeks. Messi has enjoyed a comparatively better season compared to the last season at PSG so far. There has been a lot of noise over the future of Lionel Messi lately.

FC Barcelona knows they remain in financial trouble, but they have one way that they hope allows them to sign Lionel Messi this summer.

“But we are not going to change the rules to bring Messi back. The only one who can bring Messi back is Barcelona. The league president Javier Tebas recently noted that there wouldn’t be exceptions for

Italian giants Inter Milan are reportedly considering a move to sign Lionel Messi, according to an Argentine journalist. The former Barcelona star's future ...

As Messi approaches the latter stages of his career, fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see where he will take his talents next. Barça conditioned by the FPF and drowned by Thebes. The deadlock of its extension in Paris. El punto muerto de su prolongación en París. He also claimed that the contract talks with PSG have stalled. The Zanetti factor.

Lionel Messi shocked fans when he was seen lashing out at a opponent during his post-match interview after their World Cup quarter-final - and unearthed ...

There was a lot of tension and it came out naturally. And it was a Wout Weghorst brace that pulled back a two-goal lead late in the game at the Lusail Stadium. Footage shows Weghost waiting in the mixed zone, when he catches the eye of Messi mid-interview. And it led to Messi yelling, in his post-match interview: "What are you looking at, idiot? It came out naturally. And he’s doing that?

If the future of Kylian Mbappe became a matter of state for Paris Saint-Germain and France, then Barcelona appear to be counting on the support of their own ...

It managed to fill Camp Nou, and if Barcelona do play next season in Montjuic, a ticket to see Messi will be the hottest in town. That is despite the fiscal improbability of the deal. The Argentine is out of contract in the summer, and with little movement on a new deal at PSG, the prospect of his return continues to

The international break is loathed by the majority of domestic football fans, but this weekend has seen players from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester ...

[March 26, 2023] “I want to continue playing football, of course if I feel good this is my priority. [March 25, 2023] I feel very good at Milan, if they want me to keep me I’m happy. [February 25, 2023] [March 24, 2023]

Nasser Al-Khelaifi insists they are lucky to have two of "the best players in the world" at the PSG.

“We are working to keep them going. We are not going to make mistakes.” Both Messi and Kylian Mbappe are approaching important contractual junctures.