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With Barcelona struggling to make the La Liga wage limit, Lionel Messi is set to take a wage cut in his new contract, according to Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens of ESPN. The news of the new contract, also reported by Fabrizio Romano, squashes any criticism that the Argentine is willing to let the unstable […] READ MORE
As the final whistle sounded at the Maracana, which confirmed the Copa America for Argentina, superstar Lionel Messi sank to his knees. He couldn’t believe he had finally done it and needed a moment to himself to truly bask in the glory of what he was able to accomplish. That moment was short-lived, as seconds […] READ MORE
Arch rivals Brazil and Argentina took centre stage in the showpiece Copa America Final. Both nations were fancied at the start to go on and win the tournament. However, it was Argentina who got the better of Brazil with a solitary goal (1-0) by Angel di Maria at the famous Estadio de Maracana in Rio […] READ MORE
Barcelona remain convinced star player Lionel Messi will be staying at the club into next season and beyond, despite the expiry of the Argentine’s contract at the end of the 2020/21 season. Fabrizio Romano is reporting that a new two-year contract is close to being agreed between Messi – who is now technically a free […] READ MORE
As Argentina progressed to the Copa America final by defeating Colombia, Lionel Messi played a great game. Lautaro Martinez scored the goal, and the defence did just enough to survive. But only one player is the hero of this semi-final tie for Argentina: Emiliano Martinez. After having a solid game, the keeper went on to […] READ MORE
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been quick to make assurances over the Lionel Messi contract situation, telling La Sexta: “Everything is going well for Leo Messi’s contract.” The news will be music to Barcelona fans’ ears until they look further into the situation. As things stand, they reportedly cannot register any new signings after exceeding […] READ MORE
Despite their four new summer signings, these are certainly very testing times to be a Barcelona fan right now. After a tumultuous season that saw the club disappointingly finish third in La Liga, this summer has been no different. Superstar Lionel Messi is currently a free agent and, on top of that, all of the […] READ MORE
With two major international tournaments this summer, how players performed with their national teams was always going to be a major factor in the Ballon d’Or. So far at Euro 2020, many of the favourites are out heading into the semi-finals. However, at the Copa America, a very familiar face is leading the charge: Lionel […] READ MORE
A new Lionel Messi contract seemed highly unlikely last summer after the Argentine famously used a burofax to tell Barcelona he wanted to leave, his future has been hotly contested. Previous president Josep Maria Bartomeu shut him down originally and did not allow him to terminate his contract. Rather than take the club he of […] READ MORE
With the Copa America now in full flow, a few teams are starting to discern themselves from the pack. Brazil stand as clear favourites having won all three games and are looking like a very strong, balanced side. However, not far behind them are Argentina, led by the best player in the world in Lionel […] READ MORE