Malcolm scored a late header to give Al Hilal a 4-3 victory over Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi in a club friendly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia past Monday. The Saudi Pro League club — loaded with former European pros — raced…
Lionel Messi ended his final match of the calendar year with a groin injury that forced him to be substituted in Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Brazil on Tuesday at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The Argentina captain, who…
Lionel Messi could not help Argentina extend their undefeated streak since winning the World Cup and after the match he credited countryman and former national team coach Marcelo Bielsa for implementing his style on Uruguay. Uruguay defeated Argentina 2-0 at La Bombonera Stadium…
Luis Suárez returned to Uruguay’s national team on Monday for two South American World Cup qualifying matches, including one at Argentina versus Lionel Messi. The 36-year-old Gremio striker, one of the top scorers in the Brazilian league with 14 goals in…
Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi has collected the Ballon d’Or for a record eighth time, fending off competition from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after leading Argentina to the World Cup last year. Messi, 36, becomes the first MLS-based player to claim the coveted prize, although…
Barcelona have been crowned LaLiga champions for the first time since 2019 after winning 4-2 away at Espanyol in Sunday’s Catalan derby. Robert Lewandowski scored twice in the first half either side of Alex Balde’s back-post strike to set Barca on their way. Jules…
Kylian Mbappe scored the opener and set up the winner for Paris Saint-Germain as they defeated Juventus 2-1 at the Allianz Stadium in the Champions League on Wednesday, but finished a heartbreaking second in their group. PSG came into…
Barcelona vice president Eduard Romeu has stated Lionel Messi’s return to the club as a player would be financially possible next summer. Messi, 35, will be out of contract with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season…
Italy will look to put the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup behind them and kick-start a new era for the Azzurri by defeating Argentina in the ‘Finalissima,’ Italy players said on Tuesday. The match on…
Lionel Messi scored as Paris Saint-Germain won the Ligue 1 title following a 1-1 draw with Lens on Saturday, equaling Marseille and Saint-Etienne’s record of 10 French top-flight championships. Saturday’s draw at Parc des Princes ensured the title for Les Parisiens, with…
Kylian Mbappe was devastatingly effective on a memorable night for the France forward as he scored two and set up three other goals as Paris Saint-Germain demolished visitors Lorient 5-1 on Sunday in Ligue 1. In a match in which Lionel Messi and Neymar (two) also…
Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 due to a heart condition. Aguero has not played since the end of October, when he was taken off during the first half…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi was awarded the prestigious Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time in a ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday. Messi, who led Argentina to Copa America success in Brazil in July…
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to overcome Saint-Etienne and set up a 14-point advantage over the rest of the Ligue 1 pack with Lionel Messi directly involved in all three goals Les Parisiens scored in…
Lionel Messi has scored his 79th international career goal for Argentina, surpassing the South American men’s record held by Brazil legend Pele. Messi scored all three goals in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Bolivia on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match at the Monumental stadium…
Real Madrid have launched a €160 million ($188m) offer to sign Kylian Mbappe which has been instantly rejected by Paris Saint-Germain, multiple sources have told ESPN. Sources close to Real Madrid admit to ESPN that the discussions will be…
Just days after Barcelona revealed Lionel Messi would be leaving the club, new signing Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of action for up to 10 weeks. Aguero suffered a right calf injury in Sunday’s training session, before Messi gave a farewell speech at…
A tearful Lionel Messi has stated his next move is not confirmed at an emotional farewell news conference Sunday, but ESPN sources said a deal with Paris Saint-Germain has already been agreed. Messi, who has been a free agent…
Barcelona have revealed that Lionel Messi will leave the club after financial problems prevented them from agreeing with the forward on a new contract. Messi, 34, has been a free agent since his previous terms expired on June 30,…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club are open to proposals for their players this summer and refused to rule out letting Antoine Griezmann leave. Sources have told ESPN that Barca have held talks with…
Lionel Messi has become a free agent on Thursday, but Barcelona stays confident of agreeing a new contract with the forward, sources have told ESPN. Messi’s deal expired at midnight Wednesday in Spain, and has yet to sign…
La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned Barcelona they risk not being able to register Lionel Messi next campaign if they don’t reduce their wage bill. Messi’s deal expires in nine days, and he has not yet made a public…
Argentina scored twice in the first eight minutes but could not withstand Colombia’s second-half pressure as the hosts rallied for a 2-2 draw in a thrilling World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni made five…
Barcelona are working on finalizing the signing of Sergio Aguero on a free transfer this summer, sources have told ESPN. The Spanish giants have offered Aguero a two-year contract and sources have told ESPN that the Argentina international could arrive…
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman lamented his side’s inefficiency at both ends of the pitch as they blew the opportunity to go top of La Liga on Thursday by losing 2-1 to Granada at Camp Nou. Lionel Messi,…
Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona defeat Getafe 5-2 to keep their fate at the top of La Liga in their own hands. Messi opened the scoring at Camp Nou in the eighth minute just moments after hitting the bar. Getafe…
Barcelona needed a rousing comeback and extra time to defeat Granada, 5-3, and moves on to the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. Despite Barca dominating the opening half-hour, Granada scored totally versus the run of…
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has stated the club is interested in signing Lionel Messi as his contract with Barcelona comes to an end this summer. The Argentina international has been free to negotiate with clubs outside of Spain since Jan. 1…
Lionel Messi could be banned for up to four matches after receiving the first red card of his Barcelona career in Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao. Two goals from Antoine Griezmann looked to have Barca on course for the…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and Weston McKennie added another as Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 in a much-anticipated Group G finale on Tuesday. The victory saw the Italians top the table on head-to head results with Barca, leaving Lionel Messi & Co. to settle for…
