Tag Archives: Lionel Messi

It’s no secret amongst the footballing world, but Lionel Messi is some talent. The gifted genius continues to set new standards for what mere mortals thought was possible, the Argentina superstar continuing to produce extraordinary displays in the famous colour of Barcelona. One look at Barcelona’s failed title defence and …

Speculation has emerged this week that Lionel Messi is unhappy and keen to leave Barcelona, sparking a whirlwind of rumours on a potential destination for the world’s finest footballer. Messi has reportedly ended discussions over an extension to his current contract after leaked media reports painted him in a bad …

11 years after the 2009 Champions League final took place, we look back on the famous decider and the lasting legacy it had on football as a whole. In hindsight it feels outlandish to say, but Manchester United would have headed into the match with relative confidence. They were the …

Andy Robertson has recalled his experience of playing against Lionel Messi following the Barcelona’s star’s stunning individual performance in the first leg of their semi-final meeting with Liverpool last season. Robertson was in direct opposition to the six-time Ballon d’Or winner during the last four meeting between the two sides, …

Jordan Henderson has opened up on the experience of playing against Lionel Messi and has revealed a lesson from Roy Keane that stopped him asking for the Barcelona star’s shirt. Henderson came up against the six-time Ballon d’Or winner in last season’s Champions League semi-finals, with Messi taking centre stage …

Wayne Rooney has given his verdict on the Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi debate, and has picked the latter over his former Manchester United teammate as the better player. Rooney played alongside Ronaldo for five seasons at Old Trafford and the duo formed a fine partnership during the Portuguese’s spell …

Lionel Messi has lavished praise on Thierry Henry and admits to being starstruck by his former Barcelona teammate following his arrival at the club from Arsenal. Henry established himself as one of the best players in world football during a glittering eight-year career in north London, winning two league titles …

Football photography has managed to capture some of the most memorable and iconic moments in the sport’s history in a ways that have ensured they remain imprinted on our minds forevermore.   There is something enchanting and alluring about great sports photography, and football has been able to produce enough incredible …

Lionel Messi continues to do Lionel Messi things, the Barcelona superstar producing a virtuoso performance against Eibar last weekend, scoring four times in a 5-0 victory for the La Liga leaders. The Argentine’s latest display of greatness saw him become the first player in history to reach 1000 goal involvements …

Erling Braut Haaland’s sensational debut season in Champions League football reached new heights this week, as the teenage star scored both goals in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 first-leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16. The forward became the first player in history to score for two different sides in the …