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Lionel Messi heads list of Men's Ballon D'Or nominees

Lionel Messi heads the list of nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.

Lionel Messi celebrates his winning goal on his Inter Miami debut

Messi grabs last-ditch debut winner for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi began his Inter Miami career with a bang as the Argentinian magician capped his debut with a stunning free-kick winner against Cruz Azul deep in stoppage time.

Soccer • 22 Jul 23

Lionel Messi poses with Inter Miami owners Jorge Mas, Jose Mas and David Beckham

Messi in the spotlight at Miami unveiling

Lionel Messi was introduced to Inter Miami's fans during a special event hosted at the MLS club's DRV Pink Stadium on Sunday night.

Soccer • 17 Jul 23

Lionel Messi has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the option of a further year

Messi completes move to Beckham's Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has completed his move to Inter Miami on a deal running to 2025, the Major League Soccer club have announced.

Soccer • 15 Jul 23

It follows in the wake of Lionel Messi leaving the club and joining Major League Soccer side Inter Miami

Mbappe set to spurn PSG extension, potential exit looms

Kylian Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain he will not take up a one-year contract extension, according to reports, so could be sold this summer or will be able to leave as a free agent at the end of next season.

Soccer • 12 Jun 23

Messi confirms he's heading for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has announced he is to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.

Soccer • 08 Jun 23

Former El Clasico rivals Ramos and Messi will head to pastures new

Euro wrap: Messi and Ramos' PSG swansong ends in defeat

Lionel Messi ended his Paris SaintGermain career with a 3-2 defeat to Clermont.

Soccer • 03 Jun 23

Lionel Messi will play his last game for PSG this weekend

Messi to leave PSG at the end of the season

Argentina forward Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont on Saturday, coach Christophe Galtier confirmed.

Soccer • 01 Jun 23

The World Player of the Year is expected to depart PSG this summer after two years in Paris

No Messi move to Saudi agreed, insists father Jorge

Lionel Messi has not "signed or agreed" a deal to play in Saudi Arabia next season, the Argentine's father said after reports linked the Paris Saint-Germain forward with a move to the Middle East.

Soccer • 09 May 23

Lionel Messi has returned to training with PSG

Messi back training with PSG after Saudi Arabian jaunt

Lionel Messi has returned to training with Paris St Germain following his suspension over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

Soccer • 08 May 23

"I apologise to my teammates and I'm waiting for what the club wants to do with me"

Messi apologises to PSG teammates over Saudi trip

Lionel Messi has apologised to Paris St Germain and his teammates on Friday after being suspended for making a trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this week.

Soccer • 05 May 23

Lionel Messi's stint at PSG is set to end this summer

Messi reportedly set to depart PSG in summer

Lionel Messi's stint at Paris St Germain is reportedly set to end this summer, with the club also condemning the actions of supporters who are understood to have gathered outside the home of Neymar and chanted for him to leave.

Soccer • 03 May 23

Lionel Messi's contract with Paris St Germain expires at the end of the season

Messi suspended by PSG after Saudi trip

Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris St Germain for two weeks after an unauthorised trip for two days to Saudi Arabia.

Soccer • 02 May 23

Barcelona are trying to bring Messi back

Barcelona confirm they are trying to bring Messi back

Barcelona vice president Rafa Yuste has said the club has been in contact with Lionel Messi about a possible return to the Camp Nou.

Soccer • 31 Mar 23

Lionel Messi (L) celebrates with Rodrigo De Paul (R) after scoring against Panama

Messi joins Ronaldo in 800-goal club

Lionel Messi rounded off a night of celebration with his 800th professional goal as Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in their first match since winning the World Cup.

Soccer • 24 Mar 23

Messi and Ronaldo both score in PSG's Saudi friendly

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both got on the scoresheet in an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia between before Paris Saint-Germain and the Riyadh All Stars team.

Soccer • 19 Jan 23

Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Lionel Messi last shared a pitch in December 2020

Messi-Ronaldo 'Beyond Imagination' ticket gets €2.45m

A Saudi Arabian businessman won the bidding to watch the latest chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's celebrated rivalry in global soccer with a 10 million riyals (€2.45m) bid for a ticket to their showpiece game.

Soccer • 18 Jan 23

Ronaldo to make his Saudi Arabia bow against PSG

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in Saudi Arabia for the first time since joining Al Nassr after he was named as captain of Riyadh ST XI for an exhibition match against Paris St Germain on Thursday.

Soccer • 17 Jan 23

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are both among the nominees for FIFA's Best awards

Messi headlines shortlist for FIFA Best Men's award

Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards following their World Cup triumph, with forwards Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Lionel Scaloni receiving nominations in their categories.

Soccer • 12 Jan 23

After a World Cup he'll never forget, Lionel Messi has returned to more banal club action

European round-up: Messi on target on PSG return

Lionel Messi scored on his return to club duty to help Paris St Germain to a 2-0 victory over Angers in Ligue 1.

Soccer • 11 Jan 23

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to make his competitive club debut on 22 January

Ronaldo may make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly this month, coach Rudi Garcia has said.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Lionel Messi welcomed back by his PSG team-mates

Messi granted extended rest ahead of return next week

Lionel Messi will be rested for Paris St Germain's French Cup game at third division side Chateauroux as the Argentine forward needs more time to recover from his World Cup winning campaign according to manager Christophe Galtier.

Soccer • 05 Jan 23

Lionel Messi will have had two weeks to celebrate Argentina's win before he returns to the French capital

Early January return for Messi to PSG

Lionel Messi will return to Paris St Germain at the beginning of January, the Ligue 1 club's manager Christophe Galtier has confirmed.

Soccer • 27 Dec 22

Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez (left) on stage with a dejected Kylian Mbappe

French enraged by Argentinans' Mbappe taunting

The distasteful taunting of France striker Kylian Mbappe by some Argentina fans amid celebrations in Buenos Aires to welcome back the World Cup winners should be investigated by soccer's world governing body FIFA, a senior French cabinet minister said.

Soccer • 23 Dec 22

Lionel Messi is still basking in the glow of his World Cup triumph

Messi agrees new deal with PSG - report

World Cup winner Lionel Messi has reached a deal with Paris St Germain to stay with the club for at least the 2023-24 season, French daily Le Parisien reported on Wednesday.

Soccer • 21 Dec 22