Lionel Messi RUMORS & NEWS

Egotastic Sports "Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo probably goes viral with every instagram post that she posts, because she has 36 million followers, thanks to being married to a legend in the most popular sport on earth, Lionel Messi. Messi is arguably the most popular soccer player, I..." July 17

Clutch Points "David Beckham got a bit emotional during the unveiling of Lionel Messi as an Inter Miami player. After more than a month of anticipation, the World Cup winner was finally unveiled and introduced to his new fans Sunday at a sold-out DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale,..." July 17

ESPN "Lionel Messi landed in Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday in preparation for an unveiling ceremony to be hosted by his new MLS club, Inter Miami CF, on Sunday. Messi landed on Tuesday at Ft. Lauderdale airport in the company of his wife and children as the club also made..." July 11

ESPN "Here are some numbers: 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 2, 4, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 32, 5. It looks like defunct morse code -- or Joey Chestnut finishes in Staten Island on the Fourth of July -- but it's actually where Lionel Messi has ranked in total goals plus assists across Europe's five major..." July 10

ESPN "Gareth Bale said Lionel Messi will have less pressure to win in Major League Soccer because clubs "accept losing a lot better over there." Earlier this month, Messi announced that he intends to join MLS club Inter Miami following his..." June 22

Bleacher Report "Lionel Messi ended speculation about his future by announcing on June 8 that he plans on opening the next chapter of his career in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Though many believed a reunion with Barcelona was on the cards, the 35-year-old told the..." June 19

Bleacher Report "Lionel Messi will make his Inter Miami debut this summer. The club's managing owner, Jorge Mas, told reporters on Monday that the superstar was expected to first appear against Cruz Azul during a Leagues Cup matchup on July 21. Mas revealed other information..." June 19

ESPN "Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has hit out at France for its treatment of Lionel Messi during his two seasons in Ligue 1. Messi joined the French champions in 2021 on a free transfer from Barcelona and despite winning the league on two..." June 14

Bleacher Report "Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar believes former teammate Lionel Messi will leave a lasting impact on MLS once his move to Inter Miami officially goes through. "I'm certain that Leo is going to change the league in the United States," the Brazilian said, per..." June 12

The Athletic "Within minutes of Lionel Messi announcing that he would continue his career in MLS with Inter Miami, the rumors and reports of players who wanted to join him started to pop up on social media and in newspapers around the world. Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Ángel Di María..." June 09

Bleacher Report "Lionel Messi admitted a reunion with Barcelona was his preferred choice as he weighed his available options this summer. The 35-year-old's move to MLS side Inter Miami was confirmed Wednesday, though the specifics of his deal have yet to be resolved. Addressing his..." June 07

Clutch Points "Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami and the MLS is already bringing with it rumors of which other stars will join Messi. The latest is one suggesting that Inter Miami is looking at a trio of Messi's former teammates at Barcelona to bring to the MLS side. Gaston Edul..." June 07

Bleacher Report "Paris Saint-Germain sacked manager Christophe Galtier on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Julien Laurens. The move doesn't come as a surprise on the heels of PSG's disappointing 2022-23 season. The club once again failed to capture the UEFA Champions League..." June 06

ESPN "Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi, said on Monday that his son would love to return to Barcelona this summer. The Argentina captain is considering offers after leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent after two seasons with the French..." June 05

Sportsnaut "Soccer icon Lionel Messi will officially become a free agent this weekend, and that means a serious bidding war could occur in the next few weeks for one of the greatest players in the sport’s history. While there are many who feel Lionel Messi’s best days are well behind..." June 01

BBC "Lionel Messi is expected to decide in the coming hours where he will be playing his football next season - the only thing that seems certain is that it will not be at Barcelona. Messi would have liked nothing more than to return to the place that was his home since he left Argentina..." June 01

Clutch Points "Lionel Messi‘s future with French superteam PSG has been up in the air for months now, with rumors swirling that the star Argentinian forward would be leaving the club after his second year with the club. And after all the months of rumors and hearsay, it seems like we finally..." June 01

ESPN "Inter Miami CF and Barcelona have joined forces in an unexpected collaboration to thwart Lionel Messi's proposed move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, according to L'Equipe. Speculation about Messi's next destination is rife, with the..." May 31

90 Min "Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has urged the club's hardcore fans to stop booing Lionel Messi, who is expected to leave the French capital once the season is over. Messi is nearing the end of the two-year contract he signed with PSG in 2021 and talks over a new deal..." May 21

ESPN "After wining and dining Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun on a whirlwind tour through the heart of American culture a few months ago -- a dog-themed outdoor pub, spring training baseball and an Orlando Magic basketball game -- the United States men's national..." May 19

ESPN "Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the club can compete with Saudi Arabia's offer for Lionel Messi, even if they cannot match it financially. ESPN reported earlier this month that Messi, who turns 36 in June, will leave Paris..." May 15

Bleacher Report "Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's Ligue 1 match against AC Ajaccio at Parc des Princes after serving a club-imposed suspension, Christophe Galtier told reporters Friday. "I spoke with him on Tuesday to see what..." May 12

ESPN "Pep Guardiola has told ESPN Argentina that Lionel Messi "will do the impossible" to return to former club Barcelona when his Paris Saint-Germain contract ends this summer. Messi's father and agent Jorge Messi issued a statement on..." May 10

ESPN "As the phrase of the day goes, Lionel Messi "completed" football in December. He won his first World Cup with Argentina, and at that point, he'd won everything: leagues, cups, league cups, Champions Leagues, Copa Americas, Club World Cups, UEFA Super Cups,..." May 09

Bleacher Report "Jorge Messi, the father of soccer superstar Lionel Messi, denied rumors his son is set to bolt Paris Saint-Germain this summer for a £522 million yearly contract from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. "There's absolutely nothing agreed with any club for next season. We will..." May 09

90 Min "Al Hilal are confident they can persuade Lionel Messi to move to Saudi Arabia, but talks are continuing over a return to Barcelona, sources have confirmed to 90min. The 35-year-old is due to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer on a free transfer after deciding against staying..." May 09

ESPN "Lionel Messi is training with Paris Saint-Germain again, the Ligue 1 team said Monday, after the forward was suspended for making a trip to Saudi Arabia and missing a training session as a result. PSG did not officially say whether Messi's..." May 08

Bleacher Report "Legendary soccer star Lionel Messi apologized to his Paris Saint-Germain teammates Friday for missing a training session on Monday in favor of traveling to Saudi Arabia for a promotional appearance. World football insider Fabrizio Romano tweeted video of Messi's statement and..." May 05

Bleacher Report "Lionel Messi will playing somewhere other than the City of Lights next season. The newly crowned World Champion has been widely reported to be departing PSG and will find pastures new -- or old -- when the summer transfer window begins. Even at the ripe old age of 35, he..." May 04

90 Min "La Liga president Javier Tebas has insisted that Lionel Messi will have to lower his salary demands in order to re-join Barcelona in the summer. Messi's current contract at Paris Saint-Germain is due to expire in the summer and 90min understands that the legendary..." May 04

ESPN "It was only a matter of time until Erling Haaland set a new record for the most goals in a single Premier League season, and the Manchester City striker did just that by chipping home his 35th strike of the campaign in Wednesday's 3-0..." May 04

Sportsnaut "Lionel Messi previously broke the record for the biggest contract ever signed by a professional athlete and he could soon crush that previous number with a ridiculous rumored offer. While soccer icon Lionel Messi is no longer in his prime at 35 years old, his value has never been..." May 03

ESPN "Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract expires, sources told ESPN. Last month, ESPN reported that Messi was unlikely to sign a new contract with the club, and sources have now said that both parties have agreed..." May 03

ESPN "Paris Saint-Germain are considering handing Lionel Messi a fine for missing training on Monday to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN. First reported by French newspaper L'Equipe, PSG manager Christophe Galtier told his players that they would have..." May 02

ESPN "Lionel Messi would be "welcomed with open arms" if he decides to return to LaLiga, according to the Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales. Messi, 35, is out of contract with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season and has not yet..." May 01

90 Min "Barcelona are 'leaving no stone unturned' in their bid to re-sign Lionel Messi, but a deal will not be straightforward to complete, sources have told 90min. 90min revealed back in October that Barcelona were 'exploring' ways to bring Messi back to..." April 25

ESPN "Set against the backdrop of their current troubles -- and you can choose whether accusations of trying to influence refereeing decisions, being in a precarious financial state or needing to abandon the Camp Nou for a couple of seasons due to renovations is the more damaging here -- it..." April 19

90 Min "La Liga president Javier Tebas has explained the measures that Barcelona will have to take in order to legally re-sign Lionel Messi this summer. Messi's contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season and a new deal is not..." April 19

Four Four Two "Lionel Messi would refuse a return to Barcelona if a team-mate who "betrayed" him was still at the club. That's according to reports that the Argentine legend has one condition on making a grand homecoming at Camp Nou, with rumours circling that he could well be on his..." April 17

ESPN "Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has said it would be "something amazing" if Lionel Messi were to return to Spotify Camp Nou next season. Messi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires this summer, and sources have told ESPN he..." April 11

ESPN "Lionel Messi is considering a move to Saudi Arabia that would see him join Al Hilal, the city rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires this summer, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN. Having..." April 05

ESPN "Lionel Messi is unlikely to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to extend his stay at the club, sources told ESPN. French outlet L'Equipe were first to report the story. Negotiations between the two parties are at a standstill, casting major doubts over..." April 04

90 Min "Barcelona have made it very clear that they are looking into the possibility of re-signing Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The Argentine's contract at Parc des Princes is on the verge of expiry and talks have not advanced over a new deal, despite PSG's..." April 01

90 Min "Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste has confirmed the club are in contact with Lionel Messi's camp over a possible summer return to Camp Nou. Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, signing an initial two-year contract which also includes the option for the Argentine..." March 31

ESPN "Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his club must work to "improve" its relationship with former captain and potential target Lionel Messi. Messi, 35, spent 20 years at Barca and helped the club win 35 trophies but left for Paris Saint-Germain in August..." March 24

90 Min "The chances of Lionel Messi leaving Paris Saint-Germain to complete a sensational return to Barcelona are increasing, sources have told 90min. The legendary 35-year-old moved to Paris in the summer of 2021 after Barcelona's precarious financial position left them unable to..." March 23

The Big Lead "Argentina is still buzzing from a remarkable World Cup in which Lionel Messi cemented his place as a living legend. As the diminutive and magical lefty considers his next career move in the club arena, he needs calories. Getting them in public, in the form of going out to a..." March 21

90 Min "The father of Lionel Messi has criticised three reports on the Paris Saint-Germain forward, insisting 'lies will no longer be tolerated'. Messi is in the final six months of his contract with PSG but does have the option to extend that by a further year, while the club..." March 18

Bleacher Report "Matchday announced Wednesday that it has raised $21 million in a seed funding round, which will go toward the creation of "casual football (soccer) video games." One of Matchday's partners and investors is Play Time, which is an investment firm owned by Argentine soccer..." March 08

90 Min "Lionel Messi says he feels more settled at Paris Saint-Germain after a tough first season in the French capital. After a shocking and unexpected departure from Barcelona, the Argentina star managed only six league goals in 2021/22, having last posted a figure that low back in 2006/07..." March 06