Lionel Messi said what every Barca fan wanted to hear. He promised Barca fans that they will bring back the glory to Barcelona, no matter what it takes. In his first speech as the Barca captain he said “Last season was really good as we did the double but we all felt bad about how […]
Lionel Messi
Messi won’t take part in Argentina friendlies, future in doubt
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will not be taking part in national team fixtures against Guatemala and Colombia next month, Clarin reported on Wednesday. According to the Argentine newspaper, the Barcelona ace told national team coach Lionel Scolani that he won’t be able to take part in friendlies against the two teams, while he also did […]
Cristiano Ronaldo nominated for UEFA goal of the season
Juventus ace Cristiano Ronaldo was on Tuesday nominated for the UEFA Goal of the Season 2017. Much to the irony, the nominated goal came against his current club during a Champions League 2017-18 knock-out stage fixture. This means Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale’s effort in the Champions League final against Liverpool will not be nominated among […]
‘Every footballer can learn from Lionel Messi’ says Barcelona goal-keeper ter Stegen
FC Barcelona shot-stopper Marc Andre ter Stegen was all praises for club-fellow Lionel Messi as he termed the latter someone every footballer, regardless of the playing position, can learn from. Talking about Lionel Messi, Stegen said it is always better to have him on one’s own team than playing against him. “It’s not just about […]
‘We’ll see’, Barcelona respond to possible Pogba transfer
Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu on Monday said that the club will see if they need the services of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Upon a question regarding Pogba, Bartomeu said that “I never speak about specific names, you know it.” He added that the club has a few names, is considering them, but won’t reveal out […]
Messi is more vital than ever for Barcelona
Lionel Messi has proved time and again that he is Barcelona’s jugular vein. Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup win was just another instance of how colossal his being is for Barcelona, and with another trophy added to his already brimming bag of accolades, the little Argentine became Barcelona’s most decorated footballer with 33 trophies. Andres Iniesta, […]
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is happy to have signed for Juventus
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday that he is happy to have signed for the Italian club. Ronaldo, who moved on a €100 million transfer last month, is set to appear in Sunday’s traditional preseason match against Juve’s B team at Villar Perosa. Speaking to a pre-match press conference, Ronaldo said that Juventus is a great […]
Lionel Messi named Barcelona captain
FC Barcelona has named forward Lionel Messi as its captain for the season 2018-19 onward. After departure of ex-captain Andres Iniesta to Japan at the end of last season, Barcelona’s frontrunner spot was left vacant and the club’s charge has now been handed to Lionel Messi. Although the 31-year-old had captained Barcelona during Iniesta’s absence […]
Messi wants Barca to sign Paul Pogba
The Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi is eager to share field with the world cup winner star Paul Pogba. It’s been more than a month since Barcelona has been trying to secure the signatures of Paul Pogba but Mourinho is becoming a hurdle between Barcelona and their target. Mourinho is already very unhappy because of the […]
Real Madrid decides to honour Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid has decided to honor their ex-talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the club after a very successful stint. According to sources, there will be other players as well who will be given farewell by the club but the list is still to be announced. The Portuguese captain left Madrid for a record £89 million […]