It was Messi’s first league game as a substitute in more than a year. Assistant coach Alfred Schreuder said before kickoff that Messi “was not fresh.”
Exactly 15 years ago, Lionel Messi in his no. 30 jersey scored his maiden goal for Barcelona to mark his arrival at the big stage.
After struggling for Argentina yet again, Messi returned to Barcelona and thrived as usual, scoring twice in the team's 2-0 win over Espanyol in the Catalan derby on Saturday.
Pele said many people compared him with George Best but they had different styles and same was the scene with Messi and Ronaldo.
A debate about Neymar faking injury and overreacting to tackles is polarizing opinion between European outrage and Brazilian defence.
The warm-up match between the two nations was cancelled due to fierce pro-Palestinian protests, where the Messi led Argentina received various threats despite the tickets being sold out.
Why does Rosario, a city that lives and breathes soccer, seem to have an ambivalent relationship with Lionel Messi - the world's most famous footballer?
FC Barcelona mid-field maestro Andrés Iniesta, who delighted their fans for 16 years, will play his last match for the League Champions on Sunday at the Camp Nou against Real Sociedad.
Ronaldo scored in added time as Egypt led from the front with the help of Mohamed Salah scoring, but it was the Real Madrid superstar who had the last say.
Messi again showcased his multi skillset with a dazzling display of playmaking and finishing while leading Barcelona to another win.
Neymar and Coutinho both have been the top priority for FC Barcelona as one wishes to leave Camp Nou and the other from Liverpool wishes to join the Catalans.
In the Pre season tour, Manchester City defeated Real Madrid as Raheem Sterling shines for the men in blue while the Madristas woes continue on.
The 30-year old Messi has repeatedly said he wanted to play the best years of his career at his beloved club - Barcelona.
Brazil legend Pele has become the latest high-profile name to call for Lionel Messi to retract his decision to retire from international football.
Kolkata: Football king Pele on Monday rated Argentina's talismanic forward Lionel Messi as the best footballer of the last ten years and declared he has no intention of heading FIFA.However, the Brazilian legend refused to
Barcelona: Spanish clubs FC Barcelona and Valencia each chalked up their first victories of the 2015-16 Champions League campaign with wins over German side Bayer Leverkusen and French team Lyon, respectively.English club Arsenal lost 2-3
Munich: Legendary German footballer and honorary president of giants Bayern Munich Franz Beckenbauer has said despite the economic power of the English Premier League, English money could not sign the best, which means they cannot
Barcelona, Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo netted five goals to become Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer in the Spanish league, while Lionel Messi scored as a substitute to give Barcelona a 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on
Washington: Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has praised Spanish football club Barcelona ahead of the two teams' friendly in International Champions Cup here, calling the La Liga side “the best team in the world”.“It is nice
Buenos Aires: Argentina Football Association (AFA) President, Luis Segura called for an end to the mistreatment of star playmaker Lionel Messi after Argentina were defeated in the 2015 Copa America final by hosts Chile."I don't
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