Tag: Lionel Messi
Osimhen thinks Man City star can rival Messi for Ballon d’Or 2023
Napoli and Nigeria Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has made an honest claim ahead of the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony later this month.
The Striker, who had a fabulous year with Napoli by leading them...
Lionel Messi reportedly wins Eighth Ballon d’Or – Here’s where we think Osimhen could...
Lionel Messi has been chosen as the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner, beating Victor Osimhen and others to the award according to several trusted sources. The seven-time winner of the most prestigious individual prize in...
Victor Osimhen’s ideal player has Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar attributes
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian sensation who has taken the footballing world by storm, is not just an incredibly talented player himself, but he also has a clear vision of what the ideal footballer should...
Super Ballon d’Or – the only trophy missing in Messi’s cabinet
Lionel Messi has won everything there is to be won by a football player but for the Super Ballon d'Or, which has eluded him to date.
The mercurial playmaker is in the running for the...
Meet Warri-born Sebastien Ibeagha – Messi’s next opponent
In their much-anticipated clash against FC Dallas, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is set to face off against Warri-born Sebastien Ibeagha's team on Wednesday.
The thrilling victory in the Leagues Cup Round of 32 against Orlando...
How Harambee Stars ace missed rare Lionel Messi opportunity
In the high-stakes world of football, a momentous occasion recently unfolded as Harambee Stars' rising talent, Abdi Salim, found himself on the cusp of a remarkable opportunity.
With the stage set for an exhilarating encounter...
Messi vs Ronaldo? Player with more FIFA cover appearances
The new cover for the 2024 ultimate edition of the popular video game franchise, EA FC, formerly known as FIFA, has now been released and it does not feature either Lionel Messi or Cristiano...
Messi vs Mikel Obi: When Nigeria Last Played Argentina in the FIFA U-20 World...
Nigeria’s U-20 side, aka the Flying Eagles, will take on the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts, Argentina, in the Round of 16. This blockbuster fixture will take place on Wednesday at the Estadio...
Low Tips Jorginho to Win Ballon d’Or Ahead Of Messi
Chelsea assistant coach Zsolt Low has tipped Jorginho to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award ahead of PSG's Lionel Messi.The Italian is among the favourites to claim the honour following an outstanding year for...
2021 Ballon d’Or: Chelsea icon gives debatable reason Messi should not be considered
Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or six times already but a former Chelsea defender does not believe he should be in the running this time around.
The Argentine sensation is alongside the likes of...
Sir Alex Ferguson Names his 2021 Ballon D’or favourite
The nominees for the 2021 Ballon d’Or were announced late last week after being cancelled last time out due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
As things stand, it is of course Messi who is viewed as...
Messi’s Argentina Thrash Uruguay 3-0 in World Cup Qualifier
Lionel Messi opened the scoring as Argentina thumped neighbors Uruguay 3-0 in an entertaining World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez rounded off a successful night for Lionel Scaloni's...
Three ‘Wow’ Reasons Ronaldo and Messi don’t follow each other on Instagram
Legendary Superstar Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated world football for the past decade following their success story on the pitch.
They’ve eclipsed the likes of Wesley Sneijder, Didier Drogba and Wayne Rooney while...
Lionel Messi names 2021 Champions League contenders
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi has named this season's possible winners of the UEFA Champions League, leaving out English giants, Liverpool.
This is amidst the dominance of the Premier League clubs over European Football in...
Why French League Is More Physical Than La Liga – Messi
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, has compared French Ligue 1 and Spanish LaLiga.Messi said Ligue 1 is much more physical than LaLiga, adding that teams in the French League seem more powerful to him...
List Of All 2021 Ballon D’Or Nominees Revealed In Full
Ballon D’Or 2021 nominees list has been revealed, and it included football big names such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Ballon D’Or 30-man shortlist also included multiple players who shone through the year,...
Why Barcelona has failed to sack club manager Ronald Koeman?
Barcelona is yet to sack Dutch Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman after series of deliberation at the Catalan club.
It's been an amazing one despite the clear indication that the club is heading no way with...
Pele, Maradona, Ronaldo, Messi: Who is the greatest fraud in Football History?
Pele and Maradona are good examples of what football mastery entails as much as the like of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has done as well.
It is widely notable as to why they are...
Three Special things about Lionel Messi’s goal against Man City
The Argentine has taken his time to get into the tick of the action at PSG following his move from Spanish giant FC Barcelona.
But things seemed to be working well for him at the...
Messi bags first PSG goal in Manchester City humbling
On a night of goals galore across several match-centers in Europe, Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi, in particular, were not eluded as the Les Parisens secured a 2-0 victory against the last season's runners-up...
Amid injuries, Messi and Dybala make Argentina World Cup qualifying squad
Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybala have been called up into the Argentine squad for the oncoming World Cup qualifiers amidst injury concerns for both players.
There were doubts about the two players because of injuries...
Four Issues That Could Force Messi To Stop Football Before Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United are enjoying the dividend of resigning talisman’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese International have been in fine form for them already in the campaign.
The ex-Juventus star has scored 4 times in...
Ronaldo Overtakes Messi As Highest Paid Footballer In The World
Cristiano Ronaldo is now the highest-paid footballer in the world - but he and Lionel Messi both still sit in the top two spots despite taking significant pay cuts.
The two stars made summer moves...
Robert Lewandowski Wins European Golden Shoe
Bayern Munich forward, Robert Lewandowski, has received the 2020-21 European Golden Shoe, after scoring 41 Bundesliga goals for Bayern Munich.
Lewandowski comfortably outscored Lionel Messi (30) and Ronaldo (29) in his 29 Bundesliga appearances.
The award...
PSG Confirm Messi Has Knee Injury, Ruled Out Of Metz Clash
It appears Paris Saint-Germain boss, Mauricio Pochettino's decision to sub off Lionel Messi with 15 minutes to go in their game with Lyon was justified.
According to a statement from PSG has confirmed that the...
Is Lionel Messi the missing link for PSG to win the UEFA Champions League?
Lionel Messi’s move to PSG may not have lived up to the billing as much as expected following the Argentine's move from Spanish giants Barcelona to France in the summer.
All eyes are on Messi...
Why I Subbed Lionel Messi In PSG Win Against Lyon – Pochettino
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino has revealed why took off Lionel Messi in Sunday's Ligue 1 game against Lyon.
Messi was outstanding in the first half at the Parc des Princes but began to...
PSG Leaves It Late To Snatch Winner Against Lyon
Paris Saint-Germain snatched a late winner from Lyon in Lionel Messi's debut at the Parc des Princes but it was another Argentine who emerged hero, Mauro Icardi.
Just as envisaged, Olympique Lyon proved a hard...
Pochettino Expresses Worry Ahead Of Lyon Showdown
Paris Saint-Germain face Lyon on Sunday night following a disappointing display in the UEFA Champions League opener on Thursday at Club Brugge.
Manager of the club, Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his worry ahead...
Club Brugge 1-1 PSG: Pochettino Reveals Messi, Neymar And Mbappe’s Failure
Paris Saint-Germain are supposed to be one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season but their forward line of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe failed to make their mark against...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Compares Self To Messi, Ronaldo
Milan forward, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has once again insisted that he's in the same class with Ronaldo and Messi and that the duo 'have nothing' more than him apart from trophies.
The 39-year-old said this while...
Lionel Messi Smashes Another South-American Men’s Goals Record
Lionel Messi scored all three goals in Argentina's 3-0 trumping of Bolivia on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match to surpass the South American men's record held by Brazil legend, Pele.
This means that...
FIFA Unhappy With Chaotic Scenes In Brazil Vs Argentina Match
FIFA has on Monday regretted the chaotic scenes that took place before the suspension of the World Cup Qualifier tie between Brazil and Argentina on Sunday.
The match at Sao Paulo's Neo Quimica Arena was...
“Why I turned down Barcelona’s number 10 shirt” – Aguero
Sergio Aguero has expressed his reasons for turning down Barcelona's number 10 jersey after the exit of Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain.
The former Manchester City striker was on a Spanish streaming network last week...
Ansu Fati Inherits Lionel Messi’s No 10 Shirt At Barcelona
Lionel Messi’s No 10 shirt at Barcelona has been given to Ansu Fati after the Argentine left the Nou Camp for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
The 18-year-old, who has been out of action since November...
Mbappe Bags Brace as Messi Makes PSG Debut in Reims Win
In what could be one of his final matches for Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe's brace was enough for PSG to spank Reims, just as Lionel Messi made his long-awaited debut for the French giants.
Mbappe...
Lionel Messi Set For PSG Debut Against Reims
Lionel Messi could be in line to make his Paris Saint Germain debut tonight against Reims as the French club revealed their travelling squad.
Although fellow new boy Sergio Ramos is not yet deemed fit...
Brest 2-4 PSG: Mbappe On Target, Messi, Neymar Missing
Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria both scored as Paris Saint-Germain won 4-2 away at Brest on Friday to make it three wins out of three this season in Ligue 1.
Ander Herrera and Idrissa...
Ndidi Emerges Nigeria’s Most Valuable Footballer
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is valued at €60m, is now Nigeria’s most valuable player, Africa’s fourth and 54th in the world.
According to PUNCH Sports Extra, the latest ranking of players were compiled...
Barcelona Vs Real Sociedad: Confirmed Lineups Are Out
Barcelona will take on Real Sociedad in their first game of the 2021/22 La Liga tonight (Sunday).
Lionel Messi ended up leaving the Catalans after they were unable to renew his contract, signing for Paris...
‘PSG Signing Messi Much Better Than Cristiano Ronaldo’ – Di Maria
Angel Di Maria says it is "much better" Paris Saint-Germain signed Lionel Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 33-year-old PSG star has played alongside the 34-year-old Barcelona legend at the international level as well as...
Penalty Takers For PSG Determined With Messi’s Arrival
Sergio Ramos is set to take over penalty duties at Paris Saint-Germain, according to Marca.
Lionel Messi just recently joined the star-studded Mauricio Pochettino’s side, still, the former Real Madrid captain will be handed the...
Mbappe Raises ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Messi’s Arrival At PSG
Lionel Messi was recently unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player after which he met many of his teammates and took part in his first training session on Thursday.
He linked up with Kylian Mbappe, who...
Messi Meets New Teammates in First PSG Training Session
Lionel Messi got to meet some of his new teammates for the first time at Paris Saint-Germain's Camp des Loges training facility on Thursday.
The Argentine football superstar has been on downtime since winning the...
PSG Set To Bring Cristiano Ronaldo To Assist Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo could just be on his way to join his fierce rival Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain as Kylian Mbappe’s future remains in doubt.
Messi, 34, arrived at the Paris-based club on a free...
Messi Won’t Necessarily Guarantee Champions League for PSG
Whether you live in Nigeria or Nicaragua, as a soccer fan, you will have a stake in which club wins the Champions League. The competition is the premier tournament in the sport, period.
The...
Lionel Messi PSG Contract Revealed IN FULL
Lionel Messi has already signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a landmark free transfer from Barcelona.
The reigning Ballon d'Or winner signed a huge contract with PSG, which saw him maintain his place as the...
PSG President Teases Mbappe At Messi’s Unveiling
Kylian Mbappe has been told he has "no excuse" to look anywhere else after Paris Saint-Germain completed the sensational free transfer signing of Lionel Messi.
The move comes as Mbappe has yet to sign an...
Photos: Messi’s PSG Unveiling, Medicals, Confirmed Shirt Number
Lionel Messi has been announced as a Paris Saint-Germain player after signing a two-year deal worth a staggering £35million a season.
On Tuesday night, the 34-year-old put pen to paper on his PSG contract after...
Okocha Reacts To Messi’s £1m Weekly Salary At PSG
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has reacted to news of Lionel Messi’s weekly take-home of £1 million at Paris St-Germain.
After more than 20 years, Messi finally left Barcelona to pitch his...
