Lionel Messi

Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi On FIFA Best Player Shortlist

Agence France-Presse | Friday September 22, 2017

Ronaldo is the overwhelming favourite to win the award, having led Real Madrid to the La Liga title and a third Champions League success in four years last season.

La Liga: Lionel Messi Hits Four As Barcelona Maintain Perfect Start

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Lionel Messi added four more goals to his soaring early season tally as a much-changed Barcelona maintained their 100 percent start to La Liga by routing Eibar 6-1 on Tuesday.

Now, Meet Michael Jackson, Lionel Messi At Madame Tussauds In Delhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

After announcing a series of Indian celebrities to be part of the Delhi attraction of Madam Tussauds, it is time for rolling the red carpet out for some international stars.

Lionel Messi Inspires Barcelona, PSG Win Champions League Opener

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 13, 2017

After a troubled summer, a home meeting with last season's runners-up may not have been what Barcelona wanted, but Messi was at his brilliant best to give the Catalans the three points.

Lionel Messi Makes Amends For Missed Penalty In Barcelona's Win Over Alaves

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 27, 2017

Lionel Messi missed from the penalty spot for the 20th time in his career as Fernando Pacheco produced a stunning save midway through the first half.

UEFA Champions League Draw: Tottenham Hotspur To Play Real Madrid, Chelsea Face Atletico

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 25, 2017

Holders Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League group stage while five-time winners Barcelona were drawn with last season's runners-up Juventus on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo Named UEFA Player Of Season For 2016-2017

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 25, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA Player of the Season for 2016-2017 on Thursday after a campaign which saw the Portuguese superstar help Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League double.

Real Madrid Complete Spanish Super Cup Rout Of Barcelona

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 17, 2017

Victory continues Real Madrid's run of success under Zinedine Zidane with the European champions now having lifted seven trophies in the 20 months since the Frenchman took charge.

Cristiano Ronaldo Sent Off, But Real Madrid Roll Over Barcelona

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 14, 2017

Real Madrid and Barcelona meet again in Madrid for the second-leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday.

Liverpool Reject Barcelona's 100-million Euro Philippe Coutinho Bid: Reports

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 10, 2017

Barcelona believe the Brazilian international has the ability to not only replace Neymar alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in a star front three, but could also provide cover for 33-year-old captain Andres Iniesta in midfield.

Neymar Denies Money Was Motivation For His World Record Transfer To PSG

Reuters | Friday August 4, 2017

Neymar denied that he was tired of playing second-fiddle to Lionel Messi at Barcelona.

La Liga Rejects Payment Of Neymar Buyout Clause

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 3, 2017

Spanish clubs have dominated the Champions League in recent seasons with Barcelona and Real Madrid winning the competition for the last four years and Tebas fears their place at the top of the pyramid could be threatened by "financial doping."

Lionel Messi's Heartfelt Farewell For Neymar As PSG Move Nears

Wednesday August 2, 2017

Lionel Messi posted an emotional farewell for Barcelona teammate Neymar on Instagram.

Gerard Pique Scores Winner As Barcelona Beat Real Madrid In Thrilling El Clasico

Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 30, 2017

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez started in attack for Barcelona while Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema were all unleashed by Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane.

International Champions Cup: Neymar Scores As Barcelona Beat Manchester United

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 27, 2017

Neymar broke through in the 31st, stripping the ball from Antonio Valencia in the penalty area, turning and finding the net.

Guess Who Joined Lionel Messi On His Honeymoon

Sharmistha Chaudhuri | Sunday July 9, 2017

Barcelona football star Lionel Messi, who is enjoying his honeymoon in the Caribbean with wife Antonella and two sons, was joined by club teammate Luis Suarez and his family.

Lionel Messi Tax Fraud Sentence Reduced To Fine

Agence France-Presse | Friday July 7, 2017

Messi and his father saw prison sentences for tax fraud reduced to fines by a Barcelona court.

Lionel Messi Prison Sentence Lifted In Exchange For Fine

World News | Reuters | Friday July 7, 2017

A Spanish court said today it has exchanged a 21-month prison sentence handed to Soccer player Lionel Messi for tax fraud last July for a quarter-of-a-million-euro fine.

Barcelona Extend Lionel Messi's Contract Until 2021

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 5, 2017

The club gave no details about the contract that will keep the Argentinian megastar and five times Ballon d'Or winner at Camp Nou until his reaches the age of 34.

At His Reception, Lionel Messi Shows Fancy Footwork On The Dance Floor

Tuesday July 4, 2017

The 30-year-old Barcelona superstar was seen showing his fancy footwork on the dance floor during the reception of wedding to childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo.

Football Star Lionel Messi Weds Childhood Sweetheart In Rosario

Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 1, 2017

Argentine media called it the "wedding of the century" for Rosario, the gritty northern port city where Lionel Messi, 30, and his bride, 29, met when the player was nine years old.

Football, Showbiz Stars Gather For Lionel Messi's Wedding

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 30, 2017

Luis Suarez and other football stars were watched by curious locals as they stepped off private jets on Thursday at Rosario's airport.

Lionel Messi-Antonella Roccuzzo Wedding: 6 Things to Know About The Star-Studded Affair

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 28, 2017

Here is what we know from the few details given by Messi's spokespeople as well as media reports and local people close to the event in his home city of Rosario.

Lionel Messi's Gritty Hometown Braces For A Glam Wedding

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 25, 2017

The luxurious City Center casino-hotel complex in Rosario, where guests will stay and the ceremony is expected to take place, borders a poor neighborhood known as the birthplace of the bloody drug gang Los Monos.

Prosecutors Not Against Replacing Lionel Messi Jail Term With Fine

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 23, 2017

Prosecutors in Barcelona say they are not against replacing football star Lionel Messi's 21-month jail sentence for tax fraud with a fine.

Argentine Town Braces For Lionel Messi's Wedding

Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 10, 2017

Colombian popstar Shakira, girlfriend of Messi's Barcelona teammate Gerard Pique, has said she hopes to attend.

Lionel Messi Magic Inspires Barcelona To Retain Copa del Rey

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 28, 2017

Once again it was Lionel Messi who inspired Barcelona to bounceback from the disappointment of losing their La Liga title to Real Madrid last weekend with a stunning individual display.

Spain Supreme Court Confirms Lionel Messi Fraud Sentence

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 24, 2017

Spain's Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a 21-month jail sentence and 2.09-million-euro ($2.25 million) fine imposed on Lionel Messi for tax fraud, months after the Barcelona football star lodged an appeal.

Life Can Be Rather Messi For This Barcelona Fan

Monday May 8, 2017

Iranian student Reza Parastesh's resemblance to Barcelona FC star Lionel Messi is so uncanny that it almost landed him in jail.

Lionel Messi Ban Lifted In Major Boost To Argentina's World Cup Hopes

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 6, 2017

Lionel Messi was originally found guilty of "having directed insulting words at an assistant referee" in a World Cup qualifier against Chile which Argentina won 1-0 thanks to a penalty from the Barcelona hitman.