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Tag: Lionel Messi
Sevilla defence frustrates Barcelona in 0-0 draw
Barcelona missed the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the LaLiga table to five points after being held to a 0-0 draw at Sevilla.
Football rumours from the media Jun 18, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Barcelona can call on Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez against Mallorca
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez will be available for selection when Barcelona return to LaLiga action at Mallorca on Saturday night.
Who stands out in the FIFA 20 LaLiga team of the season
EA Sports has decided to release its FIFA 20 team of the season squads early due to the coronavirus pandemic shutting down the major leagues around the world.
Juve extend advantage after Inter Milan are held at Lecce
Inter Milan’s Serie A title challenge hit another stumbling block after a 1-1 draw at lowly Lecce, allowing Juventus to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Messi strikes to give Setien victory in first match as Barcelona boss
Lionel Messi’s 76th-minute winner marked new Barcelona coach Quique Setien’s first game in charge with a 1-0 victory over Granada to move back to the top of LaLiga on goal difference.
Diego Simeone praises Atletico Madrid character after Super Cup fightback
Diego Simeone hailed the heart of Atletico Madrid after they stunned Barcelona 3-2 to reach the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Barcelona in a five-goal thriller and book their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
Mbappe rated most valuable player while England stars rank highly
English players and clubs rank highly in a new list of estimated transfer values released by a respected international football research group.
Espanyol hold 10-man Barcelona to derby draw after late leveller
Espanyol dented city rivals Barcelona’s LaLiga title ambitions in a pulsating 2-2 derby draw at the RCDE Stadium.
Suarez at your service as Barcelona beat Alaves
Luis Suarez provided a goal and three assists as Barcelona opened up a three-point gap at the top of LaLiga after a 4-1 victory over Alaves at Nou Camp.
Barcelona could lose top spot ahead of El Clasico after Sociedad draw
LaLiga leaders Barcelona saw a six-match winning streak halted after a 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad – which could see them knocked off the top of the table ahead of El Clasico.
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde knows importance of Real Sociedad clash
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde maintains winning at in-form Real Sociedad will be just as important as getting the better of Real Madrid in El Clasico.
Antonio Conte: Inter must leave with no regrets as they target last-16 Champions League place
Antonio Conte says that Inter Milan must have “no regrets” in their pursuit of a Champions League last-16 place.
Bayern suffer late defeat at Monchengladbach to fall further off Bundesliga pace
Bayern Munich’s seven-year reign as Bundesliga champions is under severe threat following a 2-1 defeat at league leaders Borussia Moenchengladbach.
Messi hits 53rd career hat-trick as Barcelona return to LaLiga summit
Lionel Messi scored the 53rd hat-trick of his astonishing career to help Barcelona crush Mallorca 5-2 at the Nou Camp to retain their place at the top of LaLiga.
Jurgen Klopp backs Sadio Mane to challenge for Ballon d’Or in future
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes forward Sadio Mane can challenge Lionel Messi for the Ballon d’Or in years to come.
Klopp warns Liverpool that derby win could ‘solve a lot of problems’ for Everton
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is wary Everton will view the Merseyside derby as the game which can “solve a lot of problems” for beleaguered manager Marco Silva.
Six of the best – Messi chalks up another landmark in record-breaking career
Lionel Messi may be approaching the twilight of his remarkable career but the accumulation of records, honours and scintillating performances shows no sign of diminishing.