Messi
6 Mar
Erling Haaland says he is happy at Manchester City amid journalist questions on contract talks with the club, and adds that Lionel Messi is "the best that's ever played", having lost out on individual trophies to the Argentine World Cup winner.
6 Feb
After disappointing a legion of fans in Hong Kong with a no-show on the pitch at the weekend, Lionel Messi left open the possibility of playing in Inter Miami's friendly in Tokyo, saying he left "much better" than he did a few days ago.
1 Nov
Inter Miami players welcome Lionel Messi back and celebrate with him after the Argentine collected his eighth Ballon d'Or in Paris.
3 Oct 2023
Argentina forward Lionel Messi was among the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or trophy announced by organisers France Football magazine on Wednesday
7 Sep 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo has said that although himself and Lionel Messi “changed the history of football,” their rivalry is now over. Ronaldo, who often faced off against Messi during his time at Manchester United and Real Madrid, said the pair are “respected all over the world.” "The rivalry is gone. It was good, the spectators liked it.
30 Aug 2023
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16 Jun 2023
Messi's being 'prudent' - Argentina coach on soccer star likely to miss 2026 World Cup
16 May 2023
All to play for at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night as the imperial Real Madrid visit the ambitious Citizens of Manchester. Is the tie between Milan and Inter done and dusted? Find out our thoughts ahead of the second leg of the Champions League Semi-finals. Ayomide Sotubo and Tochukwu Dike speak on The Nutmeg on Guardian TV.
13 May 2023
Saudi soccer fans say they are overjoyed as rumours swirl that Lionel Messi will join local team Al-Hilal.
12 May 2023
When will this Premier League title race end? Perhaps this weekend as Arsenal and Manchester City have crucial games against a wounded Brighton and a resurgent Everton. In this video, we preview the games.
10 May 2023
Lionel Messi has not "signed or agreed" a deal to play in Saudi Arabia next season, the Argentine's father said after reports on Tuesday linked the Paris St Germain forward with a move to the Middle East.
6 May 2023
Has PSG failed Lionel Messi or has he failed in France? That is the focus of our discussion in this episode as well as predictions for the top four race in Serie A. Ayomide Sotubo talks about Messi’s suspension in this edition of The Nutmeg.
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