Lionel Messi: News

30 Apr 2021

Football

Barcelona lose, miss chance to go top of La Liga

Barcelona suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat against Granada in La Liga.

23 Apr 2021

Football

La Liga, Messi scripts these records for Barcelona: Details here

Barcelona thrashed Getafe 5-2 to climb to third in La Liga, two points behind second-placed Real Madrid.

18 Apr 2021

Football

Copa del Rey: Barcelona win trophy after beating Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the final of the Copa del Rey 2020-21.

22 Mar 2021

Football

La Liga: Record-breaking Messi helps Barcelona beat Sociedad

Barcelona ace Lionel Messi celebrated a record-breaking 768th appearance for the club with two goals as the Spanish giants thrashed Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga.

16 Mar 2021

Football

La Liga: Record-breaking Lionel Messi shines for Barcelona

Lionel Messi scored a brace and provided an assist as he helped FC Barcelona thrash Huesca 4-1 in La Liga.

13 Mar 2021

UEFA Champions League

Decoding Barcelona's 2020-21 season in numbers

FC Barcelona will be aiming to get hold of a trophy under manager Ronald Koeman in his debut season.

11 Mar 2021

UEFA Champions League

PSG through to UCL's quarters at Barca's expense: Records broken

Paris Saint-Germain saw off a spirited Barcelona side to make it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2020-21 season.

07 Mar 2021

Football

La Liga, Barcelona defeat Osasuna 2-0: Records broken

Jordi Alba and Ilaix Moriba fired for Barcelona as they beat Osasuna 2-0 in La Liga away from home on Saturday.

27 Feb 2021

Football

La Liga, Sevilla 0-2 Barcelona: Records broken

FC Barcelona moved to the second spot in La Liga standings after overcoming Sevilla 2-0.

26 Feb 2021

Football

Statistical comparison of Messi and Ronaldo in 2020-21 season

Football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are showing no signs of slowing down despite reaching the twilight of their careers.

25 Feb 2021

Football

Barcelona thrash Elche 3-0 in La Liga: Records broken

Lionel Messi scored a brace to help Barcelona overcome Elche 3-0 in La Liga.

22 Feb 2021

Football

La Liga: Barcelona drop points in Messi's club-record appearance

Lionel Messi netted on his club-record 506th La Liga appearance but Barcelona were held by Cadiz.

02 Feb 2021

Football

Lionel Messi's contract leak: All that you need to know

As Barcelona are wrestling with a huge debt amid the coronavirus pandemic, the leak of Lionel Messi's contract details has added more questions.

01 Feb 2021

Football

Barcelona beat Athletic Club, Messi scores 650th goal for Barca

Lionel Messi scored his 650th goal for Barcelona as they clinched a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday.

28 Jan 2021

Football

Barcelona reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals: Records broken

Spanish football giants Barcelona moved to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano.

25 Jan 2021

Football

La Liga, Barcelona secure 2-0 win over Elche: Records broken

Frenkie de Jong and Riqui Puig scored a goal each as Barcelona claimed a 2-0 victory over Elche in their latest La Liga fixture.

22 Jan 2021

Football

Copa del Rey: Barca overcome Cornella despite a lacklustre performance

Barcelona produced an unimpressive performance in the Copa del Rey as they needed extra-time to progress into the round of 16.

20 Jan 2021

Football

Barcelona to appeal Lionel Messi's two-game ban for red card

Barcelona were stunned by Athletic Club 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday and the match saw Lionel Messi receive a red card towards the end of extra-time.

18 Jan 2021

Football

Athletic Bilbao upset Barcelona to win Supercopa: Records broken

Barcelona suffered a shocking defeat to Athletic Bilbao, as they won the Spanish Supercopa on Sunday.

17 Jan 2021

Football

Spanish Super Cup final preview: Barcelona vs Athletic Club

Barcelona and Athletic Club gear up for a cracking Spanish Super Cup finale later tonight.

10 Jan 2021

Football

La Liga: Messi smashes these records as Barca thrash Granada

Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi scored a brace each as Barcelona thrashed Granada 4-0 in gameweek 18 of La Liga 2020-21 season.

08 Jan 2021

Football

La Liga: Barcelona aim to go eight matches unbeaten

Barcelona take on Granada in a crunch La Liga encounter on Saturday.

07 Jan 2021

Football

Messi scores twice as Barcelona go third in La Liga

Lionel Messi scored a brace to help Barcelona overcome Athletic Bilbao 3-2 in La Liga.

04 Jan 2021

Football

La Liga: Barcelona beat Huesca in Lionel Messi's 500th game

Barcelona claimed a comfortable victory over bottom-placed side Huesca in Sunday's La Liga fixture.

23 Dec 2020

Football

Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele's all-time record

Argentine legend Lionel Messi has broken Pele's all-time record for goals scored with a single club by netting his 644th career goal for Barcelona.

22 Dec 2020

UEFA Champions League

Legend Lionel Messi collects record seventh Pichichi award

Barca legend Lionel Messi, on Tuesday, secured the prestigious Pichichi trophy for a record seventh time.

15 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ballon d'Or Dream Team: Messi and Ronaldo find berths

Football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been included in the greatest team of all time announced by France Football - Ballon D'or Dream Team.

05 Dec 2020

Manchester City

Paris Saint-Germain interested in signing Lionel Messi, claims report

French champions Paris Saint-Germain are exploring an opportunity to land Lionel Messi in the summer of 2021.

25 Nov 2020

Bayern Munich

Best FIFA Football Awards 2020: Lewandowski leads 11-man shortlist

Bayern Munich talisman Robert Lewandowski, who won the treble with the club in a brilliant 2019-20 campaign, heads the shortlist for the Best FIFA Men's Player award.

24 Nov 2020

Manchester City

Barcelona's Lionel Messi to hold 'formal talks' with Manchester City

Despite Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wanting Lionel Messi to finish his career at Barcelona, the Argentine could be on the move.

21 Nov 2020

Manchester City

Guardiola wants Messi to finish his career at Barcelona

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants Lionel Messi to finish his career at FC Barcelona.

18 Nov 2020

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CONMEBOL): List of records broken

Matchday four of the South American FIFA World Cup Qualifiers saw heavyweights Brazil overcome Uruguay 2-0 to maintain their 100% start to the campaign.

08 Nov 2020

Atletico Madrid

La Liga: Key numbers from Barcelona and Atletico's thumping victories

Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona in gameweek nine of La Liga 2020-21 season.

01 Nov 2020

Real Madrid

Barcelona winless in four successive La Liga matches: Records broken

Barcelona managed a 1-1 draw against 10-man Alaves in gameweek eight of La Liga 2020-21 season.

29 Oct 2020

UEFA Champions League

Man United, Chelsea script victories in Champions League: Records broken

Matchday two of the UEFA Champions League saw more action with Group E to H playing their matches.

28 Oct 2020

UEFA Champions League

Champions League: Juventus to face Barcelona without Cristiano Ronaldo

Matchday two of the UEFA Champions League started on Tuesday with Group A to D in action.

28 Oct 2020

Football

Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns after row with Messi

Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned as FC Barcelona President after intense pressure kept building on him.

21 Oct 2020

UEFA Champions League

Champions League: Man United beat PSG, Messi scripts record

Four groups were in action on matchday one of the UEFA Champions League 2020-21 season.

09 Oct 2020

Football

World Cup Qualifiers: Messi and Suarez equal Ronaldo's record

Lionel Messi scored for Argentina to hand his side a 1-0 victory against Ecuador in the World Cup Qualifiers.

07 Sep 2020

Football

La Liga: Records Barcelona can script in 2020-21

Barcelona had a disappointing campaign in 2019-20 and failed to win a single trophy.