Messi's return to Barcelona was 'done deal'
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Lionel Messi return to Barcelona was blocked by club president Joan Laporta Fresh revelations from Xavi Hernández have reignited debate about one of the most emotional “what-ifs” in modern football – the prospect of Lionel Messi returning to FC Barcelona.
Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez went on an interview that had him explain why the club's reunion with Lionel Messi didn't go through.
It’s been years since the bombshell dropped, but the question still hangs in the air like a poorly-kicked corner: why did FC Barcelona really let Lionel Messi go? For fans, it was a gut punch that still aches. For the club, it was a moment that signaled ...
FC Barcelona to build Lionel Messi statue? President Laporta reveals plans for club legend’s tribute
© Johnnie Izquierdo & David Ramos/Getty ImagesLionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami and FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta. With the Argentina national team training in ...
Is there any player Lionel Messi hasn’t surpassed? Yes—there’s one he has just beaten: himself. The Argentine star has once again managed to outdo his own achievements. His numbers with Inter Miami have been spectacular,
Even though Lionel Messi has moved to the other side of the world, his heart clearly still beats for FC Barcelona. That connection came to light once again during his son Thiago’s 13th birthday celebration, a party which was filled with symbols of Barça ...
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Lamine Yamal hits 50-goal milestone two years earlier than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
After scoring against Athletic Club, Lamine Yamal has now reached the 50-goal milestone two years earlier than legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Lamine Yamal has been reshaping the boundaries of what is possible in world soccer since his sudden emergence in Barcelona‘s first team as a teenager,