This Saturday, Le Monde reported on a French police investigation into possible bribery of Paris SG officials in order to ensure that Lionel Messi won the 2021 Ballon d'Or. According to the information revealed by the French press, communications director Jean-Martial Ribes is said to have offered "several...
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Lionel Messi is Time's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023
The captain of the Argentina national team in 2022 and holder of 8 Ballon d'Ors has had a "sublime" season. Even out of the limelight of European soccer, the Argentinian star was voted this Tuesday as the 2023 Athlete of the Year by the American magazine Time. According to the international press, the publication is known for...
Messi has left PSG, but continues to accumulate awards in the French territory
Ligue 1, the main French league, announced on Monday that Lionel Messi has won yet another individual award from the French soccer body, following the announcement of his departure from Paris SG. Inter Miami's new signing won the award for best foreign player of the season, beating off competition from footballers...
The Saudi proposal presented in desperation, but that Messi refused
Lionel Messi had already been confirmed at Inter Miami when Al Hilal, in desperation, made a last-minute millionaire offer to try to block the Argentine star's transfer to the MLS, but he refused. According to journalist Helena Condis Edo, from Cadena COPE radio, the Saudi club, in desperation, had...
End of 'suspense': Lionel Messi confirms agreement with Inter Miami
Late on Wednesday afternoon, Lionel Messi put an end to the 'suspense' by confirming that he is on his way to the United States to represent Inter Miami, following the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain over the last two seasons. In an interview with Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo today, Lionel Messi...
"Done deal": Messi will play at Al Hilal, they assure in France
Argentinian star Lionel Messi is leaving PSG to sign for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. "It's a done deal," reports France Presse on Tuesday, in a piece of news that already contains very detailed information. The agency speaks of a "contract of exceptional value" and a "relatively quick" negotiation, "shorter than the previous one between Cristiano Ronaldo and...
Lionel Messi returns to training after controversial trip
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Monday, following his controversial trip to Saudi Arabia a week ago after the defeat against Lorient. According to Agence France-Presse, PSG had suspended the Argentinian international for two weeks: he couldn't train, he couldn't play and he wouldn't be paid for...
Lionel Messi apologizes after punishment following his trip to Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi took to social media this Friday to post a message about his punishment by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) following the Argentine's unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia. The Argentinian star, who plays in the French league, posted a video on social media after being punished by PSG...
Zidane puts CR7 at PSG, with Messi and Neymar
Frenchman Zinedine Zidane may take over as coach of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG), as the Parisian club's current manager, Mauricio Pochettino, is headed to Manchester United. Zidane's condition to lend his technical expertise to PSG could materialize in the next transfer window. But this depends...