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This is it: Messi gets set for PSG Champions League bow

14-09-2021 13:27 Lionel Messi went to Paris to win the Champions League again – on Wednesday he's set to finally make his first start for his new club when they kick off their European campaign in Bruges.

Messi’s hunger for more means star is sure to shine in City of Lights

13-08-2021 23:03 Argentina's Copa América hero has chosen a PSG side which will give him every tool necessary to keep fighting for the biggest honours.

by Dan Edwards

'Welcome to Paris, Leo' - Messi meets teammates at first PSG training session

12-08-2021 15:00 Argentine captain meets his new teammates at Paris Saint-Germain's Camp des Loges training facility.

Bielsa says Leeds contract 'resolved' ahead of new season

12-08-2021 14:52 The 66-year-old did not give any details on whether he has put pen to paper on new terms, but indicated he had committed to a further season at Elland Road.

PSG confirm signing of Lionel Messi on initial two-year contract

10-08-2021 18:05 Argentine superstar signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with the option of an additional year.

Argentines celebrate 'new stage' in Messi's career ahead of PSG move

10-08-2021 17:56 Argentina reacted with joy and pride as Lionel Messi arrived in France on Tuesday ahead of his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

'I'm not ready for this' – tearful Messi confirms Barcelona exit

08-08-2021 08:32 Six-time Ballon d'Or winner breaks down in tears as he confirms his exit from Barcelona after 788 games - and confirms move to Paris St Germain "is a possibility."

Departing Messi to give press conference Sunday, says Barcelona

07-08-2021 10:03 Lionel Messi will take questions from the press at noon (1000 GMT, 6am Buenos Aires), Barcelona confirm in a statement. They will be his first public comments since his departure was announced.

Barcelona simply cannot afford to keep Messi, says club president

06-08-2021 13:08 Messi's Barcelona career has come to an end because cash-strapped Spanish club cannot afford to keep the superstar, club president Joan Laporta confirms.

'Absolutely not': Guardiola quashes talk of Messi move

06-08-2021 12:29 Pep Guardiola has ruled out a Manchester City move for Lionel Messi, increasing the chances that Argentine star will end up in Paris.

Barcelona: Messi to leave club due to 'financial and structural obstacles'

05-08-2021 15:03 Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is to leave FC Barcelona, the club has announced, citing "financial and structural obstacles" as the cause.

Pochettino pens new PSG deal despite tricky start to reign

23-07-2021 16:01 Argentine coach pens a one-year extension to his contract to stay with the French giants until 2023 despite a below-par start to his reign.

Agüero hoping for Messi partnership after signing for Barça

01-06-2021 10:43 Sergio Agüero says he is hoping to have the "pleasure" of playing alongside Lionel Messi, after signing a two-year deal with Barcelona.

Barcelona confirm signing of 'Kun' Agüero

31-05-2021 15:13 Barcelona have signed Argentine forward Sergio Agüero on a deal until 2023, the Catalan giants announced today. In a statement, Barca said that 'Kun,' who arrives after a decade at Manchester City, has a buy-out clause "set at 100 million euros."

Sergio Agüero starts long farewell as Man City exit looms

30-03-2021 14:43 Agüero himself is adamant his departure does not mean the end of the story for him personally, with reports suggesting PSG, Juventus, Inter Milan and Barcelona rumoured to be interested in signing him up.

Man City confirms Sergio Agüero will leave club at end of season

29-03-2021 21:28 Record-breaking Argentina striker Sergio Agüero says he is "proud" of his time at Manchester City, after both parties confirm he will depart the English side when his contract runs out this July.

Lionel Messi says it’s time for Barcelona to unite

30-09-2020 14:09 Lionel Messi wants to put his dispute with Barcelona behind him and called for the club and its fans to unite.

Messi trains alone as Barça reintegration begins

07-09-2020 15:25 33-year-old trains alone in first session since Ronald Koeman was appointed coach and his first since he said on Friday he had been forced to stay at Barcelona.

Barcelona wants face-to-face meeting to change Messi’s mind

01-09-2020 15:48 Talks with Messi’s father, who is also his agent, are expected this week in Barcelona, but the club also hopes to sit down with the player himself.

Messi skips required coronavirus testing with Barcelona

30-08-2020 08:42 In another strong sign that Lionel Messi’s time with Barcelona may be coming to an end, the player did not report for required coronavirus testing scheduled for the whole squad on Sunday.