News of transfers

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.

BARÇA-MESSI SAGA

Rosario left deflated but still hopeful, as Messi says he'll stay put

06-09-2020 08:09 Rosario had dared to dream, but it was left disappointed after the city's most celebrated son Lionel Messi announced he was staying at Barcelona on Friday.

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Lionel Messi confirms in interview he will stay at Barcelona

04-09-2020 13:39 Messi confirms he will stay at Barcelona, insisting he could never go to court against "the club of his life" and letting rip at Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu.

MESSI TRANSFER SAGA

No agreement in meeting between Barcelona and Messi’s father

02-09-2020 23:56 Argentine's future no closer to being resolved, after initial meeting between player's father and club officials on Wednesday.

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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.

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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.

RALLY IN ROSARIO

Newell’s Old Boys fans dream of an unlikely Messi homecoming

28-08-2020 00:17 Messi’s surprise decision to leave Barcelona has sparked unlikely dreams among the residents of Rosario that he may return to play to Argentina to play with Newell’s Old Boys.

MESSI: END OF AN ERA

Top European clubs circle as Messi calls time at Barcelona

26-08-2020 09:14 Lawyers for Argentine star sends club a fax confirming Messi's desire to rescind his contract by triggering a release clause, sending shockwaves throughout the world of football.

ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR

From Ballon d'Or to abject humiliation: why Messi seeks pastures new

26-08-2020 09:08 Barcelona have insisted in the past they had plans for coping with Messi's retirement, whenever it came, but the truth is their number 10 is irreplaceable.

END OF AN ERA?

Goals, records, trophies: Messi's glittering career

26-08-2020 08:51 After announcing he wants to leave the Catalan club, here's a look at the career highlights of one of football's all-time greats.

SPANISH FOOTBALL

Bartomeu has 'no doubt' Messi will stay at Barcelona

27-07-2020 15:54 "Messi has said many times that he wants to retire here and I have no doubt that he will re-sign," says club president.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Tevez likely to re-sign with Boca – will Centurión be joining him?

25-06-2020 23:29 There may be no date yet for a resumption of top-flight football in Argentina, but that's not stopping Boca Juniors from making moves in the transfer market.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Leverkusen signs Exequiel Palacios from River Plate

17-12-2019 23:50 Reports in Germany say Leverkusen profiting from financial difficulties at Argentine side, and will pay 22 million euros (US$24.5 million) for the player’s transfer.

FOOTBALL: MLS

David Beckham's Inter Miami begins to take shape

13-11-2019 23:55 Club to face LA Galaxy in first home fixture. Beckham's side have yet to appoint a manager but have begun to build a squad with ex-Estudiantes 19-year-old forward Matías Pellegrini arriving in July to become the franchise's first designated player (DP).

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

'I would be thrilled if Neymar came back,' says Barcelona's Messi

12-09-2019 08:41 Argentina captain would be "thrilled" if Neymar returned to the Catalan side but insisted they could still win trophies without the Brazilian.

FOOTBALL

Messi has option to leave Barcelona next summer

08-09-2019 08:13 Spanish newspaper El País reports that Argentine's current contract with Barcelona includes the option for the legendary star to unilaterally end his stay in the summer of 2020.

TRANSFERS

Baptism of fire awaits for Superliga’s new star signings

10-08-2019 12:52 Every team in Argentina’s team have been active ahead of the new season. And while one transfer caught the eye, all the new recruits must hit the ground running.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Cristian Pavón leaves Boca for MLS side LA Galaxy

09-08-2019 10:06 Argentine winger moves on loan from Boca Juniors in one of the biggest player acquisitions in recent Major League Soccer history. Among his new teammates? Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

'Everything is 99% agreed' with Daniele De Rossi, says Boca president

19-07-2019 16:21 "De Rossi is going to be a Boca player," declares confident Boca Juniors chief.

ARGENTINE SUPERLIGA

Benfica's Eduardo Salvio signs three-year deal with Boca Juniors

19-07-2019 10:18 Argentine international has signed a three-year contract with Boca Juniors, ending a long stint in Europe, the Portuguese club announced.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Reports: Ex-Roma star Daniele De Rossi to sign for Boca Juniors

18-07-2019 13:34 Legendary 35-year-old Italian, who was controversially let loose by his hometown club after 18 seasons, will reportedly sign contract worth US$560,000, according to reports in Italy.