News of transfers

Lionel Messi's record-breaking club career to date – in numbers

13-08-2021 23:02 Argentine superstar shattered records during his spell in Catalonia...

Argentines observe Messi's French revolution from afar

13-08-2021 22:58 Despite the epicentre of Messi-mania being some 11,000 kilometres away, locals were glued to their screens this week as Argentina’s superstar footballer completed his move to Paris.

Messi joins PSG with Barcelona legacy intact

11-08-2021 10:13 Even 34, Messi still has so much to offer his new club and country. But for Barcelona, the truth is their number 10 is irreplaceable – both on and off the field.

Messi sets sights on Champions League 'dream' after PSG unveiling

11-08-2021 09:56 "I have said many times that my dream is to win another Champions League and I think I am in the ideal place to have that chance and to do it," says Argentine star, after being unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player.

Messi arrives in Paris to complete PSG move

10-08-2021 12:24 Lionel Messi lands in Paris, with the 34-year-old Argentine superstar set to be unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Wednesday.

France waits impatiently for Messi as PSG close in on deal

09-08-2021 15:28 Paris is expected to be Messi's next destination after his tearful departure from Barcelona, the club he has represented throughout the 17 years of his glittering professional career.

Barça gives up Messi’s star power to try fixing its finances

07-08-2021 08:04 Widely regarded as the best player of his generation, Lionel Messi couldn’t make FC Barcelona’s balance sheet a winner.

Can Barcelona and La Liga afford not to keep Messi?

06-08-2021 16:32 Not so long ago the very best players in the world played in Spain. Gradually, though, things have changed.

Local media outlets stunned by 'bombshell' Messi news

05-08-2021 17:54 Barcelona's shock announcement on Thursday that superstar Lionel Messi would be leaving the club is a "bombshell" of global proportions, according to local media outlets.

The long goodbye: Barça say adios to Messi, the boy who signed on a napkin

05-08-2021 17:39 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 – on the field as well as off.

Barcelona president says talks with Lionel Messi are 'progressing'

02-07-2021 14:39 "We want him to stay, Leo wants to stay and we are looking for the best formula," says club president Joan Laporta.

Agüero close to Barcelona deal, confirms Man City boss Guardiola

24-05-2021 10:41 Sergio Agüero is close to agreeing a move to Barcelona that would unite him with fellow Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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