He's the best in the world,” the Union's star goalkeeper said of playing against the biggest star of all.
Two minutes later, Messi helped spring Álvarez, and Blake rushed off his line to make a diving snag of the loose ball. He fired toward the near post, and Blake snuffed it out for a corner. A few minutes later, a roar went up from that corner of the stands, so loud and sharp that you knew what it was without looking. “He’s the best in the world,” Blake said of Messi. I was full-stretched and still wasn’t able to keep it out.” The decibel level went even higher two minutes later, when Messi won a free kick just outside the box. The goal sequence was started by left back Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), one of many contributions to the steel column. They showed it again in a 3-0 win, with two brilliant Messi strikes and a neat team goal that Álvarez finished. Argentina’s fan base is legendary for its passion, a hinchada that travels with hordes of flags, drums, jerseys, face paint, and grilled meats for asados in the parking lot. Jamaica held its own in the first half, allowing nine shots but only three on target. — If the national team you play for fails to qualify for a World Cup, the next best thing is … Only once has he even reached a final, eight years ago in Brazil, and it was a bitter loss to Germany.
Barcelona vice president Eduard Romeu has said Lionel Messi's return to the club as a player would be financially possible next summer.
"But it's a decision which has to be made by the coaching staff and the player. [I predict] Barca will be healthy within five years [of our mandate]. In the '24-25 season, we will be at the level we should be." [dubbed "unfair" by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi](/soccer/barcelona-espbarcelona/story/4755445/psg-president-hits-out-at-not-fair-barcelona-asset-sales) on Wednesday, allowed them to invest in [Robert Lewandowski](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125824/Robert-Lewandowski), [Raphinha](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231050/Raphinha) and [Jules Kounde](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231692/Jules-Koundé), among others, in the summer. [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) vice president Eduard Romeu has said [Lionel Messi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/45843/Lionel-Messi)'s return to the club as a player would be financially possible next summer. [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) at the end of the season and could potentially move back to Barca on a free transfer.
HARRISON, NJ - SEPTEMBER 27: Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) during the. Barcelona's financial recovery may lead to a reunion with ...
(I predict) Barca will be healthy within five years. "But it's a decision which has to be made by the coaching staff and the player. [Barcelona](https://www.thescore.com/liga/teams/37)'s financial recovery may lead to a reunion with [Lionel Messi](https://www.thescore.com/fran/players/1126) in 2023.
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi responded to an in-game, on-field request for a signature with a signature goal.
Fans erupted in applause less than a minute into the second half when Messi walked with teammates to a corner and started to warm up. A fan sprinted onto the field in the 65th minute and tried to take Messi’s photo. Messi entered in the 56th and increased his career total to 90 goals in 164 international appearances with his 17th multigoal game. Jamaica started a first-choice lineup in its first match under new coach Heimir Hallgrímsson that included Premier Leaguers Michail Antonio, Leon Bailey and Bobby Decordova-Reid and Blake, a Philadelphia Union standout. Public address announcements were primarily in Spanish and ribbon boards flashed “Vamos Argentina!” “Playing five, 10 minutes or all the match, he manages to do amazing things.”
Lionel Messi marked his 100th international victory with two goals as Argentina edged closer to Italy's world record unbeaten streak with a 3-0 defeat of ...
Messi’s presence left the crowd in a frenzy. Messi’s goals capped an emphatic win for the South Americans, who have now gone 35 games unbeaten in a streak stretching back to 2019 – just two shy of Italy’s world record unbeaten run of 37 set between 2018 and 2012. HARRISON: Lionel Messi marked his 100th international victory with two goals as Argentina edged closer to Italy’s world record unbeaten streak with a 3-0 defeat of Jamaica in a World Cup warm-up friendly in New Jersey on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi should be appreciated by fans of all countries at the World Cup as he will be missed li...
"How many of us would like to see Federer play tennis? The same will happen with [Messi] and more, because football is a sport that moves much more. "I have the possibility of training him, but I would be a fan, I would pay a ticket to see him and I would buy his shirt, regardless of the country.
SportsBrief.com News ☆ Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi brought his 21-year stay at Barcelona to an emotional end when he joined Paris ...
[FC Barcelona](https://sportsbrief.com/football/barcelona/) vice president Eduard Romeu has opened up on the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the Camp Nou. "But it's a decision which has to be made by the coaching staff and the player. [desperate to bring Lionel Messi](https://sportsbrief.com/football/barcelona/24738-lionel-messi-considering-returning-barcelona-club-captain-longer-part-team/) back to the club.
Despite suffering flu-like symptoms before the match, Lionel Messi still scores twice for Argentina.
Messi, who also scored twice in a 3-0 win over Honduras in Miami on Friday, is looking to lead Argentina to their third World Cup title and first since 1986. One fan came onto the pitch late on and Messi signed the shirtless intruder’s back before he was hauled away by security. Messi was reported to be suffering flu-like symptoms before the match and came off the bench in the 56th minute, scoring his first when he drove past several defenders and hammered home with four minutes remaining.
Speaking in an interview with El Matí de Catalunya Ràdio (h/t SPORT), Barcelona's economic vice-president Eduard Romeu has claimed that Lionel Messi's ...
He is an icon of the club, this will always be his home, but it will be a technical decision,” Romeu said. Messi, though, will be a free agent next year and Barcelona are pushing to bring him back to the club as president Joan Laporta & co. But the club were not in a position to renew his contract due to the La Liga Fair Play rules.
Barcelona vice president Eduard Romeu claimed it would be "possible" for Lionel Messi to return to the club next season.
"But it's a decision which has to be made by the coaching staff and the player. WHAT THEY SAID: "It would be possible financially because if he returned it would be as a free agent," Romeu said to El Mati de Catalunya Radio. Still, speculation is growing that he may fancy a return to Camp Nou.
Barcelona vice president Eduard Romeu claimed it would be "possible" for Lionel Messi to return to the club next season.
"But it's a decision which has to be made by the coaching staff and the player. WHAT THEY SAID: "It would be possible financially because if he returned it would be as a free agent," Romeu said to El Mati de Catalunya Radio. Still, speculation is growing that he may fancy a return to Camp Nou.
Argentina continued their build-up to the World Cup, winning their final match before the tournament in Qatar 3-0 over Jamaica. Looking increasingly ominous ...
From a La Liga perspective, Real Betis’ Guido Rodriguez, Villarreal’s Giovani Lo Celso and Sevilla’s Gonzalo Montiel all started. [September 28, 2022]
Lionel Messi has had a brilliant start to the ongoing 2022-23 season for his club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has continued his fine form for Argentina ...
However, the fan's unexpected meeting could have turned freakish for Messi, who was nearly taken down by the security as the officials attempted to knock down the pitch invader. The Argentine maestro was on top of his game as he helped the Albiceleste thrash Jamaica 3-0 in a friendly on Wednesday. Lionel Messi bagged a brace as Argentina defeated Jamaica 3-0 in a friendly in the US on Wednesday.
Sergio Ramos is set to miss out on making history at the World Cup, as he continues to be snubbed by Spain boss Luis Enrique, while Lionel Messi and ...
[Rafael Marquez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rafael-marquez). The veteran centre-back remains the most capped player in his nation's history, racking up 180 appearances over his illustrious international career which includes one World Cup and two [European Championship](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/european-championship) winners' medals. It's football." "Ronaldo had three or four chances. I can say to you what you want, but I think I have called the best players in his position. Barring any unfortunate injuries, they're expected to join the prestigious group of players who've featured at five World Cups alongside [Mexico](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mexico-football-team) 's ever-present 36-year-old midfielder, [Andres Guardado](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/andres-guardado). In a late glimmer of hope for Ramos, Enrique last week admitted that he still has a chance of appearing at his fifth World Cup. It is great news that Sergio Ramos can return to the pitch after a year-and-a-half out due to injuries. But another stalwart of the modern game, [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) boss stated. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf).
He left before last season after the club could not afford to renew his contract while staying within La Liga's spending limit, seeing the end of an era at the ...
Adding Messi, with the emergence of Pedri and Gavi, would be something to behold, though it is easier said than done. We will do our best to give him the ending he deserves." "But it's a decision which has to be made by the coaching staff and the player. "If [UEFA] they allow them, others will do the same," he said. But I think we have to work now to have Messi end his career back wearing the shirt of Barcelona, being applauded on every field that he plays. We had to take a decision and put the club above the best player in our history.
LIONEL MESSI'S future could see a return to Barcelona after the club's vice president dropped a huge hint about his potential return.Barcelona and Mes.
[SunSport exclusively revealed](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19935161/lionel-messi-psg-transfer-contract-world-cup/) yesterday the 35-year-old has no concrete options currently on the table. "Barça will be healthy in five years. In any case, it's a technical and player decision." [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/) glory in Qatar with [Argentina](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1322323/argentina/). [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250213/paris-saint-germain/), but with that contract expiring next summer [speculation has been mounting](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19551481/barcelona-want-lionel-messi-transfer-psg/) on his future. [Barcelona](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) and [Messi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/lionel-messi/) parted ways in the summer of 2021 due to the Spanish giants' crippling financial state.
Barcelona executive Eduard Romeu claims it WOULD be 'financially possible' for the Catalan giants to re-sign Lionel Messi in 2023... leaving the door open for ...
'But it's a decision which has to be made by the coaching staff and the player. Barcelona executive Eduard Romeu claims it WOULD be 'financially possible' for the Catalan giants to re-sign Lionel Messi in 2023... 'Last year, as I've already said, I had a bad time, I never finished finding myself but this year is different. 'We have saved Barça, but we still haven't resolved it. It doesn't correspond to me [to make those decisions], but it would be viable. The Argentine forward is expected to make a decision on his future after the World Cup in Qatar, and Romeu has declared that Barcelona could afford to bring Messi back to the Nou Camp.
Australian teenage sensation Garang Kuol is edging closer to joining Premier League side Newcastle United, but he won't be the first wonderkid from Down ...
It was something that doesn't usually happen." A contract is here for you but, at the same time, if you choose to go, we will say that we will release you and your future club does not have to pay a training compensation fee.' "He had not been there for long and said, 'You've been at the club for some time now and have ability, but I need more time with you.
It hit the confidence of the club and only now do they look close to recovering. Dragged forward by any means possible, President Joan Laporta has moved the ...
Beyond the financial considerations, convincing Messi to return might be the trickiest task ahead for Barcelona. The Argentine is out of contract with [Paris Saint-Germain](http://psgtalk.com) next season and it looks as if Laporta will do what he can to facilitate a return. Dragged forward by any means possible, President Joan Laporta has moved the club into a position to do deals again.