FC Barcelona boss Joan Laporta said he wanted Lionel Messi to stay at the club beyond the past summer by agreeing to play without being paid. Messi had accepted Barcelona’s terms for a renewal, but the club couldn’t register his contract on time so the deal fell off. Messi, 34, […]
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What are the Highest Spending Teams in European Football?
Premier League clubs spent more than $9.7 billion this year to form their current squads; more than twice as much as any of Europe’s other top leagues. The study published by the CIES Football Observatory finds Manchester City at the top of the big spenders’ list, followed by their arch-rivals, […]
Messi Agrees to Two-Year Contract with PSG, Flies to Paris
Leo Messi left Barcelona on Tuesday morning on a private jet to Paris where he will undergo a medical exam before signing a two-year deal at PSG, with the possibility to extend for a third. Messi will earn $35 million each season, with PSG also paying him a $35 million […]
Paris Saint Germain Become Favorites to Win the Champions League Over Manchester City as Messi Rumors Intensify
The Paris giants are now the favorites to land their first Champions League title following the close of a stellar transfer window. After signing Sergio Ramos, Gigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, and Gini Wijnaldum, PSG is closing in on Lionel Messi’s transfer. Sources close to Messi claim the deal is almost […]
6-Time Ballon d’Or Winner Messi is Currently Without a Club as Contract With Barcelona Runs Out
Leo Messi (34) is officially a free agent following the end of his contract with Barcelona on July 1. There are ongoing talks between the Catalonian club and Messi’s representatives for a new two-year deal, but nothing’s for certain at this point. Right now, Messi is a free player and […]
Ballon d’Or 2021: Messi Takes on a World Ripe with Young Challengers
The Ballon d’Or wasn’t awarded in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, the most important individual trophy in world football is set to be awarded again, with Messi dreaming of his seventh Golden Ball, and a flock of youthful superstars dreaming of unseating the overwhelming veteran favorite. Soon, […]
Atletico Madrid Win First Title in Seven Years. Suarez’s Tears Conquer the World of Football
Thrown out by FC Barcelona last September, Luis Suarez scored 21 goals this season, leading Atletico to their first Spanish La Liga title in seven years. Before the last day of the league, Atletico and arch-rivals Real were kept apart by just two points. To make sure they won the […]
Barcelona to Sign Two Players Worth More than $100 Million — for Free
FC Barcelona agreed to terms with Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, who will strengthen the team’s attack ahead of next season. Both players will come at no cost, as they are free agents. Aguero will end his 10-year stay at Manchester City once the current campaign concludes. The 32-year-old Argentinean […]
All Bets Are Off: Neymar to Pen New Contract with PSG on Saturday
French sports paper L’Equipe revealed late on Friday that PSG and Neymar have reached a deal to extend the Brazilian’s contract. The signing is expected to be formalized on Saturday. After a complicated few months, PSG managed to convince the 29-year-old superstar that Parc des Princes is the best place […]
Messi Ready to Ink New 2-Year Contract with Barca
Leo Messi (33) told those around him that he’s going to extend his stay at Camp Nou until 2023. Messi asked his father to keep in contact with the club’s hierarchy while he focuses on helping the team win La Liga this season. Messi (33) had offers from Manchester City […]
‘Adios, City!’ All In on Messi Staying at Barcelona. On One Condition
Messi changed his mind on leaving FC Barcelona and has informed president Joan Laporta that he intends to extend his contract. He asks for signings that would strengthen the team and put it back on the Champions League favorites’ plate. Leo Messi runs out of contract at Camp Nou in […]
Messi Shines as Barcelona Wins the Spanish Cup
FC Barcelona won their first trophy in two years after beating Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the final of the Spanish Cup. Lionel Messi stole the show thanks to his fantastic performance at “La Cartuja” stadium in Sevilla, where the final was hosted. Barcelona scored all of their goals in the […]
Romanian Ref Octavio Sovre Suspended at National Level over Haaland Autograph Incident
Romanian referee Octavian Sovre is facing time out from football after the “Haaland-affair” in Manchester on Tuesday, OG News has learned. Sovre was caught on camera while asking superstar Erling Haaland for an autograph at the end of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund (2-1) in […]
Aguero to Quit Man City After 10-Year Run — is a Reunion with BFF Messi Next?
Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City this summer once his contract with the English Premier League giant runs out, the club confirmed on Monday. Aguero has been playing for City since 2011, joining for $44 million from Atletico Madrid. He is regarded as one of the club’s best-ever players, and […]