If you look at Lionel Messi’s family tree, you will discover that his family has their roots in Italy. Originally, his family came from Ancona, which is an Italian city and harbor. One of his ancestors, Angelo Messi, migrated to Argentina in 1883. ...
It was widely believed that Messi eventually would choose to play for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, following longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo to a nation where some clubs now are funded by the state's sovereign wealth fund. Going back to Barcelona, a storied franchise where he spent most of...
Messi will make his Inter Miami debut Friday against Cruz Azul in the League's Cup. Coach Tata Martino told ESPN on Wednesday that he hasn't decided if Messi and fellow Inter Miami newcomer Sergio Busquets will start, or how long they will play. When the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner a...
Buenos Aires, May 10 (Ians) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said he is unperturbed about where Lionel Messi plays next season, adding that his only concern is whether the 35-year-old is happy.Messi’s contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires on June 30 and he has been linked with a move...
It has been far from straightforward for Neville having been booed by his own fans this season and he will hope attention on Messi can allow him to get his head down and take the narrative away from the Neville name. Ian Fray (USA) ...
By now I’ve studied nearly every aspect of Messi’s game, down to a touch-by-touch level: his shooting and scoring production; where he shoots from; how often he sets up his own shots; what kind of kicks he uses to make those shots; his ability to take on defenders; how accurate...
Buenos Aires, May 10 (Ians) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said he is unperturbed about where Lionel Messi plays next season, adding that his only concern is whether the 35-year-old is happy.Messi’s contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires on June 30 and he has been linked with a move...
And now he comes to MLS, and a team that is struggling - last place in the Eastern Conference, just a few days removed from the firing of coach Phil Neville (who was hand-picked by Beckham two years ago). Messi's decision to play in the U.S. might be the biggest boost ever ...