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Messi Penalised For Violating Rules During Maradona's Tribute
Ace Footballer Lionel Messi with his club Barcelona have been fined €600 and €180 respectively after the game against Osasuna. Reportedly, they have been penalised for Messi taking off his shirt to tribute late Diego Maradona. Though the Spanish Soccer Committee accepted the gesture as a tribute, it has fined them as per the disciplinary code.… read-more
Tags: Football, Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona
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Messi Pays Tribute To Maradona, Dedicates Goal In Barcelona Win
Lionel Messi has honored his inspiration, late Argentine legend Diego Maradona by dedicating a goal during Barcelona's encounter against the Osasuna. After scoring the fourth victory goal, Messi took off his Barcelona jersey to reveal a Newell’s Old Boys shirt honoring Maradona. He then blew a kiss with both hands to the sky as he looked upward. Interestingly, before joining Barcelona, Messi had began his career with the Newell's.
Tags: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Barcelona, Tribute
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
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Barcelona Kicks Off Champions League With 5-1 Win Over Ferencvaros
Football club Barcelona thrashed Hungarian FC Ferencvaros by 5-1 to kickstart their Champions League campaign. Barca forward Lionel Messi scored the first goal of the match in the 27th minute via penalty. Fati, Coutinho, Pedri, and Dembele were the other goal-scorers for Barcelona. Midfielder Ihor Kharatin, scored… read-more
Tags: UEFA, Champions League, FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Ferencvaros
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Lionel Messi Urges Barcelona Fans And Club to Unite
Barcelona FC forward Lionel Messi, to end the club-related dispute from his side, urged Barcelona fans and the football club to unite. Messi also opined that the club can only reach its goal by being "United and rowing in the same direction". Messi, who took responsibility for his mistakes, said, "If they happened, it was with the intention of… read-more
Tags: Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Football, FC Barcelona
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Lionel Messi Agrees Manchester City's €700 Million Deal
Football star Lionel Messi has signed a deal worth 700 Million Euros for five years with the City Football Group (CFG), the Premier League Club's holding company. The 33-year-old is expected to spend the next three seasons at Manchester City before moving to CFG's Major League Soccer franchise New York City Football Club. Messi's deal with CFG might make him the highest-paid footballer in the history of the sport.
Tags: Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, Manchester City, City Football Group, New York City
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Football: Barcelona to Seek Legal Advice on Messi's "Transfer Request"
Soon after football star Lionel Messi expressed his desire to leave Barcelona, the Spanish football club has told that it would seek legal advice on it. Barcelona said that the clause, sought by Messi for leaving the club, has already expired in June. Reportedly, Messi's contract with Barcelona has a clause, which allowed the player to leave the club for free at the end of the season.
Tags: Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, Football, La Liga
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Messi Makes "Transfer Request"; Barcelona Fans, Executives Shocked
Lionel Messi has demanded to leave Barcelona, a move that may not be pleasant for the football clubs' supporters. Reportedly, Messi on August 25 made a "transfer request" following Barcelona's defeat by Bayern Munich. Making his league debut for Barcelona in 2004, Messi has bagged 6 Ballon d'Or awards, 10 Spanish league and 4 Champions League titles during… read-more
Tags: Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Spanish League, Football
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Lionel Messi Wants to Leave Barcelona and Join English Football Club, Says Reports
With a disastrous 8-2 defeat against Bayern Munich, Argentine mid-fielder, Lionel Messi is likely to separate himself from the Spanish football club Barcelona. With respect to the Spanish media reports, Messi is not at all happy with the management in Barcelona and has expressed his desire to leave the club immediately. After… read-more
Tags: Football, Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Champions League
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Barcelona Defeats Napoli to Secure a Place in Champions League
After Beating Napoli 3-1, with goals from Clement Langlet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, Barcelona reached the Quarter Finals of the Champions League, and will face Bayern Munich on August 14 at Lisbon. Suarez said, "Bayern is a great rival and is one of the… read-more
Tags: Barcelona, Napoli, Champions League, Lionel Messi
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