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Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Is it even viable or just a convenient distraction?
It was the transfer that shocked world football in 2021 — but could Lionel Messi now be making a return journey from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona? Argentina’s World Cup-winning talisman of ...
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Lionel Messi to Barcelona: Plan revealed for sensational return
Lionel Messi is ready to make a sensational return to Barcelona, with the Spanish giants “working hard” on the return of the Argentine. Messi departed Barcelona in the summer of 2021 amidst a ...
The Hilarious Story of Why Lionel Messi Didn't Sign for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola warned Lionel Messi about what he could expect from Sean Dyche's Burnley if he joined Manchester City.
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Why Lionel Messi didn’t return to Barcelona – despite both wanting a deal
Barcelona was Lionel Messi’s preferred option from all the offers he had on the table and Barcelona senior sources were desperate to get him back. But like every team that wanted to sign Messi ...
Barcelona director on Lionel Messi’s failed return in 2023 – ‘Think it was good for everyone’
Barcelona sporting director Deco recently sat down for a detailed interview with Globo Esporte in Brazil, where he discussed ...
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Guardiola's assistant didn't want Messi at Barcelona: “He said he was a futsal player”
Denis Doyle/Getty ImagesThe former Barcelona youth coach, who later served as Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City, reportedly believed Messi lacked the qualities needed to succeed at the ...
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Lionel Messi back to Barcelona: Political, complicated but very real
“We’re crazy for Lionel Messi to return, we’re going to do everything we can to bring him back to Barcelona.” This is the message coming out of Barca’s dressing room, relayed by a source ...