Lionel Messi
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PSG host Manchester City in the UCL tonight, and 888sport has a special promotion for the match. Read on to learn how to get enhanced odds on a City win, plus a free betting tip. Join 888sport to get enhanced odds on PSG vs Manchester City PSG vs Manchester City UEFA Champions League Parc des Princes, Paris Tuesday, September 28th at 20:00 BST BT Sport 888Sport’s previously listed odds on PSG to win were 9/5, and a Man City victory was listed at 6/4. However using the 888sport enhanced odds promotion, it’s now possible to get 15/1 on PSG and 14/1 on Manchester City. At 6/4 regular odds, a £10 bet on a Man City win would payout £28 (including your £10 stake). Using these boosted odds at 888Sport, however, the same £10 wager at 14/1 could lead to a payout of £150! That’s the afore...
Lionel Messi: Paris Saint-Germain star returns ahead of Manchester City clash
Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a major injury boost ahead of their Champions League clash against Manchester City tomorrow. The Ligue 1 outfit will host the Premier League champions for the second match of their Champions League group stage campaign and they will be able to welcome the likes of Lionel Messi and Marco Verratti back into the squad as per L’Equipe via GFFN. Both players were sidelined with knee injuries and their return is likely to improve PSG immensely. Verratti had picked up a knee injury while on international duty with Italy earlier this month and Messi sustained bruising on his bone during the match against Lyon last week. PSG failed to win their opening group game against Club Bruges and they will be desperate to pick up their first win of the group stages tomorr...
Lionel Messi Injury News: Paris Saint-Germain star ruled out for two matches
Lionel Messi has had a disappointing start to his Paris Saint-Germain career so far and the Argentine has now been dealt an injury blow which will rule him out of the club’s next two matches. Messi is set to miss tonight’s clash against Metz and he will be sidelined for the game against Montpellier at the weekend as well as per reports via GFFN. The 34-year-old picked up a knock on his left knee during the win over Lyon and scans have revealed bruises on the player’s bone. Lionel Messi: PSG star has not been at his best this season The Argentine international signed for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer from Barcelona earlier on in the summer and he was expected to light up the French league with his performances. Messi is still adapting to his new surroundings and he’s yet to find th...
PSG can afford Lionel Messi’s contract within FFP rules, claims report
Paris Saint-Germain will not be in breach of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules even after the signing of Lionel Messi, claims Swiss Ramble on Twitter. Messi recently joined PSG on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Barcelona. However, despite no fee being paid, many questioned how the French giants could afford the forward’s astronomical wages while remaining in line with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations. When at Camp Nou, the Argentine was reported to be earning over €1 million per week. Eventually, the club could not pay his salary without exceeding La Liga’s salary cap rules and had to let him go. Messi at his presentation with PSG After he departed from the Catalan giants, Messi made the switch to Paris, which again prompted questions over the effectiveness of...
Barcelona set to pay Messi €39m loyalty bonus even after PSG transfer
Barcelona will pay departing star Lionel Messi a €39 million loyalty bonus, according to Spanish source El Mundo. Messi has been one of the sport’s most influential figures in recent history. He spent 17 years at Barcelona, scoring over 700 career goals and winning countless trophies. During that time, he became a Blaugrana legend and a footballing icon. Messi scores one of the most iconic goals of his career against Bayern Munich in 2015 However, the last few months have gone sour at Camp Nou. Last year, he submitted a transfer request after a trophy-less campaign. But following a stand-off with former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, he stayed at the club. Everything looked in place for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to extend his contract at Barcelona this summer. They had won the Copa ...
PSG leading the race for Messi after talks with Pochettino
Lionel Messi’s future is likely to become clearer after it was confirmed that he will hold a press conference at the Nou Camp on Sunday. Barcelona confirmed in midweek that Messi had left the club as they were unable to fulfil a new contract that had been agreed due to La Liga’s new salary rules. That left the way clear for Paris Saint-Germain to sign Messi, and he has already held talks with manager Mauricio Pochettino, according to Sky Sports. PSG will offer Messi a two-year deal worth £25 million per year after tax, with the option of a further year. PSG move quickly for Messi Following the end of contract renewal talks at Barcelona, PSG quickly emerged as favourites to sign Messi. Club officials contacted Messi’s representatives after the official announcement from Barcelona on Th...
Messi’s new contract and expected Barcelona lineup after a busy transfer window
Lionel Messi has reached a verbal agreement to sign a five-year contract extension at Barcelona. According to Sky Sports, his salary will be halved under the terms of the new deal. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner was officially a free agent as of July 1. He failed to agree terms over a renewal before his previous contract expired at the end of June. Five-year contract One of the more interesting aspects of the deal is that the Spanish club intends to keep Messi for two years only. The five-year contract allows him to remain an ambassador of the club even after he leaves the Nou Camp. He may well join an MLS club – Inter Miami have been linked previously – while still being paid by Barcelona. It is also possible that Messi has spread out his two years’ wages over a five-year contr...
Messi miles ahead of Bayern and Chelsea stars in Ballon D’Or race
The 2020/21 season has officially come to a close, and it’s around this time when we start to speculate about our award winners. The Ballon d’Or is the most high profile individual award in the game, recognising the world’s best player from the past 12 months. With the season over, we’re now looking at our potential winners. Two months ago, we compiled a list of the leading candidates for the prize. Since then, we’ve had a Champions League final and a summer of international football. Some of the list has aged well. Other parts….not so much (whose idea was it to give Antoine Griezmann an honourable mention?). Anyway, two months on, and we now have a clearer picture of who our 2021 Ballon d’Or winner could be. Lionel Messi The Copa America has tipped the balance in Messi’s favour As things ...
La Liga chief: Impossible for Barca to keep Lionel Messi without departures
Barcelona must considerably reduce their wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, LaLiga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league’s strict financial control rules. Messi, Barca’s all-time top scorer and appearance maker, ended his 21-year association with the club last month and is currently a free agent as the Catalans cannot offer him a new deal due to their financial predicament. President Joan Laporta said last month that Messi was keen to remain at the club but giving him a new deal was being held up by the league’s Financial Fair Play regulations. Spanish media reports had suggested LaLiga could relax the rules to allow the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to stay at Barca but Tebas said there was no chan...
Barcelona ready to release two stars as they are desperate to keep Messi – report
Barcelona are willing to terminate the contracts of Samuel Umtiti and Miralem Pjanic by mutual consent as they look to raise wages to keep Lionel Messi, Mundo Deportivo claims. The La Liga have introduced a salary cap for next season that has reportedly delayed the proposed contract extension for Messi. The club are desperate to keep him, but they will have to lower their wage bill by a staggering €200 million to meet his demands. They recently terminated the contract of Matheus Fernandes and sanctioned the loan exit of Francisco Trincao earlier today. There could be high-profile exits in the coming weeks to free up wages. It is reported that Umtiti and Pjanic are free to leave without any transfer fee. Neither player has accepted the proposal. Umtiti has two years remaining on his co...
PSG send contract offer to free agent Lionel Messi amid Barca talks
Lionel Messi has been a free agent since this Thursday after his contract at Barcelona came to an end. PSG have taken advantage of the situation to send an offer to Barca’s number 10, who is currently concentrating on the Copa America with Argentina. Since he became a free agent this Thursday after his previous contract at Barcelona terminated, meaning any team is free to sign Messi. According to reports the Argentine is yet to reach an agreement with his boyhood club, teams from around the round are looking to pry him away. Among his suitors is Paris Saint-Germain. ‘AS’ report suggest that the French side has taken advantage of the current situation to send an offer to the player. The Ligue 1 outfit are looking to build add to a set of strong summer reinforcements, as Donnarumma, Hakimi a...
Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and co: The top five free agents available this summer
For the first time in 17 years, Lionel Messi has become a free agent after his Barcelona contract expired on June 30. The Catalan giants are optimistic about keeping the Argentine, but they have yet to make any progress over a new contract. The deal could be complex with La Liga’s new salary cap. Messi would be considered a new signing as per the latest regulations. The Blaugrana may need to offload players first to reduce their wage bill before handing a new deal to the six-time Ballon d’Or winner. We look at the top five free agents available this summer. Lionel Messi Messi is effectively a non-Barcelona player for the first time in his career, though the Catalan giants are positive about keeping him. At 34, he remains one of the best (probably the best) in the business. He had a superb ...
