Lionel Messi named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2023
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi narrowly defeated Earling Haaland to win the FIFA Best Player Award on Monday, January 15, 2024. Messi and Haaland were equal on votes with 48 points, as they both gained first place. Messi was eventually given the award at the end because he emerged victorious […]
Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami after leaving PSG
Argentina legend Lionel Messi will join American side Inter Miami after his exit from French champions Paris St-Germain. The former Barcelona player is set to reject a more lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. The Miami deal includes collaboration from brands like Adidas and Apple. Forward Messi, 35, won the award for the world’s […]
Lionel Messi suspended by PSG over Saudi Arabia trip
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris St-Germain (PSG) for two weeks after travelling to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission this week. The trip followed the French club’s home defeat by Lorient on Sunday, in which Messi played the full 90 minutes. Messi will not train or play for PSG during the period […]
Argentina win dramatic World Cup final on penalties
Lionel Messi finally achieved his World Cup dream as Argentina won their third crown on penalties following one of the greatest finals in the tournament’s history at Lusail Stadium. Argentina won 4-2 in the shootout after a spectacular game which developed into the much-anticipated confrontation between the 35-year-old maestro Messi and his France opposite number […]
