The New York Times10d
Bidding on Lionel Messi’s Barcelona locker far exceeds sale of Cristiano Ronaldo’s from Real Madrid
Recent renovations to Spains two most well-known soccer stadiums — Real Madrid’s Santiago ... bench used by Lionel Messi during his time with Barcelona. As of writing, bidding for Messi ...
The Manhattan Mercury7d
Last jersey Messi wore before joining Barcelona up for auction
The last shirt worn by Lionel Messi in an official match before his transfer to FC Barcelona could fetch £100k at auction.
World Soccer Talk28d
'I imagined myself playing for both': How Lionel Messi swung Neymar’s decision to reject Real Madrid and pick Barcelona
Neymar admitted that the chance to play alongside Messi was irresistible. “I don’t regret my choice to pick Barcelona over Real Madrid. I went with my heart. I obviously wanted to play with Messi!
World Soccer Talk29d
Lamine Yamal to carry Lionel Messi’s legacy on and off the pitch: Barcelona’s new hope to inherit this symbol of greatness
This development signals Barcelona’s confidence in Yamal as the torchbearer of their storied tradition. When Messi left the club in 2021, the Catalans faced the daunting task of choosing a worthy ...