Lionel Messi’s comparative goals shortfall this season is not a concern for head coach Quique Setien, who swiftly pointed out the Barcelona superstar does more than just put the ball in the net.
Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to see Lionel Messi remain at Barcelona, with the Manchester City boss refusing to be drawn on speculation suggesting that he could be reunited with the Argentinian in England.
Lionel Messi wrote another page in the record books when he set up Antoine Griezmann for Barcelona’s third goal against Villarreal for his 19th La Liga assist for the season – the Argentinian’s best-ever tally in the Spanish top flight.
What Lionel Messi would not give for a Pippen or Rodman-like figure by his side as this uninspiring Blaugrana team meekly surrender La Liga. (more…)
Ivan Rakitic came to Barcelona’s rescue as the substitute fired Quique Setien’s side to a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Lionel Messi set another La Liga record on Saturday as Barcelona made a winning return to the pitch. (more…)
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are ready to start for Barcelona against Real Mallorca, head coach Quique Setien has confirmed.
Samuel Eto’o is looking for Lionel Messi to ‘play until he’s 70’, with a former Camp Nou teammate of the mercurial Argentine eager to see Barcelona build ‘the best team in the world’. (more…)
Barcelona head coach Quique Setien doesn’t have ‘any doubts’ over Lionel Messi’s fitness as the superstar captain prepares to face Real Mallorca.
Timo Werner’s proposed transfer to Chelsea is ‘perfect for all concerned’, says Stan Collymore, with the former Liverpool striker eager to point out that the Germany international is ‘not Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo’ and would likely have flopped at Anfield. (more…)