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Lionel Messi has been left off the Ballon d’Or shortlist as the Paris Saint-Germain star was not named among France Football’s 30-man shortlist on Friday. Messi has not been left off of a Ballon d’Or shortlist since 2005, having won the award seven times during that span. His team-mate Neymar …

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has had recognition from many football greats due to his goal-scoring prowess. In 2016, now seven times Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, added his name to the long list by heaping praises on Africa’s top scorer at the FIFA World Cup. The Paris Saint-German superstar, …

Former Nigeria striker Dele Olorundare says he felt Ghana would name Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in their World Cup qualification play-off squad to face the Super Eagles. After several weeks of wait, interim coach Otto Addo named his 27-man squad for Augustine Eguavoen’s men on Tuesday morning with Arsenal’s Thomas Partey …

Tammy Abraham – Chelsea to Roma – €40m The biggest deal done in Serie A this summer, and potentially one of the most influential. It is very, very early days but Tammy Abraham, with his pace, selflessness and awareness, looks to have added a whole new dimension to a Roma …

Lionel Messi’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona is arguably the biggest news in the world of sports. Many football pundits did not expect the Argentine to make a switch to the French League although two years ago, Messi signaled his intention to leave Spain. At the time, many had …

The tissue that Lionel Messi used to wipe off his tears during his emotional farewell speech at FC Barcelona is said to be on sale for an eye-watering $1 million. Messi’s transfer from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer caused shockwaves in the footballing fraternity across the world. …

Six-times Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi’s painful exit from his boyhood club Barcelona has dominated the media space in the past few days. Messi left Barcelona after being the club for 21-years after both parties failed to reach agreement on a new contract. Well, the new contract talks failed primarily …

French football giants Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, August 11, unveiled Lionel Messi from FC Barcelona on a two-year deal with an option for an extension until 2024. A tearful Messi confirmed his departure from Barcelona during a press conference on Monday, August 8, after the Catalan club said it could …

A child, identified as Nhyira Asiedu, is beseeching ex-Barcelona player, Lionel Messi, to return to the club. Messi left Barcelona last week – the only club he has played for – as they were unable to afford a new deal under La Liga’s financial fair play rules. Following his exit, …

Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract with Paris St-Germain after leaving Barcelona. The 34-year-old’s deal also has the option of a third year. Messi left Barca – the only club he has played for – as they were unable to afford a new deal under La Liga’s financial fair …