Barcelona lionel messi news
Here are the latest news and updates about Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona:
Latest News:
- Messi's Future at Barcelona: There have been rumors about Messi's future at Barcelona, with some speculating that he might leave the club. However, Messi has recently stated that he wants to stay at Barcelona and is committed to the team.
- Contract Extension: Messi's contract with Barcelona is set to expire in 2021, and there have been talks about extending his contract. However, no official announcement has been made yet.
- Injury Update: Messi has been dealing with a knee injury and has been out of action for several weeks. He is expected to return to training soon and is likely to feature in Barcelona's upcoming matches.
- La Liga Title: Barcelona is currently leading the La Liga table, and Messi has been instrumental in their success. He has scored 14 goals in 20 matches and has provided 7 assists.
- Champions League: Barcelona is also competing in the Champions League, where they have been drawn against Napoli in the round of 16. Messi has a great record in the Champions League, having scored 115 goals in 149 matches.
Recent Quotes:
- "I want to stay at Barcelona, I'm committed to the team and I want to continue winning titles with them." - Lionel Messi
- "Messi is a unique player, he's the best in the world and we're lucky to have him at the club." - Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde
- "We're working hard to extend Messi's contract, we want him to stay at the club for many more years." - Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu
Recent Matches:
- Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid: Messi scored a goal and provided an assist in Barcelona's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
- Barcelona 3-0 Eibar: Messi scored a goal and provided two assists in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Eibar in La Liga.
- Barcelona 1-1 Napoli: Messi scored a goal in Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Napoli in the Champions League.
Recent Awards:
- Ballon d'Or: Messi won his sixth Ballon d'Or award in 2019, beating out other nominees such as Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo.
- FIFA Best Player: Messi was named the FIFA Best Player in 2019, beating out other nominees such as Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo.