Lionel messi news
Here are some recent news updates about Lionel Messi:
Latest News
- Messi's Contract Extension: Messi has signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2023, with a release clause of €700 million. (Source: ESPN)
- Golden Boot Winner: Messi won the Golden Boot award at the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League, scoring 5 goals in the competition. (Source: UEFA)
- Argentina's World Cup Qualifiers: Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier, taking his tally to 72 goals for the national team. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Barcelona's La Liga Title: Messi helped Barcelona win the La Liga title for the 26th time, scoring 30 goals in the 2020-21 season. (Source: Marca)
Recent Interviews
- Messi on His Future: In an interview with Spanish newspaper Sport, Messi said he wants to stay at Barcelona for the rest of his career, but also acknowledged that he may have to leave if the club doesn't meet his expectations. (Source: Sport)
- Messi on His Rivalries: In an interview with French newspaper L'Equipe, Messi spoke about his rivalries with other top players, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé. (Source: L'Equipe)
Recent Matches
- Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain: Messi scored a goal in Barcelona's 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. (Source: UEFA)
- Argentina vs. Chile: Messi scored a goal in Argentina's 1-1 draw with Chile in a World Cup qualifier. (Source: BBC Sport)
Recent Awards and Recognition
- The Best FIFA Men's Player: Messi was named The Best FIFA Men's Player for the seventh time in 2020. (Source: FIFA)
- UEFA Men's Player of the Year: Messi was named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year for the fifth time in 2020. (Source: UEFA)