Lionel Messi Archives

Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona

Aug 05, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Barcelona have confirmed that six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has left the club as he cannot sign a new contract because of financial and structural obstacles. The club has released a statement following speculation… ...

Lionel Messi makes a U-turn: To play for Argentina again

Aug 13, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 30 &

Lionel Messi has announced his return to Argentina's national team for their World Cup qualifiers in September, ending his short-lived retirement from international football. Messi, 29, announced his retirement after missing a penalty in the shootout… ...

BREAKING: Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months in jail

Jul 06, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 93 &

Barcelona football icon , Lionel Messi, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud amounting to €4.1 million (MK3.2 billion). He has been jailed along with his father, Jorge Messi. Prosecutors said… ...

Lionel Messi retires from international football

Jun 27, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 14 &

Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi retired from international duty after missing in a penalty shootout as Chile won the Copa America final. "For me the national team is over. I've done all I can,… ...