Lionel Messi Archives - Page 5 of 5

The Calcio Parody: Inter Welcome Inzaghi with Messi “Gift”

August 7, 2021 Michel Sakr Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, The Calcio Parody

The off-season is almost over folks, and the Cult of Calcio proudly announces the launch of the second season of your less-than-favorite series, the Calcio Parody. We'll take you live to the club's headquarters to see how the newly appointed Simone Inzaghi is faring at his new home, whilst he's being welcomed by CEO Giuseppe Marotta, and of course the president himself.

Roma signing Dybala might arrive as a surprise, but for the ones following director Tiago Pinto since his Benfica days, it is bound to be less stupefying.

Pipe Dream or Possible Target: Can Any Serie A Club Realistically Land Messi?

August 6, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

As soon as the Messi announcement was made, the speculations regarding the Argentine's future began to circulate. Unsurprisingly, Italian sides were an afterthought for the media. So, realistically speaking, can anyone in Serie A make for a serious contender in the race for Messi?

When Juventus Manager Capello Asked for Messi During a Match

August 6, 2021 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Barcelona, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A

A 17-year-old legacy of one of football's greatest ever players began the day Juventus visited Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the Joan Gamper Trophy in 2005

Milan Duo Named Among Top XI Players with Expiring Contracts

April 2, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Whilst top players with expiring contracts used to be a rare exception in the past, it has slowly but surely become a much more familiar situation these days - especially with the best player of his generation being present on the list. Transfermarkt (via MilanNews.it) released a fantasy formation containing the Top XI players with expiring contracts, including Milan duo.

Barcelona deservedly earned a 2-0 win against Juventus who had three disallowed goals for offside: Here are our player ratings for the exciting encounter

Juventus – Barcelona Player Ratings: Messi Delivers Again

October 29, 2020 Michel Sakr Barcelona, Champions League, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

In the Allianz stadium in Turin, Andrea Pirlo conceded his first defeat in his young managerial career, as Ronald Koeman's Barcelona deservedly earned an away 2-0 victory against an unlucky Juventus side that had three disallowed goals for offside. Here are our player ratings for the exciting encounter between the two of the world's biggest clubs.

Champions League Round 2 Preview for Italian Clubs

October 26, 2020 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, Inter, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

After a positive round 1 of the group stages for Italian teams, which saw Juventus, Lazio and Atalanta all win their respective matches, the Italian sides will be hoping to cement their encouraging start of the European season with some solid displays in the UEFA Champions League round 2, including a top clash between Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus and Leo Messi's Barcelona.

The Calcio Parody: The Juventus and Suarez Passport-Gate

September 24, 2020 Michel Sakr Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, The Calcio Parody

From The Cult of Calcio Studios in Amsterdam, it's time for the second episode of Calcio Parody. After miraculously avoiding cancellation from the very first episode, it's time to uncover some exclusive CoC footage from Luis Suarez' interview with the Italian citizenship committee as the Uruguayan seeks an Italian passport in order to seal his move to Juventus.

The Winners and Losers In The Messi – Barcelona Summer Saga

September 4, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Barcelona, Champions League, La Liga, Spanish Football, Transfer Market

Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona. The 33-year-old world star announced that he will not leave the only club of his life in an exclusive interview with Goal.com. However, it remains to be seen how his motivation and drive will be affected by the aftermath of a saga that ultimately burst like a soap bubble but left a few scars on all participants.

As his story in Barcelona seems to be coming to an end, Lionel Messi is all the headlines at the moment, be them footballing ones or not, and be them good or bad

A Bitter End to The Leo Messi – Barcelona Love Story

September 1, 2020 Luke Phelps Barcelona, Champions League, La Liga, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Spanish Football, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Messi is all the headlines at the moment, be them footballing ones or not, and be them good or bad. The Argentine needs no introduction. A six-time Ballon D'Or winner, four-time Champions League winner, and 10 La Liga titles to add to that. His and Barcelona's dominance of Europe has been a joy to watch, but now it seems to be coming to an end.

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