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Does Messi Want Manchester City? The Bookmakers Say So

August 30, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Barcelona, Inter, Italian Football, La Liga, Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Spanish Football, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

Messi's wish to leave Barcelona is now of public domain. Manchester City, Inter, and PSG all seem willing to give a shot at signing the Argentinian. Barcelona's chances to keep Lionel Messi are decreasing. Bookmakers rate his stay in Spain at 50-50, holding open the opportunity for Blaugrana, where Messi spent his entire career.

Leo Messi and The Times That Are a-Changin’ at Barcelona

August 26, 2020 Diego Ottaviano Barcelona, La Liga, Serie A, Spanish Football, Transfer Market, Uncategorized

So, let us tell you a story. Lionel Messi may leave Barcelona. Okay, let's repeat it. La Pulga Atomica wants to leave Barca, and he wants to do so after 20 years in Blaugrana. Big stuff, right? Yes, pretty big and almost impossible to visualize. Can you imagine Lionel with a different jersey? But the real question is, can Messi see himself wearing different colors?

The Reasons Behind The Antonio Conte Turnaround At Inter

August 26, 2020 Michel Sakr Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

After a crunch meeting with Inter president Steven Zhang, the expected departure of Antonio Conte from the club was suddenly canceled (or at least delayed), as the former Juventus and Chelsea boss will remain at the helm of Inter's technical staff for the 2020-2021 season. So what are the reasons behind this unexpected turnaround?

Messi Told Koeman He Feels “More Out Of Barcelona Than In It”

August 20, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Leo Messi and Barcelona seem to be getting more and more distant from each other. According to Catalan Radio RAC1 - a usually reliable source - the Barcelona captain met today with newly-appointed coach Ronald Koeman and shared with him that he doesn't see his future at Barcelona clear and feels more out of the club than in it.

Messi – Lautaro Swap Deal Makes Sense For Both Inter and Barcelona

August 18, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market One comment

It's a growing whisper now that Lionel Messi wants to leave Barcelona this summer. Inter have always wanted him but the financial implications of that deal make it somewhat a "fantasy." Barcelona, on the other hand, want Lautaro Martinez as well but they are struggling to pay his release clause. Perhaps a swap deal would make sense for both clubs.

Assi di Coppe: Suarez, Messi Sentence Inter at Camp Nou

October 2, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Assi di Coppe, Barcelona, Champions League, European Cups, Inter Milan, Italian Football

For almost one hour, Inter lived the dream of breaking the curse of the Camp Nou, then Luis Suarez’s brilliant double plummeted them into a recurring nightmare. Inter’s second Champions League match in Group F ended 2-1 for the Blaugrana despite Lautaro Martinez’s opener after two minutes. It was the first goal for the Nerazzurri in Barcelona’s den in 50 years.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Mbappé Cancels Messi In Epic 4-3 Win

July 1, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Argentina, France, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

He is not even 20, and maybe that’s the least impressive thing about Kylian Mbappé, who led France to an epic 4-3 over Argentina yesterday in the first World Cup Round of 16 game, at the end of an unforgettable battle that also featured sensational goals on the part of Angel Di Maria and Benjamin Pavard. Absent without leave, once again, was Leo Messi.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Vamos a Ganar, Argentina!

June 26, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Argentina, Meanwhile In Moscow, Nigeria, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Argentina put their heart beyond criticism tonight, as they prevailed 2-1 over Nigeria to sneak into the World Cup Round of 16 from the second place of Group D. An extremely important win for coach Jorge Sampaoli’s selection, which came at the end of some pretty stormy days. Goals by Lionel Messi and Marcos Rojo vanified Victor Moses' penalty equaliser.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Croatia Crush Argentina 3-0

June 22, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Argentina, Croatia, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018 One comment

Too bad to be true. The Argentinian squad seen last night was an embarrassing collection of horrors assembled by their confused coach Jorge Sampaoli. Croatia, on the other hand, are one of the most dangerous side seen in the World Cup so far. They showed no mercy for the confused Albiceleste, which are now hanging by a thread in Pool C.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Messi Bumps Into Iceland Wall

June 17, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Argentina, Iceland, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Everyone was calling for Lionel Messi to respond to Cristiano Ronaldo’s bullying debut. Underdog Iceland looked like a comfortable test on paper, yet the hero of the day turned out to be Icelandic goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson, who saved a penalty from La Pulce and led his side to a stunning 1-1 tie with Argentina in the opening match of World Cup Pool D.

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