Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has revealed he is speaking to Lionel Messi about a possible return to the club. Xavi claims that Messi’s return “makes sense” and he has a “tactical plan” that involves the 35-year-old. He told SPORT: “I told the president that Messi’s return makes sense. No doubt at all, he is perfect for our system and ideas. …

French football giant, Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record 11th league title on Saturday as Lionel Messi scored in a 1-1 draw away at Strasbourg. The draw gave PSG an unassailable four-point lead over second-placed Lens with one match of the French Ligue 1 season remaining. PSG moved ahead of the previous record of 10 titles set by Saint-Etienne in 1981 …

Former Uruguay star Sebastián Abreu has slammed Paris Saint-Germain over its handling of Lionel Messi. Fans of the Parisians have been demanding the exit of the Argentine star from the club, believing that he has failed to fulfil their expectations. The supporters expect the FIFA World Cup winner, who is heavily paid, to at least, help them win the UEFA …

Dani Alves’ ex-wife, Joana Sanz, has reacted to reports that she has been dating Paris Saint-Germain ace Achraf Hakimi. Sanz, who has moved from her Barcelona home and is now settled in Real Madrid, refuted the claims on Instagram, a platform through which she also revealed more about herself and her journey in the modelling industry. She talked about her …

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a “huge” deal, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP on Tuesday. “Messi is a done deal. He will play in Saudi Arabia next season”, said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity and without naming the club. “The contract is exceptional. It’s huge. We are …

Lionel Messi returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday six days after Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain was suspended for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. “Leo Messi returns to training Monday morning”, tweeted the club along with a photo of the 35-year-old in action. His return makes it likely he will feature in PSG’s home match with …

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Blaise Matuidi has said that he is disappointed with the club’s performances this season. PSG currently find themselves on top of the Ligue 1 table, with three points above Lens, who sit in second place. The Parisians have not been at their dominant best domestically this season, and they suffered an embarrassing 1-3 home defeat to …

Paris Saint-Germain Football Club have suspended international star, Lionel Messi for two weeks over an unauthorised visit to Saudi Arabia French outlet RMC Sport reports that Messi was suspended with immediate effect, for his trip to Saudi Arabia. Everything has been considered by the club for what is described internally as a serious mistake. Messi, who recently won the World …

In Saturday’s 4-2 victory over Nantes in Ligue 1, Kylian Mbappe scored his 201st goal for Paris Saint-Germain to surpass Edinson Cavani as the club’s all-time leading scorer. With a brace in last week’s victory at Marseille, the French superstar tied Edinson Cavani’s previous record mark of 200 goals. At the Parc des Princes, he went one better by scoring …

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, one of the stars of Morocco’s historic charge to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup last year, was charged with rape on Friday. Hakimi, 24, was charged after being questioned by prosecutors on Thursday about accusations made by a 24-year-old woman who cannot be identified. The Madrid-born player trained with his teammates on Friday. …