Argentina kit man has to make 650 Lionel Messi shirts for every international break

AS. The Brazilian Ballon d’Or winner spent two seasons at the Parc des Princes, before he sealed a big money move to Barcelona when he became one of the most influential players of his generation.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and become embroiled in an annual battle for the Ballon d'Or. But while one of these stars continues to shine bright and looks poised to earn a dream move to Real Madrid this summer, the other has faded almost as fast as he thrust himself onto the footballing stage in the first place.His stock has fallen so low he's been axed from England's latest squad, can't get in the United team and found himself rowing with heckling supporters earlier this week as he left Old Trafford following another defeat.Like Mbappe, Rashford could also leave his club at the end of the season, but he won't be heading to one with the might of Real, that's for sure.

Nicolas Anelka insists it’s ‘normal’ to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi slowing down — although he has expressed surprise at both players’ form this season.

Manchester United have received a transfer boost after Robert Lewandowski’s agent admitted that Bayern Munich are yet to begin discussions with the striker over a new contract.Lewandowski is under contract with Bayern until June 2023, but his future remains the subject of speculation as the summer transfer window moves closer. The Polish striker has yet to receive assurances from Bayern, despite scoring 43 goals in just 36 appearances in all competitions for the German club this season.The 33-year-old shows no sign of slowing down, having finished second to Lionel Messi in the running for the 2021 Ballon d’Or.

Lionel Messi a "flat-track bully" as the Argentine's struggles in France continue.Messi moved to PSG over the summer, but over the weekend, Messi and Neymar were booed by the Parisian crowd.And Saturday was the latest in the long line of games that Messi has failed to impose himself upon - including an embarrassing Champions League exit.Writing for The Sun, Morgan said: "For me, it comes down to this: Messi is a genius, no question, but I’ve long suspected he’s what cricket fans would call a ‘flat-track bully.’"From the moment he left Spain and was taken out of his heavily protected comfort zone, he’s faded faster than my taste buds after I caught Covid."Messi's name was booed when he was announced before kick-off, and the Argentine was booed every time he touched the ball.Despite PSG's 3-0 win over Bordeaux in Ligue 1, the team were loudly jeered by the crowd - and the ultras have now demanded both sporting director Leonardo and President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi resign.After the weekend's clash, Messi has now been on the scoresheet twice domestically for PSG.However, the French giants are running away with the league as they sit 15-points ahead of Marseille. What do you think of Messi's time at PSG? Let us know in the comments section Morgan added: "Just consider this startling fact: only one player has scored more Premier League goals than [Cristiano] Ronaldo this season (Salah), but 91 players have scored more than Messi in Ligue 1 for PSG."The Argentinian’s tally of just two goals in 18 league games is by far the worst of his mercurial career, but his painful struggles in Paris perfectly exemplify why Ronaldo is the GOAT."

Shakira is a proud mom and proud girlfriend! The Colombian singer took to social media to praise the father of her kids after he became the fifth player to make 600 Futbol Club Barcelona appearances. Gerard Pique’s milestone comes after Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets reached the landmark.“You are made of a material that only God knows, and for me, you are the best example of struggle, perseverance, and sincerity for our children,” the “Hips Don’t Lie,” interpreter wrote.

Lionel Messi's father has reportedly contacted Barcelona over a possible return for his superstar son.The Argentine attacker saw his 21-year association with the La Liga giants come to a shock end last summer as the cash-strapped Catalan club were unable to fund a new contract.The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner subsequently said a teary farewell before joining Paris Saint-Germain's empire of stars, but it's been a far from smooth transition.Messi has only hit seven goals in 26 appearances since moving to the French capital and has seen the club's fans turn on him in the aftermath of PSG's Champions League collapse.Days after the French table toppers threw away a comfortable lead against Real Madrid to crash out of Europe, Messi was whistled and jeered by his own supporters.Booing aimed at the 34-year-old and his PSG team-mate Neymar marred the club's 3-0 with over Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.As Messi's woes continue, it has now emerged that his father, Jorge, has reportedly reached out to former club Barcelona in a bid to end his son's Paris nightmare.Do you think Lionel Messi will ever play for Barcelona again? Let us know in the comments section.According to Spanish journalist Gerard Moreno, via 90min, Messi senior has been in contact with Barcelona in recent days in order to discuss the possibility of a sensational Nou Camp reunion with his son.It is thought Jorge informed the club of Messi's desire to return over a number of phone meetings, but the belief is that the Spanish giants have moved on.Both Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were on the scoresheet in Barcelona's 4-0 La Liga triumph over Osasuna on Sunday as the club's resurgence continues under Xavi.It remains to be seen if Messi will

Cristiano Ronaldo text Piers Morgan to explain what makes him the greatest footballer in history.Morgan has been a huge supporter of the iconic Portugal international in recent years as the debate between himself and Lionel Messi has raged on.Although PSG forward and Barcelona icon Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or trophies and two more than Ronaldo, his record across three major European leagues has split voters.Following the 37-year-old's stunning hat-trick against Tottenham and Messi's failure to help PSG past Real Madrid in the Champions League, Morgan has again spoken up with his thoughts. Morgan said in his column for The Sun that he had text Ronaldo on Sunday (March 11) to ask the man himself why he was the greatest of all time.Morgan said that Ronaldo, after saying that he needed more than three words, replied with two laughing emojis: "More than special one, I’m 'The Only One'."With the TV personality adding: "I could almost hear him chuckling – and winking - out of my phone.

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that Lionel Messi and Neymar were affected after being booed by their own supporters during the win over Bordeaux on Sunday (March 13).Pochettino was left devastated after PSG fans tore into Messi and Neymar following their demoralising Champions League exit against Real Madrid in midweek.PSG led 2-0 on aggregate at half-time of the second leg following Kylian Mbappe's opener but were left stunned by Karim Benzema's astounding second-half hat-trick.The result means that their wait for major glory was extended by at least one more season despite their heavy spending - and fans knew who to target.Messi and Neymar were both booed relentlessly despite their 3-0 victory - and former Tottenham boss Pochettino cut a forlorn figure after the final whistle.Pochettino said: "No one likes this context, it made me sad."Everyone who loves PSG is sad after the disappointment of Madrid. I’m sad with what I experienced today."Are PSG fans right to boo Lionel Messi and Neymar? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWhen asked if the players were affected, Pochettino added: "We were all affected.

Emiliano Martinez has poked fun at Aston Villa teammate Matty Cash, calling him a 'poor man's Jack Grealish'.

Chelsea and their owner Roman Abramovich, with the Russian's sanctions preventing the Blues from currently being able to sign new players.However, back in 2014, Abramovich almost made the biggest signing of all, as Lionel Messi was on the brink of trading Barcelona for Chelsea.Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both made moves this summer, although for the Argentine it was his first transfer since turning pro, but both are very much coming to the end of their careers.However, when Chelsea were close to signing Messi he was in his prime, and it was almost a FaceTime call that sealed the deal for the former Barcelona star, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.After an astonishing 41 goals across all competitions in the 2013/14 season, Messi grew frustrated with the Spanish authorities as he was caught in a tax fraud probe, and the Argentine was tempted by a new life in London under Jose Mourinho, according to Di Marzio.After speaking with former Barcelona team-mate Deco, who also had played at Chelsea, a meeting was scheduled between Messi and Mourinho, but via a rather unconventional FaceTime call.But the call reportedly worked at the time, as Messi went to tell his camp afterwards: "With Mourinho, for how he's spoken to me, I can win whatever I want: he's a winner, go ahead and close the deal."HAVE YOUR SAY: Should Lionel Messi stay at Paris Saint Germain next summer? Comment below.Obviously a move never materialised and Chelsea ended up signing Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona instead, and according to Fabrizio Romano, after careful consideration Messi decided to continue his life in Spain.Romano said: "Everything collapsed because Barcelona was something special for Lionel Messi.

Aston Villa shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez has revealed growing up he only knew of Arsenal and Manchester United.

Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.The Croatia hero helped Real Madrid into the Champions League quarter-finals with a stunning comeback win over PSG on Wednesday - with Messi cutting a forlorn figure.Kylian Mbappe's opener on the night meant the home side would need to score twice to force extra-time - but Karim Benzema shouldered responsibility with a 17 minute hat-trick.Messi's night was summed up by the aforementioned clash with a man two years his senior in Modric, who yet again proved himself to be one of the best in Europe.Looking to break following Benzema's first goal, Messi was met side-by-side by Modric who looked to end the counter-attack before it posed real danger.Although many might've accepted a booking after seeing who it was bringing the ball upfield, the 36-year-old bided his time until there was an opportunity to pounce.The former Spurs man then expertly slid the ball into touch while sending Messi flying - with many viewers spotting the reaction of Messi.Having bounced back to his feet, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner made sure not to show any signs of stress, with commentator Glenn Hoddle branding it his best "poker face".

PSG's players have been branded "too powerful" after their Champions League collapse at Real Madrid.The French outfit were dumped out of the competition after throwing away a two-goal aggregate lead against the Spanish giants.Karim Benzema's 17-minute hat-trick condemned them to another season of failing to achieve their main target of glory in Europe.In fact, it has equalled their worst performance since Qatar Sports Investments took over the Ligue 1 club in 2011.Speaking on BT Sport post-match, pundit Steve McManaman slammed the attitude of their top stars, in particular the front three of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Lionel Messi.The former Real winger said: "The players are too powerful. When the going gets tough they do not care.

Lionel Messi has been slammed while Mauricio Pochettino has been labelled a "fraud" after yet another PSG collapse in the Champions League.The French powerhouse have once again failed to achieve their target of European glory after Real Madrid overcame a two-goal deficit to progress to the quarter-finals as 3-2 victors.It is a devastating result made all the more damning by the fact that they had one of the best transfer windows in football history last summer.But even the arrival of Messi has not changed their fortunes, and some fans accused him of being at fault.One tweeted: "Psg before signing Messi: 2020- Final, 2021- Semi final. Psg after signing Messi: 2022- R16.

Manchester United U18s booked their place in their first FA Youth Cup final in over a decade on Wednesday with an emphatic win over Wolves.

It's on the biggest stage where the biggest players often make their mark, but in the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup tonight, Manchester United might well be hoping their most famous face provides a timely distraction.

Lionel Messi's personal well-being is behind his struggles at PSG and has urged fans to be patient.Messi sealed an emotional exit from Barcelona in the summer in the wake of the Catalan giants horrific financial problems.That opened the door for PSG to seal a sensational swoop for the 34-year-old superstar.But Messi has struggled to adapt to life in Paris and has looked a shell of his former self for the French giants.The attacker has managed just seven goals in 24 games this term; a far cry from the 38 goals he bagged in 47 games during his final year for Barca.However, Henry has defended Messi's dire start to life at the Parc des Princes.And he believes that the emotional trauma of having to quit his beloved Barca was always going to have a huge impact on his ability to hit the ground running in France.“You’d have to ask him, I can’t speak for him. But, when we talk about Messi or Neymar, who are exceptional players, we too often forget that [personal] aspect," Henry told L’Equipe.Do you think Messi will still come good in Paris? Let us know in the comments section“When Lionel cried on leaving Barcelona, that wasn’t part of the plan.

David Beckham revealed he was embarrassed into retiring after being dribbled by Lionel Messi on one occasion.The Manchester United and England hero, 46, called time on his glittering 21-year career after a brief stint at Paris Saint-Germain in 2013.Beckham was at the top of his game for United and Real Madrid, before moving to the United States for a five-year spell and eventually returning to Europe with Ligue 1 side PSG, where he won the league title.But Beckham once admitted it was there that he realised it was time to quit football after being run ragged by a rampant Messi.Messi, who now plays for PSG himself, starred for Barcelona during the 2012/13 season Champions League tie in question.The Argentine was instrumental as PSG were knocked out on away goals after a 3-3 stalemate, which made Beckham reconsider his future in the game.Beckham joked: “I probably decided to retire when Messi was running past me.”He added: “We were ahead. [Messi] came on and Barcelona scored.What year do you think we saw prime David Beckham? Let us know in the comments section."Despite my age, I enjoyed playing and the team was good in both games.

Manchester City's Jack Grealish has already chosen his side in the debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Manchester City will host the second Manchester derby of the season on Sunday afternoon, as Manchester United visit the Etihad in the Premier League.