Lionel Messi offered contract by 'worst team in the world' after becoming free agent

BBC in recent days. He has now taken to Twitter with a photograph of his test results to explain where he has been.Huw said he was relieved to have had his jabs completed."Been feeling rough but on the mend now - imagine what it could be like without the 3 jabs for protection," he exclaimed to his followers."Back at work soon.

Scottish stand-up comedian Jane Godley, 61, took to Twitter today to share an optimistic message with her 248,500 followers.The star is suffering from cancer but has admitted she is “grateful” that she didn’t contract the illness in her younger years.Janey was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2021 after suffering from stomach pain, frequent urination, bloating and a sore back.On Twitter, she wrote: “Every day I wake up and instead of thinking ‘I have cancer’ and dreading my day…“I make a quick list of what I am grateful for and I suppose I am grateful I didn’t get cancer as a young woman, I got it at 60 years old.“I have to be grateful for all the support I have,” she continued.“I have to be grateful for all the support I have and the fact that chemotherapy isn’t a hateful punishment but a cure to flush out any cancer left behind.“I am grateful for pals on here who have never stopped supporting me and, of course, to my family.”Janey’s fans flooded the comments section with messages of support.Catriona Lawson wrote: “Thank you for your posts; it's so helpful that you've been honest about this awful thing you're going through. Every success and comfort to you.”Christina1 added: “You sharing your story is also helping me appreciate the smaller things and not to take my health for granted.So thank you x.”Anne Colyer commented: “A brilliant and inspiring way of coping, Janey, sending lots of love and hugs.”While Phillip penned: “We’re all here for you Janey! You’re such a strong human being.

Lionel Messi came through Argentina's Copa America semi-final win over Columbia with a bloody ankle but an inspired spirit to book a final with arch rivals Brazil.The Barcelona icon, who remains a free agent after his most recent deal expired, has been among the players of the tournament in South America, scoring four goals and adding five assists.In coming up against Colombia in Brasilia, Messi was subject to a few rough challenges, entering a war of words with Everton defender Yerry Mina during the encounter.However, it was the six time Ballon d'Or winner who got the last laugh, scoring in the shoot-out as Mina missed following a 1-1 draw after the 90 minutes and extra time.Earlier on in the tournament, Mina ignored the nerves that come

Lionel Messi mocked Yerry Mina during Argentina’s penalty shoot-out win over Colombia in their Copa America semi-final last night.The two sides went into a shoot-out after scores were tied at 1-1 with Lautaro Martinez opening the scoring in the first-half for Argentina and Luis Diaz levelling things up just after the hour mark.In a tense shoot-out, Messi was passionate and he scored Argentina’s first-penalty with a well-placed shot.Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stopped three penalties in the shoot-out, including one-off Everton defender Yerry Mina.Mina must’ve been confident for his penalty and was a favourite amongst fans for his chirpy dance when he converted his spot-kick against Uruguay in the quarter-final.This time around,

Don't wait around for updates - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Antoine Griezmann will be offered to Chelsea as part of crisis club Barcelona’s desperate attempts to re-sign Lionel Messi.The debt-ridden Spanish giants are being forced to cut costs this summer so they can afford Messi’s new contract.And France World Cup winner Griezmann is expected to be the biggest casualty as Barca clear the decks.Messi wants to stay at the Nou Camp but cannot sign his newly agreed deal under strict La Liga salary cap rules.Barcelona have already signed Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia, Emerson Royal and Memphis Depay this summer.But it is understood they may not even be able to register them until their financial mess is fixed.So club

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Barcelona was so lucrative that it has even stunned two NBA stars. Argentina icon Messi's Barcelona deal expired on June 30, which means he is now a free agent and can sign for any club in the world.

Lionel Messi left fans in shock as he missed a complete sitter for Argentina before helping them secure a 3-0 win.The Barcelona forward is into the semi-finals of the Copa America with his country as they saw off Ecuador to set up a tie against Colombia.And their captain has played a huge role in their campaign, scoring four goals in their five games so far.But footage has emerged from the win against Ecuador which showed Messi missing a huge chance to open the scoring.With 20 minutes on the clock at Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico in Brazil, Carlos Gruezo receives the ball and decides to loop it back to goalkeeper Hernan Galindez.Barcelona’s hero, though, is in the perfect position to chase down the ball as he is not in an offside

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Barcelona future is in doubt following reports that key Nou Camp stars are 'refusing to take a pay cut' to finance a new deal for the forward.Messi is officially a free agent after his Barcelona contracted expired on June 31.That means the 34-year-old is free to join another club, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain his two most likely suitors.Of course, he could still stay at Barcelona. Talks over a new contract are believed to be ongoing, meaning Messi could remain in Catalonia.

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Lionel Messi.Messi is officially a free agent though Barca hope to keep the six-time Ballon d'Or winner at the Nou Camp.Financial regulations could prove to be an issue though with La Liga president Joan Laporta saying financial fair play rules are holding up any deal.Though Stripchat – a leading adult webcam company - are looking to help Barcelona out with a huge deal.The saucy site have sent a letter to Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta offering $10million to become the live streaming partner for the club for the upcoming season.The letter, from the site's VP of New Media, Max Bennett, reads: "As an avid soccer/football fan, I am aware that FC Barcelona is working on finding funds to afford a new contract for the face of your franchise

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Piers Morgan has made a candid comment about his employment status, some three months after his Good Morning Britain exit.

Lionel Messi has now officially become a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired. Just 12 months after he attempted to force a move away from the Nou Camp, Messi's deal has come to an end and he is now out of contract.Talks are said to be ongoing about a new deal but, as of July 1st, he is now available on a free transfer.Speaking after Barcelona's final home game of the season, manager Ronald Koeman said he was hopeful that Messi would stay."He has shown today it is impossible to play without him," Koeman said."He is still the best player in the world.

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Affairs in Catalonia could have a big impact on this summer’s transfer market for a number of big European sides.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo has blasted Gary Lineker for thinking that Lionel Messi is a better footballer.Ferdinand and Lineker were previewing Portugal's must-win Euro 2020 clash with France on Wednesday evening when the conversation arose.Ferdinand played with Ronaldo at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, and the side dominated English football for the second half of the 2000s, winning a plethora of Premier League titles, as well as a Champions League triumph.Ronaldo left Ferdinand when he joined Real Madrid, and the Englishman has revealed what drives him to be the best in the world."It's a great example to young players and he uses negativity as fuel.

Barcelona surrounding captain Lionel Messi’s delay in signing a new contract at the club.Messi is arguably the Catalans’ greatest ever player, starting out as a young boy at the club’s La Masia youth system before becoming their all-time leading goal-scorer and assist provider.The Argentine, 33, has won an astonishing four Champions Leagues and 10 La Liga titles and has in more recent years acted as an inspiring leader to younger players around him.However, the Barcelona hierarchy are fearful that their saviour could potentially leave as he enters the final week of his contract.Messi is currently away in Brazil with Argentina where his goal and assist have propelled his side into the Copa America quarter finals.Reports by Marca state there

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has kept his promise to a fan after discovering the man had a gigantic tattoo of himself on social media.The Argentinian signed the back tattoo, which is based off the image of Messi holding up his Barcelona shirt at the Bernabeu after scoring a late winner in the El Classico in 2017.Barcelona won the game 3-2 after Messi curled in a winner from just outside the box in what was virtually the last kick of the game.Four years later, the man has started to make headlines after a TV crew filmed him watching Argentina train during the Copa America in Brazil.A video was then posted online by TyC Sports, which was seen by millions of people including Messi himself, which prompted him to respond.On Instagram, Messi