Six audacious Chelsea transfers that collapsed under Abramovich from Messi to Neymar

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James Corden has mocked Will Smith in a comedy skit following him slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.The TV show host, 43, appeared on his show The Late Late show and performed a parody from animated film Encanto as he pretended to warn the show producers that they shouldn’t mention the incident on the show. "James, we have to at least acknowledge what happened," one producer said, before James chimed in.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Neymar after Paris Saint-Germain tasted defeat for only the third time this season.Nice striker Andy Delort came off of the bench to score an 88th-minute winner for Christophe Galtier’s side, rifling home a fierce volley after some good work by Calvin Stengs out wide. PSG were without Kylian Mbappe for the match, who was suspended, but Manchester United target Mauricio Pochettino was still able to field a deadly strike force of Lionel Messi, Angel Di Mario and Neymar.

Kylian Mbappe is set to be offered a new bumper deal at PSG, as the French side is desperate to keep their superstar.Mbappe is out of contract in the summer, and Real Madrid are reportedly ready to swoop in for the Frenchman.Los Blancos have been courting the Frenchman after they failed to land Mbappe last summer with a last-minute bid.According to French-outlet Le Parisian, PSG have offered Mbappe a contract rumoured to be worth around €50million-per-year (£41.7m).Should Mbappe accept the deal, he will earn €960,000-per-week, which is £799,000-per-week, rocketing him up the standings or football's highest earner.Currently, PSG house the highest-earning footballer on the planet: Lionel Messi.Messi left Barcelona last summer - despite offering to take a 50 per cent pay cut to remain in Catalonia - to land a mega pay rise at the French giants.The Argentine superstar earns a reported £960,000-per-week.Mbappe would comfortably slot in as the second highest-earning footballer on the planet, ahead of fellow PSG team-mate Neymar, who reportedly earns £606,000-per-week. What do you think of the amount PSG are paying their stars? Let us know in the comments section The rest of the top 10 is a who's who of football, with one notable exception.Oscar, who left Chelsea to earn millions in China, sits in fourth on £540,000-per-week, while Gareth Bale rounds out the top five.Mbappe himself is currently, fifth but will jump up to second if he accepts the deal.Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho, and David de Gea complete the top 10.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the

Lionel Messi inspired Manchester City to a 2-0 FA Cup win at Peterborough.Pep Guardiola's men beat the Championship strugglers at London Road thanks to second half goals from Riyad Mahrez and Grealish to book their place in the quarter finals.Mahrez broke the deadlock on 60 minutes with his 19th goal of the season, before Grealish sealed the win seven minutes later with his first City goal since before Christmas.England ace Phil Foden set-up both goals - and Grealish admitted the City duo had been watching videos of Argentine icon Messi on the way to the game to get some inspiration.Grealish said: "What's funny is that before the game, while we were on the coach on the way to the game, I was sat next to Phil and we were scrolling through videos of [Lionel] Messi."After scoring he came up to me and said it was just like what we were watching." Grealish paid tribute to Ukrainian team-mate Oleksandr Zinchenko, who captained the side on his first appearance since Russia invaded his homeland. He added: "It's actually been quite emotional.

Lionel Messi is bemused by criticism in the media after a below-par start to his time at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports. Many pundits and fans expected the Argentine, 34, to pick up where he left off following his dramatic switch from Barcelona last summer.Despite Barca's on and off the field issues last term, Messi still managed to find the back of the net 38 times in all competitions - his 13th consecutive season scoring 30+ goals.It will take a monumental effort for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner to extend that run to 14 seasons following a wretched first few months in Paris.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo shared an Instagram post of the two engaging in a racy kiss on his yacht.The Paris Saint-Germain star posted a birthday message to his spouse on social media, saying: “Happy birthday to my life. Have a beautiful day.

David Beckham has refused to rule out the prospect of luring Lionel Messi to the MLS in the future.Messi left Barcelona last summer in dramatic circumstances after PSG took advantage of Barca's financial woes to swoop for the Argentine superstar.However, Messi has endured a fairly rotten time in Spain - and there is speculation that he could be set for a spell in America before he brings the curtain down on his illustrious career.Beckham's new MLS franchise have been linked with a move for the 34-year-old.And Beckham has done nothing to quash the noise surrounding Messi and Miami. Beckham told the Miami Herald: 'I've always said I want the best players in our club and playing in our shirt because there's a certain expectation.