While the Argentine legend did not confirm he would head to France,he said he plans to carry on and still harbours ambitions of winning another Champions League trophy.
It’s been a busy day in the European transfer market with the news two of the continent’s most in-demand stars will leave their boyhood clubs ahead of the new season.
Barca’s all-time top scorer and appearance maker technically ended his 21-year association with the club last month and is currently a free agent.
Angel Di Maria,starting for just the second time in the Copa,justified his selection by scoring the decisive goal midway through the first half.
With South America’s soccer powerhouses preparing to face off,there’s a lot more to the Copa decider than a clash between two of the sport’s biggest stars.
Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona has come to an end with no news from the player or the club about his future.
Australia’s draw alongside Argentina,Spain and Egypt has been dubbed “the group of dreams” as the Olyroos will face some of the best emerging stars.
Debt-ridden Barcelona were plunged deeper into turmoil on Monday by a police raid connected to an alleged social media smear campaign against their own players.
Lionel Messi was sent off for the first time in his Barcelona career as his club collapsed to a 3-2 loss in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Lionel Messi broke Pelé's all-time scoring milestone for their clubs by netting his 644th career goal for Barcelona on Tuesday,while Atlético Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 to increase their lead of the Spanish league.
The Barcelona star was penalised for honouring his legendary countryman,although the fine amounts to pocket change for Messi.