On Friday, news broke that Barcelona plan for the grand reopening of the Spotify Camp Nou, scheduled for summer 2026, to also serve as a tribute to former captain and club legend Lionel Messi.It was

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Former Barcelona Director Blames ‘Lionel Messi’s Entourage’ for Club’s Financial Crisis.

WASHINGTON: Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer-record streak of multi-goal games ended at five on Wednesday as his Inter Miami squad was blanked 3-0 at FC Cincinnati. The 38-year-old Argentine star forward had scored a brace,

Lionel Messi’s camp has reportedly responded to reports of a potential tribute from Barcelona. After FC Barcelona vice-president Elena Fort hinted at plans for a tribute to Lionel Messi during the reopening of the new Camp Nou,

FC Barcelona are planning a full-capacity grand opening of the new Spotify Camp Nou for the 2026/27 season, and they want to do it with the greatest player to ever play for the club – Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano continues to highlight Messi’s impact: “He’s the face of this team, our leader, and he sets the standard for how we compete. It’s truly a blessing to be part of this stage in his career.

Lionel Messi continued his incredible form in Major League Soccer (MLS), scoring twice in Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday. With this performance, Messi set a new milestone by scoring multiple goals in five straight MLS games the longest such streak in league history.

Juninho carved out his free-kick legacy with French club Lyon, where he helped the team capture seven straight Ligue 1 titles. Over his career, Juninho racked up 44 free-kick goals in Ligue 1 alone, with others coming during his time at Vasco da Gama and Al-Gharafa. His technique and power made him the standard for dead-ball precision until now.