Lionel Messi, Manchester City and what could have been. By Sam Lee. Aug. 12, 2021 Updated Oct. 6, 2022. Ah, those sliding doors moments. It was not even a full year ago that Lionel Messi had a ...

Lionel Messi's reported preference for Manchester United over other clubs, highlighting the allure of the club's history and tradition over purely financial incentives. Had United made a stronger ...

As soon as he was unveiled as manager of Manchester City, it was almost inevitable that Pep Guardiola would be confronted by suggestions of him bringing Lionel Messi to the English Premier League ...

As luck would have it, Lionel Messi was also in a mess. Barcelona's embarrassing 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League had left him utterly despondent with the team's management.

Manchester City have emerged as a clear favorite to sign Lionel Messi after the Argentinian superstar told Barcelona that he wants to leave after almost two decades at the club, but City will have ...

If the unthinkable happened and Lionel Messi left Barcelona, Manchester City would be worthy frontrunners for his signature. From his strong relationship with incoming City boss Pep Guardiola to ...

Messi is essentially the greatest soccer free agent of his time, and the early indication is that he wants to join Guardiola at Manchester City in the Premier League.

Manchester City had their fill of the Barcelona maestro. ... Lionel Messi beat Manchester City all by himself with a hat trick Published Nov. 15, 2016 2:34 p.m. ET share.

Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi could be reunited at Manchester City, but it won't come cheap. According to Sport (h/t Marca), the Premier League giants are preparing a five-year, €750 million ...

Manchester City mailbag: Your Lionel Messi questions answered. By Sam Lee. Aug. 30, 2020. Well, it’s safe to say that since I first invited your City questions on Tuesday morning, quite a lot ...

Lionel Messi‘s decision to join Inter Miami in 2023, rather than pursue other lucrative offers, has revealed a fascinating detail: the Argentine superstar’s deep-seated admiration for Manchester ...