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Messi ‘Likely’ To Leave PSG At End Of Season
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Messi ‘Likely’ To Leave PSG At End Of Season

Lionel Messi is "much more likely" to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season than sign a new deal, a source close to the club told AFP on Tuesday. "The dynamics have completely changed with PSG less pushing to renew (his contract)," the source said, adding that there was "no deal, no exit yet. But exit is much more likely." World Cup winner Messi, who will turn 36 in June, joined in 2021 on a two-year deal which expires at the end of this campaign. On Sunday, the Argentine's name was jeered by some PSG fans as the teams were announced prior to the 1-0 home defeat against Lyon in Ligue 1. Supporters of the Qatar-owned club are unhappy at the malaise around the team since they were eliminated from the Champions League in the last 16 by Bayern Munich last month. ...
Record Breaking Messi Scores Twice As High-Flying Argentina Defeat Bolivia
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Record Breaking Messi Scores Twice As High-Flying Argentina Defeat Bolivia

Argentina have extended their unbeaten run at the ongoing Copa America following a resounding 4-1 win over Bolivia, Sports Star reports. Lionel Messi who grabbed two goals on the night has now made his 148th appearance to become La Albiceleste’s most-capped player of all time. Papu Gomez and Lautaro Martinez also grabbed a goal each in the encounter meaning Erwin Saavedra’s strike was a mere consolation. Messi poked home his side’s second goal from penalty spot burying the ball into the right bottom corner in the 32nd minute to extend their lead after Papu Gomez had scored in as early as the sixth minute. Sergio Aguero lobbed the ball to the Barcelona star who, with only the keeper to beat, made no mistake as he coolly scooped the ball above Lampe to score to make it three goals...