Lionel Messi

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PSG 'Increasingly Pessimistic' On Lionel Messi Contract Renewal ... (Forbes)

Paris Saint Germain are "increasingly pessimistic" about Lionel Messi renewing his contract with them this summer, French media has reported.

With the 2022/2023 season set to conclude in May, an announcement regarding Messi's future could still take some time. When he joined the Ligue 1 giants from FC Barcelona in the summer of 2021, Messi penned a two-year deal [reported](https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/esports/messi-oferta-barca-arribar-fins-200-milions_993000_102.html) that Messi would be offered a €200,000 ($217,320) yearly wage and then the [proceeds of his farewell match and possibly merchandising which could fetch between €100 and €200 million](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/03/22/fc-barcelona-improve-lionel-messi-return-offer-to-200-million-and-set-contract-lengthreports/?sh=6a8ad3c3a841) ($108.6 million to $217.2 million). [reported](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/psg/nueva-oferta-psg-renovar-leo-84946097) that PSG will [return to the negotiation table and present Messi's father and agent Jorge Messi with an improved offer](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/03/21/paris-saint-germain-prepare-new-contract-renewal-offer-for-lionel-messi-stay-to-snub-fc-barcelonareports/?sh=2eae9aa15244) on the orders of the Emir of Qatar. [list of the Highest-Paid soccer players in 2022](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=9988f9016d8a0843JmltdHM9MTY4MDEzNDQwMCZpZ3VpZD0yYzhjNWMzYy02ZWU0LTZkZTYtMGExNS00Yzk2NmY0YzZjZmUmaW5zaWQ9NTE4Mw&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=2c8c5c3c-6ee4-6de6-0a15-4c966f4c6cfe&psq=highest+paid+soccer+players+2022+forbes&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9yYmVzLmNvbS9zaXRlcy9qdXN0aW5iaXJuYmF1bS8yMDIyLzEwLzA3L3RoZS13b3JsZHMtaGlnaGVzdC1wYWlkLXNvY2Nlci1wbGF5ZXJzLTIwMjIta3lsaWFuLW1iYXBwLWNsYWltcy1uby0xLXdoaWxlLWVybGluZy1oYWFsYW5kLWRlYnV0cy8&ntb=1), takes the number one spot with €6 million ($6.5 million) monthly as Messi comes in third on €3.375 million ($3.7 million) to Neymar's second place €3.675 million ($4 million). [reported](https://en.as.com/en/2021/09/18/soccer/1631945531_236032.html) by AS and several other outlets to have come with the option of an additional season.

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Lionel Messi told to STAY at PSG to boost 2026 World Cup chances ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi has been advised by Argentina legend Mario Kempes to remain at Paris Saint-Germain, as talk of a return to Barcelona rumbles on.

With that in mind, there have been suggestions that he He will not arrive like now in 2022, but with his left foot he has one hand and can put it anywhere.” [TyC Sports](https://twitter.com/TyCSports/status/1641175026304012291), with Messi competing for domestic and Champions League prizes with PSG: “If he wants to play in the next World Cup, he will stay very well in France. If he continues with this winning mentality, it will be like that. At PSG, in three years, he will be perfect. There is one thing in which Messi beats everyone: he runs when he has to run.

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Pessimism at Paris Saint-Germain over Lionel Messi's contract ... (Sport English)

Lionel Messi's contract renewal with Paris Saint-Germain remains stalled. The Argentine has initiated talks with the Parisian side but no agreement has been ...

The club's intention is to keep both in the squad but not at the same price, with a hypothetical wage cut coming into play. For now, according to L'Équipe, neither the Argentine nor the Spaniard are considering a significant reduction in their wages. The financial fair play is an obvious problem for the club and would be greatly affected by his renewal, according to 'L'Équipe'.

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Lionel Messi waiting for Barcelona – report (Barca Universal)

The 35-year-old is out of contract with PSG in the summer. There had been reports of a verbal agreement between Messi and the Parisians over a new deal soon ...

Should these issues be sorted, a comeback for Messi could become more and more realistic. There had been reports of a verbal agreement between Messi and the Parisians over a new deal soon after the World Cup, but things have changed dramatically since then. For now, the global superstar seems to have left the door open to return to Barcelona in the summer and is waiting for an approach.

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PSG or Barcelona? Argentina legend fires transfer advice to Lionel ... (Sportskeeda)

Argentina legend Mario Kempes has offered transfer advice to Lionel Messi, who is currently stuck between returning to Barcelona and staying put at PSG this ...

The legacy I found myself in when I became president was not good and I had to make a decision that I'm not satisfied with. We'll see, but he knows that the doors of Barca are open,” he added. He will not arrive like now in 2022, but with his left foot he has one hand and can put it anywhere,” he added. Lionel Messi is currently enjoying the brightest phase of his Argentina career. "There is one thing in which Messi beats everyone: he runs when he has to run. Blaugrana manager Xavi Hernandez and club president Joan Laporta have left the door open for his return and have taken turns speaking about it in recent months.

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Messi on his way out of PSG due to high salary (BeSoccer EN)

Lionel Messi's future is up in the air. Paris Saint-Germain, who are restricted by 'Financial Fair Play' rules, won't be going all out to avoid him leaving.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have started a plan to be able to welcome the Argentine back in their side. Taking into account that the Brazilian and the Frenchman are still under contract, PSG won't be pulling out the stops to stop Messi going. PSG want to keep him in the squad, but they can't afford that amount of money next season.

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Lionel Messi's Barcelona return: 3 things that must happen for ... (Asianet News English)

Lionel Messi has had a decent stint with Paris Saint-Germain for the last couple of seasons. While he has been constantly linked to a return to Barcelona, ...

While a face-to-face meeting would be crucial for things to materialise, there is a hunch that both parties would set their differences aside for the betterment of Barca. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi shocked the world in 2021 when he moved from his childhood club and Spanish giant Barcelona to French champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Lionel Messi has had a decent stint with Paris Saint-Germain for the last couple of seasons.

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Lionel Messi contract extension hits roadblock as PSG fear FFP (Football Today)

Paris Saint-Germain are struggling to move forward with their talks over the renewal of Lionel Messi due to Financial Fair Play concerns.

[Luis Diaz returns to Liverpool training ahead of Manchester City clash](https://footballtoday.com/2023/03/30/luis-diaz-returns-to-training-for-liverpool-ahead-of-city-clash/) [Leeds United could come for former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira in the summer](https://footballtoday.com/2023/03/30/leeds-united-could-come-for-sacked-crystal-palace-manager-patrick-vieira-in-the-summer/) [Marcelo Bielsa on the verge of becoming head coach of Uruguay](https://footballtoday.com/2023/03/30/marcelo-bielsa-on-the-verge-of-becoming-head-coach-of-uruguay/) [Barcelona face Ilkay Gundogan dilemma amid player’s contract demands](https://footballtoday.com/2023/03/30/barca-face-gundogan-dilemma-amid-players-contract-demands/) [Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson: ‘I’ve never really felt old enough to retire’](https://footballtoday.com/2023/03/30/75-year-old-coach-hodgson-says-he-never-felt-old-enough-to-retire/) [Champions League](https://footballtoday.com/category/champions-league/) in the round of 16 this season may force them to reevaluate their transfer plans. [highest-paid footballers](https://footballtoday.com/2023/03/30/ligue-1-shocking-list-of-top-ten-earners/) in Europe. [World Cup](https://footballtoday.com/category/world-cup/) winner’s future, with some stating that he would be willing to continue with Les Parisiens, while [rumours in recent times are linking him with a move to Barcelona](https://footballtoday.com/2023/03/23/lionel-messi-to-start-for-argentina-as-he-plots-barcelona-return/). The news will come as a boost for the Blaugrana, who appear to be keen on reuniting with the legendary forward. Les Parisiens football advisor Luis Campos may be ready to part ways with some of the ageing stars and make way for younger talents. [L’Equipe ](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Les-salaires-2023-de-la-ligue-1-faut-il-prolonger-messi-et-ramos-a-tout-prix/1388499)states that PSG cannot afford to keep Messi next season because of FFP. [Lionel Messi](https://footballtoday.com/lionel-messi/) due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) concerns. Messi could be a casualty alongside Sergio Ramos, who is among the top earners and out of contract in the summer. One of the measures will be trimming a bloated wage bill, with PSG currently boasting some of the The Argentine’s current deal expires in the summer, and his future has been a subject of intense speculation. Paris Saint-Germain are struggling to move forward with their talks over the renewal of

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Lionel Messi Edges Closer to Leaving Paris Saint Germain at the ... (Sports Brief)

SportsBrief.com News - Lionel Messi could be on his way out of Paris Saint-Germain when the season ends, with the Ligue 1 champions considering letting the ...

[World](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world/) Cup. Messi’s current contract with PSG is set to expire at the end of the season and the Argentine is yet to pen a new deal with the Parisians, despite an offer reportedly being placed on the table by the [Neymar](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/neymar/) is keen to remain with the club at least until June 2025 when his PSG contract expires.

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Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos 'set for PSG exits' amid contract ... (Irish Mirror)

Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos are both out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and both are now weighing up offers from Saudi Arabia amid PSG ...

[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29589608#comments-section) Should Messi and Ramos be moved on from PSG? However, his marketing value and attacking output are still viewed as irreplaceable. In order to avoid further FFP punishments – which would be both financial and sporting – the club must reconsider their wage structure. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29589608#comments-section) [contract talks on hold](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29440311) amid offers from Saudi Arabia. [concerns they will face fresh Champions League sanctions](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-kylian-mbappe-psg-29407245) for further Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches after [being hit with a €10million fine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/psg-ffp-mbappe-lionel-messi-27891617) for their 2020-21 season accounts with a €45m suspended fine for future breaches.

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PSG 'considering NOT renewing Lionel Messi's huge £740000-a ... (Daily Mail)

Paris Saint-Germain are weighing up whether to let Lionel Messi leave for free this summer, according to reports in France. Advertisement.

[hit by Financial Fair Play sanctions](/sport/football/article-11839323/PSGs-addiction-Galacticos-going-BACKWARDS-Champions-League-exit.html) in September and were fined £8.6million, with [a further £56.3m dependent on future compliance](/sport/football/article-11618429/PSG-wage-bill-footballs-highest-Lionel-Messi-signing.html), meaning [they are keen to cut costs to avoid more punishment](/sport/football/article-11886503/Sergio-Ramos-wants-stay-PSG-French-giants-keen-season.html). Paris Saint-Germain are weighing up whether to let Lionel Messi leave for free this summer, according to reports in France. - Paris Saint-Germain are considering whether to let Lionel Messi leave the club

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PSG considering 'NOT renewing Lionel Messi's £740000-a-week ... (The Sun)

PSG are reportedly considering NOT renewing Lionel Messi's contract.The Ligue 1 giants are believed to be aiming to cut costs over concerns of breachi.

[World Cup winner](https://www.the-sun.com/who/lionel-messi/), 35, be released by PSG then clubs in Saudi Arabia will offer him lucrative deals. [Barcelona](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/1633/barcelona/). [France](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/34011/france/) international Jerome Rothen recently said that [Messi's salary is too high](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7340512/lionel-messi-blasted-former-psg-star-contract/), and shifting him off the books could allow PSG to spread their investment across the squad. [L'Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Les-salaires-2023-de-la-ligue-1-faut-il-prolonger-messi-et-ramos-a-tout-prix/1388499). [Former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos](https://www.the-sun.com/who/sergio-ramos/), 37, is another whose future is under question as his contract - like Messi's - expires at the end of the current season. [Ligue 1 giants](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/2696/paris-saint-germain/) are believed to be aiming to cut costs over concerns of breaching Financial Fair Play rules.

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Liverpool transfer 'alert' should rise as Barcelona change could hint ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool still won't really believe a free transfer for Barcelona star Gavi could come to pass, but the latest development will be met with interest.

[Messi](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-free-transfer-lionel-messi-26543494), it was widely assumed that the Catalans would find a solution, and even that La Liga might show some flexibility for the sake of the value he brought to the division. The 30 on the back of his shirt in the next fixture, and any subsequent games, will be a tangible reminder that the problem remains unresolved. [La Liga website](https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/clubs/fc-barcelona/squad?tag=exp098-20) now reflects that Gavi’s shirt number has reverted back to 30. Of course, in and of itself, this does not change the situation. If Liverpool (or indeed any other team) were able to pull off such a deal, it would have the potential to be the greatest transfer coup in living memory. He has been wearing that number since signing his senior contract, with Spanish rules reserving the numbers 1-25 for ‘A-squad’ players. La Liga took a dimmer view, and while a court initially forced the league to accept the registration, that ruling has since been overturned. Two days from now, Barcelona is back in action after the international break, taking on Elche. [Gavi](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-gavi-klopp-shortlist-26511470) is back on his youth contract, one which would allow him to leave for nothing in the summer. That’s set to be underlined at the weekend. At the center of the latest storm is not Messi, but Gavi. After all, he is the heartbeat of the Xavi revolution, the face of the new Barcelona.

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Why PSG want Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos out of the club ... (myKhel)

PSG duo Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos may be allowed to leave the club for free, according to French outlet L'Equipe. Advertisement.

But the French club are reluctant to keep the duo to evade the earth of Financial Fair Play sanctions. Argentina legend Lionel Messi and former Spain international Sergio Ramos joined the club in 2021. The French club are out of the Champions League but are currently leading the Ligue 1 table.

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Lionel Messi made Patrice Evra cry in his car! Ex-France star admits ... (Goal.com)

Former France left-back Patrice Evra has admitted he was devastated by his country's World Cup final loss to Argentina.

You score a hat-trick, three goals in the final and you don't win the final. THE BIGGER PICTURE: France fell to Argentina on penalties in one of the great World Cup finals. And I said to myself 'Patrice, I know you love the France team'... France-Argentina, I tell you the truth, I went to my car and I cried." And then, frankly, hats off to the France team." WHAT THEY SAID: "I watched the match live and I cried.

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Lionel Messi Leads Europe's Top 5 Leagues in This Impressive ... (PSG Talk)

Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi shined for the Argentina national team in its pair of friendly wins against Panama and Curacao in the March ...

Messi is slated to return to action in PSG’s upcoming Ligue 1 home fixture against Olympique Lyonnais. As PSG has 10 fixtures remaining on its Ligue 1 schedule, Messi does have a realistic chance to finish the season with at least 70 goal contributions. PSG forward Kylian Mbappe ranks second on this leaderboard with 52 such goal contributions, with 10 goal contributions coming in the UEFA Champions League competition.

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Lionel Messi told to STAY at PSG to boost 2026 World Cup chances ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi has been advised by Argentina legend Mario Kempes to remain at Paris Saint-Germain, as talk of a return to Barcelona rumbles on.

With that in mind, there have been suggestions that he He will not arrive like now in 2022, but with his left foot he has one hand and can put it anywhere.” [TyC Sports](https://twitter.com/TyCSports/status/1641175026304012291), with Messi competing for domestic and Champions League prizes with PSG: “If he wants to play in the next World Cup, he will stay very well in France. If he continues with this winning mentality, it will be like that. At PSG, in three years, he will be perfect. There is one thing in which Messi beats everyone: he runs when he has to run.

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Lionel Messi to Barcelona: The latest (101 Great Goals)

A fresh insight into the chances of Lionel Messi linking back up with La Liga heavyweights Barcelona has been provided on Thursday evening.

And, as alluded to above, late on Thursday, an update on the chances of as much coming to fruition has been provided. Amid an ongoing rebuild under the watch of Xavi Hernandez at the Camp Nou, it has been widely suggested that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner could reunite with the Blaugrana, as he prepares to enter the twilight years of his career. A fresh insight into the chances of Lionel Messi linking back up with La Liga heavyweights Barcelona has been provided on Thursday evening.

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Lionel Messi: President of Saudi Arabian club takes brutal swipe at ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

With Messi's contract set to expire in the summer, the future of the Paris Saint-Germain forward looks as uncertain as ever. The player will return to club ...

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Football rumours: Could Lionel Messi land in Saudi Arabia? (The Independent)

Messi's stalled contract talks at PSG could open the door to a move.

Andreas Christensen: The former Chelsea player could be on his way back to the Premier League with several clubs interested in the Barcelona defender. Evan Ferguson has reportedly knocked back interest from several Premier League clubs with the 18-year-old Republic of Ireland striker keen to continue developing developing at Brighton, according to The Sun. Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan’s potential move to Barcelona could give Manchester United the chance to snare the signature of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong from the Spanish club, the Mirror reports.

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Lionel Messi offered deal to become worlds highest-paid player by ... (Sky Sports)

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers... DAILY MIRROR. Could Lionel Messi leave PSG this summer? Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal ...

The Professional Footballers' Association will launch a campaign this summer to warn players of the risks of using snus. Liverpool are admirers of Chelsea defender Levi Colwill and could look to sign the central defender this summer if the Blues are willing to do business, according to reports. The Premier League has reportedly rejected a £15m proposal by Netflix to make a documentary about the 20 top-flight clubs. Leeds could reignite interest in Patrick Vieira and make him their next manager in the summer, according to reports. Arsenal are ready to rival Barcelona in the race to sign Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque, according to reports. Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal have offered to make Lionel Messi the world's highest-paid player in a proposed deal that would eclipse that of Cristiano Ronaldo at rivals Al Nassr.

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Lionel Messi offered tempting Cristiano Ronaldo transfer proposal ... (Irish Mirror)

Lionel Messi is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and he has received a transfer proposal from Saudi Arabia that would surpass Cristiano ...

[Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-cristiano-ronaldo-29590607#comments-section) [joined PSG on a two-year contract](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-lionel-messi-psg-transfer-24707734) in the summer of 2021 – with his deal up for renewal in June and talks currently stalled. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-cristiano-ronaldo-29590607#comments-section) Should Messi leave PSG for Saudi Arabia? [future at Paris Saint-Germain looks more uncertain than ever](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29589608). Such a move would pit Messi against Ronaldo in the Middle Eastern nation’s capital – reminiscent of their El Clasico rivalry at [Barcelona](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/fc-barcelona) and [Real Madrid](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/real-madrid-cf) respectively between 2009 and 2018. The contract also encompasses his image rights and several contractual responsibilities. Alongside [Sergio Ramos](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/sergio-ramos), his [contract talks have been put on hold](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29440311) by the [Ligue 1](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/ligue-1) giants. [travelled to the Saudi capital earlier this month](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-saudi-cristiano-ronaldo-29465732) and while it has been claimed that this journey was for commercial reasons – the player is an ambassador for the nation’s tourist board – this trip could also have encompassed transfer talks. After a difficult debut campaign in Paris, he has netted 18 goals and provided 19 assists this season and [has spoken of his happiness at adapting to life](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-psg-barcelona-laporta-28516502) in France this term. [completed a stunning move to Riyadh-based club Al-Nassr](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-alnassr-manutd-28793546) at the turn of 2023 and earns in the region of £173million per year – comfortably the highest salary of any footballer on the planet. [Lionel Messi](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/lionel-messi) the world’s highest-paid player in a proposed deal that would eclipse that of [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) at rivals [Al-Nassr](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/al-nassr-fc).

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