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Why Lionel Messi became the focus of fan chant battles between Barcelona and PSG in the Champions League

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain faced off in the UEFA Champions League, and Lionel Messi played an unexpected role among the fans. One of the most anticipated matches of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions ...

Lionel Messi 'very, very angry with Joan Laporta' over Barcelona exit and demanded Neymar be brought back after PSG sale, former club chief reveals

Lionel Messi’s fallout with Barcelona remains one of football’s most controversial chapters. Former vice-president Jordi ...

Lionel Messi on 2026 World Cup: ‘I would like to be there’

Speaking with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Messi said he will see how his body feels next year before choosing whether to play.
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Ousmane Dembélé secures Ballon d’Or, joining Lionel Messi as PSG’s exclusive winners

© Getty ImagesFor French soccer fans, Dembélé’s victory on home soil marks a historic night, as he becomes the country’s latest Ballon d’Or winner. Heading ...
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Why Lionel Messi became the focus of fan chant battles between Barcelona and PSG in the Champions League

© David Ramos/Getty ImagesLionel Messi playing for Barcelona in 2019. Chant duels between opposing fans are common in soccer. Through chants in support of their own ...