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Where might Lionel Messi go next after Paris St Germain spell ends?
Where might Lionel Messi go next after Paris St Germain spell ends?
Lionel Messi’s two-year spell at Paris St Germain ended in a 3-2 home defeat to Clermont Foot at the weekend. An option to extend his stay with the Ligue 1 champions has not been activated with the Argentina World Cup winner heavily linked with a return to Barcelona, although he does have other alternatives. Here, the PA news agency looks at where the 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d’Or winner might go next. Barcelona Considering Messi never really wanted to leave and was effectively forced out as the club’s financial problems meant they could not afford to renew his contract, due to wage cap issues, a return to his spiritual home in Catalonia, the Nou Camp seems the obvious choice. Even last summer, club president Joan Laporta said it was the club’s responsibility to “find a moment to fix that chapter” so it has “a more beautiful ending”. However, despite losing the long-serving Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba off the wage bill for next season, the club still have to cut costs to satisfy LaLiga and that remains a huge stumbling block. Al Hilal One place where money is not an issue is Saudi Arabia – for whom Messi is already a tourism ambassador – and the Saudi Pro League has already attracted Cristiano Ronaldo to Al Nassr this year. He has been linked with Al Hilal, who would have no problems enhancing his net annual salary of £31million, but Ronaldo’s experience since arriving five months ago, with reports suggesting he is not happy, may influence Messi’s thinking and a year after winning the World Cup, he may not be ready to step away from the limelight. Inter Miami While not an elite-level club, David Beckham’s Inter Miami has long been touted as a final destination for the South American and if he were to move to the United States, he would become Major League Soccer’s highest-profile signing and highest-paid player in history. Messi, who has a home in Miami, has spoken in the past of wanting to play in America and the lifestyle in Florida – which has a large Hispanic community – would appeal. He would, however, again have to accept his days at the very highest level are over and also have to accept a significant pay cut. Manchester City It seems slightly more fanciful for Messi to consider a reunion with his former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. While that move would be based on mutual respect and emotional ties, it could be argued Messi needs the all-conquering Premier League champions, who could win a treble if they beat Inter Milan in Saturday’s Champions League final, more than City do. They are probably the only English club who could afford him but it is debatable whether they would want to invite that extra scrutiny, with more than 100 Premier League charges regarding financial fair play already hanging over them.
2023-06-05 20:05
Ravens visiting struggling Chargers, look to continue 30-point scoring streak
Ravens visiting struggling Chargers, look to continue 30-point scoring streak
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night
2023-11-23 02:33
Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths
Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths
Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rakuten Unit Listing News Fails to Dispel Share Market Caution
Rakuten Unit Listing News Fails to Dispel Share Market Caution
Rakuten Group Inc.’s move to list its online brokerage arm failed to dispel market concerns over its debt
2023-07-05 09:47
Sodexo aims to list voucher unit in 2024 after post-COVID earnings boost
Sodexo aims to list voucher unit in 2024 after post-COVID earnings boost
By Federica Mileo (Reuters) -French catering and food services group Sodexo plans to list its voucher and benefits division Pluxee
2023-10-26 15:41
Chelsea hoping for major step towards Stamford Bridge rebuild
Chelsea hoping for major step towards Stamford Bridge rebuild
Chelsea taking steps towards potenial Stamford Bridge rebuild as land purchase deal awaits final approval.
2023-09-20 01:00
Who is Colby Covington? MMA star shares views on Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis amid Nina Agdal 'nukes' drama: 'He's there to get his a** whooped'
Who is Colby Covington? MMA star shares views on Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis amid Nina Agdal 'nukes' drama: 'He's there to get his a** whooped'
'He's definitely been able to manufacture some drama with that fight,' Colby Covington said about Dillon Danis
2023-09-23 17:36
$10,000 bill from Great Depression era sells for $480,000 at auction
$10,000 bill from Great Depression era sells for $480,000 at auction
A rare $10,000 bill dating back to the Great Depression has sold for $480,000 at auction.
2023-09-21 00:41
Tottenham hopeful of Harry Kane stay despite Bayern Munich agreement
Tottenham hopeful of Harry Kane stay despite Bayern Munich agreement
Harry Kane has not yet accepted Bayern Munich's transfer offer & could stay with Tottenham.
2023-08-10 23:50
NBA 2K24 Clothing Brands Revealed
NBA 2K24 Clothing Brands Revealed
The full list of NBA 2K24 clothing brands is here, featuring Jordan, Nike, Adidas, OVO, and more, as players get ready to hop into MyCAREER.
2023-09-06 03:37
Ivy League Penn gets 22 points from Tyler Perkins in 76-72 win over No. 21 Villanova at the Palestra
Ivy League Penn gets 22 points from Tyler Perkins in 76-72 win over No. 21 Villanova at the Palestra
Tyler Perkins scored 22 points and Penn trailed for only 53 seconds in a 76-72 victory over No. 21 Villanova at the Palestra
2023-11-14 10:34
Special grand jury report that aided Georgia probe leading to Trump's indictment is set for release
Special grand jury report that aided Georgia probe leading to Trump's indictment is set for release
A judge is expected to release the full report compiled by a special grand jury that helped an investigation by the Georgia prosecutor who ultimately indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others
2023-09-08 12:06