Not for them to kick you out as they have done. It was a somewhat astonishing attack given Messi is Barça’s captain, as well as most influential and iconic player, but also does not come as a great surprise given the fractured nature of his relationship with the club. Hoffenheim handed Bayern Munich its first defeat since December 2019. Luis and I still respect each other. That made him Spain's youngest ever scorer, and he looked set to be part of an even more emphatic win in Barca's first game under new coach Ronald Koeman, thanks to a piece of brilliance from Messi just before the break. Lionel Messi has attacked FC Barcelona in a passionate farewell social media post dedicated to close friend Luis Suarez. Cristiano Ronaldo's brace rescued a point for Juventus against AS Roma. He is upset but he has shown a lot of enthusiasm since he returned and he's going to show that on the pitch.". "It was ultimately a point gained, as we were a goal down twice and then down to 10 men, while we have some players like Arthur who haven't really played for six months. ... 2020 … Bayern manager Hansi Flick refused to use Thursday's Super Cup final, which went to extra-time, as an excuse for his team's defeat. Lionel Messi has attacked FC Barcelona in a passionate farewell social media post dedicated to close friend Luis Suarez. Lionel Messi has launched his latest attack on Barcelona’s hierarchy by criticising the way the club treated Luis Suárez, who has joined Atlético Madrid. "There were many reasons for the defeat, but in terms of their willingness and desire, I can't blame the team at all," he told Sky Sports.

Now based in Barcelona after six years in São Paulo, I have written on these topics at length through previews and analysis while having also covered match reports for. However, a trademark towering Ronaldo header drew Juventus level just seven minutes later. Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo saved Juventus from defeat in its second Serie A game of the season, but was only enough to rescue a draw against AS Roma. BARCELONA. Lionel Messi is disappointed by the sale of Luis Suarez to Atletico, but Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman believes he is still motivated to perform for Barcelona. "But this is a work in progress and we haven't had an opportunity to play pre-season friendlies to test these things out," he told reporters after the match. Exactly three weeks on, he clearly remains furious and frustrated with the president. Bryce Harper's free-agency tantrum has Mets implications, Jets firing Adam Gase would only accomplish one thing, Amazon takes up to 35 percent off Cole Haan shoes for early Prime Day deal, Amazon Prime Day 2020: The best early deals to shop now, Amazon announces Prime Day 2020 dates: How to sign up for access to deals, This service guarantees to make your knives sharper than the day you bought them, A Freshly subscription is the perfect lunch option while working from home. The second goal from Ansu to double the lead. However, the star of the show was teenage sensation Ansu Fati, who scored two goals and won the penalty that Messi converted ... with a somewhat muted celebration. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. (CNN)Bayern Munich had swept aside everything before it during 2020 -- until Sunday. Bayern Munich duo Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer, plus Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, were nominated for the 2020 edition on Wednesday.

While all eyes were on Lionel Messi following the turmoil that almost saw the striker leave the club this summer, his precocious pretender stole the headlines by taking just 15 minutes to open Barcelona's account for the season in spectacular style as they entertained Villarreal. 39,945, This story has been shared 37,253 times. Messi then said in September he would be staying with Barcelona because the team’s president told him the only way he could leave was by paying the $823 million clause to get out of his contract, according to Goal.com.

But the 33-year-old made clear at the time that he was not happy with the decision and, in an interview with Goal, accused Bartomeu of going back on an agreement to allow him to depart the Catalan giants. pic.twitter.com/IBZyvC0RGZ. VILLAREAL, SPAIN - JULY 05: Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring ... [+] his sides second goal during the Liga match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on July 05, 2020 in Villareal, Spain. Taking to his Instagram account on Friday morning in … Available for everyone, funded by readers. Alejandro Garia/EFE. "It seems like I'm the bad guy in all of this but I am not, I showed him respect," added the Dutchman, who is one of Barca's best ever players and who delivered their first European Cup with a goal in the 1992 final against Sampdoria. All rights reserved. “It will be strange to see you in another shirt and much more to come up against you on the pitch. his sides second goal during the Liga match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on July 05, 2020 in Villareal, Spain.