Kick Off: Lionel Messi is officially announced as a Paris Saint-Germain player

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Top Headline

Finally Settled! OFFICIAL: LIONEL MESSI joins PSG

After a few anxious waited days, Lionel Messi is now officially a PSG player.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: John Stones signs a new five-year contract with Man City

John Stones has signed a new five-year contract to commit his future to Manchester City.

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid to take legal actions against La Liga president and CVC

The Board of Directors of Real Madrid has agreed to carry out both civil and criminal legal actions against the president of LaLiga, and against the CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS Fund itself.

Relive the old dream: Messi & Neymar's story continue at Paris

With Messi's arrival at PSG, Messi and Neymar are reunited again after four years. This move means that they could once again play together this season like the old time.

OFFICIAL: Ceballos diagnosed with a complete tear of anterior peroneal-talus

After the tests carried out on Real Madrid player Dani Ceballos, he was diagnosed with a complete tear of the anterior peroneal-talus and peroneal-calcaneal ligament.

Messi 'was seriously tempted by late Atletico offer before finalising PSG move'

Lionel Messi was reportedly seriously considering a sensational reunion with best friend Luis Suarez at Atletico Madrid before agreeing to join PSG.

Messi's arrival in Paris was like a state occasion fit for royalty

It felt like a state occasion. The dozens of police vans, the cordoned off roads and the hundreds of cameras feeding every movement to television sets around the world.

Messi will 'prioritise Argentina OVER PSG after insisting a clause in his deal'

Lionel Messi knows the order of his priorities ahead of a sensational move to PSG, reportedly putting a clause in his contract which allows the icon to miss Ligue 1 games for Argentina call-ups.

What They Say

Messi: I'm determined to build something great for PSG

Shortly after Leo Messi was officially announced as a Paris Saint-Germain player, the Argentine gave his first words about his ambitions with his new club.

Neymar welcomes Messi🥂: Back together

Neymar welcomes Messi on his Instagram account: Back together.

Man United ARE title contenders this season, insists Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov is excited about his old club Manchester United's chances this season, insisting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side can lift the title in 2021-22.

Iniesta: It will hurt to see Messi play for PSG

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta says it will "hurt" to see Lionel Messi in another club's shirt as the Argentine's move to Paris Saint-Germain has been confirmed.

David de Gea insists he has 'many years' ahead of him at Manchester United

De Gea has long been United's top goalkeeper, with the former Atletico Madrid man emerging as one of the world's top stoppers during his 10-year stay with the Red Devils.

Ronaldinho insists PSG CAN win UCL after Messi signing

Ronaldinho has backed PSG to finally clinch the Champions League while Piers Morgan believes the French giants will recoup the huge salary paid to Messi following the superstar's arrival at the Ligue 1 club.

Xavi: I'm just so sad for Messi

Xavi has revealed he is "so sad" for his former team-mate Lionel Messi, who was forced to leave Barcelona despite his stated desire to stay with the club.

PETE JENSON: Barcelona remain in crisis despite Lionel Messi's exit

Allowing Lionel Messi to leave has not solved Barcelona's huge financial problems.

Tuchel says the signing of Lukaku will bring out the best in other attackers

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes that the signing of Romelu Lukaku will help to bring out the best in the likes of Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic.

In-Depth

How will Messi fit with PSG? Four lineup options for star-studded squad

The Argentine superstar completes star-studded attack with talent to spare.

Messi Q&A: The biggest unanswered questions after his dramatic Barcelona exit

Both Barcelona president Joan Laporta and former club captain Lionel Messi have now said their piece but there are still plenty of unanswered questions surrounding the seismic story of the summer.

Fixtures of the Day

UEFA Super Cup

Chelsea vs Villarreal 2021/08/11 20:00 UTC