Lionel Messi News

Global - Olympic chief warns Barcelona over Messi release

Global - Olympic chief warns Barcelona over Messi release ESPN - 13 hours ago BARCELONA, July 19 (Olympics) - Barcelona star Lionel Messi could be suspended if the club prevent him from playing in the Beijing Olympics. ...

Messi Can Miss Olympics, Says Rogge

Goal.com

Messi Can Miss Olympics, Says Rogge Goal.com, Switzerland - 9 hours ago International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge says Barcelona won't be forced into releasing Lionel Messi to play the Olympic Games. ...

Soccer/Star to watch: Olympic stage ready for Messi to shine

Soccer/Star to watch: Olympic stage ready for Messi to shine Xinhua, China - 13 hours ago ... July 19 (Xinhua) -- Soccer fans definitely do not want to miss the quadrennial sport fiesta when the world best players, including Lionel Messi, ...

Barca demand Messi

Sky News

Barca demand Messi Sky News, UK - Jul 17, 2008 By Pete Oliver Last updated: 17th July 2008 Barcelona want Lionel Messi to miss the Olympics to help them qualify for the Champions League group stages. ... Barcelona hopes to keep Messi from appearing in Olympics The Canadian Press Barca in Messi Olympic stand-off RTE.ie Olympics-Soccer-Barcelona insist Messi should miss Olympics Reuters.uk Goal.com - SportsYA! all 63 news articles

Lionel Messi may face FIFA, IOC ban

PRESS TV

Lionel Messi may face FIFA, IOC ban PRESS TV, Iran - 3 hours ago Barcelona star Lionel Messi may be suspended from playing football if the club prevents him from participating in the Beijing Olympics. ...

Barça Confident Over Messi Stay

Goal.com

Barça Confident Over Messi Stay Goal.com, Switzerland - Jul 18, 2008 Barcelona are still hoping they won't have to allow Lionel Messi to play the Olympic Games. The Argentine sensation has been called up to play the Olympic ...

Messi facing Fifa ban

Setanta Sports

Messi facing Fifa ban Setanta Sports, UK - 12 hours ago by Laurent Picard, 19 July 2008 Barcelona's attempts to prevent Lionel Messi playing in the Beijing Olympics with Argentina could result in the attacker ... Diego's dilemma Setanta Sports all 2 news articles

2008 Summer Olympic Games Preview - Soccer

2008 Summer Olympic Games Preview - Soccer Canada.com, Canada - Jul 18, 2008 But Argentina's most dynamic player is 21-year-old Lionel Messi. Messi already has 29 appearances for Argentina's senior team - and nine goals - and is ...

BARCA WANT MESSI TO MISS OLYMPICS

Sky News

BARCA WANT MESSI TO MISS OLYMPICS Sportinglife.com, UK - Jul 15, 2008 Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola hopes FIFA will back the Catalan club's campaign to prevent Lionel Messi playing in the Beijing Olympics. ... FIFA expects Barcelona to release Messi CNN Olympic Timing Frustrates Barcelona Goal.com Barca wait on Messi decision Sky News all 15 news articles

Messi In Middle Of Club Vs Country Feud

Goal.com

Messi In Middle Of Club Vs Country Feud Goal.com, Switzerland - Jul 13, 2008 Even though Barcelona have everything to play for in a vital UEFA Champions League qualifier next month, Lionel Messi prefers to take part in the Olympic ...