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Messi exits after receiving treatment on groin

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says hard work and a desire for more titles has given him longevity at the top after winning best men’s player at FIFA’s The Best awards.

Lionel Messi received lengthy treatment on the sideline for a groin issue on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi was taken off at half-time after receiving treatment on his groin during Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Tuesday.
Barca sources played down the threat of injury to ESPN FC, however, saying Messi, who was making his first start of the season, was removed as a precaution.
Messi, 32, injured his calf in preseason and only made his first appearance of the new campaign as a substitute against Borussia Dortmund last week. He also came off the bench during Saturday’s surprise 2-0…

Messi exited with ‘small groin problem’ – boss

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says hard work and a desire for more titles has given him longevity at the top after winning best men’s player at FIFA’s The Best awards.
Ernesto Valverde says Lionel Messi was substituted at half-time as a precaution after receiving treatment on his groin during Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Tuesday.
Messi, 32, went down after a challenge on the half-hour mark and needed lengthy treatment from the club’s medical team. He managed to play on until half-time, when he was replaced by Ousmane Dembele.

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The Argentina international injured his calf…

Messi exits with groin issue in first Barca start

Lionel Messi received lengthy treatment on the sideline for a groin issue on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi was taken off with a groin problem as he made his first start of the season in Barcelona’s game against Villarreal on Tuesday.
Messi, 32, injured his calf in preseason and only made his first appearance of the new campaign as a substitute against Borussia Dortmund last week. He also came off the bench during Saturday’s surprise 2-0 loss at Granada.

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Coach Ernesto Valverde handed him his first start against…

Messi exited with ‘small groin problem’ – Valverde

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The Argentina international injured his calf…

Valverde: Barca must respond to crisis with wins

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Ernesto Valverde said Barcelona must respond on the pitch this week to emerge from the crisis which has enveloped them since Saturday’s shock defeat to newly promoted Granada.
Barca have made their worst start to a league campaign in 25 years. They have lost two of their five games and are without an away win in four matches in all competitions since the campaign began. They’re eighth in La Liga with seven points.
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Barcelona open to signing USWNT star Rapinoe

USWNT forward Megan Rapinoe insisted she hasn’t got the consistency of Cristiano Ronaldo and believes that he is in a league of his own with Lionel Messi.

Juan Mata feels players should not just stick to playing football and instead follow the lead of figures like Megan Rapinoe.

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Barcelona have opened the door to the possibility of signing the United States World Cup star Megan Rapinoe.
Rapinoe, 34, said last week she would be keen to end her career in Europe, suggesting a move to Barcelona would be her preferred option.
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Barca have invested heavily in their women’s team since turning professional in 2015, with Jenni Hermoso and Caroline Graham Hansen among the big signings made this summer.
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Suarez eyes difficult season after ‘worrying’ loss

Gab Marcotti says Barcelona’s midfield still needs to be figured out, but it’s not time for Barca to panic just yet.
Luis Suarez says Barcelona are anticipating a “long and complicated” season after their “worrying” loss to newly promoted Granada on Saturday.
Granada moved to the top of La Liga thanks to the result, with goals from Ramon Azeez and Alvaro Vadillo in each half helping them seal a 2-0 win at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes.

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For the Blaugrana, it represented their second defeat in the league away from Camp Nou this season….

Ter Stegen superb as Barcelona hang on for a draw at dominant Dortmund

Ter Stegen was superb between the posts for Barcelona as they clung on for a 0-0 draw at Dortmund to kick off their Champions League campaign.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved a second-half penalty from Marco Reus as Barcelona held Borussia Dortmund to a goalless draw in their first Champions League group stage game of the season on Tuesday.

Dortmund had the best chances to take the three points but were frustrated by the brilliant Ter Stegen on a night that also saw Lionel Messi make his first appearance of the season, coming on as a substitute. Ter Stegen made a string of fine stops, including Reus’ spot-kick after Nelson Semedo had fouled…

Ter Stegen: Neuer’s Germany comments ‘inappropriate’

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Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen says it was “inappropriate” for Manuel Neuer to criticise him for expressing his desire to play more for the German national team.
Ter Stegen, 27, has been Barca’s outright No.1 since Claudio Bravo moved to Manchester City in 2016, but has remained backup to Neuer in international football.
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