Lionel Messi confirms he will stay at Barcelona to avoid legal dispute

Lionel Messi delivered a brutal attack on Barcelona’s board after announcing he will stay at the Nou Camp this season to avoid taking the club to court. The 33-year-old angrily accused president Josep Bartomeu of breaking a promise to him…

Erroneous report Lionel Messi had decided to stay at Barcelona tantalizes football fans

Reuters tortured the football world by releasing an erroneous report Barcelona legend Lionel Messi had made a massive u-turn and instead decided to stay at Camp Nou just weeks after saying he would seek a move to another club. With…

Lionel Messi’s dad slams La Liga and claims £700m release clause is invalid

Lionel Messi’s father has hit back at La Liga and is disputing their interpretation of his son’s Barcelona contract. La Liga released a statement earlier this week claiming that the 33-year-old’s €700million release clause remains valid and that any interested…

Playing against Messi would be a dream come true – Greenwood

Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood would relish having Lionel Messi in the Premier League – even if that means facing the six-time Ballon d’Or winner in Manchester City colours. City are viewed as the frontrunners for Messi’s signature after the…

Lionel Messi fails to show up for Barcelona training

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi failed to show for training on Monday as he no longer considers himself a player of the club. The 33-year-old handed in a transfer request seven days ago and informed the club that he no longer…

*Pilot breathed for two minutes after crash, says witness (Nation) *Students jubilate over reopening of schools in Lagos (Punch)

Pilot breathed for two minutes after crash, says witness (Nation) One of the witnesses of Friday’s helicopter crash at Opebi had said the pilot, Captain Ernest Chika breathed for about two minutes after he pulled out of the ill-fated chopper.…

Lionel Messi: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp rules out move for Barcelona forward

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, but admits the Argentine would be “great” for the Premier League. Messi’s future has been surrounded by speculation since asking to leave Barca but Klopp says…

*Helicopter crash: “We are grateful to God” – Residents (Vanguard) *Capsized boat responsible for death of 12 people, operated illegally – LASWA (Nation)

Helicopter crash: “We are grateful to God” – Residents (Vanguard) Some residents of Salvation Road in Opebi area of Ikeja, Lagos have expressed shock over the crash of a helicopter into a building, thanking God for saving their lives. The…

*Pastor pleads guilty to defilement of two sisters (Guardian) *Violence as Taskforce ‘kills’ two motorists in Lagos (Vanguard)

Pastor pleads guilty to defilement of two sisters (Guardian) A 48-year-old pastor, Nduka Anyanwu, on Wednesday, pleaded guilty to defiling and impregnating two teenage sisters, before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Anyanwu is facing a two-count charge of…

Lionel Messi wants out of Barcelona in wake of humiliating defeat

Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club after nearly two decades with the Spanish giants. The club confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that the Argentina great sent a document expressing his desire to leave.…

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