Griezmann relishing chance to play alongside Messi
New signing Antoine Griezmann is looking forward to being an important player for Barcelona and is relishing the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi.
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The sporting weekend in pictures
The United States won the Women’s World Cup for a fourth time, Johanna Konta reached the last 16 at Wimbledon and Andy Murray and Serena Williams got their eagerly-awaited mixed-doubles pairing off to a flying start. Here, PA takes a look at the pick of the action in pictures.
Football confederation hits back after Messi’s Copa America ‘corruption’ claims
The South American football confederation said questioning the integrity of the Copa America is “unacceptable” after Lionel Messi alleged Argentina were victims of “corruption” in their 2-1 win over Chile.
Frustrated Messi launches rant at officials after his Copa America dismissal
Lionel Messi claimed Argentina were treated unfairly at the Copa America and did not collect his bronze medal after being controversially sent off in the 2-1 third-place play-off win over Chile.
Argentina claim Copa America bronze despite Lionel Messi’s dismissal
Lionel Messi was controversially sent off as Argentina beat Chile 2-1 to win the Copa America third-place play-off in Sao Paulo.
Moving to Everton freed me from pressure at Barcelona – Andre Gomes
Midfielder Andre Gomes admits moving to Everton freed him from the pressure of playing for Barcelona and he hopes he can now flourish having signed a permanent deal.
Messi accuses referee of favouring Brazil in Copa America semi-final
Lionel Messi accused the referee of bias after Argentina crashed out of the Copa America with a 2-0 semi-final loss to Brazil.
Thiago Silva says Brazil want to right the wrongs of Mineirao humiliation
Thiago Silva insists Brazil must forget about their World Cup humiliation ahead of their return to Mineirao.
Copa America 2019 – Neymar, Qatar and the Maracana
The 46th Copa America gets under way in Brazil on Friday, with a wide open tournament expected.
Messi beats Ronaldo to top Forbes rich list
Lionel Messi has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo to top spot in Forbes’ 2019 list of the world’s 100 highest-paid sports stars.
Aguero determined to help Argentina win Copa America for Messi’s sake
Sergio Aguero insists he is desperate to end Lionel Messi’s international heartbreak.