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Lionel Messi ‘ignoring calls from Barcelona’ with old club desperate to seal return despite Inter Miami transfer talks
LIONEL MESSI is IGNORING calls from Barcelona as he holds talks over a sensational transfer to Inter Miami, reports suggest.
The legendary Argentine has been linked with a switch to the MLS side when his current contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer.
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This is despite the clear desire of former club Barcelona to bring him back – with their season once again threatening to capitulate.
And according to Spanish outlet Sport, Messi has even been ignoring phone calls from a close negotiator to club president Joan Laporta – which would doubtless come as a huge blow to their ambitions.
Messi, 35, seems to have finally hit his stride in Paris, with 12 goals and 13 assists in just 17 games this season.
And while PSG would also like to keep him for longer, most reports on Messi’s future see it pointing elsewhere.
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Inter owner David Beckham hinted at a possible move for Messi months ago.
With this plan now out in the open the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and PSG star’s MLS franchise is said to be growing “increasingly confident” about securing Messi’s services.
Miami already plays host to a $9million apartment for Messi, who previously admitted a desire to one day play in America.
Messi has confirmed that the Qatar World Cup would be his final appearance at the tournament.
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And as fate would have it, his 1000th career appearance could well be the final – though he would need to miss a few games between now and then to make that coincidence a reality.
He “scared millions” earlier this month after going down and appearing to be injured – only for him to tie up his laces instead.
The former Barca man recently overtook the record of Brazilian great Pele for the most goals and assists ever.
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Cadiz vs Barcelona: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for LaLiga clash
BARCELONA are back in LaLiga action today after a stunning Champions League win.
Star striker Robert Lewandowski helped himself to a hat-trick in the 5-1 battering of Viktoria Plzen in the week, and trip to Cadiz is next for Xavi’s side.
Barca coach Xavi praised “leader” Lewandowski after his phenomenal performance in the Champions League victory.
Xavi said: “I am running out of praise for him.
“He’s scored a hat trick, but it’s not just that. It’s how he plays and how he makes the team play, finding the third man, reading the space perfectly, pressing.
“He has been a fantastic signing. He gives us so many solutions in attack, he’s a leader, a winner… just a fantastic, fantastic signing.”
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When is Cadiz vs Barcelona?
Cadiz vs Barcelona takes place on Saturday, September 10.
The match kicks off at 5.30pm UK time – this is 6.30pm local time.
Cadiz’s Nuevo Mirandilla plays host.
What live stream and TV channel is Cadiz vs Barcelona on?
Cadiz vs Barcelona will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1.
LaLiga TV on Premier Sports starts from £7.99 per month for subscribers.
What is the team news?
Xavi will be looking ahead to the huge Champions League clash against Bayern Munich next week, so may switch up his starting XI.
Sergi Roberto suffered a muscle injury in the 5-1 win over Plzen, and is Xavi’s main injury concern.
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Juventus ‘join Tottenham in race for Man Utd flop Memphis Depay after striker has No9 shirt stripped by Barcelona’
JUVENTUS have joined Tottenham in the race to sign Memphis Depay, according to reports.
Barcelona are desperate offload the Dutch striker this summer having stripped him of his No.9 shirt due to the signing of Robert Lewandowski.
And now journalist Fabrizio Romano is claiming that Italian giants Juventus are considering Depay as they look to sign a new forward.
The 28-year-old, who had a disappointing spell at Manchester United between 2015 and 2017, could return to the Premier League with Spurs continuously linked with him.
However, Romano suggest there has been no official talks between the player and the North London club.
This leaves the door open for Juve to swoop in but they are also weighing up moves for Chelsea’s Timo Werner and Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata.
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The Blues are looking to sell Werner with Newcastle reportedly keen. Meanwhile Morata has spent the last two seasons on loan in Turin scoring 32 goals in 92 appearances for the club.
As for Depay, he has spent just one season at Barca playing 38 times netting 13 goals.
But when he arrived at the Nou Camp from Lyon last summer he only agreed a two-year contract that is due to expire at the end of the approaching season.
With Barcelona in some financial trouble they are looking to cash-in while they can rather than lose him on a free.
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Manager Xavi has still been able re-build the squad and he deems Depay as surplus to requirements.
The signings of Lewandowski and Raphinha this summer, as well as Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January, have bolstered their attack meaning Depay is no longer needed.
Speculation has suggested Spurs could offer Sergio Reguilon as part of the deal for the versatile attacker but Sevilla are also interested.