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Lionel Messi completes his move to PSG

Aug 11, 2021

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PSG have confirmed the signing of Lionel Messi.

The Argentine joins the French giants on a two-year deal, with the financial details yet to be officially announced.

It comes just days after his former club Barcelona said they were unable to offer the 34-year-old a new contract due to La Liga’s financial fair play regulations.

Messi is PSG’s fourth free-transfer signing of the summer, after Georginio Wijnaldum, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Messi will wear the number 30 shirt in Paris – which was his first number when he started his career at Barca. 

Image: Reuters

Meanwhile, Messi’s move to the French giants has raised doubts about their attempts to sign Paul Pogba from Man United.

Insiders say PSG remain keen on the French midfielder, but are unlikely to find the money in time to bring in another highly-paid player to the club.

Image: Reuters

Raphael Varane has reportedly undergone the first part of his medical, ahead of a move to Man United.

The Red Devils had earlier agreed to a 41 million pounds deal with Real Madrid for the defender, but the move was delayed by Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Image: Azizulhasni Awang FB

Datuk Azizulhasni Awang has paid tribute to his coach John Beasley for helping him win the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Azizul says Beasley has been with him since the beginning, and has played a crucial role in his success over the years.

The Pocket Rocketman also revealed that Beasley had received many offers to coach other countries, but chose to remain loyal to the Malaysian team.