Newells Old Boys

LaLiga: Lionel Messi says tax problems in Spain made him want to leave Barcelona, but now he wants finish his career at club

Lionel Messi has admitted he wanted to leave Barcelona when he was under investigation from the Spanish tax authorities but insists now he intends to finish his career at the club.

Newell's Old Boys, Lionel Messi's childhood club, confident of signing him after 2018 World Cup

Lionel Messi's first football club Newell's Old Boys is hopeful of bringing the Argentine superstar back to the club after the 2018 World Cup in Russia

Five things you need to know about new Barcelona manager Martino

Martino has been given a three-year deal at the La Liga champions and is the latest South American manager to start a career in Europe.

Victor shootout save takes Atletico Mineiro to first Libertadores final

Tournament favourites Atletico recovered from a 2-0 defeat in last week's first leg in Roasario by beating Newell's by the same score in a match interrupted for 11 minutes late in the second half due to a power failure.

Ronaldinho vows to shed blood to turn around cup tie

Atletico Mineiro playmaker Ronaldinho said the tournament favourites will fight for their lives in next week's Libertadores Cup semi-final second leg after going down 2-0 to Newell's Old Boys on Wednesday.

Messi's child already member of Argentine football club

Newell's said yesterday that the membership for young Thiago had been initiated by Messi's grandfather, Jorge.