×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Leaving Barcelona was a shock, but Messi adjusting well in Paris

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

October 3, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi and Neymar during the warm up before the match REUTERS

Having to leave Barcelona came as a shock to Lionel Messi, but the Argentina forward said familiar faces have helped him to settle at Paris St Germain.

The 34-year-old, who started his professional career with Barca and is their record scorer with 672 goals, joined PSG on a two-year deal in the close season after being told by the Catalan club they could not afford to keep him.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Stage set for World U20 Champs trials
Football
Ingo derby now a huge test for AFC Leopards' title credentials
By Ben Ahenda 13 hrs ago
Boxing
Okong'o leads experienced boxers into finals
By Mike Kihaki 14 hrs ago
Sports
Senators raise questions over Sh45.8 billion Talanta Sports City Stadium project again