Arsenal tried to signal Messi as portion of Cesc transfer from Barcelona
Arsenal Barcelona Lionel Messi Arsenal did contemplate prising Lionel Messi away from Barcelona as a junior, it has been revealed. The Mail on Sunday says even though Arsenal have been scouting Cesc Fabregas, they have been inevitably drawn to his prodigious group-mate. Arsenal had investigated the likelihood of a double offer but the 15-year-old Messi had only an Argentinian passport and under each FIFA and …
Arsenal defender Djourou: I do not worry Messi
Andres Iniesta Arsenal Barcelona Lionel Messi Arsenal defender Johan Djourou insists he does not concern Barcelona star Lionel Messi . Djourou won’t be driven to distraction by the Argentine. ” Barcelona are a wonderful crew but it is not just about Messi,” he told arsenal .com . “He has excellent, fantastic service from players like Xavi and [Andres] Iniesta so we have to be concentrated as a group. We have to get …
Gunners late display sinks Barca
Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin scored as Arsenal beat Barcelona two-1 in the initial leg of their Champions League tie at Emirates Stadium. David Villa fired Barcelona, hailed by Arsene Wenger as the world’s finest staff, forward in the initial half right after combining with Lionel Messi.