New footage has emerged of a 9-year-old Lionel Messi showing off his skills in front of a capacity crowd at El Coloso del Parque, the home stadium of Newell’s Old Boys.
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Clásico Glory and a Historic League Title for Newell’s Women
From regional league to national champions in just seven years: How Newell’s Old Boys Women broke Buenos Aires’ monopoly on Argentine football with a historic Apertura title win over rivals Rosario Central.
“Your dream is our dream”. Could Messi sign for Newell’s Old Boys?
Lionel Messi joined Newell’s at the age of 6 and doesn’t shy away from the fact he would love to return to the club in the future. But how feasible is the move?
Life is life: Maradona, Messi and the red thread of destiny
Santiago Schwarzstein traces the dreams of two Argentine boys, born 27 years apart, but eternally linked.
Lionel Messi pays tribute to Maradona by wearing Newell’s Old Boys shirt
Messi removed his shirt to reveal a Newell’s Old Boys shirt with Maradona’s number on the back after scoring for Barcelona against Osasuna.
Matías Fondato: “I came to visit Coloccini and immediately felt a connection with Newcastle”
A title winner with Newell’s in 2004, Matías Fondato is now a full-time artist and adopted ‘Geordie’ who helps South American players settle in on Tyneside.