Paris Saint-Germain Talisman Lionel Messi Tests Negative for COVID-19, Flies Back to France

Football legend Lionel Messi was on a rollercoaster ride in 2021. While he ended his long wait for an international title by capturing the Copa America title for Argentina, his 21-year association with Barcelona also culminated in a tearful exit. More bad news awaited the Argentina skipper as the deadly coronavirus infected him after Christmas.