Lionel Messi

Barcelona agree reported record Nike deal

Barcelona agreed a "long-term" contract extension with American sportswear giants Nike on Saturday, which will reportedly see the Catalan club surpass Manchester United with the most lucrative kit-sponsorship deal in the world.
21 May 2016, 08:50 AM

I can't walk with Messi: Isco

Real Madrid player Isco shares his admiration for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi while speaking to the radio channel 'El Hormiguero 3.0' on Antena 3.
19 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Pique, Alba hail fighting spirit

Defender Gerard Pique praised Barcelona's resilience after they ended an emotion-filled season by clinching top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 victory at Granada on Saturday.
15 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Barcelona & Madrid title showdown already heating up

So it all comes down to this. With just one round remaining in La Liga, a single point separates Barcelona and Real Madrid at the top of the table. Everything will be decided on a spectacular Saturday evening - and the build-up in Spain is already intense.
11 May 2016, 09:10 AM

Messi disappointed to miss out on Argentina squad for 'spectacular' Olympics

Argentina captain Lionel Messi admits he would have liked play at the Olympic Games after he was left out of the squad in order to take part in the Copa America Centenario.
10 May 2016, 08:48 AM

Zidane stays positive

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insists he believes his side can snatch the La Liga title away from Barcelona in a dramatic final day showdown on Saturday.
9 May 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] This free kick goal by Messi is a beauty

Barcelona came ready to play on Sunday with plenty at stake in the race for the La Liga title in these next two weeks, reports CBSsports.
9 May 2016, 07:13 AM

Why Spanish clubs are ruling Europe

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid's passage to the Champions League final and Sevilla qualifying for the Europa League equivalent for a third straight year has underlined Spain's dominance of European soccer.
7 May 2016, 09:35 AM

Simone’s brother in law blasts Messi

Carlos Dibos, brother-in-law of Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone and ex-trainer of Argentina national team, accuses Lionel Messi of influencing the selection of teams and head coaches for Argentina, leading to a negative impact on the national team.
6 May 2016, 14:26 PM

Threats force Afghan Messi fan to leave country

Family of the five-year-old Afghan boy who received autographed shirts from Lionel Messi is forced to leave Afghanistan amid constant telephone threats.
3 May 2016, 10:37 AM

I like when Barcelona struggle: Ramos

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos admits he has been enjoying Barcelona's recent problems and believes his side's 2-1 win over them in the Clasico kick-started their slump.
23 April 2016, 06:03 AM

We don’t talk about Messi, he’s a baby: Pele

Brazilian legend Pele labelled Argentine star Lionel Messi 'a baby' and said that Messi's countryman Diego Maradona played at a 'a higher level' than Leo.
22 April 2016, 14:41 PM

Camp Nou revamp to cost €420M

FC Barcelona have revealed the design for their revamp of the iconic Camp Nou, which will cost them an estimated 420 million euros.
22 April 2016, 13:25 PM

Luis Suarez scores four in Barcelona's 8-0 drubbing of Deportivo la Coruna

Suarez strikes four while Ivan Rakitic, Leo Messi, Marc Bartra and Neymar scores one apiece as the Catalan giants emphatically bounce back from their worst run in La Liga for 13 years.
20 April 2016, 20:19 PM

Novak, Serena win Laureus awards

Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams won the Laureus World Sports Awards at a gala in Berlin on Monday.
19 April 2016, 13:44 PM

How Lionel Messi reached his 500-goal milestone for Barcelona and Argentina

Lionel Messi's 500th career goal could not prevent stumbling leaders Barcelona suffering a third successive La Liga defeat for the first time since 2003.
18 April 2016, 02:32 AM

Messi sends Obama daughters signed Argentina jerseys

The Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi, who was in the country ahead of World Cup qualifiers for his national team, and POTUS's daughters weren't able to connect, but Messi made good on the missed opportunity. He signs a pair of his No. 10 national team jerseys for the two and sends them to the White House.
3 April 2016, 05:25 AM

Messi hat-trick steers Barca to unbeaten 35-game record

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona took another step towards the La Liga title and set a new Spanish football record of 35 games unbeaten in the process with a 5-1 win at nine-man Rayo Vallecano.
4 March 2016, 05:57 AM

Luis Enrique hails Messi as Barcelona's leader

Luis Enrique has lauded Lionel Messi as Barcelona's leader and "the best wherever he plays".
23 February 2016, 05:28 AM

Argentina, Chile face rematch after Copa America draw

Lionel Messi and Argentina are given a chance for revenge after being drawn against reigning Copa America champions Chile in the group stage for this summer's special centenary edition of the tournament.
22 February 2016, 06:16 AM