Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi trains alone ahead of Argentina's opener
Lionel Messi trains alone on Saturday as Argentina continue their preparations for their Copa America Centenario opener against Chile.
5 June 2016
Messi arrives for Copa
Lionel Messi touches down in California on Friday as Argentina prepare for the possibility that the injured Barcelona superstar may not be fit for next week's Copa America Centenario showdown with Chile.
4 June 2016
'I knew nothing'
Argentina football star Lionel Messi says he trusted his father with his finances and "knew nothing" about how his wealth was managed as he took the stand at his tax fraud trial.
2 June 2016
'Blind Messi' sees Paralympic gold for Argentina
Silvio Velo has been blind since birth, but you wouldn't know it watching him thread a football through an opponent's legs, pick it up on the other side and fire it home for a goal.
2 June 2016
Will Messi end drought?
Lionel Messi and Argentina will be targeting the country's 23-year title drought when the Copa America Centenario kicks off on Friday.
1 June 2016
Lionel Messi tax fraud trial opens in Spain
The trial of Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi on tax fraud charges is due to start in Spain.
31 May 2016
Time is now for Lionel Messi and Argentina
Lionel Messi must shrug off the gruelling demands of a globe-trotting schedule if he is to fulfill his dream of leading Argentina to a first major tournament victory in 23 years at the Copa America Centenario.
31 May 2016
'I don't know what I sign', Messi tells judge in fraud case
Argentina star Lionel Messi, who is due to go on trial in Barcelona for alleged tax fraud, tells a judge that he never looks at the contracts he signs, the El Periodico daily said Monday.
30 May 2016
Messi taken to hospital
Lionel Messi was taken to hospital after suffering an injury scare on Friday as Argentina defeated Honduras 1-0 in their only warm-up game before next month's Copa America Centenario in the United States.
28 May 2016
Messi avoids serious injury ahead of Copa America opener
Lionel Messi has been cleared of serious injury after hurting his ribs and back in Argentina's final Copa America Centenario warmup fixture on Friday.
28 May 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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
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
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