Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina booked their place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with a 5-2 thrashing of Paraguay last Tuesday. Argentina captain Messi struck a penalty in each half as the South American giants, needing … Read more →
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has put aside the huge rivalry between his club and Real Madrid by coming out in support of the Spanish capital’s 2020 Olympic bid. The four-time Ballon d’Or winner has spent plenty of time making Madrid residents … Read more →
Barcelona face an anxious wait to determine the severity of Lionel Messi’s hamstring injury after he was forced to come off at the end of the first half in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid. A first Blaugrana goal for … Read more →
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino has emphasised the importance of keeping talisman Lionel Messi fit and fresh for the upcoming season. The coach was speaking after he took off the four-time Ballon d’Or winner and replaced him with Andres Iniesta midway … Read more →
The experienced trainer believes the Argentine is at the peak of his powers but has backed a certain Brazilian to replicate his feats Brazil coach Felipe Scolari has predicted that Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be the best player in the world for the next two … Read more →
Lionel Messi would not have prevented Barcelona’s 3-0 second-leg thrashing by Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp, admitted his team-mate Gerard Pique. Arjen Robben and Thomas Mueller scored either side of Pique’s own goal to complete Bayern’s 7-0 aggregate victory … Read more →