Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Barcelona 2-0 Valencia
A 2-0 victory on the night gives Barcelona a 3-1 aggregate victory over Valencia in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Feb 8, 21:52
Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli: "I can win the Ballon d'Or"
Mario Balotelli believes that he is good enough to win the Ballon d'Or, but only if Lionel Messi suffers a dip in form.
Feb 7, 13:43
Javier Mascherano
Javier Mascherano: 'Lionel Messi does not need a rest'
Javier Mascherano says that Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi does not need a rest.
Feb 6, 23:59
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola: 'We're masters of the beautiful game'
Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola claims that his side were "masters of the beautiful game" after their 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.
Feb 5, 01:30
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad
Barcelona cut Real Madrid's lead at the top of La Liga back to seven points with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp.
Feb 4, 22:53
Xavi
Team News: Xavi, Pique on bench for Barcelona
Xavi Hernandez and Gerard Pique both start on the bench for Barcelona's encounter with Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp.
Feb 4, 20:24
Lionel Messi
Guardiola: 'Messi is superior to other players'
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists that Lionel Messi will not be affected by his recent penalty miss against Valencia in the Copa del Rey.
Feb 3, 23:36
Lionel Messi
Sir Bobby Charlton: Lionel Messi is world's best
Sir Bobby Charlton reveals that he thinks Barcelona's Lionel Messi is a "wonderful" player.
Feb 3, 05:42
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola: "Barca don't complain about referees"
Pep Guardiola claims that Barcelona do not complain about referees.
Feb 1, 04:24
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi criticises "arrogant" referees
Lionel Messi criticises "arrogant" La Liga referees for their lack of communication.
Jan 30, 02:14
Pep Guardiola
Villarreal 0-0 Barcelona
Barcelona drop points on La Liga leaders Real Madrid after a goalless draw at Villarreal.
Jan 28, 22:48
Pepe
Pepe named in Real Madrid squad for El Clasico
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho includes Pepe in his squad for tonight's El Clasico trip to Barcelona.
Jan 25, 12:58
Pepe
No action taken against Real Madrid defender
Real Madrid defender Pepe will not be punished by the Spanish Soccer Federation for an alleged stamp on Lionel Messi's hand.
Jan 23, 19:54
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: 'We will keep pushing Real Madrid'
Lionel Messi insists that Barcelona will push Real Madrid all the way for the La Liga title.
Jan 22, 20:06
Lionel Messi
Malaga 1-4 Barcelona
Barcelona have keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a 4-1 win at Malaga.
Jan 22, 18:50
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho backs Pepe following alleged stamp
Jose Mourinho backs Pepe following the uproar over his alleged stamp on Lionel Messi.
Jan 21, 17:50
Pele
Pele: 'Lionel Messi not one of the greats'
Brazil legend Pele claims that Lionel Messi has a long way to go before he can be considered one of the greats.
Jan 20, 23:22
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho threatens Pepe punishment
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho threatens to punish Pepe for his stamp on Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
Jan 19, 20:54
Pepe
Pepe apologises to Lionel Messi over stamp
Pepe apologises to Lionel Messi for stamping on his hand during Wednesday night's El Clasico.
Jan 19, 20:29
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Real Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Eric Abidal's goal gives Barcelona a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Jan 18, 22:52
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Barcelona 4-2 Real Betis
Barcelona keep the pressure on Real Madrid with a 4-2 win over Real Betis at the Nou Camp.
Jan 15, 22:21
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: 'I want to play in my country'
Lionel Messi reveals he will eventually leave Barcelona before he retires as he would like to play in Argentina.
Jan 11, 17:49
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand backs Ballon d'Or for Lionel Messi
Rio Ferdinand believes that Lionel Messi is a deserving winner of the Ballon d'Or award.
Jan 9, 19:27
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or for the third time
Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi wins the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the third year in succession.
Jan 9, 19:00
Neymar
Neymar wins FIFA Puskas award
Brazilian striker Neymar has been handed the FIFA Puskas award for his solo strike against Flamengo.
Jan 9, 18:57
Nemanja Vidic
Agent: 'Nemanja Vidic staying put'
Nemanja Vidic's agent compares his client's influence on Manchester United to that of Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
Jan 9, 14:44
Lionel Messi
Gerard Pique: 'Lionel Messi deserves to win Ballon d'Or'
Gerard Pique believes that Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2011 Ballon d'Or.
Jan 9, 05:28
Pep Guardiola
Espanyol 1-1 Barcelona
Barcelona fail to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid after their 1-1 draw at Espnayol in the Catalan derby.
Jan 8, 22:23
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi wants to end career at Barcelona
Lionel Messi admits that he wants to end his career at Barcelona.
Jan 7, 21:08
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: 'Judge me when I'm finished'
Lionel Messi asks to be judged once his career is over.
Jan 7, 15:32
Gareth Bale
Harry Redknapp likens Gareth Bale to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Harry Redknapp says that Gareth Bale must get used to bad tackling.
Jan 5, 09:10
Joe Cole
Joe Cole: "Eden Hazard is different class"
Joe Cole likens his Lille teammate Eden Hazard to Wayne Rooney and Lionel Messi.
Jan 3, 14:33
Eden Hazard
Joe Cole: 'Eden Hazard is like Lionel Messi'
Lille midfielder Joe Cole believes that his teammate Eden Hazard has the same qualities as Lionel Messi.
Dec 29, 18:18
Cristiano Ronaldo
Emmanuel Petit: 'Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or over Messi'
Emmanuel Petit believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is more deserving of the Ballon d'Or than Lionel Messi
Dec 28, 22:19
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina can win the World Cup'
Lionel Messi insists that Argentina are capable of winning the next World Cup in Brazil.
Dec 27, 14:01
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola: "We played like great artists"
Pep Guardiola was delighted with his side's 4-0 win over Santos, but admitted that there is still room for improvement.
Dec 18, 16:31
Lionel Messi
Santos 0-4 Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona defeat Brazilian club Santos to win the Club World Cup final in Japan.
Dec 18, 12:23
Louis Saha
Louis Saha: 'Ronaldo more complete than Messi'
Everton striker Louis Saha is full of praise for former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dec 15, 17:45
Neymar
Neymar aims to emulate Lionel Messi
Brazilian youngster Neymar sets himself the target of becoming as good as Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
Dec 12, 14:40
David Villa
David Villa to quit Barcelona for Premier League?
The Premier League's elite will be on red alert as David Villa reportedly tells his advisors to search for a new club in England.
Dec 12, 10:44
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