Lionel Messi
Borussia Dortmund miss penalty in Champions League draw with Barcelona
Marco Reus misses a second-half penalty as Borussia Dortmund record a goalless draw with Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League fixture in Germany.
Sep 17, 22:00
Lionel Messi to make Barcelona return in second half against Borussia Dortmund?
Lionel Messi could make his long-awaited return from injury for Barcelona against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night, according to a report.
Sep 17, 18:28
Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati 'rejected Real Madrid move'
Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati reportedly turned down the chance to move to Real Madrid before committing his future to the Spanish champions during the summer.
Sep 17, 12:30
Barcelona to make late decision on Lionel Messi fitness
The Argentinian forward has not played this season because of a calf injury.
Sep 16, 22:03
Lionel Messi included in Barcelona squad for Borussia Dortmund clash
Lionel Messi is named in Barcelona's squad for the Champions League fixture with Borussia Dortmund after recovering from a calf injury.
Sep 16, 17:47
Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Borussia Dortmund
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Borussia Dortmund.
Sep 16, 11:05
Ernesto Valverde hails "very special" Ansu Fati
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde hails Ansu Fati after the 16-year-old's impressive showing against Valencia.
Sep 15, 21:13
Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona training
Lionel Messi returns to training with Barcelona after missing the first four La Liga fixtures with a calf injury.
Sep 15, 13:00
How Barcelona could line up against Borussia Dortmund
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Sep 15, 11:05
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 15, 10:47
David Beckham 'pushing forward with plans to sign Lionel Messi'
David Beckham is reportedly pushing forward with his plans to sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi for his new MLS team Inter Miami.
Sep 15, 09:09
Sergio Busquets warns against Raheem Sterling, Lionel Messi comparison
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets suggests that a comparison should not be made between Lionel Messi and in-form Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling.
Sep 14, 23:34
Ansu Fati shines as five-star Barcelona thrash Valencia
Sixteen-year-old Ansu Fati scores one and creates another as Barcelona return to winning ways with a 5-2 triumph over Valencia at the Camp Nou.
Sep 14, 21:56
Jose Mourinho credits Lionel Messi for making him "a better coach"
Former Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has credited Barcelona star Lionel Messi with making him a better coach as he was forced to improve by preparing for him.
Sep 14, 20:27
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-2 Valencia - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 5-2 victory over Valencia as 16-year-old Ansu Fati shines while Luis Suarez scores twice off the bench for the champions.
Sep 14, 19:55
Luis Suarez returns to Barcelona squad
Luis Suarez returns to the Barcelona squad for Saturday night's La Liga clash with Valencia at Camp Nou.
Sep 14, 09:48
Pep Guardiola backs Raheem Sterling to meet Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo level
City boss spoke after Gareth Southgate praised the forward.
Sep 13, 22:30
Barca won't rush Messi back from calf injury despite indifferent start
The Argentinian has yet to feature this term.
Sep 13, 20:08
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: 'Lionel Messi is happy at Barcelona'
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen says that Lionel Messi remains happy at Camp Nou, despite suggestions of a potential move away in the future.
Sep 13, 13:49
Raheem Sterling to star in Pepsi ad with Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba?
Raheem Sterling is reportedly set to star in a Pepsi advert alongside Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba ahead of next year's European Championships.
Sep 12, 20:28
Barcelona chief: 'Lionel Messi can leave when he wants'
Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner says that Lionel Messi is free to leave Camp Nou when he chooses due to a clause in his contract.
Sep 12, 18:26
How Barcelona could line up against Valencia
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Valencia.
Sep 12, 17:56
Lionel Messi: 'I don't know if Barcelona did everything to sign Neymar'
Lionel Messi insists that he does not know whether Barcelona made a sustained effort to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar this summer.
Sep 12, 17:48
Preview: Barcelona vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Valencia, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 12, 17:29
Lionel Messi 'accepts Cristiano Ronaldo's dinner invitation'
Lionel Messi insists that he would "accept the invitation" of having dinner with Cristiano Ronaldo in the future.
Sep 12, 14:27
Virgil van Dijk fires warning to Liverpool title rivals
Virgil van Dijk warns any potential Premier League title rivals that Liverpool are determined not to slip up again and are aiming to win every game.
Sep 11, 23:51
Lionel Messi 'ruled out of Barcelona's clash with Valencia'
Lionel Messi will again be absent from Barcelona's La Liga clash with Valencia this weekend, according to a report.
Sep 11, 19:46
David Beckham 'makes contact with Lionel Messi over MLS move'
David Beckham approaches Barcelona's Lionel Messi over a potential move to Inter Miami, according to a report.
Sep 11, 12:12
Wednesday Papers: Lionel Messi, Leroy Sane, Paulo Dybala
Lionel Messi, Leroy Sane and Paulo Dybala were among the players making headlines on Wednesday.
Sep 11, 07:11
Sergio Ramos backs Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk for Ballon D'Or
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes that Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk would be a worthy winner of this year's Ballon D'Or.
Sep 10, 23:29
Tuesday's papers: Paul Pogba, Douglas Costa, Lionel Messi
Paul Pogba, David De Gea and Emerson are among those making headlines today.
Sep 10, 09:04
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez yet to return to Barcelona training
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are reportedly yet to return to full training ahead of Barcelona's next La Liga fixture with Valencia.
Sep 9, 23:06
Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Valencia
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga showdown with Valencia.
Sep 9, 18:52
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal once held talks over signing Barcelona's Lionel Messi'
Former manager Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal attempted to sign Lionel Messi when the Barcelona forward was just 16 years of age.
Sep 9, 12:54
Preview: Argentina vs. Mexico - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the international friendly between Argentina and Mexico in Texas, including predictions and team news.
Sep 9, 11:32
Alessandro Bastoni hails Antonio Conte as the 'Lionel Messi of coaches'
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni hails new boss Antonio Conte as the "Messi of coaches" having been impressed by the former Chelsea manager's ideas.
Sep 9, 10:51
Football rumours from the media
Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba and Virgil Van Dijk are among the players making headlines today.
Sep 9, 07:42
Luis Suarez 'set for return to Barcelona training'
Luis Suarez is reportedly plotting a return to action at Barcelona for their clash with Valencia as he resumes training on Wednesday.
Sep 8, 23:42
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi 'to be offered career-length deal'
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to offer Lionel Messi a contract which would last until the end of his career.
Sep 8, 12:58
Josep Bartomeu: 'Barcelona players didn't oppose Antoine Griezmann signing'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that senior players did not oppose the club's decision to sign Antoine Griezmann this summer.
Sep 7, 12:14
