LIONEL MESSI NEWS

How did Barcelona go from best in the world to team in turmoil?

Three weeks of Barcelona hell. But not quite a crisis. Yet.

APRIL 13, 2016

Martino expects Messi to be available for Copa America

Argentina's opener against Chile will be played on June 6.

APRIL 13, 2016

Lionel Messi fizzles out again as Barcelona hit another speed bump

Messi and Barcelona are in uncharted territory after back-to-back La Liga defeats.

APRIL 9, 2016

Pele continues his campaign to put down the modern era and prop himself up

It's amazing how every time Pele talks about the modern game or modern players, somehow it comes back to him or his era being so wonderful.

APRIL 8, 2016

Messi family dismisses Panama Papers accusations

The Argentine star's name was mentioned by several media outlets in line with the massive release of data linked to offshore accounts.

APRIL 4, 2016

Messi, Ronaldo and the rest of the world's best players as Powerpuff Girls

Who hasn't thought about what Zlatan would look like as a Powerpuff Girl?

APRIL 3, 2016

Lionel Messi sends signed Argentina jerseys to President Obama's daughters

Surely, a face-to-face meet-up during this summer's Copa America beckons.

APRIL 2, 2016

Who would make El Clasico's all-time Best XI?

This was so, so difficult.

APRIL 1, 2016

This probably isn't the last Ronaldo vs. Messi El Clasico, but the end is near

Ronaldo vs. Messi is its own wonderful chapter in El Clasico history. Thankfully, it doesn't look like this will be the last one.

APRIL 1, 2016

Real Madrid are miles behind Barcelona, and that gap might not get smaller

Real Madrid measure themselves against Barcelona. And that's an ugly measurement right now.

APRIL 1, 2016

Deco says Real's forward trio couldn't get into the Barca team

Ronaldo, Bale and Benzema have scored 63 La Liga goals between them this season.

APRIL 1, 2016

Barcelona set to battle Real for Chelsea keeper Courtois

Check out the rest of today's transfer rumors.

APRIL 1, 2016

The 5 best free-kick takers on Earth right now

Sorry, Ronaldo. You didn't make the cut.

MARCH 31, 2016

Golden State Warriors draw inspiration from Leo Messi, Barcelona

Color us unsurprised.

MARCH 31, 2016

Messi, Neymar put on show at Barcelona training ahead of El Clasico

Aww, aren't they just the cutest?

MARCH 31, 2016

English freestyler uses crane to break Messi's first-touch record

It won't be long until we see someone trying this out of a hot air balloon.

MARCH 31, 2016

Messi's 'humiliating' boot donation spawns row with Egypt

The Barcelona star is in hot water.

MARCH 30, 2016

Iniesta says Barca can honor Cruyff with El Clasico win

The European champions host Real Madrid this weekend.

MARCH 30, 2016

Messi focus back on Barca after Argentina milestone

El Clasico in Messi's sights after 50th goal for Argentina.

MARCH 30, 2016

Lucas Moura would prefer Neymar over Messi at PSG

Laurent Blanc's side have already secured their fourth straight Ligue 1 title.

MARCH 28, 2016

Barca superstar Messi says he doesn't compare himself to CR7

The Argentina international's achievements are often contrasted to those of the Real Madrid star.

MARCH 27, 2016

Barca star Messi 'would be proud' to meet President Obama

Over to you, Mr President.

MARCH 25, 2016

Messi pleased with Argentina's comeback win over Chile

Lionel Messi was delighted to be back as Argentina grabbed victory in Chile.

MARCH 25, 2016