LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Mexico target confident performance against Argentina

El Tri must contain Messi and company in final test before Confederations Cup playoff against USA.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Messi scores twice as Argentina pound sorry Bolivia in Houston

Substitute Lionel Messi scored a double in Argentina's giant win over Bolivia.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

Barcelona chief: Messi will never leave Nou Camp

Lionel Messi will never leave Barcelona, according to the club's sporting director.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Stingy scorelines leave La Liga fans scratching their heads

Whatever happened to all of La Liga's goals? Ian Hawkey analyzes this and much more.

AUGUST 29, 2015

Jose Bautista trades jersey off his back to fan for Lionel Messi jersey

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista wore Lionel Messi jersey during batting practice

AUGUST 27, 2015

Lionel Messi wins UEFA Best Player in Europe award

Lionel Messi beat out Suarez and Ronaldo to win UEFA's Best Player in Europe.

AUGUST 27, 2015

Manchester City, Paris St. Germain face tough matches after UCL draw

Man City and PSG were handed some tough tilts, but which is in the Group of Death?

AUGUST 27, 2015

Stuttering start for Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga

Deciphering the opening games for Real Madrid and Barcelona.

AUGUST 23, 2015

Notable goodbyes give way to drama-filled storylines in La Liga

It will not be entirely about Real Madrid or Barcelona in the Spanish Primera Division this season.

AUGUST 20, 2015

Athletic Bilbao upset Barcelona for historic Spanish Super Cup win

Athletic Bilbao completed a shock upset of Barcelona on Monday night to hoist the Spanish Super Cup 5-1 on aggregate for their first trophy...

AUGUST 17, 2015

Barca return back to the drawing board after humiliating defeat

The Catalans conceded four goals for the second successive match and their hopes of winning all six titles in 2015 are in serious doubt afte...

AUGUST 15, 2015

Messi, Suarez, Ronaldo all in running for UEFA Best Player award

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez of Champions League winner Barcelona will compete with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo for UEFA's Best Player i...

AUGUST 12, 2015

Pedro denies saying he wants to leave Barcelona

Manchester United target Pedro has denied saying that he wants to leave Barcelona, but admits he does not know where his future lies.

AUGUST 11, 2015

Messi's free kicks highlight Barcelona's wild Super Cup win vs. Sevilla

Barcelona won their first major trophy of the season and also became the joint all-time Super Cup win leaders, tied with AC Milan.

AUGUST 11, 2015

Barca star Neymar struck down with mumps, set to miss Super Cup

Barcelona's bid to emulate their record-breaking year of 2009 suffered a blow on the eve of their UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla with...

AUGUST 10, 2015

Barcelona play down Lionel Messi's head-butt, call it 'normal'

Barcelona vice president Jordi Mestre has played down the seriousness of Lionel Messi's clash with Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, claiming that such inc...

AUGUST 6, 2015

Chelsea winger Hazard plays down comparisons to Messi, Ronaldo

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has played down comparisons to superstars Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, though he'd like to one day reach thei...

AUGUST 6, 2015

Lionel Messi headbutts and chokes opponent, only sees yellow card

Lionel Messi head-butts and chokes opponent, only sees yellow card

AUGUST 5, 2015

Iniesta handed Barcelona captaincy following Xavi's departure

Andres Iniesta will take over as Barcelona captainfollowing the departure of Xavi to Al-Sadd, it has been confirmed.

AUGUST 4, 2015

Barca forward Suarez says he isn't among the world's best players

Barcelona star Luis Suarez insists he does not consider himself among the world's best players despite his performances in recent seasons.

AUGUST 1, 2015

Messi and Neymar available for start of season, despite busy summers

Lionel Messi and Neymar will be available for Barcelona's opening fixtures of the new season, despite busy summers at the Copa America.

JULY 29, 2015

Rivaldo: I would win Ballon d'Or three times in current era

Rivaldo claims he would win Ballon d'Or three times in current era.

JULY 28, 2015

Pique says Pedro has to decide on whether to stay or leave Barca

Spanish defender Gerard Pique says Pedro has to make crucial decision about his future with Barcelona

JULY 27, 2015