Messi picks out his toughest-ever opponent
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has named Girona right-back Pablo Maffeo as the toughest man-marker he has faced.
Messi: Barcelona and Real Madrid are equals at the Bernabeu
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has explained why his team often perform better against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu than at the Camp Nou.
Neymar: Messi should have his own Ballon d’Or
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has praised former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi as the best player he has ever seen.
Ranked! The 10 best forwards in the world
We’ve donned our tin hats to pick out the top-10 best attackers on the planet, with plenty of top-class talent missing the cut.
Six of the best – Messi chalks up another landmark in record-breaking career
Lionel Messi may be approaching the twilight of his remarkable career but the accumulation of records, honours and scintillating performances shows no sign of... Read more
Lionel Messi wins record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi has won a record sixth Ballon d’Or crown at a ceremony in Paris.
Ballon d’Or nominee Van Dijk already feels like a winner
Virgil Van Dijk already feels like a winner after being nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Valverde hails Messi after Barcelona’s victory at Atletico
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has talked up the importance of having Lionel Messi in his side after the forward netted the winner in the... Read more
Lionel Messi reaches 700 games with 613 goals
Lionel Messi celebrated his 700th appearance for Barcelona in typical fashion: with a goal and two assists.
Valverde hails incredible Messi after starring role in win over Dortmund
Head coach Ernesto Valverde has hailed Lionel Messi as incredible after the Argentinian marked his 700th appearance for Barcelona with his 613th goal for... Read more