Valverde hails ‘extraordinary’ Messi

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has described Lionel Messi as “extraordinary” following his hat-trick in a 5-0 La Liga victory over Espanyol.

Ronaldo certain to win fifth Ballon d’Or – Salgado

Former Real Madrid fullback Michel Salgado believes Cristiano Ronaldo is guaranteed to win the next Ballon d’Or and draw level on the all-time standings... Read more

Neymar needed to step out of Messi’s shadow – Pele

Pele believes Neymar made the right decision to step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow at Barcelona and join Paris Saint-Germain.

Watch: Messi’s security drag away young fan

Watch a young Lionel Messi fan getting dragged away by the Argentine stars security guards  before finally meeting his idol.

New Barcelona signing Dembele denies feeling pressure of €105m price tag

New Barcelona signing Ousmane Dembele has denied that his €105million price tag places him under extra pressure to perform.

‘Welcome Messi’ – Real Madrid the latest club to be hacked

Real Madrid became the latest victim of online hacking after their social media accounts were hacked, on top of a tweet and Facebook post... Read more

Raiola tells Messi to leave Barcelona

Mino Raiola believes the time is right for Lionel Messi to test himself away from Barcelona amid talk of links with Manchester City.

Messi to City ‘impossible’ – Begiristain

A Manchester City swoop for Lionel Messi before the transfer window closes has been dismissed as “impossible” by Txiki Begiristain.

Argentina have the best attack in the world – Icardi

After being named in the Argentina squad with Paulo Dybala and Lionel Messi, Mauro Icardi says his country has the world’s best attack.

Messi unsure about Barca future – Benedito

Lionel Messi is showing he is unsure about his future by not signing a new Barcelona contract, according to Agusti Benedito.