Verratti claims Messi is given an easy ride by officials
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti claims Lionel Messi is given favourable treatment by referees when it comes to dissent.
Barcelona finish off Chelsea to reach quarters
Lionel Messi scored his 100th Champions League goal as Barcelona advanced to the quarter-finals after beating Chelsea 3-0 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.
Hazard must win big trophies to compare to Iniesta – Conte
Antonio Conte was unwilling to compare Eden Hazard to Barcelona star Andres Iniesta, saying the Chelsea attacker needed to win big trophies.
Coutinho would welcome Neymar’s return
Philippe Coutinho said it would be “awesome” to have Neymar back at Barcelona amid speculation over a possible return to Camp Nou.
Valverde denied concerns regarding Dembele
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde denied he has any concerns regarding Ousmane Dembele’s habits off the field, insisting the club are happy with the Frenchman.
Madrid, Barcelona are UCL front runners – Allegri
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Real Madrid and Barcelona are favourites to win the Champions League this season.
I really want to score at Camp Nou – Griezmann
Barcelona are favourites to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid, but first he hopes to down them at Camp Nou on Sunday.
Ronaldo targets record sixth Ballon d’Or
Cristiano Ronaldo believes he can win a record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or in 2018, although he insists he is happy with his career total to date.
Busquets, Coutinho laud “Best in history” Messi
Philippe Coutinho and Sergio Busquets hailed the performance of the “amazing” Lionel Messi in Barcelona’s crushing 6-1 LaLiga victory over Girona.
Chelsea have to be “perfect” at Camp Nou – Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea have to be “perfect” at Camp Nou if Antonio Conte’s men are to triumph against Barcelona in the Champions League.