Ton-up for Messi as Pique sees red
Lionel Messi brought up 100 goals in European club competitions as Barcelona made light of Gerard Pique’s red card to cruise to a 3-1 Champions League Group D win over Olympiacos.
Guardiola takes pressure off De Bruyne amid Messi comparisons
Pep Guardiola has worked with Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne but says the Belgian cannot yet be compared to the Barcelona superstar.
Is Lionel Messi the most unlucky player in Europe?
Barcelona star Lionel Messi would be right to wish for a change in fortunes after the woodwork denied him yet again against Atletico Madrid at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday.
Mascherano to retire from internationals after 2018 World Cup
Argentina veteran Javier Mascherano confirmed he would retire from internationals after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
TBT: Barca edge Sundowns in friendly
In 2007, a star-studded Barcelona squad came to South Africa to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a friendly encounter at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria.
Uefa appoint Figo as football advisor
Real Madrid and Portugal legend Luis Figo is to join Uefa in a wide-ranging football advisory role, Europe’s governing body has announced.
Neymar wants Barcelona kicked out of UCL
Brazil star Neymar has called on Uefa to expel Barcelona from the Champions League in a dispute over an outstanding loyalty payment.
Difficult to solve Pique situation – Busquets
Booed by Spain fans, Sergio Busquets is unsure how the situation with outspoken defender Gerard Pique will be solved.
Barcelona may leave La Liga if Catalonia gains independence
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed the club would have to discuss the possibility of leaving La Liga if Catalonia gained independence from Spain.
Kane not at Ronaldo, Messi level yet – Lloris
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris praised Harry Kane and believes the forward can be among the world’s best players.