Ronaldo: Playing in the same league as Messi made us both better
Cristiano Ronaldo has told France Football that the La Liga rivalry between Lionel Messi and himself was a healthy one.
Eto’o names the greatest player he played with at Barca
Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has picked out Andres Iniesta as the greatest player he played alongside – other than the obvious choice Lionel Messi.
Messi guides Barcelona to tight win over Slavia Praha
Lionel Messi set a new Champions League record as Barcelona laboured to a fortunate 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague in Group F.
Messi expresses surprise that Real didn’t sign Neymar
Lionel Messi says he expected Neymar to join rivals Real Madrid if a move to Barcelona did not materialise this summer.
Messi reveals he almost left Barca in wake of tax charges
Lionel Messi plans to end his career at Barcelona despite admitting he wanted to quit the club and the country in the wake of his tax bill row with the Spanish government.
Fifa reveal why certain votes for Salah as Best Men’s Player didn’t count
Some votes for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in Fifa’s The Best awards weren’t counted because of signature problems.
Barcelona sweating over fitness of Lionel Messi
Barcelona face an anxious wait over the fitness of playmaker Lionel Messi after the Argentinian was injured during the 2-1 home win over Villarreal.
‘The best ever!’ – Portugal’s response as Ronaldo loses out to Messi in Fifa best awards
Cristiano Ronaldo saw eternal rival Lionel Messi walk away with the Fifa Best award for 2019, but those in Portugal have come out in support of a player they consider to be ‘the best ever’.
Messi named Best Fifa Men’s Player ahead of Van Dijk and Ronaldo
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has been named the Best Fifa Men’s Player at this year’s awards ceremony, beating Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo to scoop the prize.
Xavi believes Sterling is winning race to replace Messi and Ronaldo
Legendary Barcelona midfielder Xavi believes Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling is leading the way to become the world’s next best player.