Messi outshines Pogba as Barca leave with the advantage
Much attention fell on the shoulders of Paul Pogba and Lionel Messi as Manchester United welcomed Barcelona to Old Trafford for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
The 20 highest-paid footballers have been revealed
The latest list from France Football reveals the ongoing Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry, the sustained rise of China, and the demise of Bayern Munich.
Valverde: There is ‘Messidependence’ at Barca
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde refused to excuse his side’s dependence on Lionel Messi after the Argentina international came off the bench to spark a dramatic late comeback against Villarreal.
Pope Francis declares that Messi is not God
Pope Francis has declared that Barcelona star Lionel Messi is not God – and says it is sacrilegious to refer to him as such.
Beckham’s Inter Miami eye audacious move for Messi or Ronaldo
David Beckham has hinted that he may try and bring Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to Major Soccer League (MLS) side Inter Miami.
Valverde: Messi’s brilliance transcends rivalries
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde admitted the brilliance of Lionel Messi transcends club rivalries after the Argentina superstar received a standing ovation from Real Betis fans.
Messi hails Ronaldo’s Champions League hat-trick
Lionel Messi saluted Cristiano Ronaldo’s efforts from the previous night after producing a superb display of his own in Barcelona’s thrashing of Lyon on Wednesday.
Valverde: Messi incredible in Barcelona’s win over Lyon
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has said Lionel Messi was ‘incredible’ as the Blaugrana booked a Champions League quarter-final berth by beating Lyon 5-1.
Messi shines as Barca move into UCL quarters
Barcelona booked a Champions League quarter-final place with a 5-1 home win against Lyon secured thanks to Lionel Messi’s inspirational performance, triumphing on aggregate by the same scoreline.
Ronaldo matches Messi’s UCL hat-trick haul with Juventus heroics
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick heroics for Juventus against Atletico Madrid mean that he now owns as many Champions League match balls as eternal rival Lionel Messi.