Barcelona thump Madrid in Ronaldo and Messi-less El Clasico
Luis Suarez netted a sensational hat-trick as Barcelona thumped arch-rivals Real Madrid 5-1 in the first El Clasico without Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi since 2007.
Barca ease past Inter as injured Messi watches on
Captain Lionel Messi sat the game out with a fractured arm but Barcelona beat Inter thanks to goals from Rafinha and Jordi Alba.
Barcelona have not won a Clasico without Messi since his debut
Barcelona will face their first Clasico against Real Madrid since 2007 without Lionel Messi after the Catalans’ captain sustained a fractured arm against Sevilla.
Messi out of El Clasico with fractured arm
Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi has sustained a fractured arm and will be unavailable for next weekend’s El Clasico against Real Madrid.
Modric reveals Ronaldo admiration, ‘will never play with’ Messi
Real Madrid star Luka Modric has opened up on his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed his admiration for Lionel Messi.
Messi would struggle in this Manchester United team – Scholes
Paul Scholes has bemoaned a lack of world-class quality at Manchester United, while suggesting Lionel Messi would struggle in the side.
Brazil snatch late win over Argentina
Miranda headed home a dramatic late winner as Brazil beat Argentina 1-0 at the King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday evening.
Neymar pleased Brazil will not face Messi in Argentina clash
Lionel Messi has not featured for Argentina since the World Cup and Neymar is pleased Brazil will not have to deal with him on Tuesday.
The Messi, Ronaldo era is phenomenal – Guardiola
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola believes the football world is witnessing an era of ‘two phenomena’ with the exploits of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Argentina playing as a team without Messi – Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi’s absence has forced Argentina to play as a team, though he hopes the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will return to the international fold.