Lionel Messi

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Argentina 0 – Colombia 0 Host nation Argentina continued to struggle as they were held to a 0-0 draw with Colombia who sit top of Group A with four points. Chances were few and far between in an entertaining first half but Colombia almost took the lead after 19 minutes when Moreno found Ramos inside…
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When 7-year-old Kai Fifield set off for a family holiday to Barcelona, little did he know that his life could be set to change forever. The aspiring footballer asked to join a five-a-side game in the shadow of the Nou Camp but had no idea the players he were facing were products of the Barcelona…
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For the first time in two decades, ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes will not line up for pre-season training this week as his old club reported back to Carrington in preparation for the new season. Instead of completing a vigorous programme of drills, the quiet man from Oldham took time out to discuss all things…
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Whilst Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the best player in the world for Barcelona, Argentinean legend Mario Kempes believes he is yet to prove it for his country. The forward has scored 180 goals in 269 games for Barcelona but has yet to set the world on fire with his performances for the national team. Whilst…
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Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti believes Cristiano Ronaldo trails Lionel Messi because he fails to deliver performances in the big games. Ronaldo won the Pichichi award last year after finishing as the top scorer in La Liga but Messi enjoyed the more successful club campaign as he lifted the La Liga and Champions League title.…
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Barcelona have told Cesc Fabregas to go on strike at Arsenal in an attempt to force a cut-price move to the Catalan club. Arsenal begin training next week and it has been reported that the Spanish midfielder wants any possible deal tied up this week before he is due to meet up with his team-mates…
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The top teams in England and Spain meet in the Champions League final on Saturday, and in a re-run of the 2008/09 event, Manchester United and Barcelona lock horns at Wembley.   Manchester United are the only unbeaten side in this year's competition, with nine wins and three draws from their twelve fixtures to date.…
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Barcelona travel to take on Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia on Wednesday night, and the Catalan club can claim the La Liga title with a win. Levante have had a good first season back in La Liga, and the newly promoted side sit in 10th place ahead of the game on 43 points. Luis…
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Catalan rivals Barcelona and Espanyol meet in a derby match in La Liga on Sunday, with the home side looking to move three points closer to the league title. With four games left in the La Liga season, Barcelona sit eight points ahead of Real Madrid and look set to win their third consequtive league…
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Barcelona have booked their ticket to Wembley after earning a draw with Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, winning 3-1 on aggregate.  After the final whistle blew on the fourth Clasico in 18 days, Catalonia erupted with noise of joyous pleasure.  Barcelona have reached their third Final in six years.…
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The Camp Nou is the venue for the highly anticipated Champions League semi final second leg between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Tuesday night, with all at stake as the Spanish giants battle it out for a place in the final of the competition. Barcelona hold the advantage after a Lionel Messi double gave them…
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The third of four El Clasico fixtures in a month takes place on Wednesday night as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi finals. Jose Mourinho's side have had the better of the last two encounters against their Catalan rivals, as a 1-1 draw in the league was followed…