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'Unique' Messi Is Best, Says Mascherano

'Unique' Messi Is Best, Says Mascherano

Javier Mascherano feels Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi is the best player the world has ever seen following his 2012 exploits. 14 Dec 2012
Casillas Talks Down Catalan XI

Casillas Talks Down Catalan XI

Real Madrid shot-stopper Iker Casillas has poured scorn on Barcelona's celebration of an all Catalan XI. 13 Dec 2012
Messi's Dad Tips Barca Stay

Messi's Dad Tips Barca Stay

Lionel Messi is destined to remain at Barcelona until the end of his career, according to his father. 13 Dec 2012
Santos Coach Urges Barca Move For Neymar

Santos Coach Urges Barca Move For Neymar

Santos coach Muricy Ramalho says Neymar should sign for Barcelona if he leaves Brazil due to the teams' similar playing style. 12 Dec 2012
Wenger Marvels At 'Mesmerising' Messi

Wenger Marvels At 'Mesmerising' Messi

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is astounded by Barcelona forward Lionel Messi's record-breaking feats this year. 11 Dec 2012
Fabregas To Miss A Month With Thigh Injury

Fabregas To Miss A Month With Thigh Injury

Barcelona have confirmed star midfielder Cesc Fabregas will miss three to four weeks of action with a thigh injury. 11 Dec 2012
Messi Made It Look Easy, Says Vilanova

Messi Made It Look Easy, Says Vilanova

Tito Vilanova hailed Lionel Messi for making his record-breaking exploits look easy following Barcelona's 2-1 win over Betis on Sunday. 11 Dec 2012
Muller Pays Tribute To Record-Breaker Messi

Muller Pays Tribute To Record-Breaker Messi

German legend Gerd Muller labelled Barcelona star Lionel Messi 'an incredible player' and said he deserved to break his goalscoring record. 11 Dec 2012
Benat: Xavi Just As Important As Messi

Benat: Xavi Just As Important As Messi

Real Betis star Benat says Xavi is just as important to Barcelona as Ballon d'Or holder Lionel Messi. 10 Dec 2012
Messi Magic Sparks Barca

Messi Magic Sparks Barca

Lionel Messi rewrote the record books to lead Barcelona to a 2-1 win over Betis, while Radamel Falcao scored five goals for Atletico Madrid. 10 Dec 2012
Messi Cleared To Play

Messi Cleared To Play

Tito Vilanova says Lionel Messi has recovered from his knee injury and will be travelling with the Barcelona team for Sunday's match with Real Betis. 9 Dec 2012
Vilanova Waiting On Messi Injury

Vilanova Waiting On Messi Injury

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova says he does not yet know the extent of star attacker Lionel Messi's injury. 7 Dec 2012
Rafinha Thrilled With Champions League Start

Rafinha Thrilled With Champions League Start

Young Barcelona playmaker Rafinha was delighted with his starting berth in his club's scoreless draw against Benfica on Wednesday. 7 Dec 2012
Messi: Celtic Fans Deserve Last-16 Spot

Messi: Celtic Fans Deserve Last-16 Spot

Barcelona star Lionel Messi believes Celtic fans deserve to see their club progress to the last 16 of the Champions League. 5 Dec 2012
Vilanova Backed By Barca Director

Vilanova Backed By Barca Director

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta is confident that Tito Vilanova is the right man to guide Barcelona to silverware this term. 5 Dec 2012
Messi Ignores 'Dictator' Label

Messi Ignores 'Dictator' Label

Lionel Messi has rejected claims his extraordinary talent is turning him into an overbearing presence at Barcelona. 4 Dec 2012