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Champions League: Ajax 2 Barcelona 1

Champions League: Ajax 2 Barcelona 1

TEN-MAN Ajax ended a run of nine straight defeats to Spanish opposition by beating Barcelona 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League. 27 Nov 2013
Messi interested in Manchester City life

Messi interested in Manchester City life

LIONEL Messi has taken a keen interest in life at Manchester City, according to his Argentina team-mate Pablo Zabaleta. 26 Nov 2013
De Boer targets Barca upset

De Boer targets Barca upset

FRANK de Boer has called on Ajax to take advantage of the absence of Lionel Messi when they face Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. 26 Nov 2013
Barca out to win in Amsterdam, vows Martino

Barca out to win in Amsterdam, vows Martino

GERADO Martino has insisted Barcelona are not interested in playing for a draw when they visit Ajax in the UEFA Champions League. 26 Nov 2013
La Liga Wrap: Barcelona, Atletico, Real in dominant form

La Liga Wrap: Barcelona, Atletico, Real in dominant form

Barcelona's sensational season continued on Saturday, while Real Madrid and city rivals Atletico completed comfortable routs. 24 Nov 2013
Martino unsure of Messi return date

Martino unsure of Messi return date

BARCELONA coach Gerardo Martino has failed to pinpoint a date for Lionel Messi's return from a hamstring injury. 23 Nov 2013
Agger admits Barca temptation

Agger admits Barca temptation

LIVERPOOL centre-back Daniel Agger admits he was tempted to join La Liga champions Barcelona in the close-season. 22 Nov 2013
Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

Mascherano tells Messi to take his time

JAVIER Mascherano has told Lionel Messi to be selfish as he begins rehabilitation to ensure he makes a full recovery from a hamstring tear. 18 Nov 2013
Xavi: No-one is playing better than Barcelona

Xavi: No-one is playing better than Barcelona

BARCELONA playmaker Xavi believes the Liga champions are currently performing better than any of their rivals. 16 Nov 2013
Alves annoints Neymar as Messi's successor

Alves annoints Neymar as Messi's successor

BARCELONA attacker Neymar can fill the huge void left by the injured Lionel Messi, according to team-mate Dani Alves. 13 Nov 2013
Messi's hamstring injury avoidable

Messi's hamstring injury avoidable

BARCELONA'S former chief doctor believes Lionel Messi did not get enough time to properly recover from an injury before the 2013/14 season. 12 Nov 2013
Messi ruled out for up to eight weeks

Messi ruled out for up to eight weeks

BARCELONA striker Lionel Messi has been ruled out for up to eight weeks after suffering a tear in his left hamstring. 12 Nov 2013
Fabregas keen to become Barca regular

Fabregas keen to become Barca regular

BARCELONA'S Cesc Fabregas is eager to work his way into Gerardo Martino's regular first-team plans after allaying fears over a knee injury. 11 Nov 2013
Win puts Barcelona three points clear

Win puts Barcelona three points clear

BARCELONA went three points clear at the top of La Liga with a 4-1 win at Real Betis but saw Lionel Messi leave the field through injury. 11 Nov 2013
Messi could make Premier League move

Messi could make Premier League move

LIONEL Messi could move to the Premier League if he gets "bored" of La Liga, Manchester City's Alvaro Negredo claims. 11 Nov 2013
Reina had Barca agreement

Reina had Barca agreement

Pepe Reina agreed a deal to move to Barcelona in the close-season, his father has revealed. 9 Nov 2013