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Messi admits to 'poor' national team performances

Messi admits to 'poor' national team performances

Lionel Messi admits he has not always performed to the best of his ability for Argentina. 19 Mar 2013
Mourinho teases about Inter return

Mourinho teases about Inter return

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has hinted that he would like to return to Serie A club Inter. 19 Mar 2013
Defensive mindset throws Barca, says Messi

Defensive mindset throws Barca, says Messi

Lionel Messi has conceded Barcelona tend to struggle against defensive teams and feels that not having a 'plan B' has cost them in the past. 18 Mar 2013
Roura: No problem with Messi, Villa

Roura: No problem with Messi, Villa

Barcelona caretaker coach Jordi Roura has dismissed claims of a rift between star forwards Lionel Messi and David Villa. 18 Mar 2013
Vilanova nears Spain return

Vilanova nears Spain return

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta said Tito Vilanova will return soon from New York, after receiving cancer treatment. 18 Mar 2013
Hamstring hits Adriano for six

Hamstring hits Adriano for six

Barcelona have confirmed left-back Adriano will miss up to six weeks with a hamstring injury. 18 Mar 2013
La Liga wrap: Barca stay in control

La Liga wrap: Barca stay in control

Barcelona re-established their 13-point lead at the top of La Liga thanks to a 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Sunday. 18 Mar 2013
Knee surgery sidelines Barca's Puyol

Knee surgery sidelines Barca's Puyol

Barcelona will have to make do without Carles Puyol for up to seven weeks after the veteran captain underwent knee surgery on Friday. 17 Mar 2013
Mascherano senses Barca revival

Mascherano senses Barca revival

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano feels the club's 4-0 win over AC Milan was a sign they have returned to their best form. 15 Mar 2013
Pardeza: Real Madrid want to win it all

Pardeza: Real Madrid want to win it all

Real Madrid executive Miguel Pardeza has warned the club's rivals that they are intent on winning every title available to them. 12 Mar 2013
La Liga wrap: Ronaldo brace sinks Celta

La Liga wrap: Ronaldo brace sinks Celta

Real Madrid had Cristiano Ronaldo to thank as they struggled past a resilient Celta Vigo side 2-1 in La Liga action on Sunday. 12 Mar 2013
Karanka plays down Bale pursuit

Karanka plays down Bale pursuit

Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka has remained coy over a potential move for Tottenham star Gareth Bale in the summer transfer window. 10 Mar 2013
La Liga wrap: Messi breaks record in Barcelona win

La Liga wrap: Messi breaks record in Barcelona win

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi broke a world record in his club's 2-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga on Saturday. 10 Mar 2013
Messi's golden foot a tough sell

Messi's golden foot a tough sell

A Japanese jeweller has created a pure gold sculpture of Lionel Messi's foot, but is unable to sell it in Japan. 8 Mar 2013
Abidal, Vilanova inspire Messi

Abidal, Vilanova inspire Messi

Lionel Messi has voiced his admiration for Barcelona team-mate Eric Abidal following the latter's ongoing fight against health problems. 8 Mar 2013
Scolari: Neymar should have gone to Barca

Scolari: Neymar should have gone to Barca

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says Neymar should have joined Barcelona two years ago, but should stay at Santos for now. 7 Mar 2013