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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
Messi: I have no ego

Messi: I have no ego

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has defended himself against recent criticism by claiming he is not inherently an egotistical person. 5 Mar 2013
Messi the 'best ever', says Rooney

Messi the 'best ever', says Rooney

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney rates Lionel Messi as the best player ever, above former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. 23 Feb 2013
Van Bommel: Messi would struggle in Serie A

Van Bommel: Messi would struggle in Serie A

PSV Eindhoven midfielder Mark van Bommel has revealed he and his former AC Milan colleagues believed Lionel Messi would struggle in Serie A. 22 Feb 2013
Maradona: I knew Messi would become captain

Maradona: I knew Messi would become captain

Argentina icon Diego Maradona says he always knew Barcelona star Lionel Messi would captain his country. 22 Feb 2013
Berlusconi wants Milan to play tight on Messi

Berlusconi wants Milan to play tight on Messi

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi believes that Barcelona star Lionel Messi should be man-marked in their Champions League clash. 19 Feb 2013
Bale: Ronaldo more complete than Messi

Bale: Ronaldo more complete than Messi

Tottenham forward Gareth Bale says Cristiano Ronaldo is a more 'complete footballer' than Barcelona's Lionel Messi. 18 Feb 2013
Messi extends Barca contract

Messi extends Barca contract

Lionel Messi has signed a new Barcelona contract, extending his stay at the club until 2018. 8 Feb 2013
Callejon: Messi called Karanka 'Mourinho's puppet'

Callejon: Messi called Karanka 'Mourinho's puppet'

Real Madrid forward Jose Callejon says Lionel Messi insulted assistant coach Aitor Karanka by labelling him 'Mourinho's puppet'. 2 Feb 2013
Messi vows to improve

Messi vows to improve

Lionel Messi might already be the best, but the Barcelona forward is convinced that both he and his side can improve further. 28 Jan 2013
Messi rejects superstar tag

Messi rejects superstar tag

Barcelona's Lionel Messi says comparisons to other athletes such as Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt and Muhammad Ali make him feel uncomfortable. 21 Jan 2013
Messi: Loss had to come

Messi: Loss had to come

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has said his team's 3-2 loss to Real Sociedad on Saturday was not entirely unexpected. 21 Jan 2013
Messi warns against complacency

Messi warns against complacency

Lionel Messi says Barcelona cannot afford to lose focus in La Liga if they are to regain the Spanish title. 18 Jan 2013
Del Bosque: Messi can star anywhere

Del Bosque: Messi can star anywhere

Vicente del Bosque has heaped praise on Lionel Messi, stating the Barcelona star would be great wherever he played. 17 Jan 2013
Messi 'Set To Become A Legend'

Messi 'Set To Become A Legend'

Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano believes his team-mate Lionel Messi will go down as one of football's all-time legends. 12 Jan 2013
PSV Almost Signed Messi

PSV Almost Signed Messi

Former PSV chairman Rob Westerhof has revealed the Eredivisie side nearly signed Barcelona star Lionel Messi on loan in 2005. 11 Jan 2013

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