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Messi - a Rare Talent

Messi - a Rare Talent

When Pep Guardiola took over from Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona 18 months ago, Lionel Messi's favourite local steakhouse in the city's affluent Sarria-Sant Gervasi neighbourhood was right at the top of his 'to do' list. 1 Dec 2009
Messi A Doubt For El Clasico

Messi A Doubt For El Clasico

BARCA coach Pep Guardiola is still sweating on the fitness of Lionel Messi ahead of tomorrow night's El Clasico with Real Madrid, but believes his side can win with or without the Argentina winger. 29 Nov 2009
Barca Rejected Inter Bid for Messi

Barca Rejected Inter Bid for Messi

BARCELONA president Joan Laporta has revealed that he rejected an attempt from Inter Milan to buy Lionel Messi this summer. 13 Nov 2009
Ronaldo and Messi on Fifa Shortlist

Ronaldo and Messi on Fifa Shortlist

REIGNING FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to retain his title after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this season's award. 30 Oct 2009
Messi Contract Is Fine - Barca

Messi Contract Is Fine - Barca

Barcelona have responded to FIFPro's suggestion that Lionel Messi's contract extension does not comply with FIFA rules, insisting everything was done by the book. 15 Oct 2009
Cruyff Questions New Messi Deal

Cruyff Questions New Messi Deal

JOHAN Cruyff believes Barcelona were wrong to extend Lionel Messi's contract until 2016 and feels they did so because they feared the spending power of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. 6 Oct 2009
Messi At the Double For Barca

Messi At the Double For Barca

LIONEL Messi scored twice as Barcelona moved back to the top of the Primera Division with a resounding 4-1 victory at Racing Santander. 23 Sep 2009
Messi: 'I'll Never Leave Barca'

Messi: 'I'll Never Leave Barca'

LIONEL Messi claims he never wants to leave Barcelona after signing a new contract – including a massive $500million buyout clause – until 2016. 19 Sep 2009
Messi Speaks To FFT

Messi Speaks To FFT

IN an exclusive interview we speak to the best player in the world - Lionel Messi - in the October issue of FourFourTwo, out today.
 2 Sep 2009
Messi Takes Top Footballer Award

Messi Takes Top Footballer Award

Chelsea and England captain John Terry was named defender of the year by UEFA today - while Barcelona's Lionel Messi picked up the prestigious club footballer-of-the-year award. 28 Aug 2009
No Surprises In Maradona's Selection

No Surprises In Maradona's Selection

LIONEL Messi will lead the Argentina attack in their key World Cup qualifying double-header against Brazil on September 5 and Paraguay four days later. 22 Aug 2009
Messi Has Permission To Miss Barca Opener

Messi Has Permission To Miss Barca Opener

COACH Pep Guardiola has given Lionel Messi the go-ahead to miss Barcelona's opening game of the Primera Division season in order to prepare for Argentina's crunch World Cup qualifier against Brazil. 17 Aug 2009
Barca Hopeful Over New Messi Deal

Barca Hopeful Over New Messi Deal

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed they are working on a new contract for star man Lionel Messi. 5 Aug 2009
Barca to Offer Messi New Deal - Reports

Barca to Offer Messi New Deal - Reports

Barcelona are working on a new contract for star man Lionel Messi, according to reports in Spain and Italy. 4 Aug 2009
Messi Gunning for More Glory

Messi Gunning for More Glory

Birthday boy Lionel Messi is targeting domestic and international glory next summer to build on an unprecedented season of success with Barcelona this year. 24 Jun 2009
Messi and Zidane’s adidas ad

Messi and Zidane’s adidas ad

Adidas has rounded up World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi for a dramatic introduction to its new F50i boot. 16 Jun 2009

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