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Barca Go Clear

Barca Go Clear

TWO late Lionel Messi goals helped Barcelona to a 3-0 win at Sevilla which stretches their lead over Real Madrid to six points at the top of the Primera Liga. 1 Dec 2008
Maradona Pleased With 'Positive' Messi Meeting

Maradona Pleased With 'Positive' Messi Meeting

NEW Argentina coach Diego Maradona admitted he had a 'very positive' meeting with Lionel Messi but was unable to speak to Barcelona president Joan Laporta about releasing the forward for the upcoming friendly against Scotland. 7 Nov 2008
Messi Missing for Scotland Date

Messi Missing for Scotland Date

Argentina star Lionel Messi will not face Scotland at Hampden, the South American country's football federation have confirmed. 15 Oct 2008
Argentina Claim Olympic Gold

Argentina Claim Olympic Gold

ARGENTINA achieved revenge over Nigeria for their 1996 defeat with a 1-0 victory in the Olympic final in the blazing heat of the Bird's Nest stadium. 23 Aug 2008
Messi Delighted With Barca U-Turn on Eto'0

Messi Delighted With Barca U-Turn on Eto'0

BARCELONA'S decision to keep hold of Samuel Eto'o has received the thumbs up from Lionel Messi, who believes the Cameroon international is a guarantee for goals. 17 Aug 2008
Basile Delighted With Messi Presence

Basile Delighted With Messi Presence

ARGENTINA head coach Alfio Basile is delighted that Barcelona star Lionel Messi has joined the country's squad for the upcoming Olympics in Beijing. 1 Aug 2008
A Messi Lesson For Scots

A Messi Lesson For Scots

LIONEL Messi claimed a hat-trick in a 5-1 win and stole the show as Dundee United became the second Scottish side this week to be handed a footballing lesson by Barcelona. 27 Jul 2008
Afa Chief Rejects Messi Proposal

Afa Chief Rejects Messi Proposal

ARGENTINIAN Football Association president Julio Grondona has rejected the notion Barcelona star Lionel Messi could join his nation's Olympic campaign part-way through. 26 Jul 2008
Messi To Learn Olympic Fate

Messi To Learn Olympic Fate

THE Olyroos are poised to learn whether they will face Lionel Messi in Beijing with a final decision on the Barcelona striker's participation set to be made on Tuesday. 25 Jul 2008
Barca Warned Over Messi

Barca Warned Over Messi

BARCELONA star Lionel Messi could be suspended if the Spanish giants prevent him from playing for Argentina in the Beijing Olympics next month. 20 Jul 2008
Barca Unwilling to Free Messi

Barca Unwilling to Free Messi

BARCELONA are still hoping to prevent Lionel Messi from playing for Argentina in Beijing, says sporting director Txiki Begiristain. 5 Jul 2008
Messi: Barca Should Keep Ronaldinho

Messi: Barca Should Keep Ronaldinho

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has urged his club not to let Ronaldinho leave, insisting he still has much to offer the Catalans. 1 Jul 2008
Messi Not Our Messiah - Barca Boss

Messi Not Our Messiah - Barca Boss

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola confirmed star winger Lionel Messi is very much part of his plans, but revealed he will not build his team around the young Argentina forward. 17 Jun 2008
Veron Hails Young Argentine Duo

Veron Hails Young Argentine Duo

ARGENTINA midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has paid tribute to the impact Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero have had on the national team. 12 Jun 2008
Messi Eyeing Revenge Mission

Messi Eyeing Revenge Mission

Lionel Messi has revealed he is focused on exacting revenge on Brazil when the two sides meet in a World Cup qualifier next month. 29 May 2008
Messi Has Heart Set on Olympic Place

Messi Has Heart Set on Olympic Place

Argentina international Lionel Messi is determined to play at this summer's Olympic Games, even though it clashes with the start of Barcelona's Champions League campaign. 23 May 2008

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