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Ronaldo, Messi, Iniesta Shortlisted

Ronaldo, Messi, Iniesta Shortlisted

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta have been shortlisted for UEFA's Best Player in Europe award. 15 Aug 2012
Vilanova Praises Hat-Trick Hero Messi

Vilanova Praises Hat-Trick Hero Messi

BARCELONA boss Tito Vilanova has praised Lionel Messi after the 8-0 thrashing of Morocco's Raja Casablanca in Tangier on Saturday. 30 Jul 2012
Sabella: Messi Even Better As Captain

Sabella: Messi Even Better As Captain

ARGENTINA coach Alejandro Sabella believes Lionel Messi has improved since he was handed the national team's captaincy. 28 Jul 2012
Calf Injury Sidelines Messi

Calf Injury Sidelines Messi

Lionel Messi will not participate in Barcelona's first pre-season friendly against Hamburg on Tuesday after injuring his right calf. 25 Jul 2012
Mascherano Backs Messi For Fourth Ballon D'or

Mascherano Backs Messi For Fourth Ballon D'or

Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has declared he would give the Ballon d'Or to team-mate Lionel Messi. 20 Jul 2012
Messi Endorses Team-Mates For Ballon D'or

Messi Endorses Team-Mates For Ballon D'or

Lionel Messi is hopeful that a Barcelona player will win the 2012 Ballon d'Or, saying both Andres Iniesta and Xavi deserve the award. 19 Jul 2012
Del Bosque Prefers Messi To Ronaldo

Del Bosque Prefers Messi To Ronaldo

Vicente del Bosque admires Barcelona's Lionel Messi more than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo because of the Argentine's style of play. 12 Jul 2012
Fabregas Laughs Off Messi Comparisons

Fabregas Laughs Off Messi Comparisons

Cesc Fabregas has rubbished claims that he is fulfilling the same role for Spain as Lionel Messi for Barcelona. 26 Jun 2012
Messi Declares Love For Barcelona

Messi Declares Love For Barcelona

Lionel Messi has credited Barcelona for helping him realise his 'dream' of becoming a professional football player. 24 Jun 2012
Messi Treble In Argentina's Win Over Brazil

Messi Treble In Argentina's Win Over Brazil

A hat-trick from Lionel Messi was the key for Argentina in a stunning win over South American rivals Brazil on Saturday. 10 Jun 2012
Brazil Boss Lauds Messi Ahead Of Friendly

Brazil Boss Lauds Messi Ahead Of Friendly

Brazil coach Mano Menezes has paid Argentina striker Lionel Messi the ultimate compliment. 8 Jun 2012
Guardiola Bows Out Praising Messi

Guardiola Bows Out Praising Messi

Outgoing Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi is likely to be the best player he will ever see. 26 May 2012
Barca Defend Messi Over Allegations

Barca Defend Messi Over Allegations

Barcelona have leapt to the defence of Lionel Messi after he was accused of racially abusing Royston Drenthe during the on-loan Everton midfielder's time in Spain. 11 May 2012
Drenthe Accuses Messi Of Racial Abuse

Drenthe Accuses Messi Of Racial Abuse

Everton winger Royston Drenthe has hit out at Lionel Messi, claiming that the Barcelona ace called him 'negro' on more than one occasion. 10 May 2012
Keita Hails 'Machine' Messi

Keita Hails 'Machine' Messi

Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita described team-mate Lionel Messi as a "machine" in the wake of another record-breaking evening for the Argentina superstar. 4 May 2012
Emotional Messi Misses Pep's Farewell

Emotional Messi Misses Pep's Farewell

Lionel Messi was so emotional that he was unable to attend Pep Guardiola's farewell press conference on Thursday. 28 Apr 2012

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