Former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez has lauded current leader Lionel Messi saying that he is incomparable and that he can play for as long as he is 38, 39 or 40. Speaking to Catalan Radio, Xavi said: “For a player like Messi, you need very little to do to play for as long as he […]
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Messi not named in Argentina squad for friendlies
Argentina and Barcelona captain Lionel Messi was not named in the squad to face Mexico in two international friendlies later this month. Messi, who is recovering from a broken-arm and was ruled out for three-weeks, will not take part in Argentina’s friendlies scheduled for November 16 and 20 respectively against Mexico. The little Argentine has […]
La Liga president wants to name MVP trophy after Lionel Messi
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi might have the Spanish La Liga most valuable player trophy named after him, league president Javier Tebas showed his willingness to make such a move. It is not clear as to what the trophy will be called, but is could well be known as The Lionel Messi award, right? The trophy will […]
‘Myself and Messi are only footballers to maintain high standards over the years’, says Ronaldo
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo says himself and Barcelona captain Lionel Messi are the only two footballers to have maintained the same level of brilliance for over a decade. Speaking to France Football, Ronaldo praised Messi while maintaining his position as the best footballer in the world. When asked about the Balon d’Or, the Portuguese star […]
‘I was no longer needed’: Ronaldo opens lid on Madrid departure
Almost four months after joining Italian club Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed why he left Real Madrid saying that he felt he was not needed at the club anymore. Ronaldo’s comments come a day after FC Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 5-1 in the El Clasico, with a hat-trick from forward Luis Suarez and midfielders Philippe Coutinho […]
Real Madrid sack coach Julen Lopetegui after Clasico disaster
European champions Real Madrid sacked coach Julen Lopetegui on Monday after the club’s disastrous performance against arch-rivals FC Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico. Barcelona thrashed Madrid 5-1 on Sunday in the first Clasico of the season with a hat-trick from forward Luis Suarez and goals from Brazilian midfielder maestro Philippe Coutinho and new-signing Arturo Vidal. After […]
VIDEO: Cameras catch Messi, his son celebrating Barcelona’s goals
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi did not feature in Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid due to a broken arm but that did not stop him from becoming one of the match’s highlights and that too from the stands. Lionel Messi, his son Thiago and Luis Suarez’s kids Delphina Suarez and Benjamin Suarez can be seen […]
Twitter reactions: Luis Suarez dents Madrid title hopes with hat-trick
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez stepped up to the stage and scored a brilliant hat-trick leading his club to a dominant 5-1 win over arch-rivals Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday. The Uruguayan scored from the penalty spot at minute 30 before doubling his individual score at minute 75 with a stunning header. 8 minutes […]
Funniest Twitter reactions to Barcelona’s 5-1 thrashing of Madrid
Spanish champions FC Barcelona thrashed European champions and fierce foes Real Madrid 5-1 in the first Clasico of the season at Camp Nou, and that too without captain Lionel Messi. Forward Luis Suarez stepped up when it mattered the most with a hat-trick to his name, while Brazilian Philippe Coutinho scored the opener at minute […]
Ronaldo fires Juventus to victory
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus came from behind to beat Empoli 2-1 win away from home on Saturday. Empoli, who were promoted this season from Italian division two, stunned the visitors with a goal in the first half-an-hour of the game. The lead lasted only 55 minutes as Ronaldo scored first from the penalty-spot […]