ARTICLES RELATING TO LIONEL MESSI

Messi called up by Argentina

2013-05-24 11:52

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has called up Lionel Messi for the forthcoming SWC qualifiers against Colombia and Ecuador.

Injury ends Messi's season

2013-05-14 12:13

Barcelona says Lionel Messi will be sidelined for up to three weeks after re-aggravating his right hamstring strain.

Barca's Messi given green light

2013-04-23 18:57

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been given the all-clear to play in their Champions League semi-final first leg at Bayern Munich.

Messi included in Barca squad

2013-04-21 15:18

Lionel Messi, who is struggling with a hamstring injury, has been included in the Barcelona squad for their CL semi-final against Bayern Munich.

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Messi v robot keeper

2013-04-09 09:01

Watch Lionel Messi take on a robot goalkeeper.

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Lionel Messi to undergo tests

2013-04-03 09:03

Barcelona will have to wait to find out the severity of the injury suffered by Lionel Messi in their draw with Paris Saint-Germain.

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The fat Messi

2013-03-27 08:47

Watch a huge man whose footy skills have made him an overnight sensation.

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Maradona dreams of Barca job

2013-03-04 15:59

Argentine legend Diego Maradona says he dreams of coaching his compatriot Lionel Messi at Spanish giants Barcelona.

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Messi plays cricket

2013-02-26 09:13

Watch Lionel Messi playing cricket in this hilarious ad.

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Messi extends Barcelona deal

2013-02-07 19:14

World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Barcelona which ties him until June 30, 2018.

High Spanish praise for Messi

2013-01-08 17:24

Spain bathed in glory after Barcelona star Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or for best footballer of the year for a record fourth time.

Messi wins fourth Ballon d'Or

2013-01-07 21:08
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Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for an unprecedented fourth straight year.

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Lionel Messi - 91 goals

2012-12-27 09:24

Check out a video of Lionel Messi's record breaking 91 goals in 2012.

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Messi snubbed for home award

2012-12-19 21:07

Believe it or not, but Argentine journalists do not think Lionel Messi is the country's best athlete for 2012.

Fifa can't verify Messi record

2012-12-14 17:41

Fifa have said that they were unable to check claims that Lionel Messi was not the record holder for the most goals scored.

Beaten Mueller lauds Messi

2012-12-10 15:31

Germany great Gerd Mueller has described Lionel Messi as a "giant" after the Argentine broke his calendar year goal-scoring record.

I feel fine, says Messi

2012-12-06 18:33

Barcelona star Lionel Messi reassured fans he was feeling good despite being stretchered off with a knee injury against Benfica.

Messi eyes goal record

2012-12-04 18:49

Lionel Messi has a chance to reach a record 85 goals in a calendar year when Barcelona face Benfica in the Champions League.

Messi stars as Barcelona cruise

2012-11-20 21:13

Lionel Messi has fired a first-half double as Barcelona overcame Spartak Moscow to ease into the Champions League last 16.

Messi passes Pele's tally

2012-11-12 13:05

Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has surpassed Brazilian legend Pele's tally of goals in a calendar year.

Ronaldo was my hero - Messi

2012-11-06 18:13

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, widely considered the best player in the world, has revealed that Brazil's Ronaldo was one of his heroes

'I'm no ball hog' says Messi

2012-10-30 14:16

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi says he is not a ball hog in an interview, a day after he picked up a Golden Boot award.

Another Golden Boot for Messi

2012-10-29 15:19

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been presented with his second Golden Boot award for scoring the most European goals.

Messi shackled in Lima

2012-09-12 10:10

Lionel Messi's recent goal spree came to an abrupt halt in Argentina's uninspiring draw against Peru in a SWC qualifier clash.

Messi injured for friendly

2012-07-24 12:04

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has suffered an injury during training and will not travel to play Hamburg.

 

Messi loyal to Barca

2013-05-20 16:00

Lionel Messi has said that could not play for any team other than Barcelona, where he has been since the age of 13.

Messi fitness key to Barca

2013-04-30 07:45

Barcelona admit they depend very much on the fitness of Lionel Messi to defeat Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final.

Xavi expects Messi to play

2013-04-22 20:53

Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez expects Lionel Messi to be fit for their Champions League semi-final, first leg at Bayern Munich.

Pope receives Messi shirt

2013-04-17 20:52

Pope Francis, an avid soccer fan, has received a personally autographed shirt from the Barcelona striker Lionel Messi.

Barca can cope without Messi

2013-04-05 09:00

Barcelona defender Dani Alves has said the La Liga leaders can cope without Lionel Messi for their clash with Mallorca.

Messi eyes scoring milestone

2013-03-28 14:29

With a goal against Celta Vigo, Lionel Messi will become the first player to score against every league opponent in consecutive order.

Barca overturn deficit in style

2013-03-12 23:43

Barcelona have completed a remarkable comeback against AC Milan to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

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Messi v Ronaldo

2013-02-27 10:01

Check out pics from the King's Cup game between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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Radebe tips Messi at Laureus

2013-02-18 15:12

For former Bafana skipper Lucas Radebe there's only one winner of the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award: Lionel Messi.

Messi to extend Barca stay

2013-02-05 15:39

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is set to sign a new contract which will keep him at the Catalan club until 2018.

Messi's appetite not sated

2013-01-08 10:02

Record four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi had no sooner picked up his award than he was forecasting there's much more to come.

Ballon d'Or No 4 for Messi?

2013-01-05 10:19

Lionel Messi could break another footballing record by being named the world's best player for an unprecedented fourth time.

Messi ends year with 91st goal

2012-12-22 22:00

Lionel Messi has polished off his record year with his 91st and final goal of 2012 in Barcelona's win at Valladolid.

Messi to extend Barca contract

2012-12-18 13:32

Barcelona's Argentine star striker Lionel Messi has agreed to renew his contract at the Spanish league leaders until June 2018.

Messi plays like a teen - coach

2012-12-11 20:48

One of Lionel Messi's key strengths is that he still approaches soccer like a teenager, Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova says.

Messi sets record goal tally

2012-12-10 09:20

Lionel Messi wrote his name into the history books by grabbing a record 86th goal in 2012, but shrugged off his latest landmark.

Messi gives Barcelona worry

2012-12-06 07:12

Lionel Messi was stretchered off injured as Barcelona drew with Benfica at the Camp Nou, a result which saw Celtic go through.

Messi to retain Ballon d'Or?

2012-11-29 16:22

Soccer superstars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta have been shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or award.

Messi goal on FIFA shortlist

2012-11-14 18:48

Lionel Messi's solo strike in Argentina's 4-3 win over Brazil in June is among the 10 nominations for the FIFA goal of the year.

Barca stunned by Celtic

2012-11-08 07:09

Barcelona have wasted their first chance to reach the Champions League last 16 after a surprise defeat by Celtic.

Messi becomes a father

2012-11-02 19:45

Lionel Messi has become a father after his girlfriend Antonella Rocuzzo gave birth to a baby boy at a hospital in Barcelona.

Messi heads Ballon d'Or list

2012-10-29 18:12

Barcelona icon Lionel Messi heads a 23-strong shortlist for a fourth FIFA/France Football Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) award.

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Madame Tussauds unveils wax Messi

2012-09-20 08:51

Madame Tussauds has unveiled the most recent addition to the wax museum, Barcelona and Argentina's world player of the year, Lionel Messi.

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Mourinho: Messi won nothing

2012-08-03 17:15

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has said that his striker Ronaldo should have won this year's Ballon d'Or and not Lionel Messi.

Who's best? Messi or Ronaldo?

2012-06-23 17:05

Cristiano Ronaldo is shaping up to be the player of the tournament at Euro 2012, but for many he's still in the shadows of Lionel Messi.

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