An international study shows that Lionel Messi has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo as the most talked-about footballer in the world.
The Economics, Sports and Intangibles (ESI) study, conducted annually at the University of Navarra, reported that Messi is the highest-profile player in the world in terms of media value. The study researches various forms of media, [...]

Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi were left overwhelmed after scoring the goals in Barcelona’s Champions League final triumph over Manchester United in Rome.

Wednesday’s 2-0 victory completed a trophy treble for Barca who also won the Primera Liga crown and the Copa del Rey in what has been a remarkable campaign under former club star Josep [...]

Manchester United discovered what it is like to lose a European Cup final as brilliant Barcelona ruled Rome with a 2-0 win.
If there is any consolation in failure to become the first side to retain the trophy in the Champions League era, it is that they lost to a side as fluent and brilliant to [...]

Argentina forward Lionel Messi could still feature in the Olympics football despite his club Barcelona winning the right to prevent him from doing so.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) ruled that Barcelona, Schalke and Werder Bremen were permitted to recall their players from the Games. But a spokesperson for the Catalan giants told BBC [...]

Argentina’s Lionel Messi travelled on Monday with the rest of his Barcelona teammates to the club’s pre-season training camp in Scotland while he waits for FIFA to decide whether or not he will be allowed to represent his country at the Olympics.
The 21-year-old winger has repeatedly expressed his desire to help Argentina defend their Olympic [...]