Gordon Smith has not given up hope of ensuring Lionel Messi features in November's friendly game.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to stun Shakhtar Donetsk and spare Barcelona's blushes with two late goals.
Kaka has revealed that he would like Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Barcelona have announced that Lionel Messi will remain with the Argentina squad for the Olympic Games.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is to make a decision on whether to recall Lionel Messi from the Olympics.
Three European clubs have won their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to keep their players out of the Olympics.
Barcelona have lodged an appeal with the CAS regarding Lionel Messi's Olympics call-up.
Joan Laporta is confident the Court of Arbitration for Sport will overturn Fifa's Lionel Messi ruling.
Fifa have announced that all clubs must release players under 23 for the Olympics should they be called upon.
Fifa will announce on Wednesday if they intend to force clubs to release players for the Olympics.
Joan Laporta says Lionel Messi could play for Barcelona before going to the Olympic Games.
Paul Dixon has admitted he could not get close to Lionel Messi in Dundee United's friendly against Barcelona.
Joan Laporta is convinced that Barcelona are not obliged to release Lionel Messi for the Olympics.
Lionel Messi has added his voice to the growing calls for Samuel Eto'o to stay at Barcelona.
A final decision on Lionel Messi's participation in the Olympics is set to be made on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi is still anxiously awaiting Fifa's decision on whether he can play in the Olympics.
Barcelona want Lionel Messi to miss the Olympics to help them qualify for the Champions League group stages.
Barcelona remain determined to prevent Lionel Messi from playing for Argentina at the Olympics.
Lionel Messi's father has claimed that his son hopes to play in Serie A at some point in the future.
Lionel Messi has admitted he would 'love it' if unsettled forward Ronaldinho remained at Barcelona.
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