Lionel Andres Messi
Barca - Messi can stay
Thursday 7th August 14:27
Barcelona have announced that Lionel Messi will remain with the Argentina squad for the Olympic Games.
Laporta to decide on Messi
Thursday 7th August 08:39
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is to make a decision on whether to recall Lionel Messi from the Olympics.
Trio win Olympics appeal
Wednesday 6th August 10:47
Three European clubs have won their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to keep their players out of the Olympics.
Barca make Messi appeal
Saturday 2nd August 11:21
Barcelona have lodged an appeal with the CAS regarding Lionel Messi's Olympics call-up.
Laporta calls for Messi return
Wednesday 30th July 18:39
Joan Laporta is confident the Court of Arbitration for Sport will overturn Fifa's Lionel Messi ruling.
Fifa uphold Olympic ruling
Wednesday 30th July 10:37
Fifa have announced that all clubs must release players under 23 for the Olympics should they be called upon.
Fifa to reveal Olympic stance
Tuesday 29th July 19:06
Fifa will announce on Wednesday if they intend to force clubs to release players for the Olympics.
Laporta makes Messi proposal
Tuesday 29th July 11:51
Joan Laporta says Lionel Messi could play for Barcelona before going to the Olympic Games.
Dixon hails 'special' Messi
Tuesday 29th July 09:29
Paul Dixon has admitted he could not get close to Lionel Messi in Dundee United's friendly against Barcelona.
Laporta - Rules favour Barca
Monday 28th July 22:27
Joan Laporta is convinced that Barcelona are not obliged to release Lionel Messi for the Olympics.
Messi wants Eto'o to stay
Sunday 27th July 16:43
Lionel Messi has added his voice to the growing calls for Samuel Eto'o to stay at Barcelona.
Messi decision due
Friday 25th July 11:45
A final decision on Lionel Messi's participation in the Olympics is set to be made on Tuesday.
Messi waits on Olympics decision
Monday 21st July 17:11
Lionel Messi is still anxiously awaiting Fifa's decision on whether he can play in the Olympics.
Barca demand Messi
Thursday 17th July 20:37
Barcelona want Lionel Messi to miss the Olympics to help them qualify for the Champions League group stages.
Barca wait on Messi decision
Tuesday 15th July 17:24
Barcelona remain determined to prevent Lionel Messi from playing for Argentina at the Olympics.
Messi has Italian dream
Thursday 3rd July 10:15
Lionel Messi's father has claimed that his son hopes to play in Serie A at some point in the future.
Messi hopes for Ronnie stay
Monday 30th June 14:14
Lionel Messi has admitted he would 'love it' if unsettled forward Ronaldinho remained at Barcelona.
Barca stand firm over Messi
Tuesday 17th June 17:55
Barcelona will block Lionel Messi playing at the Olympics, unless they are compelled to release the Argentine.
Messi magic sinks Mexico
Thursday 5th June 07:20
Argentina thumped Mexico 4-1 on Wednesday in front of new Mexico coach Sven Goran Eriksson.
Messi Beijing-bound
Thursday 22nd May 17:58
Barca star Lionel Messi has confirmed he will play for Argentina in this summer's Beijing Olympics.
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