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Guardiola hails Barca squad
Tuesday 6th April 22:59

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola saluted Lionel Messi and all his players after they crushed Arsenal.

Wenger - Messi best in world
Tuesday 6th April 22:18

Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal were left floundering by 'the best player in the world'.

Vermaelen will not fear Messi
Tuesday 30th March 19:22

Thomas Vermaelen knows Arsenal cannot afford to worry about Lionel Messi when they take on Barcalona.

Bendtner wary of 'crazy' Messi
Tuesday 30th March 09:15

Nicklas Bendtner rates Lionel Messi as the greatest player in the world but hopes Arsenal can stop him.

Messi plays down comparisons
Monday 29th March 14:35

Lionel Messi claims those comparing him to Diego Maradona are undermining the greatest player of all time.

Messi maintains modesty
Tuesday 23rd March 15:48

Lionel Messi has ordered a reality check amid hype suggesting he could be the best player of all time.

Messi thanks team-mates
Monday 22nd March 12:34

Lionel Messi has praised his team-mates following his match-winning performance against Real Zaragoza.

Alves wants no complacency
Tuesday 16th March 17:51

Dani Alves has warned Barcelona against complacency ahead of their Champions League clash with Stuttgart.

Messi expects Real challenge
Tuesday 23rd February 15:35

Lionel Messi believes Real Madrid will remain a constant threat to Barcelona in the Primera Liga title race.

Ribery attracted by Barca
Thursday 4th February 18:37

Franck Ribery would jump at the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi at Barca, according to his agent.

N'Zogbia likened to Messi
Monday 18th January 09:56

Roberto Martinez has been reminded of Lionel Messi by the recent performances of Charles N'Zogbia.

Becks wary of Messi threat
Monday 4th January 14:05

David Beckham believes Lionel Messi poses the biggest threat to England's bid to lift the World Cup.

Messi rounds off perfect year
Tuesday 22nd December 09:57

Lionel Messi admits his achievements in a trophy-laden 2009 have surpassed his 'wildest dreams'.

Messi named world's best
Monday 21st December 20:05

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been named the World Player of the Year for 2009.

Modest Messi curbs plaudits
Monday 21st December 14:41

Lionel Messi insists his personal success in 2009 has been the result of playing for a great team.

Messi out of derby clash
Thursday 10th December 22:24

Barcelona have been dealt a blow with the news that Lionel Messi is out of Saturday's derby against Espanyol.

Messi doubtful for derby
Thursday 10th December 14:10

Lionel Messi is a major doubt for Barcelona ahead of their derby date with Espanyol on Saturday.

Messi aims for World award
Monday 7th December 18:21

Spanish-based stars make up the five-man shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

Ron wants Ballon back
Friday 4th December 18:34

Cristiano Ronaldo has congratulated Lionel Messi on winning the Ballon d'Or - but wants to reclaim the trophy.

Messi hails team-mates
Tuesday 1st December 16:22

Lionel Messi believes everyone at Barcelona can share the credit for his Ballon d'Or success.

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