Lionel Messi

Barcelona star Lionel Messi would understand if Javier Mascherano decides to leave the Nou Camp during the upcoming January transfer window.

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta will miss the Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night but Nelson Semedo and Gerard Deulofeu are back.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi's older brother was arrested after police recovered a gun in a blood-covered boat he claimed to have abandoned following an accident.

Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes has returned to Ernesto Valverde's 18-man squad to face Celta Vigo after having missed the last five games due to a hamstring injury.

Arda Turan returned to Barcelona training on Thursday as the La Liga leaders continue preparations for the clash with Celta Vigo.

Sergi Roberto is back in Barcelona's squad for the second leg of the Copa del Rey last 32 clash against Murcia having missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury.

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has revealed how he wants to stamp his mark and create a legacy similar to the likes of Roger Federer, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mesut Ozil, Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho have all been linked with a move to Barcelona in the last few months. The Brazilian has been a target for Ernesto Valverde's side since the summer.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Samuel Umtiti will be rested when Barcelona host Murcia in the second leg of the Copa del Rey last-32.

Valencia host Barcelona as La Liga's top two sides meet at the Mestalla. The hosts will try to reduce the gap at the top to a single point.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi has chosen Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain as his favourites for the Champions League, but refused to rule out Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Messi's previous deal expired at the end of the current campaign but has finally ended speculation surrounding his future.

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez hopes Lionel Messi will soon put pen to paper on a new deal at the Nou Camp.

Eyebrows were inevitably raised when Messi was not included in the starting line-up to face Juve, but Valverde stressed that the Barcelona legend was "fine" with his decision

Lionel Messi will reportedly agree a new deal at Barcelona only if the club leaders agree to his demands. One of which includes bringing PSG's Angel Di Maria to Camp Nou.

Manchester City are reportedly willing to offer Lionel Messi a five-year deal worth £500,000-a-week and a signing bonus of £40m if he joins them on a free transfer.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde insist that the La Liga leaders are "open" to signing new players during the upcoming January transfer window.

Lionel Messi leads Barcelona squad to face Juventus on Wednesday night as Javier Mascherano, André Gomes, Sergi Roberto, Arda Turan remain on the sidelines.

Barcelona continue to fret over the future of Lionel Messi, who can talk to rival clubs in the New Year when he enters the final six months of his deal.

Lionel Messi and Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic were back in training on Wednesday morning as the La Liga leaders continue preparations for the trip to face Leganes.

Paulinho moved to Barcelona for €40m (£36m) from Guangzhou Evergrande in August and Neymar persuaded him to leave the Chinese club for the La Liga leaders.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed that Lionel Messi has already signed a new deal to commit his long-term future to Barcelona.

Luis Suarez and Arda Turan returned to training on Monday as Barcelona continue preparations for the trip to Leganes on Saturday.

Brazilian admits he has had to grow up quickly since moving to Manchester but rejects comparisons with Messi.

Barcelona star Luis Suarez hopes his close pal Lionel Messi will sign a new deal at the Nou Camp soon.

The Red Devils were named the fourth-most valuable team brand across all sports at £564m and were one of only three football clubs in the top 10.

Isis continues its campaign of terror, but the group is progressively losing territories due to multinational offensives in Syria and Iraq.

Barcelona boss has promoted Ortola, Carles Aleñá, Marc Cucurella and Jose Arnaiz from the second team for the first leg of the Copa del Rey last-32 tie against Murcia.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Fifa's best men's player for a second straight year during an award ceremony in London.

Zinedine Zidane has snubbed Barcelona star Lionel Messi by hailing Cristiano Ronaldo as "the best player of his generation by some way"