Lionel Messi

His dad told him 'don't come back home tonight' after Messi's goal knocked Iran out of the 204 World Cup.

IBTimes UK debunks the key criticisms of the Portugal international – including his record in big games.

Reports in Spain claim five-time Ballon d'Or winner rejected €30-€35m offer.

Captain missed the 3-0 win over Espanyol due to an injury.

Robert Pires believes Griezmann is one of the world's best players behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Rafinha Alcantara, Aleix Vidal and Jeremy Mathieu remain on the sidelines.

Current contracts of both players expire in the summer of 2018.

Argentina international struck his 500th goal for the Catalans at the Bernabeu.

Hazard came off the bench to sink Tottenham during their 4-2 FA Cup semi-final win.

Alexis Sanchez has scored 23 goals for Arsenal this season.

Catalans return to training after Champions League elimination at hands of Juventus.

Italian giants seal 3-0 aggregate win to book place in the semi-finals.

Ronaldo, 32, scored a hat-trick in Real's 4-2 win over Bayern Munich on 18 April.

Catalans host the Serie A giants on Wednesday following a 3-0 defeat in the first leg.

Bauza guided Argentina to three wins out of eight World Cup qualifier fixtures.

Carbonell and Aleña have been promoted from second team to visit La Rosaleda.

Catalans host Sevilla before weekend trip to Malaga.

Catalans host Andaluncian side following a 4-1 win over Granada.

Spanish legend said that he wants to be Barcelona manager in the future.

El Clasico rivals might be evenly matched on the field – but off it there is a gaping chasm.

Former Valencia striker scored one goal and set up another coming off the bench.

Catalans visit Andalusian side on Sunday before midweek encounter with Sevilla.

Argentina international Messi will miss the game due to suspension.

Spanish centre-back says he would never work for Los Blancos.

Turkey international is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks.

Barcelona star will also miss games against Uruguay, Venezuela and Peru.

Former Atletico Madrid star has suffered a groin injury on international duty.

Barcelona star allegedly abused linesman Marcelo Van Gasse during the recent 1-0 win over Chile.

Spaniard spent 16 seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Juan Antonio Pizzi suggested that only Gary Medel is a doubt to face the Argentinians.