Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and Robin van Persie's supporting halves will heat up the stands with their glamour quotient.

The Spaniard is considered the best talent to emerge from the Catalan club's academy since Lionel Messi.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Liverpool striker Luis Suarez should move to Real Madrid instead of Barcelona.

The Belgium did not concede any goal to the Argentine last season.

The Spanish international is expected to leave the Camp Nou this summer for around £8m.

LIVE coverage of the final games of the first knock out phase of the 2014 World Cup.

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Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to welcome Liverpool striker Luis Suarez at Barcelona despite the bite incident.

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Messi has been criticised in recent months for poor performance in Barcelona.

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After Aguero's and Reus' setbacks, the Catalans earmark the Argentine to strengthen the front.

The Catalan giants are considering summer bid for the youngster to firm up the defence.

Napoli plan to increase Higuain's buy-out clause to keep him at San Paolo.

Messi says he is looking forward to playing with Higuain at the Nou Camp.

Both talents return to Barcelona after seasons on loan at Everton and Celta Vigo respectively.

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Argentina have their best chance of winning World Cup since 1986 Maradona side.

Ronaldo edges out Barcelona rivals Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique.

Sturridge has scored 21 Premier League goals this season.

New Barca coach says he hopes Messi will 'find the best of himself' under new regime.

Bloomberg study shows Liverpool striker is Europe's most influential player

Luis Enrique has refused to confirm Fabegras and Mascherano will stay at Barcelona

Messi claims he will look for a solution should Barcelona want to sell him.

Messi's net salary will go up from €13m to approximately €20m.

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Pele says Messi is a great player but can't understand why he is better for Barca than for Argentina.