Lionel Messi

Adrian Back reminds us of a fantastic year of sumptuous penalties, outrageous misses and sheer brilliance.

Arsenal are considering a move for Barcelona striker David Villa in January.

Florentino Perez and Sir Alex Ferguson are delighted with the Round of 16 Champions League draw that sees Real Madrid and Manchester United play each other

Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi can't be seperated, while Pep Guardiola won't re-enter management yet.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has claimed that if Chelsea purchase Radamel Falcao in the January transfer window, it could be positive for Fernando Torres, with the striker able to offer competition to the Spaniard as he continues to display inconsistent form.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill feels Robin van Persie is as influential to Manchester United as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona.

Liverpool consider bid for David Villa

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Manchester City are considering a bid for Barcelona striker David Villa, as rumours over Sergio Aguero's Etihad future intensify.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich willing to pay Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao up to £200,000 per week

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez has been overlooked by Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova, in favour of Spanish international David Villa

Jose Enrique has picked out Andres Iniesta as the one Spanish footballer he would love to convince to join him at Liverpool.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has revealed he became interested in football due to a Japanese cartoon series called Captain Tsubasa.

As Arsenal reportedly close in on signing Klaas Jan Huntelaar, IBTimes UK looks at whether the Dutchman is really what The Gunners need

Lionel Messi etched his name in footballing history once again as the Barcelona forward scored twice against Real Betis to take his goal tally to 86 in 2012

Celtic's Champions League win last night seals a successful run for the side and Scottish football as a whole, with the situation looking far bleaker last summer than they do now.

Latest score updates from the final night of Champions League group phase matches

Argentine feels Mario Balotelli could become World Player of the Year contender.

Manchester City reportedly gain ground over Chelsea in race for Barcelona youngster

Arsene Wenger has criticised former Spanish and European champions Barcelona for being overly reliant on Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta nominated in three-man shortlist for 2012 Ballon d'Or

The last three players to make who could possibly win the FIFA Ballon d'Or will be revealed on 29 Novermber in Brazil.

Roy Hodgson believes that Wayne Rooney will come good for England, with the striker hoping to finally show that he can replicate his form for Manchester United at the 2014 World Cup.

Chelsea managerial target Pep Guardiola has been linked with managing the Brazilian national team, but would rather take over at Manchester United, say reports.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi believes former boss Pep Guardiola will succeed at any club he goes to

Manchester City reportedly withdraw from race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, as long as Italian Mario Balotelli remains on their books

Cristiano Ronaldo says he misses the close relationship he had with Sir Alex Ferguson

Carragher says Uruguayan striker is world best with eight goals in 11 League games.

Roberto Mancini has reportedly already met Radamel Falcao's agent, Jorge Mendes, with a view to a summer transfer for the Atletico Madrid striker.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has insisted, once again, he is not a diver.