Lionel Messi

Manchester United are set to face Barcelona in a friendly in Sweden, with the match set to take place at Gothenburg on August 8.

Paul Merson has made the astonishing claim that Liverpool striker Andy Carroll should be ashamed of himself for not taking a penalty for England against Italy on Sunday night, with the striker behind defender Ashley Cole in the pecking order.

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Fabio Capello has dismissed reports suggesting he is helping Italy with inside information about England's tactics, ahead of the Euro 2012 quarter final

Check out a full tactical preview and analysis ahead of Sunday evening's Euro 2012 quarter final between England and the 2006 World Champions Italy, as well as information on where to watch live and what time it kicks off

Arsenal have offered captain Robin van Persie a club record deal but the player has delayed signing a new contract

Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has denied all rumours suggesting that he would be heading back to the Premier League. Although, Ronaldo says that he misses his former club Manchester United, he claims that he is very happy with Real Madrid and plans to finish his career there.

Eden Hazard has revealed he idolises Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

John Barnes believes that Liverpool need to create a system whereby they have a set structure before the side can compete for top signings.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo admitted to being very disappointed after seeing former side Manchester United not win the Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo feels that he and Lionel Messi cannot be compared because of their differences but considers himself to be better than the Barcelona star at the moment.

Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie, who has picked up many awards, could be breaking many records this Sunday during the Gunners' final clash with West Bromwich Albion.

Everton midfielder Royston Drenthe (on loan from Real Madrid) has accused Argentinean star striker Lionel Messi of racially abusing him when the 25-year-old was playing in the Spanish La Liga.

Eden Hazard was reportedly house-hunting in England and being helped by Manchester City officials, sparking rumours the Belgian could be close to sealing a switch to the Etihad for next season.

Cristiano Ronaldo says that winning the title in La Liga has been one of his best moments, with the striker insisting that being able to beat Barcelona has been a particularly tough feat to achieve.

Spanish giants Real Madrid have lifted their first Primera Division title since the 2007/2008 season after registering a convincing 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames.

Tito Vilanova will replace Pep Guardiola as Barcelona's new manager, after the 41-year-old confirmed his departure at the end of the season following a glittering career at the Nou Camp.

Croatian defender Vedran Corluka, who is currently on loan from Tottenham to German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, says that Spurs manager Harry Redknapp, who is very close to landing the England manager job, is to blame for the Spurs' recent poor run in all the competitions, according to a Telegraph report.

Liverpool legend Jamie Redknapp has praised Chelsea's remarkable backs-to-the-wall achievement in overcoming Barcelona to reach the Champions League final.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claims that Portuguese star Christiano Ronaldo is better than Argentinean sensation Lionel Messi despite both the stars missed penalties in their respective Champions League semi final games.

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola refused to accept criticism of star striker Lionel Messi after the Catalans' Champions League semi-final elimination to Chelsea on Tuesday.

Jack Wilshere is the subject of a war of words between Arsenal and England

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has lauded the contribution of Chelsea midfielder Ramires to his side's remarkable two-legged victory over Barcelona.

Watch all the highlights from Barcelona vs Chelsea, Champions League semi-final second leg match.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard praised his team's "never say die" attitude following the Blues' stunning performance at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night.

Chelsea made Champions League history after coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Barcelona in the second leg of the semi final, with the Blues playing with just 10 men after captain John Terry saw red.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says he still believes that Diego Maradona is better than Lionel Messi, with the stalwart claiming that Messi's teammates have had a hand in making him look like the superstar he is.

Liverpool's profligacy in front of goal has been well documented this season and there was an air of resignation to the Scot's responses following their latest defeat to West Brom.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger saw his team knocked out of the Champions League despite making a good comeback against AC Milan.

Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes Chelsea will need to score at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night if they are to progress to the Champions League final, but cautioned the visitors not to try and match Barcelona's much-heralded attack-force.