Lionel Messi

Chelsea are preparing to face Spanish club Atletico Madrid in the European Super Cup final. Check out information on when and where to watch the match live

Binayak Khatri Aug 30, 2012

Wigan confirm Victor Moses is in talks with Chelsea over a possible transfer, while Gary Cahill praises Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres after the Blues' 4-2 league win over Reading

Staff Reporter Aug 24, 2012

Santi Cazorla says his biggest footballing inspiration would have to be Zinedine Zidane, saying the World Cup winner is better than the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Vanessa Keller Aug 22, 2012

Alex Song has revealed that Cesc Fabregas will have a hand in helping him make a smooth move from Arsenal to Barcelona.

Vanessa Keller Aug 21, 2012

Jamie Redknapp has lauded Eden Hazard's performance for Chelsea over the weekend, with the Sky Sports pundit retelling how Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole compared him to Lionel Messi.

Vanessa Keller Aug 21, 2012

Chelsea have today confirmed that young midfielder Josh McEachran has joined Championship side Middlesbrough on a season-long loan deal.

Adrian Back Aug 20, 2012

Manchester City made an accidental £30m bid for Barcelona's Lionel Messi in 2008, reveals the club's former chief executive Garry Cook.

Vishnuprasad S Aug 19, 2012

The signing of Eden Hazard can't mask Chelsea's defensive deficiencies with Roberto Di Matteo on the precipice already at Stamford Bridge

Nick Howson Aug 16, 2012

Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique has admitted that the club would 'love' to have Arsenal midfielder Alex Song in their ranks next season.

Adrian Back Aug 10, 2012

Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has stated he would like to play in the US' Major League Soccer (MLS) at some point in his career, despite having found considerable success in Spain

Staff Reporter Aug 07, 2012

This is easily one of the most awaited pre-season games of the season - Catalan giants Barcelona take on English behemoths Manchester United in a pre-season friendly at Gothenburg in Sweden

Staff Reporter Aug 07, 2012

Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has stated that the club would like Brazil forward Neymar to move to Camp Nou after the Olympics.

Vishnuprasad S Jul 29, 2012

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has dismissed comparisons of himself and Barcelona's Argentinean ace Lionel Messi, although he admitted he felt he could as successful

Staff Reporter Jul 22, 2012

A 9 year old Irish boy named Zak Gilsenan impressed everyone after he successfully earned a spot in Barcelona, one of the biggest and most successful European clubs.

Staff Reporter Jul 18, 2012

Ryan Giggs has been announced as captain of Team GB for the 2012 London Olympics, with the Manchester United stalwart described by manager Stuart Pearce as the perfect candidate for the job.

Vanessa Keller Jul 09, 2012

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie's decision to not sign a contract extension has opened up, as was expected, a bidding war for his services

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Jul 07, 2012

IBTimes UK selects the best eleven from the summer's European Championship

Nick Howson Jul 02, 2012

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

Vanessa Keller Jun 28, 2012

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.

Vanessa Keller Jun 27, 2012

One-day purchase for FIFA 13 Ultimate Edition, plus pre-order offers from Amazon and Game have been announced.

Matthew Chapman Jun 26, 2012

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

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Jun 24, 2012

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

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Jun 24, 2012

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

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Jun 23, 2012

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.

Staff Reporter Jun 06, 2012

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

Nick Howson May 30, 2012

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

Vanessa Keller May 23, 2012

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

Staff Reporter May 18, 2012

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.

Vishnuprasad S May 18, 2012

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.

Staff Reporter May 12, 2012

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.

Staff Reporter May 10, 2012