Messi, the best in the world: Brazilian footballers

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 09:48

Argentine striker Lionel Messi is the best football player in the world, according to most Brazilian footballers who responded a survey by the portal UOL Esporte.

Messi renews contract with Barcelona until 2018

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 11:43

Argentine striker Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Spanish football giants Barcelona till 2018.

Xavi to extend contract with Barcelona

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 14:49

Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez confirmed he is on the point of extending his contract with the Spanish football club till June 2016.

Xavi delighted with Tito Vilanova

Last Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2012, 13:47

Barcelona football club midfielder Xavi Hernandez praised the work coach Tito Vilanova has done since replacing Pep Guardiola at the end of last season.

La Liga: Xavi strikes as Barcelona maintain perfect start

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 08:00

Xavi came to the rescue of his Barcelona team-mates to ensure the Primera leaders would record their fifth victory in five on Saturday evening.

Casillas, Xavi win Prince of Asturias award

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 13:10

The prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for Sport was awarded to Spain football internationals Iker Casillas and Xavi Hernandez.

Mourinho unhappy with Xavi-Iker friendship

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 15:42

The father of Xavi has revealed that Spain captain Iker Casillas got into trouble with Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho because of his friendship with the Barcelona midfielder.

Ten Spanish players including ‘best player’ Iniesta named in UEFA ‘all-star’ Euro squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 13:55

UEFA technical studies group released the 23-man all-star squad of Euro 2012, which consisted of ten Spanish players, including ‘player of the tournament’ Andres Iniesta.

Euro 2012 Xavi Hernandez`s last tournament with Spain?

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 15:38

Xavi has admitted that he does not know if he will feature in another major tournament with Spain after Euro 2012.

Euro Cup 2012: Xavi breaks European Championship passing record

Last Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012, 09:44

Spain midfielder Xavi has broken the record for the most passes attempted and completed in a European Championship game during the 4-0 win over Republic of Ireland.

Xavi Hernandez lifts lid on Barca-Real rift in Spanish team

Last Updated: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 18:18

Xavi Hernandez has laid bare the ever existing rift between the Catalan and Real Madrid players in Spain’s national team by taking a dig at Los Blancos manager Jose Mourinho.