Lionel Messi primed to thwart Atletico's title ambitions

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:11

Atletico Madrid can banish any lingering doubts about their title credentials when they host Barcelona on Saturday but will have to subdue a resurgent Lionel Messi if they are to vanquish the champions.

Xavi doubts ending career at Barca

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 16:44

FC Barcelona`s veteran midfielder Xavi Hernandez said he hopes to end his career with the Spanish giants but is not sure if that will happen.

We can`t hide behind Lionel Messi`s injury, warns Gerardo Martino

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 09:44

Gerardo Martino has warned his Barcelona players not to use Lionel Messi`s injury as an excuse for performing poorly.

Bale should be back for Madrid derby: Ancelotti

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 00:46

Gareth Bale will not play for Real Madrid in Wednesday`s La Liga match at lowly Elche but should be available for Saturday`s derby at home to Atletico, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.

Shimon Peres tells Barcelona players they`re `messengers of peace`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 18:18

Israeli President Shimon Peres on Sunday praised Lionel Messi and his fellow Barcelona stars as "messengers of peace" as they made a brief visit to Israel and the Palestinians territories.

Barca president Rosell accused of fraud in Brazil

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 12:40

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell faces possible fraud charges in Brazil over a 2008 friendly match organised by his marketing company Ailanto.

Barca win but doubts ahead of Milan clash

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 14:24

FC Barcelona enjoyed an easy 2-0 win at home to Deportivo la Coruna to prepare for their Champions League clash at home to AC Milan Tuesday.

Messi breaks world record as Barca beat Deportivo

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 09:08

Lionel Messi`s late strike for Barcelona at home to Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday night saw the Argentine set a new world record for consecutive league goals in the top flight.

Adriano to miss Barca`s Copa del Rey tie

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 12:48

Spanish football giants Barcelona have said that Brazilian defender Adriano will miss the Copa del Rey game against Cordoba due to a leg injury.

Barca defender to make Mallorca loan move

Last Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012, 20:13

FC Barcelona confirmed Monday that central defender Andreu Fontas will join Spanish Primera Liga football side Mallorca on loan for the rest of the season.

Barcelona refute links with banned doctor who worked with ‘drug-tainted’ Armstrong

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 13:51

Barcelona has claimed that Dr. Luis Garcia del Moral, a Spanish doctor who has been banned for life for his role in the Lance Armstrong doping scandal, has never been on the club`s staff or its payroll.