Inter Milan’s Serie A title challenge hit another stumbling block after a 1-1 draw at lowly Lecce, allowing Juventus to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Tag: Lionel Messi
Messi strikes to give Setien victory in first match as Barcelona boss
Lionel Messi’s 76th-minute winner marked new Barcelona coach Quique Setien’s first game in charge with a 1-0 victory over Granada to move back to the top of LaLiga on goal difference.
Diego Simeone praises Atletico Madrid character after Super Cup fightback
Diego Simeone hailed the heart of Atletico Madrid after they stunned Barcelona 3-2 to reach the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Barcelona in a five-goal thriller and book their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
Mbappe rated most valuable player while England stars rank highly
English players and clubs rank highly in a new list of estimated transfer values released by a respected international football research group.
Espanyol hold 10-man Barcelona to derby draw after late leveller
Espanyol dented city rivals Barcelona’s LaLiga title ambitions in a pulsating 2-2 derby draw at the RCDE Stadium.
Suarez at your service as Barcelona beat Alaves
Luis Suarez provided a goal and three assists as Barcelona opened up a three-point gap at the top of LaLiga after a 4-1 victory over Alaves at Nou Camp.
Barcelona could lose top spot ahead of El Clasico after Sociedad draw
LaLiga leaders Barcelona saw a six-match winning streak halted after a 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad – which could see them knocked off the top of the table ahead of El Clasico.
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde knows importance of Real Sociedad clash
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde maintains winning at in-form Real Sociedad will be just as important as getting the better of Real Madrid in El Clasico.
Antonio Conte: Inter must leave with no regrets as they target last-16 Champions League place
Antonio Conte says that Inter Milan must have “no regrets” in their pursuit of a Champions League last-16 place.
Bayern suffer late defeat at Monchengladbach to fall further off Bundesliga pace
Bayern Munich’s seven-year reign as Bundesliga champions is under severe threat following a 2-1 defeat at league leaders Borussia Moenchengladbach.
Messi hits 53rd career hat-trick as Barcelona return to LaLiga summit
Lionel Messi scored the 53rd hat-trick of his astonishing career to help Barcelona crush Mallorca 5-2 at the Nou Camp to retain their place at the top of LaLiga.
Jurgen Klopp backs Sadio Mane to challenge for Ballon d’Or in future
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes forward Sadio Mane can challenge Lionel Messi for the Ballon d’Or in years to come.
Klopp warns Liverpool that derby win could ‘solve a lot of problems’ for Everton
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is wary Everton will view the Merseyside derby as the game which can “solve a lot of problems” for beleaguered manager Marco Silva.
Six of the best – Messi chalks up another landmark in record-breaking career
Lionel Messi may be approaching the twilight of his remarkable career but the accumulation of records, honours and scintillating performances shows no sign of diminishing.
Messi wins Ballon d’Or for record sixth time
Lionel Messi has won a record sixth Ballon d’Or crown at a ceremony in Paris.
Valverde talks up the importance of Messi after Barcelona’s victory at Atletico
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde talked up the importance of having Lionel Messi in his side after the forward netted the winner in the 1-0 victory at Atletico Madrid.
Ballon d’Or nominee Virgil Van Dijk already feels like a winner
Virgil Van Dijk already feels like a winner after being nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Messi leaves it late to boost Barcelona to victory over Atletico Madrid
Lionel Messi scored for the first time at the Wanda Metropolitano to lift Barcelona to the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Valverde hails incredible Messi after starring role in win over Dortmund
Head coach Ernesto Valverde hailed Lionel Messi as incredible after the Argentinian marked his 700th appearance for Barcelona with his 613th goal for the club.