Messi may face Real Betis
Madrid – Lionel Messi could yet be available for Barcelona at Real Betis on Sunday, despite being stretchered off the field against Benfica in the Champions League. The league leaders go to Seville...
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MADRID: Lionel Messi could yet be available for Barcelona at Real Betis on Sunday, despite being stretchered off the field against Benfica in the Champions League. The league leaders go to Seville...
View ArticleMessi doubtful for Barcelona's next La Liga match
Lionel Messi suffered a left knee injury upon colliding with Benfica goalkeeper Artur in the 85th minute. David Ramos/Getty Images BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Lionel Messi is a doubt for Barcelona's next...
View ArticleMessi scare a reminder of Argentine's key role
By Iain Rogers MADRID, Dec 6 (Reuters) - When Lionel Messi was taken off on a stretcher with what looked like a serious knee injury on Wednesday it was a jolting reminder, if one were needed, of just...
View ArticleSoccer: Messi scare a reminder of Argentine's key role
MADRID (Reuters) - When Lionel Messi was taken off on a stretcher with what looked like a serious knee injury on Wednesday it was a jolting reminder, if one were needed, of just how crucial the...
View ArticleLionel Messi scare a reminder of Argentine's key role
MADRID: When Lionel Messi was taken off on a stretcher with what looked like a serious knee injury on Wednesday it was a jolting reminder, if one were needed, of just how crucial the Argentine forward...
View ArticleMessi scare a reminder of Argentine's key role in Barca's success
When Lionel Messi was taken off on a stretcher with what looked like a serious knee injury on Wednesday it was a jolting reminder, if one were needed, of just how crucial the Argentine forward is to...
View ArticleBBVA: Messi could yet play for Barca at Betis tomorrow
Lionel Messi could yet be available for Barcelona at Real Betis Balompie tomorrow, despite being stretchered off the field against SL Benfica in the UEFA Champions League. The league leaders go to...
View Articlestar Falcao mauls Deportivo
* Colmbian hits five in crushing 6-0 win * First to achieve the feat in 10 years * Atletico restore five-point lead over Real (Adds details, byline) By Iain Rogers MADRID, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Atletico...
View ArticleHome ground advantage December 7, 2012
This upcoming weekend La Liga will reach its 15th week, which means that 37.5% of its fixture list will have been played. That percentage, depressingly close to this column's success rate, nonetheless...
View ArticleBarcelona's Lionel Messi breaks Gerd Muller's goalscoring record with Real...
Lionel Messi set a record for goals scored in a calendar year as unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona stayed six points clear of chasing Atletico Madrid with a nervy 2-1 win at Real Betis. The Argentine...
View ArticleMessi in Barca squad for Betis game after injury scare
MADRID: Lionel Messi has been included in Barcelona's squad for Sunday's La Liga match at Real Betis after sustaining a bruised knee in Wednesday's Champions League game against Benfica, Barca said on...
View ArticleMessi plays waiting game
IN THE DARK: Barcelona ace uncertain starter against Betis LIONEL Messi could yet be available for Barcelona at Real Betis tomorrow, despite being stretchered off the field against Benfica in the...
View ArticleMessi in Barca squad for Betis game after scare
(Adds Vilanova quotes) MADRID, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi should be available for Sunday's La Liga match at Real Betis after recovering from a blow to the knee sustained in Wednesday's Champions...
View ArticleRecord-setting Messi fires Barca to win
MADRID — The unstoppable Lionel Messi set a record for goals scored in a calendar year and kept unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona six points clear of Atletico Madrid in a nervy 2-1 win at Real Betis...
View ArticleMessi breaks Mueller's record
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View ArticleMadrid's five-goal Falcao mauls Deportivo
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao put bottom-of-the-table Deportivo La Coruna to the sword with an incredible five-goal haul in a crushing 6-0 home win in La Liga today. The prolific Colombian,...
View ArticleRecord plays on
Iain Rogers The unstoppable Lionel Messi set a record for goals scored in a calendar year and kept unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona six points clear of Atletico Madrid in a nervy 2-1 win at Real...
View ArticleBBVA: Record-breaking Messi leads Barca in Betis defeat
The unstoppable Lionel Messi set a record for goals scored in a calendar year and kept unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona six points clear of Atletico Madrid in a nervy 2-1 win at Real Betis Balompie...
View ArticleCamp Nou awaits Messi-Falcao clash
Tweet Madrid, Dec 14 (IANS) The big game in the Spanish Primera Liga football Sunday between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will see the league's two best strikers Leo Messi and Radamel Falcao clash in...
View ArticleBenzema warning for Barca
Madrid slumped 13 points adrift of Barca on Sunday after being held to a home draw by struggling Espanyol and then seeing Tito Vilanova's men brush aside second-placed Atletico Madrid 4-1 at the Nou...
View ArticleBarca battle on without Vilanova for time being
MADRID: Barcelona will have to continue their march at the top of La Liga without Tito Vilanova after it was revealed the coach has suffered a relapse of a tumour on which he was operated just over a...
View ArticleLa Liga Team of the Week: Isco, Messi & Soldado star
The Malaga midfielder makes the cut in our final selection of 2012 after a fine performance in the win over Real Madrid on Saturday, while Barcelona's Argentine is in once again More On : Athletic...
View ArticleMessi nets another double as Barcelona march on
Madrid: Barcelona pulled six points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga when Lionel Messi netted his seventh double of the campaign and set up Alex Song to open his account for the club in...
View ArticleReal bid to kick-start La Liga campaign at Rayo
AFP - Champions Real Madrid aim to get their La Liga campaign back on track away to city rivals Rayo Vallecano following a dismal start which has seen a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona open up an...
View ArticleMessi leads Barcelona to best start in history: La Liga
Lionel Messi scored twice Saturday as Barcelona made the best start in the history of the Spanish league with a 5-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao. The leader's 13 wins and a draw in the opening 14...
View ArticleLacen optimistic over Madrid test August 23, 2012
Getafe midfielder Mehdi Lacen is optimistic his side can prolong Real Madrid's winless start to the season this weekend, but acknowledges the defending champions are likely to be even more dangerous...
View ArticleMessi brace studs Barca victory
Ozil, Benzema on target as Real crush Bilbao 5-1 Barcelona pulled six points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga when Lionel Messi netted his seventh double of the campaign and set up Alex...
View ArticleMessi aiming to get close to Mueller’s goal record
Lionel Messi will be trying on Saturday to get close to Gerd Mueller’s record of 85 goals in a calendar year — and that could be bad news for Zaragoza. Messi has scored 76 goals in all competitions in...
View ArticleSigh of relief for Barca fans after Messi injury scare
MADRID: When Lionel Messi was taken off on a stretcher with what looked like a serious knee injury on Wednesday it was a jolting reminder, if one were needed, of just how crucial the Argentine forward...
View ArticleFree-scoring Barca should watch defence: Gerard Pique
MADRID: Barcelona have only dropped two points so far this season, rolling out victories to open up an eight-point lead over rivals Real Madrid, but defender Gerard Pique admits that they are still...
View ArticleVilanova poised for Barca return
Madrid – Barcelona expect to have coach Tito Vilanova back at the helm following cancer surgery as they return to league action after the winter break with a local derby against Espanyol. Although...
View ArticleMessi strikes for fiery Barcelona
Madrid - Rampant unbeaten leaders Barcelona ended the first half of the La Liga season with a record 55 of a possible 57 points when Lionel Messi scored one goal and had a hand in two more in a 3-1 win...
View ArticleMessi: Barca can end losing run
Lionel Messi is backing Barcelona to brush aside a dip in form and extend their lead at the top of the Primera Division standings when they take on Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. Barcelona have...
View ArticleLa Liga Team of the Week: Messi & Lopez make the grade
The Argentine scored for the 19th round in a row as Barcelona drew 2-2 at Celta Vigo, while the Madrid goalkeeper was on form in his side's 1-1 tie at Zaragoza, also on Saturday The top three all drew...
View ArticleInjured Messi to miss Mallorca clash
Madrid – Lionel Messi will be the big absentee on Saturday, when Spanish leaders Barcelona take on lowly Mallorca. The World Player of the Year suffered a hamstring injury in his right leg in...
View ArticleRonaldo to exploit Messi's injury break
Madrid – At the same time as World Player Lionel Messi is laid up with a pulled right hamstring, Cristiano Ronaldo is in the most brutal form of his career – and scoring goals as if they were going...
View ArticleBarca close in on century
Champions Barcelona moved a step closer to claiming a club-record 100 points this season after beating derby rivals Espanyol 2-0 at the Estadi Cornella-El Prat. Barca, who look set to seal the signing...
View ArticleNerve-wracking finale
DRAMA: All eyes on relegation battle as Barca aim to finish with 100 points CHAMPIONS Barcelona have the chance finish with a record-equalling 100 points in Primera Liga's final round of matches, but...
View ArticlePrimera Liga round-up: Vital victories for Valencia and Celta Vigo
Valencia beat Granada to boost their top-four hopes as Real Sociedad played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Real Madrid, while all three relegation places remain undecided ahead of the final week of the...
View ArticleBarca can cope with Messi absence: Dani Alves
MADRID: Barcelona defender Dani Alves has said the La Liga leaders can cope without Lionel Messi for their clash with Mallorca on Saturday. The four-time World Player of the Year strained his...
View ArticleMessi's 15th La Liga treble earns Barca 5-4 win
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View ArticleLionel Messi fine after knee injury scare
Lionel Messi says he is feeling fine despite bruising his left knee in Barcelona's Champions League game against Benfica but is unsure whether he will be fit for Sunday's La Liga match at Real Betis....
View ArticleBarca to soldier on without Vilanova
Madrid – Barcelona will have to continue their march at the top of La Liga with coach Tito Vilanova sidelined after the club revealed Wednesday he has suffered a relapse of a tumour on which he was...
View ArticleBarca ride on Messi brace
Argentine nets his 88th goal of the year in 2-1 victory over Cordoba The apparently unstoppable Lionel Messi extended his record goals tally for 2012 to 88 when he scored twice to earn holders...
View ArticleMessi feels fine after knee injury scare
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi says he is feeling fine despite bruising his left knee in Wednesday's Champions League game against Benfica but is unsure whether he will be fit for Sunday's La Liga...
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