Barcelona

Messi makes it 52 not out AC Milan’s ability to prevent Lionel Messi from wreaking havoc was always going to be a key factor in…

Lionel Messi insists that he currently has “no time” to reflect on his achievements in his career to date after landing a record fourth Ballon…

In the end, it wasn’t even close. Lionel Messi once again brushed aside the other nominees to become the first player to win the Ballon…

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that he plans to return to management next season, with Chelsea keen on hiring the former Barcelona head coach. The Spaniard,…

Mark Hughes believes Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola is destined to coach in the Premier League at some stage during the Spaniard’s career. The 41-year-old has…

Wheels just about stay on the Chelsea bus Jose Mourinho famously coined the catchphrase “parking the bus” when Tottenham Hotspur produced an overly conservative performance…

Chelsea’s plan works neatly The Blues were content to sit back and assume the role of spectators as Barcelona pinged the ball about with ease…

Roberto Di Matteo stressed his firm belief that Fernando Torres should be included in Spain’s Euro 2012 squad following his recent return to form. The…

Pep Guardiola has revealed his admiration for Chelsea’s ‘golden generation’ ahead of the first leg of Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday…

Frank Lampard has fired a warning at each and every one of his Chelsea team-mates, telling them they must be at the very top of…

Cesc Fàbregas admits he is relishing the chance to be involved in Barcelona’s heavyweight clashes ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea…

Scintillating Sánchez What a luxury for Pep Guardiola to have Alexis Sánchez to turn to when his key players are having an off-day, or an…

Pep Guardiola insists he will not let Barcelona rest on their laurels after he was named world coach of the year for 2011 on Monday.…

It was fitting that Lionel Messi dedicated his 2011 Ballon d’Or award to his Barcelona team-mate Xavi. “I want to share this with my friend,…

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Real Madrid are the team closest to challenging Barcelona’s dominance of European football – but he cannot see any side stopping…

Lionel Messi is waiting to discover if he will become the first man since Michel Platini to lift the Ballon d’Or for three years running…

Carles Puyol hailed Barcelona’s Club World Cup final display as Lionel Messi’s sparkling performance helped the Spanish side to a 4-0 rout over Santos in…

Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué is confident that Pep Guardiola will sign a new deal to extend his spell in charge of the Spanish champions. The…

Xavi Hernández has told Real Madrid they must adopt a more collective approach if they are to dislodge Barcelona from the pinnacle of Spanish football…

Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United are focused on dislodging Barcelona as the kings of European football – and the Red Devils boss believes building…

Juan Mata believes that the English Premier League is more competitive than its Spanish equivalent, with the Primera División too often ending up a two-horse…