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Delighted Messi Surprised By Honour

Delighted Messi Surprised By Honour

Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi has voiced his delight and surprise with his fourth consecutive Ballon d'Or win. 8 Jan 2013
Messi Claims Fourth Ballon D'or Award

Messi Claims Fourth Ballon D'or Award

Lionel Messi has won the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or ahead of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta. 8 Jan 2013
Messi Admits Argentina Underperform

Messi Admits Argentina Underperform

Lionel Messi has confessed that he wishes he was as successful with Argentina as he has been with Barcelona. 3 Jan 2013
Fans Force Out Falcioni From Boca

Fans Force Out Falcioni From Boca

Boca Juniors coach Julio Cesar Falcioni has left his post by mutual consent after strong opposition to his tenure from the club's fans. 11 Dec 2012
Muller Pays Tribute To Record-Breaker Messi

Muller Pays Tribute To Record-Breaker Messi

German legend Gerd Muller labelled Barcelona star Lionel Messi 'an incredible player' and said he deserved to break his goalscoring record. 11 Dec 2012
Messi Flattered By Pele, Maradona Comparisons

Messi Flattered By Pele, Maradona Comparisons

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi says it is an honour to be compared to Pele and Diego Maradona. 3 Dec 2012
Ronaldo: Entertainer Messi Deserves Ballon D'or

Ronaldo: Entertainer Messi Deserves Ballon D'or

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has tipped Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo. 29 Nov 2012
Caniggia: 'This Is Messi's Era'

Caniggia: 'This Is Messi's Era'

Former Argentina international Claudio Caniggia believes Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is the greatest player of his generation. 29 Nov 2012
Argentina Too Good For Brazil

Argentina Too Good For Brazil

Brazil defeated fierce rivals Argentina on penalties to win the Superclasico de las Americas in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. 23 Nov 2012
Riquelme Eyes Off Boca Return

Riquelme Eyes Off Boca Return

Juan Roman Riquelme says he is open to the idea of rejoining Boca Juniors. 14 Nov 2012
Newell's Old Boys Sign Up Messi's Son

Newell's Old Boys Sign Up Messi's Son

Lionel Messi's newborn son Thiago has been made a member of Argentinean club Newell's Old Boys. 9 Nov 2012
Argentina Ends Futsalroos World Cup Hope

Argentina Ends Futsalroos World Cup Hope

ARGENTINA ended the Futsalroos World Cup campaign with an clinical 7-1 victory at Nimitbutr Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. 9 Nov 2012
Simeone Happy With Theatrical Spanish Football

Simeone Happy With Theatrical Spanish Football

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says watching football in Spain is a far more pleasant experience than in Argentina. 31 Oct 2012
Di Maria: Messi Is A 'Phenomenon'

Di Maria: Messi Is A 'Phenomenon'

Real Madrid attacker Angel di Maria has praised Lionel Messi and feels the Barcelona star is in a league of his own. 18 Oct 2012
Sabella Lauds Argentine Firepower

Sabella Lauds Argentine Firepower

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has praised his ruthless strikers after seeing his side overcome Chile in World Cup qualifying action. 18 Oct 2012
Mascherano In Awe Of Messi

Mascherano In Awe Of Messi

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano has lauded the genius of national and Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi. 14 Oct 2012
Owen Admits To Diving For England

Owen Admits To Diving For England

Stoke striker Michael Owen has confessed to diving to win a penalty while playing for England. 12 Oct 2012
Mascherano Tips Classic Uruguay Clash

Mascherano Tips Classic Uruguay Clash

Javier Mascherano believes Argentina's World Cup qualifying clash with Uruguay on Friday could prove crucial to the final standings. 10 Oct 2012
Argentina Versus Brazil Called Off

Argentina Versus Brazil Called Off

The second leg of the showcase friendly series between Argentina and Brazil was postponed due to floodlight failure on Wednesday. 4 Oct 2012
Riquelme Confirms Boca Exit

Riquelme Confirms Boca Exit

Juan Roman Riquelme says he is not interested in what Diego Maradona has to say after the Argentina legend questioned his motivation. 15 Sep 2012
Sabella Talks Up Messi Mentality

Sabella Talks Up Messi Mentality

Lionel Messi is happy according to Argentina coach Alejandro Seballa, in contrast to La Liga rival Cristiano Ronaldo. 10 Sep 2012