‘Ronaldo has some of Maradona’s passion, Messi has none’The experienced Portuguese coach, who is currently with Benfica, considers a 1986 World Cup-winning Argentine to be the best of all timeArgentinaJuventus
Inter wanted Messi for €250m in 2006 - LaportaA man running for a second spell in office says the Italian giants made a play for the Argentine right at the start of his senior career at Camp NouTransfersBarcelona
'Messi loves Barcelona' - Laporta confident Argentine will stayA man who is vying for the top job in the Camp Nou boardroom is optimistic that the six-time Ballon d'Or winner can be convinced to stick aroundBarcelonaLaLiga
Messi's Maradona tribute 'great in every sense' - KoemanOne Argentine superstar honoured another after scoring against Osasuna, something that impressed his managerBarcelonaLaLiga
Messi makes Maradona tribute after Barca goalThe Camp Nou hero spent his formative years at the Argentine club, a team the World Cup winner represented towards the end of his careerBarcelonaLaLiga
Messi well rested but Dest a doubt for BarcelonaThe Dutch tactician is reluctant to rate his tenure so far as there remains a lot of hard work to come, starting against Osasuna at Camp NouBarcelonaLaLiga
Barca presidential candidate pledges loyalty to KoemanThe Dutchman has endured a mixed start to life in the managerial hot-seat at Camp Nou but would be retained by one prospective option for the top jobBarcelonaLaLiga
Pique urges Messi to stay at BarcelonaThe centre-back does not want to see the six-time Ballon d'Or winner depart the club, having already seen Luis Suarez go last summerBarcelonaLaLiga
Neymar return to Barca ruled out by presidential hopefulXavi Vilajoana formed part of Josep Maria Bartomeu’s regime at Camp Nou and is now looking to take control of the Blaugrana boardroom himselfBarcelonaNeymar
'Barcelona winning without Messi is key'The former Blaugrana star was pleased to see Ronald Koeman’s side ease past Dynamo Kiev while handing the Argentine superstar a well-earned restBarcelonaChampions League
Why Messi is edging closer to Barcelona exitThe Argentine clearly loves the club, the city and its people but it's likely that his determination to leave has only strengthened in recent monthsBarcelonaR. Koeman
Tebas wants Messi, Mourinho, Guardiola & Klopp in La LigaThe president of Spanish football’s top tier is aware big names will help to raise the profile of a division that remains part of the global eliteLaLigaBarcelona
Barca could rename Camp Nou after MessiThe relationship between the Argentine sensation and the Catalan club has disintegrated but the presidential hopeful wants to honour their star playerBarcelonaLaLiga
‘Messi & Ronaldo couldn’t dream of Maradona’s admiration’A former Argentina team-mate of the all-time great admits that life under the brightest of spotlights was rarely easy for a sadly departed talentC. RonaldoJuventus
Barca presidential candidate ‘convinced’ Messi wants to stayToni Freixa will have discussions with the six-time Ballon d’Or winner if his bid to fill the boardroom at Camp Nou proves successfulBarcelonaLaLiga
Messi pays tribute to 'eternal' MaradonaThe Barcelona star spoke out about the legendary figure after his passing on WednesdayBarcelonaLaLiga
