Forlan: La Liga can succeed without MessiThe former Atletico Madrid forward was asked about the Argentine and his attempt to leave Spain's top-flight at the start of the seasonLaLigaBarcelona
Suarez: Messi and I still talk a lotThe two stars struck up a close relationship on and off the pitch at Camp NouBarcelonaL. Suarez
Lionel Messi's dog: Breed, name and picturesThe six-time Ballon d'Or winner's house is guarded by a gigantic pet hound - Goal has all the detailsBarcelonaLaLiga
‘If Messi doesn’t want to stay, nothing can change his mind’The former Blaugrana star was “surprised” to see the Argentine push for a move over the summer and expects further twists and turns to comeBarcelonaLaLiga
‘Messi can’t be stopped & Ronaldo is a machine’The former France international defender has faced the Barcelona and Juventus superstars on a regular basis and remains in awe of their abilityC. RonaldoJuventus
‘Not easy to convince Messi that bench is good option’The former Blaugrana forward was pleased to see an Argentine icon get a rest against Real Betis before stepping onto the field to score twiceBarcelonaReal Betis
Barca elections set for Jan 24 - but will Messi already be leaving?Voting will take place at the start of 2021 as the Liga giants face a huge decision which will shape their immediate futureBarcelonaLaLiga
Scaloni questions VAR after Messi denied winnerBarcelona's superstar thought he had put his side ahead in the second-half only for the goal to be ruled outArgentinaL. Scaloni
‘Messi more of a leader after chaotic summer’The six-time Ballon d’Or winner had pushed for a move away from Camp Nou in the last window, but is now looking to impress for club and countryBarcelonaLaLiga
Messi backed to retire at Barca ‘but there is always a but’The former Blaugrana striker is hoping to see a six-time Ballon d’Or winner stay put after shelving his exit plans in the summer of 2020BarcelonaLaLiga
Rakitic refutes Messi-Griezmann rift reportsA former Camp Nou team-mate of two “spectacular” forwards believes unwelcome rumours will end once both men start firing on all cylindersBarcelonaI. Rakitic
Goal 50 Fan Vote: Lewandowski crowned people's championAfter taking top spot in the 2020 men's list on Tuesday, the Bayern Munich and Poland striker has now emerged victorious in our online pollGOAL50R. Lewandowski
'Dybala is the new Messi & should join Real Madrid' The Argentine has been urged to seal a transfer to Spain in the New Year in order to unlock his full potentialP. DybalaReal Madrid
Messi has shown he is still the best - KoemanThe Argentine has only scored one open-play goal this season but his manager insisted Barca are still better with him in their sideR. KoemanLaLiga
‘Setien shouldn’t have made Messi excuses’The Masia academy graduate was surprised to see an ousted coach look to blame others for his failings during a difficult reign at Camp NouBarcelonaLaLiga
Goal 50 2020: The best 50 players in the worldAfter a global vote involving 44 editions, Goal proudly presents its list of the best 25 male and best 25 female footballers on the planet for 2019-20GOAL50Bayern Munich
