A love story: Messi and AntonellaAs a young Newell's hopeful, Messi used to hang around his buddy's house in hope of running in to his friend's cousin, who later would become his wifeArgentina
Messi's childhood struggle The Barcelona star had to fight in becoming the best player in the world, as economic crises in Argentina disrupted the hormone treatments he needed.Argentina
Giovinco plays down Barca linkThe former Juventus playmaker is in no rush to leave Canada, despite reported interest from Luis Enrique's treble-winning Blaugrana sideToronto FCLaLiga
Perez: Spain fans wrong to boo PiqueThe Blancos chief says the constant jeering of the centre-back is "bad", especially when he is on national team dutySpainReal Madrid
Zubizarreta on Pique and Ramos spatThe former goalkeeper has weighed in on the dispute between the two Spain international team-matesSpainReal Madrid
Iker supports Pique against boo boysThe goalkeeper, who experienced plenty of abuse from his own fans at Real Madrid, hopes the national side supporters get back on the Barcelona star's…Real MadridSpain
All of Messi's remarkable recordsThe Barca legend became La Liga's all-time top goalscorer on Saturday night and we've taken a look at his most impressive marks for club and countryArgentina
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