'Barca need to keep Messi even after he retires'The Argentine superstar came closer than ever to leaving the club over the summer, and the potential new president wants to avoid a repeatBarcelonaLaLiga
'P*ssed off' at Madrid rejection but Pedri now has Messi 'prize'The talented teenager is living the dream working with an all-time great at Camp Nou, having previously been snubbed by the BlancosBarcelonaReal Madrid
Scaloni pleased with Messi after injury scareAfter an injury concern over the team's talisman, La Albiceleste's coach was pleased with his starArgentinaWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Barca want Messi stay & another Ballon d’Or - NadalThe uncle of tennis superstar Rafa Nadal is forming part of Victor Font’s bid to take control at Camp Nou and wants an Argentine icon to stay putBarcelonaLaLiga
‘Life went on after Ronaldo but Messi is irreplaceable’A man who represented the Blaugrana and Real Madrid in his playing days hopes an Argentine icon can be convinced to remain in Spanish footballBarcelonaLaLiga
Fati injury offers Dembele yet another last chance at BarcaThe France star is the obvious replacement for the teenager on the left wing, but having to rely on the 23-year-old is never a good position to be inBarcelonaO. Dembele
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
