Lenglet plays down Dembele exit amid Liverpool linksThe defender insists that a stomach bug ruled his countryman out of the weekend's action, amid rumours all is not well at Camp NouTransfersLaLiga
'Messi's humility only makes him more of a legend'Having suffered the Argentine's wizardly talents on several occasions with former club Sevilla, Lenglet loves having Leo as a team-mateLaLiga
Messi not in world's top 10?! All the Goal 50 votes for LeoThe Barcelona No.10 may have won a double and the European Golden Shoe last season but he wasn't hugely popular with all of our votersGOAL50Bayern Munich
Verratti 'not thinking about' leaving PSGThe Italy international has seen his future called into question on a regular basis in recent years, but he claims to be fully settled in FranceTransfersJuventus
Modric beats Ronaldo & Salah to win Goal 50The elegant midfielder helped Real Madrid retain their Champions League crown before inspiring Croatia to a runners-up finish at the 2018 World CupGOAL50Real Madrid
'Neymar return to Barcelona is difficult'A Camp Nou legend is not expecting to see the Brazilian head back to Catalunya, but concedes that he could secure a switch to the Santiago BernabeuTransfersLaLiga
Who has better stats in 2018 - Ronaldo or Messi?The two superstars are among the favourites to top the Goal 50 once again, but who performed better statistically during the 2017-18 season?GOAL50Juventus
Dembele criticism is overblown, says agentThe attacker was left out of the team against Real Betis, but his agent claims he has the support of Barca's sporting directorLaLigaFrance
Neymar would be world's best under Pep - AlvesThe Brazil attacker remains one of the undisputed stars of the game, but his compatriot believes he could have been even more successfulParis Saint-GermainManchester City
Neymar snubbed from world’s 20 best playersThe most expensive footballer of all time saw his club campaign with PSG cut short by injury, while his World Cup ended in disappointment and ridiculeGOAL50Bayern Munich
Salah named as world's third best playerThe Egyptian has made the Goal 50 podium for the first time, after a year in which he broke the record for goals in a 38-game Premier League seasonGOAL50Bayern Munich
'Mbappe as good as teen CR7 & Ronaldo'The former Portugal winger is optimistic that France's World Cup hero – and 2018 Goal 50 contender – can remain at the top of the game for 15-20 yearsGOAL50Real Madrid
Messi's unwanted first as brace counts for nothingThe Argentine superstar did his bit upon his return to action against Real Betis, but he still ended up on the wrong end of a shock result at Camp NouLaLigaReal Betis
Barca suffer worst defensive run in 20 yearsThe Catalan giants have not kept a league clean sheet since they beat Real Vallalodid in their second game of the seasonLaLigaReal Betis
Ronaldinho reveals his greatest ever goalThe 2005 Ballon d'Or winner has picked out a strike that played a big role in leading his country to glory in Japan and South KoreaBrazilLaLiga
Barcelona vs Real Betis: Messi starts for BarcaErnesto Valverde's side are seeking to cement their position atop La Liga with a victory over dangerous opponents at Camp NouLaLigaReal Betis
Are these the 25 best players in the world?Features editor Carlo Garganese is on the Goal 50 panel – and he has revealed the players he voted for as his best of 2018GOAL50Champions League
Malcom rubbishes Barcelona exit talkThe Brazilian forward only moved to Camp Nou over the summer and has sought to quash speculation suggesting another switch could be on the cardsTransfersInter
Injury blow for Barca as Coutinho faces three weeks outThe Brazilian midfielder is nursing a hamstring complaint and will play no part in upcoming fixtures for the reigning La Liga championsLaLigaBrazil
'Griezmann has to offer more than just three touches'The only man to have coached the Rojiblancos, Real Madrid and Barcelona has had his say on a World Cup winner and the emergence of Vinicius JuniorLaLigaAtletico Madrid
Willian's love-hate relationship with Chelsea fansThe Brazilian has helped the Blues win four major trophies but he remains a divisive figure over his relationship with former boss Antonio ConteChelseaPremier League
Allegri quashes Benatia exit rumoursThe Moroccan defender has been linked with a move away from the Italian champions in the January transfer windowTransfersManchester United
Barcelona couldn't take Messi risk - ValverdeThe Argentine superstar has made a speedy recovery from a broken arm, but the decision was taken not to involve him in a European clash with InterInterChampions League
Misfit Malcom's dream UCL debut helps Barca advanceThe 21-year-old has found minutes hard to come by since a summer move from Bordeaux, but made his time on the field at San Siro count on TuesdayInterChampions League
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