Pep and Messi's Barca vs Flick and Lewy's Bayern: Who wins?Pep threw down the gauntlet this week, playfully suggesting that his 2009 Barcelona team, who won six trophies, should take on this year's BayernBayern MunichJ. Boateng
Did Lionel Messi nearly sign for Rangers?What's the truth of the story about the Barcelona icon almost going to Scotland? Goal takes a look backL. MessiRangers
Koeman scolds Pique for saying referees have Madrid biasThe Blaugrana coach admitted that the veteran centre-back's comments will give him a headache if the Royal Spanish Football Federation sanction himLaLigaR. Koeman
‘There are players finishing contracts’ - Poch on Messi talkThe Paris Saint-Germain boss is reluctant to discuss players that are not on his books, but concedes that every club will be identifying targetsParis Saint-GermainLaLiga
Grealish touted as ‘Messi with a right foot’The Villans’ ex-Arsenal goalkeeper considers the England international midfielder to be the finest player he has ever worked withJ. GrealishAston Villa
Why did Pochettino risk Neymar against Caen?Last season's Champions League finalists go into their last-16 clash against Barcelona having been needlessly deprived of their most important playerChampions LeagueNeymar
Haaland & Isak billed as Suarez replacements for BarcaThe former Blaugrana midfielder believes another striker is needed at Camp Nou, with various options out there to be exploredTransfersA. Isak
Pep challenges Bayern to sextuple showdown with 2009 BarcaHansi Flick's side matched the Man City manager's legendary Barca team when they won their sixth straight trophy with the Club World CupBayern MunichFIFA Club World Cup
Bayern match Pep's Barca with historic sextupleHansi Flick's side have become only the second side in European football history to hold all six top-level titles available to themStatsBayern Munich
Fabregas: Messi is the perfect footballerThe Monaco midfielder, who took in a successful spell at Camp Nou earlier in his career, has talked up his old team-mate's unique talentsLaLigaMonaco
Barcelona urged to move for Neymar-esque GilGerman Vaya Ballabriga 'Mani' has worked with the Catalan giants for several years and believes a raid on the ranks at Sevilla could be beneficialTransfersEibar
Messi harder to defend against than Ronaldo - FriedrichThe former defender believes both players are on the same level but that the Argentine is a trickier opponent due to his diminutive statureLaLigaJuventus
Koeman defends Umtiti after Barca defender's errors The 27-year-old did not cover himself in glory on either of Sevilla's goals on WednesdayCopa del ReySevilla
Ex-Man City star Fernando talks up Guardiola influenceThe midfielder was at Etihad Stadium in the Spanish manager's debut season before moving on to Galatasaray, then to La Liga with SevillaSevillaCopa del Rey
'Salah is the Messi of Africa'The Bundesliga giants' CEO thinks the Egyptian icon is comparable to the Barcelona star in terms of his accomplishments on the pitchM. SalahL. Messi
Dortmund wonderkid Moukoko idolised MessiThe highly-rated forward has burst onto the senior stage in Germany and is now looking to carve out his own career at the very top of the gameY. MoukokoBorussia Dortmund
Herrera casts FFP doubt over Messi to PSGRonald Koeman has also reacted to the stories linking the Argentine with a move to France and insists the speculation is "not important"L. MessiParis Saint-Germain
Garcia calls out Koeman over Messi bid complaintsThe Camp Nou coach had spoken last year of his desire to sign Memphis Depay from Lyon, but is now unhappy the boot is on the other footTransfersR. Koeman
Koeman accepts Barcelona’s stance on Garcia dealThe Blaugrana had hoped to welcome a familiar face back onto their books in January, but a highly-rated defender remains at Manchester City for nowTransfersManchester City
To have Messi at PSG would be magnificent, admits VerrattiThe Ligue 1 champions are considered to be favourites to sign the Barcelona star, and another of their players has said he would be welcomeTransfersL. Messi
Messi to the rescue again - but do Barca deserve his loyalty?The Argentine came off the bench to turn Sunday's clash with Real Betis on its head following yet another week of speculation regarding his futureL. MessiLaLiga
I dreamed of Arsenal and Barcelona – DavidThe Canadian international forward has scored five in as many games, and he says it was his dream as a kid to play for the north London sideTransfersJ. David
Koeman backs 'honest' referees after Pique claims Madrid biasThe Dutchman has expressed his belief that match officials from the Spanish top flight carry out their duties in an honourable fashionR. KoemanReal Betis
Packed schedule 'killing the players' - KoemanThe Barcelona manager wants UEFA and the national associations to find a solution to ease the burden on playersLaLigaR. Koeman