'Messi doesn't guarantee Barcelona success'The former Camp Nou star is a big admirer of his fellow Argentine but does not consider him to make the Blaugrana favourites for the Champions LeagueLaLigaReal Madrid
Digne: I left Barca because Everton gave me the ‘wow’ factorThe France international had no intention of leaving Camp Nou, until he was charmed by Toffees boss Marco SilvaEvertonPremier League
Messi or Ronaldo? Top 20 players of the last decadeThe Goal 50, our annual list of the world's best players, has been running since 2008, so which superstar has amassed the most votes overall?GOAL50Bayern Munich
'Modric deserved to be named world's best player' - FigoThe midfielder helped Real Madrid win a third consecutive Champions League before then leading Croatia to the final of the World Cup in RussiaGOAL50Real Madrid
Modric, Xavi, Pirlo & the top 20 centre midfielders of all timeLuka Modric has been crowned Goal 50 winner for 2018, so where does the Real Madrid and Croatia ace rank among the greatest centre-mids of all time?GOAL50Bayern Munich
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
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