Inside Messi's moving Newell's tribute to MaradonaThe pair could not have been more different, but their lives have been intimately connected ever since the infant Messi witnessed Diego take the fieldL. MessiD. Maradona
'Lewandowski is the most complete player in world football' A German legend thinks the Polish striker should be recognised ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Mohamed SalahR. LewandowskiBayern Munich
Inter wanted Messi for €250m in 2006 - LaportaA man running for a second spell in office says the Italian giants made a play for the Argentine right at the start of his senior career at Camp NouTransfersInter
'Messi loves Barcelona' - Laporta confident Argentine will stayA man who is vying for the top job in the Camp Nou boardroom is optimistic that the six-time Ballon d'Or winner can be convinced to stick aroundL. MessiLaLiga
How Abramovich's Chelsea takeover changed football foreverThe Russian oligarch is an innovator in football and he continues to impact the club and the wider sport 17 years after his takeoverChelseaPremier League
Messi well rested but Dest a doubt for BarcelonaThe Dutch tactician is reluctant to rate his tenure so far as there remains a lot of hard work to come, starting against Osasuna at Camp NouLaLigaS. Dest
Why Messi is edging closer to Barcelona exitThe Argentine clearly loves the club, the city and its people but it's likely that his determination to leave has only strengthened in recent monthsL. MessiR. Koeman
'Diego is Argentina, he's going to live forever'The late World Cup hero was the most Argentine of icons to his adoring fans, as much because of his failings as his unique talents on the pitchD. MaradonaOpinion
Maradona: The making of a footballing legendThe Argentine hero celebrated his 60th birthday shortly before his untimely death on Wednesday, and Goal looks back on what made him such an iconD. MaradonaArgentina
Ronaldo matches Messi record The Portuguese star found the back of the net on Tuesday to bring up a milestone that only his Argentine rival has also managedC. RonaldoChampions League
Griezmann: I won't cut my hair even if Barcelona tell me toDespite copping criticism for his hairstyle, the France international has refused to alter itA. GriezmannChampions League
Rooney was 'ready' to leave Man Utd for Barca or Real MadridThe former England captain has detailed the intense level of interest in his services when he briefly expressed his desire to leave Old TraffordTransfersManchester United
Koeman wants new centre-back as Barca delay Pique surgeryThe Spaniard could be facing six months on the sidelines and his current manager is eyeing up a replacement for the January windowR. KoemanDynamo Kyiv
‘Messi is a risk for Man City’The former Blues defender would like to see the mercurial Argentine at Etihad Stadium, but admits there are a number of obstacles to clearL. MessiManchester City
Pique injury plunges Barcelona deeper into despairThe veteran defender left the field in tears after suffering what looked like a serious injury in a dismal 1-0 loss at Atletico Madrid on SaturdayLaLigaD. Simeone
Believe the hype: Felix stepping out of Griezmann's Atleti shadowThe Portugal international has been the best player in La Liga so far this season as the Rojiblancos prepare to host Barcelona on SaturdayJ. FelixAtletico Madrid
'Messi will only consider staying at Barca if they win CL or La Liga'A former Camp Nou favourite does not think the six-time Ballon d'Or winner will stick around if the Blaugrana finish the season without a major trophyL. MessiLaLiga
Forget Messi for now: Pep's new deal is massive for Man CityThe former Barcelona coach is set to stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2023 after signing a new deal, thus ending speculation over his futureTransfersManchester City
Farewell Mascherano: The Little Chief who always came up bigHe may not have been the most technically gifted, but Masche more than made up for it with his unrivalled commitment to the causeArgentinaLaLiga
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 inO. DembeleR. Koeman
'Coutinho was good, but Sturridge was a joke!'Conor Masterson spent five years at Anfield, and is now plotting his way through the Championship with Queens Park RangersLiverpoolC. Masterson
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 detailsL. MessiLaLiga
Who could win Goal 50 in 10 years' time?As the dust settles on Robert Lewandowski's win in 2020, Goal runs the rule over which players could claim the prize in 10 years' time...GOAL50NXGN
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