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With the captain still sidelined due to injury, Barcelona's new signing and young players were required to pick up the slack.

Real Betis manager Rubi says that he hopes the Argentine star won't be able to play when his team faces Barcelona on Sunday.

Lionel Messi was absent during Barcelona's opening round loss against Athletic Bilbao.

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has finally spoken up about the difference between him and Lionel Messi.

A meeting between FC Barcelona and PSG has failed to produce results concerning the transfer of Neymar.

Manchester United are said to be interested in signing Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld but are reluctant to deal with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Rafinha hopes Inter Milan will exercise their option to sign him permanently at the end of the season and end his spell with Barcelona.

RB Leipzig are poised to sign Benfica prodigy Umaro Embaló for €20m after Manchester United refuse to increase their €5m bid.

RB Leipzig have reportedly made a huge bid for Benfica starlet Umaro Embalo who is also wanted by Manchester United and Barcelona.

Reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid made a last minute attempt to sign Philippe Coutinho before Barcelona struck a deal with Liverpool on Saturday.

Celta Vigo are hopeful the arrival of Philippe Coutinho at Barcelona will allow them to sign Denis Suarez on loan.

Inter Milan are closely monitoring Gerard Deulofeu's situation at Barcelona having ruled out a move for Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Nabil Fekir has listed Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona as the clubs he could consider when he leaves Lyon.

Barcelona still hold special interest in Manchester United defender Daley Blind as they consider replacements for Javier Mascherano.

Barcelona are also tracking Benfica's highly-rated talent Umaro Embalo who Manchester United have already held talks over.

Live coverage of the last 16 draw for the Champions League with Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool awaiting their fate.

Liverpool CEO Peter Moore is hopeful Philippe Coutinho will remain at the club but admits he does not know what the future holds.

Injury to Samuel Umtiti heightens Barcelona's problems in defence - could Inigo Martinez be the answer?

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has been ruled out for eight weeks with a hamstring injury - ruling him out of El Clasico at Real Madrid on 23 December.

Raul Sanllehi will become Arsenal's new head of football relations in February with his contract at Barcelona set to expire in December.

Valencia host Barcelona as La Liga's top two sides meet at the Mestalla. The hosts will try to reduce the gap at the top to a single point.

Juventus star Paulo Dybala is unsure whether he will still be at the club next season amid interest from Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Benfica CEO Domingos Oliveira told IBTimes UK explains how the club's policy of scouting young talent and selling at a high price keeps the club thriving.

Arsenal bid £90m for Monaco star Thomas Lemar in the summer but the Gunners are now ready to end their interest in the France international.

Roma sporting director Monchi says Leicester City repeatedly turned down their efforts to sign Riyad Mahrez, with the Foxes also rejecting Barcelona's advances.

Serge Aurier says he was in advanced talks to sign for Barcelona before completing his move to Tottenham during the summer.

Manchester United will reportedly step up their scouting of Alex Grimaldo after the left-back impressed Jose Mourinho.

Barcelona full-back Nelson Semedo says he believes he will one day end up back at boyhood club Benfica later in his career.

Real Sociedad defender Álvaro Odriozola is one of La Liga's latest success stories with Barcelona and Real Madrid interested in signing him.

Barcelona are now carefully monitoring Anthony Martial's situation at Manchester United and may consider a move later down the line, reports in Spain claim.