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Barcelona striker Lionel Messi accused by activists of showing 'enthusiastic support' for central African country that failed to halt ritual murder of children.

De Gea has missed United's first two pre-season games because of a mystery injury

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Lionel Messi provided another dazzling display as Barcelona knocked Manchester City out of the Champions League

Documents obtained by Der Spiegel fuel suspicion that six charity games were conducted for benefit of players and agents.

Manchester City boss, Manuel Pellegrini said that Joe Hart saving Lionel Messi's injury-time penalty gave City a chance to keep their Champions League hopes alive.

City's clash with Barcelona offers a chance to show they are now serious contenders in Europe.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said on Wednesday (January 14) he was sure the team's talismanic striker Lionel Messi would stay at the Catalan club for many years as rumours of a possible move to a Premier League club increased last week.

Former World Cup winner and Arsenal's record goal-scorer Thierry Henry announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, bringing an end to his a glittering 20-year career.The 37-year-old Frenchman scored 51 goals in 123 appearances for his country as he helped them win the 1998 World Cup and European Championships in 2000, while picking up trophies with Monaco, Arsenal, Barcelona and New York Red Bulls in a success-laden club career."It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the fans, team mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French National Team that have made my time in the game so special," he said in a statement."It is now time for a different career path."

Spanish giants might look to capture transfer targets during summer after Fifa suspends ban