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Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi arrives at Chelsea after claiming unwanted La Liga record

The Argentina international has never scored at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Champions League last 16 first leg.

Chelsea can exploit Barcelona weakness in Champions League showdown, says Antonio Conte

Conte lauds Barcelona, who are on a club-record 31-game unbeaten run in La Liga, as "one of the best teams in the world".

Lionel Messi leads Barcelona squad for Eibar as Valverde says Chelsea trip is not on their minds

Lionel Messi leads Barcelona's 18-man squad for the trip to Eibar as Ernesto Valverde says that his side are still not thinking about their Champìons League tie with Chelsea.

Barcelona given two days off ahead of Eibar and Chelsea clashes as Ernesto Valverde reveals fatigue concerns

Barcelona players have been given two days off ahead of the upcoming clashes against Eibar (17 February) and Chelsea (20 February).

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Gerard Pique reveals he would have retired if Barcelona had not offered him a new deal

Spain international Gerard Pique says he would have hung up his boots if Barcelona had not offered him a new deal.

Eric Abidal explains why Antoine Griezmann would be a good Barcelona signing

Eric Abidal has backed Barcelona to sign Antoine Griezmann after pointing out that Ernesto Valverde's side must start planning for the future.

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta delivers positive injury update as Lionel Messi misses training

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has delivered a positive update after missing the last two games due to a calf injury.

Real Madrid encouraged to to sell Cristiano Ronaldo following fresh Manchester United links

A poll by Spanish daily AS reveals that more than 67% of the voters don't want Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid next season.

Gerard Pique agrees Barcelona deal with £441m release clause with Sergi Roberto expected to follow

Former Manchester United defender Gerard Pique has signed a new deal at Barcelona until 2022 with £441m release clause.

Lionel Messi continues to break records as Barcelona eye Arsenal's Invincibles

Ernesto Valverde could guide Barca to an unbeaten La Liga season after ending the first half of the campaign streets ahead.

Barcelona boss allays Ousmane Dembele and Gerard Pique injury fears after Celta Vigo thrashing

Ernesto Valverde has allayed injury fears over Ousmane Dembele and Gerard Pique following Barcelona's 5-0 win over Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey.

Lionel Messi leads Barcelona's squad to face Celta Vigo as Philippe Coutinho remains out

Lionel Messi leads Barcelona's 19-man squad for the second leg of the Copa del Rey last 16 against Celta Vigo on after being rested by in the reverse fixture.

Barcelona rest Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez for Copa del Rey clash with Celta but Ousmane Dembele returns

Ousmane Dembele is set to make his return to action in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16 against Celta Vigo on Thursday night but Lionel Messi will miss the game.

Ousmane Dembele cleared for Barcelona trip to Celta Vigo as Lionel Messi returns to training

Ousmane Dembele is in line to return to action when Barcelona visit Celta Vigo on Thursday after being given the green light by club doctors.

Xavi credits Barcelona and Lionel Messi form to Ernesto Valverde's management

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has credited manager Ernesto Valverde behind the club and Lionel Messi's scintillating form in the 2017/18 season so far.

How will Barcelona line up against Real Madrid in El Clasico and will Ousmane Dembele return?

Ernesto Valverde is expected to deploy a strong eleven when Barcelona visit Real Madrid for the first El Clasico of La Liga.

Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo smash Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi records

Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo underlined their status as the dominant figures in world football as Real Madrid won the Fifa Cub World Cup.

Barcelona spokesman discusses Javier Mascherano January exit and sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo

Barcelona will only allow Javier Mascherano to leave the club during the January transfer window if they are able to sign a replacement.

'Beautiful Queen': New mum Georgina Rodriguez stuns in adorable shot with Cristiano Ronaldo Jr

The former shop assistant, 22, has taken to family life with the Portuguese footballer like a duck to water.

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win fifth Ballon d'Or award

Ronaldo is now level with Messi after scooping his fifth Ballon d'Or, and recently told of his desire to win two more.

Lionel Messi 'understands' if Javier Mascherano leaves Barcelona in January transfer window

Barcelona star Lionel Messi would understand if Javier Mascherano decides to leave the Nou Camp during the upcoming January transfer window.

Andres Iniesta ruled out for Barcelona vs Sporting Lisbon but Nelson Semedo and Gerard Deulofeu return

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta will miss the Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night but Nelson Semedo and Gerard Deulofeu are back.

Brother of Barcelona star Lionel Messi arrested after gun recovered in his blood-covered boat

Barcelona star Lionel Messi's older brother was arrested after police recovered a gun in a blood-covered boat he claimed to have abandoned following an accident.

Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona squad for Celta Vigo clash with Andre Gomes also back from injury

Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes has returned to Ernesto Valverde's 18-man squad to face Celta Vigo after having missed the last five games due to a hamstring injury.

Arda Turan returns to Barcelona training as three youngsters are promoted ahead of Celta Vigo clash

Arda Turan returned to Barcelona training on Thursday as the La Liga leaders continue preparations for the clash with Celta Vigo.

Lionel Messi rested for Copa del Rey clash with Murcia but Sergi Roberto returns from injury

Sergi Roberto is back in Barcelona's squad for the second leg of the Copa del Rey last 32 clash against Murcia having missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury.

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