LIONEL MESSI

Barcelona boss confirms long-term injured Jeremy Mathieu will be available for last fixtures of the season.

The Barcelona centre-back suffered a torn medial meniscus whilst international duty Russia on 29 March.

Brazilian forward has set his mind on staying at Camp Nou next season, according to reports.

The Argentinian missed Thursday's training session but looks ready to play against Sporting.

Barcelona remain atop of La Liga with just four games left of the current campaign.

IBTimes UK looks at some statistics behind Lionel Messi's stunning goal tally.

Barcelona stay top of La Liga on goal difference only, with five games remaining.

Lionel Messi was also in the Barcelona training session amid recent speculations about his fitness.

Barcelona would be ready to pay around €20m (£15.9m, $22.5m) plus the rights of Alen Halilovic.

Barcelona were given a free kick for Gabi's handball, despite it being inside the area.

Reports in Spain claims that Lionel Messi is carrying a muscle injury.

Atletico Madrid host Barcelona on Wednesday night following a 2-1 defeat at the Nou Camp.

Barcelona visit Atletico on 13 April following a 2-1 victory in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Argentina international is suffering worst run of form in five years at just the wrong time.

Pique makes Barcelona's final squad after returning to training on Tuesday morning.

Mossack Fonseca data leak consists of tens of thousands of shell companies in tax havens.

The legitimate use of corporate entities - for tax planning or confidentiality - is a right we must uphold.

Sandro Ramirez, Adriano, Aleix Vidal and Jeremy Mathieu remain on the side-sidelines.

Messi's lawyers decide on legal action against media alleging his involvement in the Panama scandal.

Tackling offshore secrecy is like trying to wrestle with a deep sea octopus in the dark.

Barcelona manager says he keeps blind faith in Lionel Messi and co despite defeat to Real Madrid.