LIONEL MESSI

Ballon d'Or winner reveals plans to return to home country in twilight of his career.

Xavi says that football will never see a player like Messi again.

The manager says he has found the perfect environment to thrive at the Emirates Stadium.

Messi sealed his fifth award in Zurich on Monday.

Messi has clinched football's most coveted award for the fifth time.

Lionel Messi is expected to lift football's most coveted individual award for a fifth time

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar compete for the tile of world footballer of the year in Zurich.

The versatile midfielder has recovered from a bruised thigh and could start against Granada at the weekend.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Tottenham striker Harry Kane complete the top five.

Former world player of the year Kaka has backed his fellow countryman to match his achievement.

Bravo celebrated winning his sixth piece of silverware in six months on Sunday.

The former World Cup winner says Anfield is the right place for him to become the best.

Ex-Brazil international says he has no regrets about snubbing Old Trafford move.

Striker insists the stamp on Valencia defender Aymen Abdennour was accidental.

Uruguay international claims that the incident was an accident despite past behaviour.

Uruguay striker also claimed he wouldn't leave the Nou Camp even for three times the wages.

Left-hander Price is set to become the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball history.

Argentine international is to be rested as part of his comeback from injury.

Barcelona trio have scored 125 goals this year through a combination of style and unity.

Luis Suarez misses out as La Liga trio vie to scoop football's most prestigious individual honour.

Report claims Perez is planning 'major offensive' to prise Brazil star away from the Nou Camp.