Lionel Messi

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.

New contract will reportedly make Brazil star the third-highest paid player in the world.

Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez says star striker will stay at Nou Camp 'for many years'.

Barcelona visit Real Madrid on Saturday for the first El Clasico of the season.

Luis Enrique will reportedly make final decision on Messi's participation in the match on 20 November.

Barcelona confirm duo back in training ahead of crunch clash with arch rivals.

Messi has not played since September after suffering a knee injury.

Combative midfielder suffered a muscle spasm during Argentina's 1-1 draw with Brazil in Buenos Aires.

Argentina star takes part in first-team training for the first time since suffering knee injury in September.

Brazil boss hails 23-year-old's form ahead of World Cup qualifier showdown against Argentina.

Ronaldo spoke about Manchester United ahead of the release of his self-titled documentary.

Real Madrid star does not rule out returning to Old Trafford in the future.

Croatia international suffered a muscle tear in the 3-0 Champions League win over BATE Borisov.

Portugal captain says he is content at Real for the time being but does not rule out exit in the future.