LIONEL MESSI

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is under investigation for tax evasion.

Messi's father Jorge will also face charges, despite public prosecutor's call for leniency.

Thierry Henry believes Luis Suarez is currently the best out-and-out striker in the world.

German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg had 'illegal' helmet made featuring image of World Cup

He says Barcelona are showing a preference for individuals over a team that plays great football.

Reina began his career in Barcelona young academy.

Eyebrows have been raised after Lionel Messi picked up the Fifa Golden Ball award ahead of others.

The Chelsea boss questions Sabella's decision to bench Lavezzi at half-time.

IBTimes UK looks at the team of the tournament from the 2014 World Cup

Despite a 1-7 humiliation in semi-final, Brazilians hail Germany's win over their historic rivals Argentina.

Twitter reaction from fans and pundits on Lionel Messi winning the Golden Ball for the 2014 World Cup.

Rodriguez scored six goals in five games before Colombia were knocked out by Brazil.

IBTimes sports reporter Tony Mogan and European Football Correspondent Eduardo Fernandez-Abascal preview the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.

Neymar has revealed that he will be supporting friend and colleague Messi in the World Cup final.

The Portuguese side have already reached an agreement with Barca for the loan of the young talent.

Lionel Messi and Robin van Persie's supporting halves will heat up the stands with their glamour quotient.

The Spaniard is considered the best talent to emerge from the Catalan club's academy since Lionel Messi.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Liverpool striker Luis Suarez should move to Real Madrid instead of Barcelona.

The Belgium did not concede any goal to the Argentine last season.

The Spanish international is expected to leave the Camp Nou this summer for around £8m.

LIVE coverage of the final games of the first knock out phase of the 2014 World Cup.