Lionel Messi

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.

Former Italy captain says Milan striker has more fame than game.

Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to welcome Liverpool striker Luis Suarez at Barcelona despite the bite incident.

IBTimes UK picks its star performers from the group stages

Messi has been criticised in recent months for poor performance in Barcelona.

Argentina take on Iran while Bosnia, Nigeria, Germany and Ghana are in action as the World Cup action continues

Bryant looking forward to next basketball season and insists he is 100% fit

After Aguero's and Reus' setbacks, the Catalans earmark the Argentine to strengthen the front.

The Catalan giants are considering summer bid for the youngster to firm up the defence.

Napoli plan to increase Higuain's buy-out clause to keep him at San Paolo.

Messi says he is looking forward to playing with Higuain at the Nou Camp.

Both talents return to Barcelona after seasons on loan at Everton and Celta Vigo respectively.

IBTimes UK's writers attempt to predict what will happen in Brazil.

The World Cup will be a chance for the world's best to take it up a notch