LIONEL MESSI

Ray Parlour believes an in-form Olivier Giroud can help Arsenal more than David Villa

Manchester City prepare to face Arsenal in fight for Barcelona striker David Villa

Arsenal will attempt to sign Barcelona forward David Villa before the end of the current transfer window.

Arsenal want loan move for Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca

Manchester United have made an offer for Benfica Ezequiel Garay as they look to find a long-term replacement for Rio Ferdinand.

Marko Marin will discuss all possible options with Chelsea over his future, according to the player's agent

Ajax starlet Viktor Fischer has revealed he wants a new deal with his current club.

Reasons why Radamel Falcao is the high profile signing Arsenal should make, rather than Cavani.

Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao has hinted at a move to Ligue 1 side Paris St Germain (PSG)

Lionel Messi's record fourth Ballon d'Or award puts him a step closer to football immortality

Lionel Messi beats Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo to claim record fourth Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi, who once more set the footballing world alight in 2012, is favourite to claim yet another FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday.

LA Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant, 34, has finally given in and signed up to Twitter, announcing his presence to the world with the opening line on Friday: "The antisocial has become social #mambatweets".

Arsene Wenger confirms interest in Schalke 04 midfielder Lewis Holtby

Everton manager David Moyes has asked Belgian international Marouane Fellaini to learn from Barcelona's Argentine star Lionel Messi and control his temper on field

Adrian Back reminds us of a fantastic year of sumptuous penalties, outrageous misses and sheer brilliance.

Arsenal are considering a move for Barcelona striker David Villa in January.

Florentino Perez and Sir Alex Ferguson are delighted with the Round of 16 Champions League draw that sees Real Madrid and Manchester United play each other

Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi can't be seperated, while Pep Guardiola won't re-enter management yet.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has claimed that if Chelsea purchase Radamel Falcao in the January transfer window, it could be positive for Fernando Torres, with the striker able to offer competition to the Spaniard as he continues to display inconsistent form.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill feels Robin van Persie is as influential to Manchester United as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona.