LIONEL MESSI

Celtic's Champions League win last night seals a successful run for the side and Scottish football as a whole, with the situation looking far bleaker last summer than they do now.

Latest score updates from the final night of Champions League group phase matches

Argentine feels Mario Balotelli could become World Player of the Year contender.

Manchester City reportedly gain ground over Chelsea in race for Barcelona youngster

Arsene Wenger has criticised former Spanish and European champions Barcelona for being overly reliant on Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta nominated in three-man shortlist for 2012 Ballon d'Or

The last three players to make who could possibly win the FIFA Ballon d'Or will be revealed on 29 Novermber in Brazil.

Roy Hodgson believes that Wayne Rooney will come good for England, with the striker hoping to finally show that he can replicate his form for Manchester United at the 2014 World Cup.

Chelsea managerial target Pep Guardiola has been linked with managing the Brazilian national team, but would rather take over at Manchester United, say reports.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi believes former boss Pep Guardiola will succeed at any club he goes to

Manchester City reportedly withdraw from race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, as long as Italian Mario Balotelli remains on their books

Cristiano Ronaldo says he misses the close relationship he had with Sir Alex Ferguson

Carragher says Uruguayan striker is world best with eight goals in 11 League games.

Roberto Mancini has reportedly already met Radamel Falcao's agent, Jorge Mendes, with a view to a summer transfer for the Atletico Madrid striker.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has insisted, once again, he is not a diver.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona forward David Villa.

Lukas Podolski says he grew up hoping to be as good as Ronaldo

FC Porto striker Jackson Martinez is the focus of interest from Barcelona and Liverpool

Cristiano Ronaldo says he isn't concerned with being linked to clubs the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is filling the role Lionel Messi does for Barcelona, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Rio Ferdinand has had his say on who is the best player of all time