Lionel Messi

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says he still believes that Diego Maradona is better than Lionel Messi, with the stalwart claiming that Messi's teammates have had a hand in making him look like the superstar he is.

Vanessa Keller Apr 24, 2012

Liverpool's profligacy in front of goal has been well documented this season and there was an air of resignation to the Scot's responses following their latest defeat to West Brom.

Gordon Macrae Apr 24, 2012

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger saw his team knocked out of the Champions League despite making a good comeback against AC Milan.

Staff Reporter Apr 24, 2012

Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes Chelsea will need to score at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night if they are to progress to the Champions League final, but cautioned the visitors not to try and match Barcelona's much-heralded attack-force.

Gordon Macrae Apr 24, 2012

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly being desperately pursued by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Staff Reporter Apr 24, 2012

Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo insists that the Blues will try to score against Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Staff Reporter Apr 24, 2012

Chelsea have a 1-0 lead and hence will be content with a draw. Meanwhile, Barcelona will have to score at least two.

Staff Reporter Apr 24, 2012

Lionel Messi might appear unstoppable at Barcelona, but Chelsea have a secret weapon that stats show could well be the key to breaking the Spanish giant on his home turf; that of their stalwart keeper Petr Cech.

Vanessa Keller Apr 23, 2012

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Chelsea have the ability to defeat Barcelona but cautioned Roberto Di Matteo's side not to try and match the Catalans' much-vaunted attack-force.

Gordon Macrae Apr 23, 2012

The first El Clasico victory in the league for Real against Guardiola has given a fatal blow to Barca's hopes of a fourth successive Primera Division title.

Staff Reporter Apr 22, 2012

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp claims that Welsh defender/winger Gareth Bale will not be sold this summer despite the 22 year old star being heavily linked to Spanish giants Barcelona for a possible transfer this summer, reported The Metro.

Staff Reporter Apr 21, 2012

Chelsea's use of Didier Drogba proved effective in disrupting Barcelona's firebrand football in their 1-0 Champions League victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Gordon Macrae Apr 20, 2012

More women than ever before have made it to Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world for 2012.

Staff Reporter Apr 20, 2012

Wayne Rooney has had a small dig at Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, as the Manchester United man watched the Barcelona champions League match-up, hinting that he may be exaggerating fouls on the pitch with theatrical behaviour.

Vanessa Keller Apr 19, 2012

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes Barcelona are still favourites to progress to the Champions League final but lauded Roberto Di Matteo's impact since assuming temporary charge at Stamford Bridge in March.

Gordon Macrae Apr 19, 2012

Chelsea stunned everyone at Stamford and the world after they managed to beat the mighty Barcelona 1-0 in the first leg, semi-finals of the Champions league.

Staff Reporter Apr 19, 2012

One of the great strengths of Barcelona this year has been their tactical unpredictability, Chelsea just would not know what formation or which players they will be facing on Wednesday, except of course, the sure case of Lionel Messi.

Vishnuprasad S Apr 17, 2012

In the hours after Manchester United's comfortable victory over Aston Villa, Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Ashley Young "played for the penalty" which saw his side secure a comfortable 4-0 victory over Aston Villa and move five points cleat at the top of the Premier League.

Gordon Macrae Apr 16, 2012

Barcelona's Argentine wizard Lionel Messi has ruled out a future transfer to the Premier League. However, the 24 year old star has admitted he is an admirer of the English league.

Staff Reporter Apr 15, 2012

Time magazine readers choose Anonymous hacking collective as most influential figure of 2012.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Apr 11, 2012

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes it will be a "disaster" if the Gunners' captain Robin van Persie leaves the London club.

Vishnuprasad S Apr 09, 2012

Amid all the talk of Chelsea's late revival and the giving of credit for that resurgence to interim manager Roberto Di Matteo, the hunt for someone to fill the position, from a long-term perspective, has not been abandoned.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Apr 07, 2012

Manchester City will again be looking out to lure fresh talent to their side by showing their big bucks.

Binayak Khatri Apr 06, 2012

Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes Chelsea can get the better of Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final if they adopt a more direct approach than they have previously in Europe this season.

Gordon Macrae Apr 05, 2012

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has come out in effusive praise of his players after they beat Italian club AC Milan to enter the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Apr 04, 2012

AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has blamed the referee for his team's 1-3 defeat against Barcelona.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Apr 04, 2012

Check out these photos capturing the two teams in action:

Binayak Khatri Apr 04, 2012

Real Madrid are preparing a move for Manchester City's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero in the summer and are ready to offer compatriot Gonzalo Higuain in exchange.

Vishnuprasad S Apr 03, 2012

Former Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has implored Roberto Mancini to look toward the example of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and sell Mario Balotelli at the end of the season.

Gordon Macrae Apr 02, 2012

A 16-year-old Cameroonian youth international has created quite a stir among European football circles.

Chandrashekar Srinivasan Mar 29, 2012