I Can't Play For Another Club In Europe, Neymar Is My Heir - Lionel Messi

Shining star, Lionel Messi expressed some views in an interview with France football where he stated that he can't play for another club in Europe and that Neymar will be his heir.

As sharp as ever: "I'm in much better shape than in previous years. I had injuries in 2013 and 2014 that meant I wasn't at the top of my game, whereas now I am. I feel I'm back at the level I was at three or four seasons ago".

Neymar, his heir: "Neymar will win the Ballon d'Or one day because he has all the tools to do so. He's a top-class player and he'll go as far as he wants to. He's fast, technically gifted and has the skill to take on people one-on-one".

Ballon d'Or: Messi Better Placed To Reclaim Award

Lionel Messi has been widely tipped to win the award for the 5th time despite Cristiano Ronaldo being ahead of the Argentine in goals scored in 2015.

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is targeting an unprecedented fifth Ballon d'Or award in Zurich on Monday, with the Argentine heavily favoured to reclaim the prize from three-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

Brazil striker Neymar, who plays alongside Messi at Barca, is also in the running to be crowned world player of the year after he was included on the three-man shortlist for the first time.

Globe Soccer Awards: Lionel Messi Wins Year 2015 Best Player Award

Lionel Messi, Bartomeu and Barcelona were the big winners at the 2015 Globe Soccer Awards after the Argentine out shined his arch rival to pick the award from him.

The Argentina captain beat off competition from last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to be named Best Player of the Year.

"Obviously I am very happy to be here and delighted to win this award but as always, the most important thing is the collective, the team," Messi said after receiving the award on Sunday.

Barcelona 3-0 River Plate: Suarez, Messi Fires Barca To Club World Cup Triumph

Luis Suarez hit the net twice while Lionel Messi had struck a goal earlier to disorganize the impressive Argentines.

The Argentine giants were the stronger side in the first half, pressing Barca and keeping them under pressure in an energetic start.

But Lionel Messi opened the scoring before half-time and the Spanish and European champions never looked back.

Diego Maradona Inspired Me - Lionel Messi

Argentine legend Diego Maradona is the inspiration behind Messi' astonishing football career. Messi revealed that he looked up to Maradona to start his career in football.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has credited Diego Maradona with being his biggest influence starting a career in football.

The Blaugrana ace has constantly been compared to his compatriot in terms of playing style, with the duo both also having represented Barca and captained Argentina.

UEFA XI: Messi, Suarez & Neymar Fails To Make Team

Messi, Neymar and Suarez have failed to make UEFA XI for the Champions League group stage. Bitter enemy who set a new group stage goal record, Ronaldo and Chelsea's free kick master Willian made the list.

The forward trio scored 10 goals between them as Barcelona became the first to qualify with 14 points. Messi, Neymar and Suarez have scored 46 goals between them in all competitions this season

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Zenit St Petersburg's Hulk and Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller make up Uefa's attacking unit in the 4-3-3 formation.

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Real Madrid: Bale Refuses To Acknowledge Ronaldo As The Best Player In The World

Before Bale moved to Madrid he spoke of his delight to play with Ronaldo which he then described as his role model. With various reports recently suggesting that the pair's relationship has broken down a recent response from Bale seems to confirm the break down. 

Barcelona players will never do this to Messi even if he doesn't score in 10 games. Ask any Barca player who the best player in the world is? One simple answer... Lionel Messi. The case at Real Madrid seems different, Bale was recently asked if Ronaldo is the best player in the world? His response will break Ronaldo's heart​, He is one of the best, Then the reporter asked again, His he the best? Bale responds.... his one of the best. Knowing CR7 he will be broken in spirit, he totally hates it when is not been referred to as the best. The difference is simple most players see Messi as humble and Ronaldo as proud and this helps Messi to earn sympathy votes.

Messi Hails Kobe Bryant As The Legend Prepares To Retire

Messi has been a friend to NBA great Kobe Bryant and the pair were both involved in an advert for Turkey airline recently. Messi sent a message to Kobe after the legend announced his plan to quit basketball at the end of the season.

Kobe Bryant has been bowled over by all the support he has received from top sports stars since announcing his impending retirement. Speaking at a press conference after a Lakers game, the NBA star specifically thanked Lionel Messi for his kind words: "I'd like to thank Leo. I've known Leo since he was 17 or 18, since he was really young. I feel very proud to receive such nice messages from players like Messi. I'd like to say thanks to him and Fuerza Barça [Go Barça!]", Bryant enthused in Spanish.

LA Liga: Lionel Messi Wins Best Player & Striker Award

Despite the fact that Ronaldo was the highest goal scorer in La liga Lionel Messi was voted has the best striker, many will certainly question that award. Messi also won the best player in the league award. Congrats..

Player of the Year and Striker of the Year went to Leo Messi, the FC Barcelona star who played a pivotal role in the Catalans' success last season.

The Argentine beat world-class players of the calibre of Luis Suárez and Cristiano Ronaldo, who was the league's top scorer last season, to be named Striker of the Year.

Manchester City Set To Offer Messi €1.1m Per Week In Crazy Mega Deal

The SUN claims Manchester City are willing to enter a crazy deal to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona in a deal that might See him earn €1.1m in a week. If this deal breaks through it will change the story of football forever.

Manchester City would be willing to offer Barcelona 170 million euros for Lionel Messi, who they would offer 1.1m euros a week in wages. The move would see the Argentine link up with his former coach Pep Guardiola at the Premier League club.

According to 'The Sun', City will offer Messi a deal worth 56.8 million euros a year. Representatives from the English club have met with the player's agent several times and they believe that the Argentine, who is out of contract at Barcelona in June 2018, would be willing to move to the Premier League next season.

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Neymar Can Lead? No, Messi Is The Team Leader - Luis Enrique

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique says Neymar will not be put under pressure to take the attacking burden left by Lionel Messi's injury absence.

The Catalan club are expected to remain without Messi's services until the middle of November, although Neymar showed signs of filling the Argentina superstar's boots with a four-goal haul in Saturday's 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou.

Opinions have been divided whether Neymar can step in for Messi until he regains full fitness, but Luis Enrique was quick to take the pressure of being Barca's focal point in attack off the 23-year-old's shoulders.

Barca Players Eager To Play For Messi

Sergi Roberto says Barcelona’s players are eager to do well for Lionel Messi, so that when he returns from injury they are in a strong position.

The Argentina international hasn’t played since the end of September after damaging his knee ligaments in the opening 10 minutes of the win against Las Palmas.

Barca are hopeful he will be back for the first Clasico of the season against Real Madrid on Novmber 21 and Roberto says they’ll do all they can to make sure they go into that game with things in their favour.

Cristiano Ronaldo Bags 4th Golden Boot Award

Cristiano Ronaldo has been presented with a record fourth Golden Shoe award in a ceremony on Tuesday, after scoring 48 goals in the 2014-15 season.

Ronaldo collected the award, given to Europe's highest goalscorer over a season, ahead of rival Lionel Messi, as the Barcelona forward managed a total of 43 goals, five less than his La Liga counterpart.

The former Manchester United attacker has won the award on three previous occasions, twice while at current club Real Madrid and once when leading the forward line at Old Trafford.

Revealed! Ronaldo Had Sex In Stadium's Presidential Box ( Barcelona Anecdotes)

The lives of footballers are full of shenanigans that we never hear about. With that much money, fame and privilege, it’s only natural that hi-jinks will ensue.

Now we can read about a few that have occurred at Barcelona over the years. La Esfera de los Libros is publishing Las mejores anécdotas del Barça, a book compiling wacky anecdotes concerning players at the club.

One of the wildest that is mentioned in Marca’s article about the book features Brazil legend Ronaldo. He spent a sensational season with the Spanish giants, hitting 47 goals in 49 appearances.

Tax Fraud: Barca Backs Messi

Spanish giants Barcelona have thrown their weight behind their all time highest goal scorer over tax fraud allegations.

La Liga club Barcelona have given their backing to forward Lionel Messi as he faces the prospect of standing trial alongside his father over tax fraud allegations.

It was widely reported in the Spanish media on Thursday that the 28-year-old, under investigation along with father Jorge over alleged fraud dating back to a period of time between 2007 and 2009, is set to stand trial after the state attorney overruled the advice of prosecutors.

Messi In Higher Level Than Ronaldo - Aguero

Sergio Aguero says Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi is a "10", and that Cristiano Ronaldo is "three points lower".

Aguero and Messi have been close friends since lining up alongside each other at the Under-20 World Cup in 2005, and their families often spend time together away from football.

The Manchester City striker, who will wear his injured friend's No.10 shirt for Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers, has praised the four-time Ballon d'Or winner, and says that even the current holder of the award cannot match his talents.

Johan Cruyff Spites Ronaldo, Hails Messi Has The Best

When asked about the differences between this season's inconsistent Barcelona side and the team of recent campaigns, he expressed his discomfort at his apparent role as an authority on the Catalan club.

"Yes, of course I can see the differences between this Barcelona side and others. Can't you? All I do is express my opinion when you ask me, not criticise", he told a reporter. "I think it's easy to understand if you look at their midfield. They're all very different footballers".

Regarding the ongoing debate about Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he said: "I've always liked smaller, more technically gifted players because I was one. Cristiano is a great player but he's a goalscorer.