Is Paul Pogba good again? Was he always good? Will he stay good?
It is no coincidence United midfielder has flourished as part of improving collective
Michael Walker: Pressure mounts on Barcelona to stop slide
It’s been five years since they conquered Europe and are increasingly reliant on Messi
John Stones out for a month to deepen Man City injury crisis
Nicolás Otamendi City’s only fit senior centre back with Stones out for up to six weeks
Mbappé steals the limelight from subdued Messi as Argentina bow out
Nineteen-year-old’s spectacular display helps France seal a quarter-final place
Tears of joy for Argentina as Marcos Rojo books last 16 berth
Lionel Messi bagged the first before Nigeria equalised and then late drama unfolded
Argentinian journalists weep through their news and analysis
One TV station went as far as holding a minute's silence after Croatia defeat
Ravenous, disconnected, introverted, a leader: the enigma of Messi
He functions best in a well-oiled machine, a concept that’s difficult to match with Argentina
Alexis Sanchez accepts 16-month Spanish prison sentence for tax fraud
Manchester United player’s agent calls agreement ‘entirely unjust’
Mr Money makes Coutinho’s Camp Nou dream come true
Brazilian unveiled in Catalonia but injury will delay his Barcelona debut for three weeks
Ken Early: Lure of La Liga will exist for as long as pay gap does
There was a lot more at stake than a childhood dream in Coutinho’s move to Catalonia
Barcelona keep winning as Coutinho watches his new team
Playmaker will be unveiled on Monday, after Catalans extended lead at top of La Liga
Barcelona beat Leganes to go seven points clear in La Liga
Leaders get further boost as Madrid derby ends in stalemate
José Mourinho settles tax fraud case in Spanish court
Manchester United manager accused of defrauding Spanish authorities of €3.3 million
Michael Walker: Ruminations on the World Cup week that was
O’Neill trusts footballers to do what’s necessary because he was one and knows the drill
Jose Mourinho summoned to appear in Spanish court
Manchester United manager due to face tax evasion case two days before Chelsea clash
Premier League has become the global home of shambolic defending
Forget La Liga; For drama and giggling hilarity, the Premier League remains king
Neymar storms out of Barcelona training after bust-up
Brazilian clashed with new signing Nélson Semedo fuelling speculation of PSG move
La Liga: Barcelona and Real Madrid both in the goals
Barca score seven against Osasuna before Realhit La Coruna for six
Three is the magic number for Barça, says Enrique
Manager believes Barcelona need just three goals to reach Champions League semi-final
Barcelona slip up as Neymar sees red
Barcelona fail to take advantage after Real Madrid held earlier in the day
Defensive masterclass: Juventus complete job at Camp Nou
Barca own possession and create chances, but no miracle comeback II
Juventus slice through Barcelona as Catalans crumble again
The Italians made light work of Luis Enrique’s side in their quarter-final
Messi-less Argentina suffer World Cup blow with Bolivia defeat
South American giants let down by costly defensive mistakes in La Paz qualifier
Neymar stands up to help Barca achieve the improbable
Calmness and confidence sets brilliant Brazilian apart
Barcelona make history with 6-1 comeback win over PSG
Paris side stunned as three late goals turn match around
Luis Enrique to leave Barcelona in summer
Coach announces that he will leave Nou Camp when his contract expires in the summer
Barcelona rescue Betis draw but lose more ground on Real
Barca are second, one point behind Real Madrid who have two games in hand
Carlos Tevez completes €600,000-a-week deal to China
Shanghai Shenhua, who finished fourth last year, have paid €82million for the forward
Sergio Ramos header rescues clásico draw for Real Madrid
Luis Suarez had Barcelona ahead, but Messi missed the chance to kill off the contest
Ruthless Barcelona thrash hapless Manchester City
Messi hat-trick ensures Guardiola endures torrid return
Neymar agrees new contract with Barcelona
Brazilian will sign five-year deal with La Liga champions on Friday
What has Sam Allardyce been accused of?
Sam Allardyce faces a fight to remain as England manager as the English Football Association investigates secretly-filmed conversations
Marvellous Arda Turan fires Barcelona to Super Cup glory
Super Cup is Spain’s traditional season opener between winners of league and Cup
Injuries take shine off Liverpool’s big win over Barcelona
Hip injury sidelines Daniel Sturridge; James Milner limps off with heel problem
Manchester City confident of signing John Stones
Pep Guardiola is also considering signing Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus
Messi deserves another shot at glory
New Jersey was not a place for Lionel Messi to say goodbye to international football
Is latest international heartbreak really the end for Messi?
The 29-year-old says he is finished with national team but still time for glorious farewell
Chile win Copa America again to break Argentine hearts
After a feisty encounter the game was decided on penalties as Lionel Messi missed
Neymar may stand trial over fraud allegations
Spanish prosecutors are examining alleged irregularities in Barcelona star’s transfer
Barcelona confirm departure of Dani Alves
The right-back is the most successful defender in the history of football
Lionel Messi goes on trial over €4.1m in unpaid taxes
Barcelona footballer faces court on Tuesday on charges of defrauding Spain
Barcelona complete double with extra-time win over Sevilla
Jordi Alba and Neymar score as three players see red cards in Copa del Rey final in Madrid
Argentinian TV station lampoon Donald Trump in brilliant Copa America ad
Republican candidate’s anti-immigration speech used to promote summer tournament to be hosted by United States
From rise to slump: What’s happened to Barcelona?
Last year’s treble winners have exited Europe and thrown away a La Liga lead in 16 days
Atlético Madrid left baffled as Luis Suarez avoids red card
Uruguayan kicked out at Juanfran off the ball during 2-1 win
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out for up to seven weeks with knee injury
Arsenal midfielder was forced off during 2-0 Champions League defeat to Barcelona
Magnificent Messi leaves Arsenal’s hopes in tatters
World’s top player strikes twice to leave Gunners facing an impossible task
Arsenal trade punches before Barcelona move in for kill
Mathieu Flamini gives away penalty to all but end hopes of progress
Mascherano recalls a tackle that changed his career
Arsenal and Barcelona face off in the Champions League on Tuesday
Lionel Messi magic moves Barcelona back to top of La Liga
Champions leapfrog Atletico Madrid after grinding out win away at Malaga
Javier Mascherano sentenced to a year in prison for tax fraud
The Barcelona midfielder’s lawyers are seeking to have it changed into a fine
Barcelona ease into the Club World Cup final
Luis Enrique’s side will face River Plate after Guangzhou Evergrande semi-final win
Holders Barcelona aiming to clinch another last 16 spot
European champions welcome Roma after weekend thrashing of rivals Real Madrid at the Bernabeu
Real Madrid brought to their knees by Barcelona
“This tastes like heavenly glory: it will go down in history,” says Luis Enrique
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