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Football: Neymar nears trial over transfer corruption case

The prospect of Barcelona superstar Neymar standing trial moved closer Monday as a Madrid judge accepted an appeal by prosecutors for corruption charges to be brought against the Brazilian, a court filing said.
8 November 2016, 04:56 AM

Messi reaches 500

Lionel Messi, with his 500th Barcelona goal, and Luis Suarez saved the Spanish champions from a second defeat in six days as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Sevilla on Sunday.
7 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Lionel Messi starring role for "Game of Thrones"

Stars of Emmy-winning television epic "Game of Thrones" got a front row seat at the Lionel Messi show on Sunday as the Argentine superstar scored his 500th Barcelona goal.
7 November 2016, 05:00 AM

Football: Toure apologises to Man City for 'misunderstandings'

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure apologises on behalf of his agent for controversial comments which led to his exclusion from the Premier League team.
4 November 2016, 11:00 AM

Messi's dressing room row 'nothing serious'

According to Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho, the “altercation” between Lionel Messi and an unnamed
3 November 2016, 18:00 PM

From Barcelona to 'Boro, Man City go back to basics

After beating the 'best team in the world', playing lowly Middlesbrough on a November afternoon in the north of England should bring Premier League leaders Manchester City nicely back to earth.
3 November 2016, 05:36 AM

Football: Guardiola savours beating 'best team in world' Barca

Pep Guardiola savoured a memorable night as Manchester City beat his old club Barcelona, "the best team in the world", 3-1 on Tuesday with a display that hinted he may be building something special.
2 November 2016, 05:18 AM

Football: Barcelona will punish City errors, warns Enrique

Barcelona will put Manchester City to the sword if they commit the same kind of errors as they did in their Champions League encounter last month, coach Luis Enrique has said.
1 November 2016, 06:33 AM

Mathieu adds to Barcelona injury woes

Barcelona centre-back Jeremy Mathieu joined the club's mounting injury list and faces three weeks out after hurting his right calf,
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Suarez picks up Golden Shoe

Barcelona's Uruguayan star Luis Suarez on Thursday collected the Golden Shoe award for the leading scorer in Europe last season
21 October 2016, 18:07 PM

Messi scores hattrick in Man City rout

Lionel Messi spoiled Pep Guardiola's homecoming by scoring a hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-0 win over 10-man Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich shook off their recent patchy form to defeat PSV Eindhoven 4-1.
19 October 2016, 21:56 PM

Football: Barca sharpen knives on massive European night

Enjoy the preview of Thursday's Champions League action with Pep Guardiola taking Manchester City to Barcelona.
18 October 2016, 05:45 AM

Mascherano signs new deal

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano extended his contract with the Catalan giants until 2019 on Monday.
17 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Pep concerned about confidence ahead of Barcelona clash

Pep Guardiola concedes Manchester City's confidence may be cause for concern amid a stuttering run of form as they prepare to face Barcelona in the Champions League.
16 October 2016, 07:03 AM

Barcelona 1-0 Real Madrid: Catalans beat Blancos in economic Clasico

The Catalans host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on December 3 and while they may not be ahead of their fiercest rivals in La Liga at the moment, they hold the advantage in economic terms.
13 October 2016, 08:54 AM

Football: Brazil beat Venezuela to go top of South American group

Brazil go to the top of the South American World Cup qualifying group with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in a match played in torrential rain and halted for almost half an hour when the floodlights failed in Merida.
12 October 2016, 06:47 AM

Football: Argentina sorely miss Messi in Paraguay defeat

Argentina, lacking the inspiration of injured captain Lionel Messi, suffer a humiliating setback in their World Cup qualifying campaign when they lose 1-0 at home to Paraguay.
12 October 2016, 06:37 AM

Peru 2-2 Argentina: Cueva penalty pegs back Albiceleste

Argentina toil in the absence of Lionel Messi as they limp to a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw against Peru.
7 October 2016, 05:35 AM

Football: Neymar dazzles as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Neymar scores one goal and sets up two more as Brazil turn on the style with a 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia in South America's 2018 World Cup qualifying competition.
7 October 2016, 04:57 AM

Football: Argentina to plug Messi gap

Argentina, who are level with Brazil on 15 points but trail their rivals on goal difference, face an awkward trip to Lima to face Peru, with coach Edgardo Bauza mulling how best to plug the gap created by injury to captain Lionel Messi.
5 October 2016, 05:49 AM