Messi, Iago Aspas shine in La Liga

MADRID, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Leo Messi scored twice as FC Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 2-0 to take another step towards the Liga Santander title of Saturday afternoon. Barca had struggled to

Messi scores twice as Barca beat Espanyo...

MADRID, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Leo Messi scored twice as FC Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 2-0 on Saturday to maintain their lead at the top of the Liga Santander. Messi netted a 71st minute free

Messi: It hurts me that people lie

BUENOS AIRES, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi has reiterated his commitment to Argentina's national team and hit out at "lies" about him in his homeland. The 31-year-old ended an eight-month self-i

Analysis: Four things to look out for in...

MADRID, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Matchday 29 of La Liga begins the downhill straight to the end of the season and also presents us with some potentially fascinating games. Here are some things to look ou

Messi to play in Copa America, says Arge...

Lionel Messi will be a part of Argentina's squad at this year's Copa America despite his recent unavailability for international fixtures, Albiceleste head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Monday. Messi

Messi to play in Copa America, says Arge...

TANGIER, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi will be a part of Argentina's squad at this year's Copa America despite his recent unavailability for international fixtures, Albiceleste head coach Lionel

Messi to miss Argentina-Morocco friendly...

BUENOS AIRES, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's friendly against Morocco because of a groin injury, the country's football federation said. The 31-year-old felt pain after compl

Another Messi hat-trick takes Barca 10 c...

By Paul Giblin MADRID, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Leo Messi scored yet another hat-trick as FC Barcelona signed off before the international break with a 4-1 win away to Betis. The win tightens Barca's gri

Marvelous Messi hits hat-trick, but Suar...

Lionel Messi is used to receiving adulation at the Nou Camp, but on Sunday he got a rapturous reception from rival supporters for a majestic hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win at Real Betis. Messi open

Messi back in Argentina squad for first ...

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is back in the national squad for the first time since last year's World Cup in Russia, and will play in at least one of the friendlies against Venezuela and Morocco th