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After Lionel Messi's brilliant show against Celta Vigo, Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said that it is impossible not to depend on the Argentine. (Photo:AFP)

It's impossible not to depend on Lionel Messi: Ernesto Valverde

Messi on Sunday scored his 34th hat-trick in La Liga which helped his club thrash Celta Vigo by 4-1.

10 Nov 2019 11:26 AM

Barcelona star Lionel Messi on Sunday scored his 34th hat-trick in La Liga which helped his club register a win against Celta Vigo. With this, Messi equalled the record of Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo as the former Real Madrid player has the same number to hat-tricks under his belt. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi scores 34th hat-trick, equals Cristiano Ronaldo's record

Barcelona managed to thrash Celta Vigo by 4-1 with the help of the Argentine's massive contribution.

10 Nov 2019 10:35 AM

When Barcelona made a stuttering start to the season criticism predictably rained down on coach Ernesto Valverde and questions were asked about whether the team was reaching the end of its winning cycle — yet one crucial factor was forgotten. That was the injury struggles of Lionel Messi. (Photo:AP)

Barcelona aim to continue winning streak with in-form Lionel Messi

Messi has helped propel Barca to a barnstorming run of seven straight wins since making his first start of the campaign.

01 Nov 2019 10:29 AM

Lionel Messi opened the scoring after three minutes, beating Slavia goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar with a low left-footed shot to become the first player ever to score at least once in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons. (Photo :AP)

Champions League 2019-20: Early Lionel Messi goal heaps Barcelona ease past Slavia Prague

Barcelona top Group F with seven points from three games and are three ahead of Inter Milan who beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0.

24 Oct 2019 3:00 PM

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde hailed Lionel Messi as he said that the Argentine attacker can decide any game. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi can decide game in any moment, says Ernesto Valverde

Messi performed brilliantly against Slavia Praha in Champions League as he scored the opening goal .

24 Oct 2019 1:35 PM

Before Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi held the record who achieved the feat at the same age - 21 years and 288 days. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi's Champions League record shattered by Kylian Mbappe

The 20-year-old achieved this feat against Club Brugge as he scored an impressive hat-trick and played a crucial role in his side's victory.

23 Oct 2019 12:40 PM

Messi and Ronaldo's 10-year grip on the individual award organized by France Football magazine was broken by Luka Modric last December. (Photo: Twitter)

Ballon d'Or nominees: Messi faces Ronaldo, Van Dijk but no Neymar

Moving out of Messi's shadow in Barcelona has not delivered the personal acclaim Neymar sought.

22 Oct 2019 10:57 AM

Messi registered 36 goals from 34 games and it ensured the award win for the striker. (Photo: AFP)

'La Liga is more important than Champions League': Lionel Messi

On Wednesday, Messi received his sixth Golden Shoe award and it was his third consecutive award win.

17 Oct 2019 12:51 PM

Lionel Messi completed his first 90 minutes of the season for Barcelona in midweek when he helped them battle back to beat Inter Milan in the Champions League but former Barca striker Rivaldo says the Argentine must not be rushed. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi must be protected in comeback, says Rivaldo

The 32-year-old has endured a frustrating campaign with a foot injury restricting him to only two starts — major factor in their slow start.

05 Oct 2019 9:19 PM

Speaking after the match, Lionel Messi was asked about his relationship with Antoine Griezmann. (Photo: AFP)

'No rifts within Barcelona': Lionel Messi after Inter victory

Messi returned from injury to make his second start of the season against Inter Milan in the Champions League.

03 Oct 2019 10:27 AM

Despite Lionel Messi's absence, Barcelona managed to clinch a victory as Luis Suarez and Junior Firpo scored one goal each in the match to overpower Getafe CF. (Photo: AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Barcelona take a breath of relief after beating Getafe CF 2-0

Before taking a 1-0 lead, Barcelona missed quite a few chances to score a goal in the initial stages of the match.

29 Sep 2019 12:59 PM

Barcelona registered a 2-1 victory over Villarreal in La Liga on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

Valverde uncertain about Lionel Messi's comeback

Valverde said if Messi misses out a game, the club lacks an 'absolutely decisive player'.

28 Sep 2019 9:35 AM

Spanish club FC Barcelona on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that Argentine striker Lionel Messi elongated his left adductor during the team's match against Villarreal. (Photo:AFP)

Barcelona confirms Lionel Messi's injury

Following this news, Messi will be sidelined for the upcoming matches but the side has not mentioned a timeline for his recovery.

26 Sep 2019 10:02 AM

Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-1 in the La Liga fixture in which Messi made his first start of the season after sustaining a calf injury. (Photo: AP)

'Without Messi, Barcelona are not as superior': Villarreal coach Javi Calleja

Barcelona are at the fourth place in the tournament standings with ten points and will now face Getafe CF.

25 Sep 2019 2:44 PM

After missing out on the Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year award, Liverpool's defender Virgil van Dijk said that one cannot compare him with Argentine striker Lionel Messi. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi derved to win the best player's award: Virgil Van Dijk

Messi ended up winning the Best FIFA Men's Player of the year and he triumphed over Portugal/Juventus' striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

24 Sep 2019 11:24 AM

Lionel Messi had led Barcelona La Liga title last season, his 10th since joining the club. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi: 'It has been long time without winning individual prize'

This award marks first major individual honour for Messi since winning his fifth Ballon d'Or in 2015.

24 Sep 2019 9:46 AM

Lionel Messi won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award as beaten rival Cristiano Ronaldo stayed away from the star-studded ceremony in Milan's iconic La Scala Opera House on Monday. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi receives FIFA Men's Player of Year award

Barcelona striker Messi's victory was a surprise as he edged out Virgil Van Dijk.

24 Sep 2019 8:36 AM

Usain Bolt is the only athlete in history to win three Olympic golds in one track event - and he did it in both the 100 and 200 meters. (Photo: File)

Usain Bolt choses between Ronaldo and Messi as his favourite footballer

The Jamaican was asked whom according to him, who had a better career, Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

21 Sep 2019 5:48 PM

With football becoming the second most watched sport in India, big leagues in the West are looking eastwards. The Italian league (Serie ‘A’) is no exception. (Photo: AFP)

Italian league looks at India

Serie A is mulling a series of social and promotional activities in India.

20 Sep 2019 2:54 AM

“Messi’s in the history of football,” Cristiano Ronaldo told broadcaster Piers Morgan in an interview with Britain’s ITV on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Ronaldo on Messi: 'I think I have to have six to eight ballon d'Ors to be above him'

Ronaldo, 34, has won the renowned France Football magazine trophy for the world’s best player five times - as many as Messi.

18 Sep 2019 12:58 PM

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