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Spanish club FC Barcelona on Wednesday (local time) confirmed that Argentine striker Lionel Messi elongated his left adductor during the teams match against Villarreal. (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 8:05 AM GMT

After Lionel Messis 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 5:56 AM GMT

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said fans can protest if they wish but must remain respectful during Wednesdays La Liga clash with Real Madrid, which is set to be a highly-politicised encounter between Spains biggest rivals. (Photo:AFP)

Protest if you want, but show respect, says Barcelona Coach Ernesto...

Fans' chants and actions are set to come in for renewed scrutiny.

18 Dec 2019 6:59 AM GMT

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde hailed striker Lionel Messi, saying that scoring a hat-trick was the perfect way to celebrate the Ballon dOr award. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi will now get rest: Ernesto Valverde on Argentine's...

Messi recently won the Ballon d'Or for the 6th time and scored a hat-trick against Mallorca to help his side register a...

10 Dec 2019 5:39 AM GMT

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde hailed striker Lionel Messi, saying that scoring a hat-trick was the perfect way to celebrate the Ballon dOr award. (Photo:AFP)

Hat-trick was a good way to celebrate Ballon d'Or: Ernesto Valverde...

Messi scored thrice and as a result, he went past Cristiano Ronaldo to record the most number of hat-tricks in La Liga.

8 Dec 2019 1:04 PM GMT

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

'When you get past 30, end is nearer': Ernesto Valverde on Lionel...

Ernesto Valverde's remarks come after Messi's admission that his physical fitness will determine how long he will...

7 Dec 2019 7:42 AM GMT

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has said that having Lionel Messi in the team is always a huge advantage. (Photo:AFP)

Having Lionel Messi is always a huge advantage: Ernesto Valverde

Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid with the help of Messi's strike in the 86th minute of the match.

3 Dec 2019 10:00 AM GMT

Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring against Atletico Madrid. (Photo: AP)

Messi, Suarez inspires Barca to 3-1 comeback victory over Real...

There was always a risk that La Liga's top two might be distracted, given Barcelona's last 16-tie with Lyon hangs is...

10 March 2019 9:22 AM GMT

Valverde is likely to give winger Ousmane Dembele a run out as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury suffered last month. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona coach Valverde expecting to seal La Liga before the clash...

If they beat Alaves and Atletico Madrid fail to win against Valencia 24 hours later, then Barca will be crowned...

23 April 2019 4:12 AM GMT

Philippe Coutinhos stunning strike completed a dominant 4-0 aggregate victory. (Photo: AFP)

'Messi always gets us out of trouble', says Ernesto Valverde

Messi scored twice in the space of five minutes later in the first half to put Barca at ease.

17 April 2019 4:25 AM GMT

Suarez joined Barcelona in 2014 from Liverpool with his reputation in tatters for biting an Italy defender in the World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Suarez hopes to end CL scoring drought as Barca faces Man U

Suarez's last goal in Europe's top club tournament was on April 4, 2018. It's been a downward trend for the player.

15 April 2019 7:18 AM GMT

Valverde said his teams priority is to win La Liga, rather than the Champions League, in which they face Manchester United in the first leg of the quarter-finals on April 10. (Photo: AP)

'Out of nine if we win six we will be champions', states Valverde

The Catalans are 10 points clear of second place Atletico Madrid, whom they host on Saturday.

2 April 2019 9:14 AM GMT