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Lionel Messi Does Not Run FC Barcelona, Luis Enrique Still Has The Authority, Gerard Pique Claims; The Argentine Forward Signed Football Raised £45,000 For UNICEF
In an interview with Spanish radio program El Partido de las 12, Gerard Pique has confirmed that Lionel Messi and Luis Enriquez had a row, but denies the rumors that the FC Barcelona forward disrespects their coach.
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Ballon d'Or 2014 Winner Is? Legend Diego Maradona Has A Surprising Choice For This Year's Most Prestigious Individual Award
The announcement of Ballon d'Or 2014 winner is less than a week away. You probably have picked the player you want to bring home the most prestigious individual award in football. Those in the shortlist are Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Manuel Neuer. This year's competition is probably the closest that fans can have for a long time. This is why even those a involved in the sport in a great deal have different picks, too.
Ballon d'Or 2014 Winner Should Be Lionel Messi Says Pedro; Manuel Neuer Not Feeling Great With Chances
The announcement of Ballon d'Or 2014 winner is just two weeks away and you probably have your own bet now. The three final nominees for the most prestigious individual award in football are Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Manuel Neuer. So far, it is the Real Madrid star who dominate talks about the award. However, if it is Barcelona forward Pedro that you will ask, he thinks it should be his teammate Lionel Messi that should win.
Lionel Messi Transfer To Chelsea Is Not Possible Because Club Cannot Afford Him, Says Jose Mourinho
Fans who are rooting for Lionel Messi's transfer to Chelsea might not like what their current coach Jose Mourinho said. For other English Premier League clubs, it is a good news. In an interview with BT Sport, the Portuguese tactician quashed rumours that they will sign the Barcelona superstar. His reason, it is because the cannot afford him due to Financial Fair Play.
Ballon d’Or 2014 Winner News: Top 3 Is Not Deserved By Cristiano Ronaldo, Says Barcelona Star
The ceremony for the Ballon d'Or 2014 winner is just weeks away. Media campaigns have been rampant over the weeks and expect it to intensify as the awarding ceremony date nears. The top three candidates for the prestigious individual award are last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo, four-time winner Lionel Messi, and 2014 FIFA World Cup Golden Gloves winner Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich.
Cesc Fabregas Has Words For Former Club Barcelona That His Ex Teammates Definitely Won’t Like, Plus His Take On Lionel Messi Transfer Rumours
Cesc Fabregas may have moved from team to team but there's no denying that the impact he has made in each club is big. He played with Arsenal from 2003 to 2011, with Spanish club Barcelona from 2011 to 2014 and now, with Chelsea where he leads the league in assists. Fabregas has been away from Barca for only seven months but that is enough for him to say that his team is changed dramatically. He even has some words for the Camp Nou-based club that his ex teammates might not like.
Ballon d'Or 2014 Shortlist Includes Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, And Manuel Neuer; Players And Coaches React
Ballon d'Or 2014 shortlist has been finalized and the result is no surprise. For this year, the prestigious football award can go to eitherBallon d'Or 2014 shortlist has been finalized and the result is not that surprising. For this year, the prestigious football award can go to either Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Argentina, Portugal and Real Madrid star player Cristiano Ronaldo, and Bayern Munich's Manue Neuer who helped steer Germany into a World Cup title last July. Among these three, Messi is the only one who didn't win a team trophy. His main highlight is steering Argentina into a runner-up finish in Brazil. His Barcelona only came second to Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Argentina, Portugal and Real Madrid star player Cristiano Ronaldo, and Bayern Munich's Manue Neuer who helped steer Germany into a World Cup title last July. Among these three, Messi is the only one who didn't win a team trophy. His main highlight is steering Argentina into a runner-up finish in Brazil. His Barcelona only came second to Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi Debate: Real Madrid Star Has An Obscene Nickname For His Barca Rival; Ronaldo Posts Response On Such Claim
The Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi debate between fans will probably get more intense. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has released a new book and it contains stories that could trigger word war between the fans of the two football superstars described as the best of their generation.
Bayern Munich Manager Pep Guardiola Says He Hates Tiki-Taka Style And That He Might Become Manchester United Manager Someday
The day that Pep Guardiola took over as Barcelona manager is also the day the famed tiki-taka reached greater heights. The former Blaugrana star replaced Frank Rijkaard and from there on, tiki-taka became a football system synonymous to Barcelona. This style under Guardiola won the team 3 La Liga trophies, 2 UEFA Champions League and 2 Copa Del Rey. Although the 43-year old manager, as well as Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Cesc Fàbregas, and Lionel Messi, are credited for this kind of play, Guardiola don't feel the same about it. He even thinks that the passing-heavy style of football play is pointless.
Soccer International Friendly Scores: Neymar Nets Four Goals In Brazil’s 4-0 Win; Lionel Messi Tallies Double For Argentina
Soccer International Friendly Scores indicated that Neymar and Lionel Messi impressed on Tuesday, leading their respective countries to big victories.
Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Rivalry: Real Madrid Star Reacts On Competition With Barca Star Player. Check Out What He Thinks About It
The Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry is probably one of the biggest in sports on individual level. If modern tennis has Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal and basketball has Kobe Bryant vs Lebron James, football has these two La Liga players. The names Messi and Ronaldo have been synonymous to their respective clubs. Barcelona is to Leo and Real Madrid is to Cristiano. Their teams have figured in so many battles in different competitions but one thing that fans are more interested about are the moments when these two players come close each other and score goals.
Messi Vs. Ronaldo Debate 2014: Koke Says Real Madrid Star Cristiano Great But Barcelona’s Lionel A God
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke gave his take on the Messi vs. Ronaldo debate, saying that Lionel Messi is a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lionel Messi Vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid Star Nets Hat-Trick Record; FC Barcelona Striker Nears La Liga Goal Record
Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo news update revealed that both superstars starred for the respective teams in their recent Spanish La Liga matches.
FIFA Ballon d’Or Award: Lionel Messi Says Neymar Will Win Prestigious Title; FC Barcelona Star Talks About Rivalry With Cristiano Ronaldo
FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi believes that his teammate Neymar will win the FIFA Ballon d’Or award in the near future as the Brazilian striker continues to show improvements in his game.
Lionel Messi Transfer: Barcelona President Hopes The Argentinean Star Will Retire At Their Club, Says Messi's Worth To Them Is Unlimited
The Lionel Messi transfer away from Barcelona is one of the things that many clubs around Europe are hoping to happen. Why not? The 26-year old Argentinean football star is one of the best scorers this generation has ever seen. Several parties have made attempts to sign Messi. There's Manchester City who allegedly trying to hi-jack him from Camp Nou via a $164 million offer. Arsenal is also persistent to get the services of Messi. The Emirates Stadium based club claimed that they were close to getting the signature of Messi before the latter penned a deal with his current team.
Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Comparison Basketball Version: Barca Coach Luis Enrique Says The Argentinean Star Is Wilt Chamberlain To CR7’s Michael Jordan
The debate on who’s better between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will probably go on forever. The two football superstars, playing for Barcelona and Real Madrid in Spain’s La Liga, respectively, have been pitted by fans on the argument of who is the world’s best footballer. Now, the Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo comparison has gone to another level as a couple of La Liga coaches compared the two super scorers to athletes from another sport, a complete different sport that is.
Lionel Messi News: Weligton Grabs Barca Star By The Throat; Malaga Defender Says Argentine Insulted Him
Lionel Messi news indicated that Malaga defender Weligton grabbed the FC Barcelona superstar by the throat during their Spanish Primera Division match on Wednesday that ended in a goalless draw.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Are All On The Same Level Says Former Dutch International Andy van der Meyde
For many years, the debate on who is the world’s best modern footballer includes only two names, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. These two players, who represent rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively, are the centers of discussions on who is representative of the current generation of the sport. While these two make good cases for themselves, former Denmark national team player Andy van der Meyde thinks that there’s another great that people are missing, Paris Saint Germain’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Lionel Messi: Barcelona Star Could Be Among The Best Defender If He Wants To, Says Luis Enrique
Lionel Messi is obviously destined to score and that is something he has been doing since he turned professional. Or maybe, something he has been doing since he learned how to dribble the football. In his 280 appearances for Barcelona, he scored 245 goals. For Barcelona, he netted 42 goals out of 93 appearances.