Lionel Messi
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Jewell determined to keep loan duo
Ole Ole Football &bull Dec 15, 2011
Ipswich boss Paul Jewell will do all in his power to try and sign loanees Keith Andrews and Danny Collins in January. Midfielder Andrews, who has worn the captain's armband in the recent absence of Grant Leadbitter, has already bagged… Full Story »
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Neymar has chance to justify hype against Lionel Messi's Barcelona
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Thursday 15 December 2011. Neymar has been linked with Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid but he agreed a new deal with Santos last month that will keep him in Brazil until the World Cup comes in 2014. If Robinho sounded… Full Story »
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Messi, Bolt in running for Laureus honours
Soccer Way &bull Dec 15, 2011
The world's fastest runner Usain Bolt and Barcelona maestro Lionel Messi are among nominations for the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards. World record holder in both the 100m and 200m disciplines, sprinter Bolt was nominated in the World Sportsman of… Full Story »
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Football Weekly Extra podcast: is Neymar better than Lionel Messi?
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
It's Barcelona v Santos on Sunday - so should Jimbo and the crew back Pele's hot tip? Probably not, judging on his past form. Paolo Bandini and Paul MacInnes come to blows over who is better - Barcelona's Lionel Messi… Full Story »
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Lionel Messi v Neymar: how Barcelona and Santos stars compare ahead of Fifa Club World Cup final
Soccer News on The Telegraph &bull Dec 15, 2011
Graphic: Lionel Messi and Neymar, who will go head-to-head in the Club World Cup when Barcelona and Santos meet on Sunday and both of whom are shortlisted for Fifa Puskas Award for goal of the year, compared in a tale… Full Story »
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Barca beats Al-Sadd, reaches Club World final
Soccer News on Sports Illustrated &bull Dec 15, 2011
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) -- Barcelona set up a Club World Cup showdown with South American champion Santos by brushing aside Qatari club Al-Sadd 4-0 Thursday in the semifinals. Adriano scored two first-half goals to lead Barcelona, which will be returning… Full Story »
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Fernandez: Iniesta is better than Messi
SoccerNews.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
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Club World Cup: Barcelona 4 Al Sadd 0
SoccerNews.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
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Everton ace Saha: Real Madrid's Ronaldo most complete player in the world
Tribal Football &bull Dec 15, 2011
He will always score because he runs quicker and jumps higher than everyone. His endurance is crazy - his power of shot as well. Messi is maybe the best player in the world, but I am convinced he has need… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Lionel Messi
- Ronaldo
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FIFA Ballon d'Or stirs worldwide debate
FIFA.com &bull Dec 15, 2011
The FIFA Ballon d'Or is the highest accolade any footballer can hope to receive. The famous golden statuette is a prize to which all players aspire, as it signifies that they have been recognised by their peers as the best… Full Story »
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Neymar's wonderful strike sends Santos on their way to Club World Cup final showdown against Barcelona
Soccer News on The Telegraph &bull Dec 14, 2011
Neymar showed why he is the most coveted player outside Europe as he lit up the Club World Cup with a sumptuous strike to send Santos on their way to a likely final against Barcelona. He will probably meet Barcelona… Full Story »
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Santos, Neymar advances to Club World final
Soccer News on Sports Illustrated &bull Dec 14, 2011
TOYOTA, Japan (AP) -- South American champion Santos advanced to the Club World Cup final by beating Japanese club Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 Wednesday, setting up a possible showdown between Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Brazil teenager Neymar. The 19-year-old Neymar,… Full Story »
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Santos Advances to Club World Cup Final
Soccer News on NY Times &bull Dec 14, 2011
South American champion Santos advanced to the Club World Cup final by beating Japanese club Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 Wednesday, setting up a possible showdown between Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Brazil teenager Neymar. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Lionel Messi
- Neymar
- World Cup
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Al Sadd ask Fifa to allow them to field 16 players against Barcelona
Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Dec 14, 2011
Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Qatar's Al Sadd want FIFA to let them field a team of 16 players when they face European kings… Full Story »
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Andrei Arshavin conducts greatest QA ever, part XXVII
Dirty Tackle &bull Dec 14, 2011
The latest installment of Andrei Arshavin's ongoing interactions with the readers of his official website is just, well, it's wonderful. So let's just get right to it. 1. From Fifka777 Andrey, after Cesc left the team, do you keep your personal contact with him? AA : A few days ago Cesc came to our training ground; we had an opportunity to communicate with each other. So...did you? That kind of makes it sounds like Andrei just gave him the finger and ran away. 3. From Nikneimus Hi Andrey. My name is Sergey, I'm forty-four, I live in Uzbekistan (Bukhara). We… Full Story »
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Lionel Messi, Xavi and other Barcelona players meet with young Fukushima refugees
Goal.com &bull Dec 14, 2011
The 11 invited children received custom uniforms from Barcelona players before taking a commemorative photo during the team's evening training session in Yokohama. Players from European champions Barcelona spent time on Tuesday evening with children affected by the Fukushima nuclear… Full Story »
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Messi meets Fukushima locals
Soccer Way &bull Dec 13, 2011
Barcelona's star-studded team took time out on their visit to Japan to meet eleven survivors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster. The likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas presented the group of children - aged between nine… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Barcelona
- Xavi
- Lionel Messi
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Whose jersey do you crave?
FIFA.com &bull Dec 13, 2011
There was plenty of player movement among clubs this summer, with the likes of Sergio Aguero already racking up the goals in his new Manchester City shirt, Cesc Fabregas putting on the colours of his youth with Barcelona, and Robbie… Full Story »
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Sid Lowe: More postgame reflections from the Real Madrid-Barcelona clasico
Soccer News on Sports Illustrated &bull Dec 13, 2011
Barcelona's very own Captain Caveman, with his heart on his sleeve and his hair in his eyes. A real captain too and far more important than some realize. Carles Puyol was absent the last seven times Barcelona lost. You have to go back 44 games to find the last time they were defeated with him in the side. Since then, it's 37 wins and 7 draws with him, 33 wins, 10 draws 7 defeats without. Coincidence? No. It is Puyol who maintains the tension and edge -- Gerard Pique gigglingly recalls the time Puyol screamed at him to focus even… Full Story »
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Javier Mascherano promises strong Barcelona showing at Club World Cup
Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 13, 2011
Javier Mascherano, centre, and Lionel Messi, left, are hoping to secure a second Club World Cup in three years for Barca. The Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has promised that the European champions will not be found wanting at the Club World Cup in Japan despite struggling… Full Story »
