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Rafael Maquez denied the accusations in a news conference Wednesday evening and vowed to cooperate with authorities. (Photo: AP)

US sanctions Ex-FC Barcelona star Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties

Rafael Marquez accused of financial ties with Raul Flores Hernandez, a suspected drug trafficker with links to the Sinaloa cartel.

10 Aug 2017 12:03 PM

Gerard Pique sent Barcelona ahead again in the 50th minute by flicking home Neymar's curling free-kick, to score the match-winning goal. (Photo: AP)

FC Barcelona edge out Real Madrid in thrilling Miami El Clasico

Read Madrid were missing Cristiano Ronaldo, still on holiday, but both teams were close to full strength.

30 Jul 2017 2:28 PM

Lionel Messi was entering the final 12 months of his current deal before the new one was agreed. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi to remain at FC Barcelona until 2021 after agreeing to new deal

Lionel Messi follows in the footsteps of teammates and fellow Barcelona forwards Luis Suarez and Neymar, who signed new deals last season.

05 Jul 2017 5:38 PM

Lionel Messi was involved once more when Barca did regain the lead as he received Neymar's pass before playing in Gomes and the Portuguese's low cross was tapped home by Neymar at the back post as he scored for the third consecutive season in the Cup final. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi magic inspires Barca to retain Copa del Rey

Lionel Messi opened the scoring then helped tee up Neymar and Paco Alcacer to lead Barcelona to a record 29th Cup triumph.

28 May 2017 12:47 PM

The first of Lionel Messi's two strikes just before half time brought up a century of goals between himself, Luis Suarez and Neymar. (Photo: AP)

La Liga: MSN star in Barcelona's win over Villarreal

This win takes Barcelona on to 84 points, three points more than second-placed Real Madrid.

07 May 2017 10:50 AM

Luis Suarez benefited from another defensive howler, this time from Aaron Martin, to slot home his second three minutes from the end. (Photo: AP)

Luis Suarez double keeps Barcelona level with Real Madrid

Real Madrid maintain the edge as they have a game in hand but needed a winner four minutes from time from Marcelo to see off Valencia 2-1.

30 Apr 2017 12:43 PM

Juventus join holders Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Monaco in Friday's semi-final draw. (Photo: AP)

Juventus stand firm to eliminate Barcelona from Champions League

Luis Enrique will leave the Nou Camp this summer having failed to reach the semi-finals for a second successive season.

20 Apr 2017 12:14 PM

Lionel Messi is now just two off his 500th Barca goal as he smashed home an effort from 25 yards to open the scoring. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi keeps Barcelona alive ahead of El Clasico

Barcelona will need Messi on this form if they are to produce another miracle Champions League fightback against Juventus on Tuesday

16 Apr 2017 12:05 PM

Antoine Griezmann used his left foot to drive home a perfectly placed through ball by substitute Angel Correa to equalise at the Santiago Bernabeu in the 85th minute. (Photo: AP)

Griezmann scores late as Atletico hold Real Madrid 1-1

The stalemate in the Spanish capital derby left leaders Real three points ahead of Barcelona, who lost to Malaga later on Saturday.

09 Apr 2017 11:32 AM

Lionel Messi drilled home at Alves's near post seven minutes into the second period for his 41st goal of the season. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi double edges six-goal thriller Barcelona's way

Barca needed to come from behind to keep the pressure on Madrid as Eliaquim Mangala headed Valencia in front.

20 Mar 2017 10:33 AM

Neymar pulled two goals for Barcelona via a free-kick and penalty in the last few minutes before setting up Sergi Roberto for a 95th-minute winner. (Photo: AP)

'MSN' trio powers Barcelona to UCL quarterfinals

Barcelona remained dominant throughout the clash, with Luis Suarez putting his side ahead as early as in the third minute of the match.

09 Mar 2017 11:15 AM

Van Gaal led Ajax to the Champions League title in 1995 and led Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and AZ Alkmaar to domestic league titles. (Photo: AP)

Louis Van Gaal says he may not coach again

The 65-year-old Dutchman has not led a team since being fired by Manchester United in May.

17 Jan 2017 8:04 PM

First El Clasico clash of the season between Barca and Madrid on Saturday (Photo: AFP)

Barca desperate to beat rivals Madrid in El Clasico

Real Madrid are at a six-point lead and at top of the La Liga table.

02 Dec 2016 11:06 AM

After winning 7-0 at home against Celtic, Barcelona may have the mental edge. But Celtic will have something to prove after their biggest European defeat. (Photo: AP)

Barcelona, Man City look to seal spots in last 16

Messi had hat tricks against Celtic and Man City in earlier Group C matches and has a total of 90 CL goals, including 7 hat tricks.

22 Nov 2016 4:55 PM

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