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For three years the MSN Messi, Suarez and Neymar formed a thrilling front line arguably unrivalled in football history. In 110 matches together, they scored a combined 228 goals. (Photo: AFP)

What next for cash rich but Neymar-less Barcelona?

In Neymar's departing words: I made a trio with Messi and Suarez that made history. Conquered everything an athlete can...

5 Aug 2017 1:56 AM IST

Neymar moved to Barcelona in 2013 from Santos. (Photo: AFP)

Soccer: All about money

What these astronomical inter-club transfers do for the beautiful game is, however, open to question.

4 Aug 2017 12:31 AM IST

Neymar is also part of Barcelonas MSN strikeforce, which also features Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. (Photo:AP)

Neymar confirms Barcelona exit with emotional response to Messi's...

Responding to Messi's Instagram post, Neymar 'I'll miss you mate!' message.

3 Aug 2017 12:06 PM IST

The first of Lionel Messis 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.

7 May 2017 10:50 AM IST

Maradona last year branded the AFAs management a mafia .

Argentina in crisis as World Cup dream takes a hit

A power struggle broke out after the death of former AFA president Julio Grondona in 2014.

31 March 2017 3:59 AM IST

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...

22 Nov 2016 4:55 PM IST

Lionel Messi drilled home at Alvess 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 March 2017 10:33 AM IST

Messi has become the face of the Catalan club and has four Champions League titles and eight Spanish league triumphs.(Photo: AP)

Messi stays quiet amidst rumours of leaving Barcelona

Everybody is talking about Lionel Messi's possible departure from Barcelona when his contract expires in 2018.

15 Nov 2016 2:15 PM IST

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...

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

5 July 2017 5:38 PM IST

Barcelonas Lionel Messi scores against Celta Vigo in their La Liga match at Camp Nou in Barcelona on Saturday. The hosts won 5-0. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi scripts Barcelona win, Real cruise

Finish for Barca's second was equally as majestic as Messi's pass was dinked over Sergio Alvarez from close range by...

6 March 2017 6:20 AM IST

No end to Lionel Messis (right) tax woes. (Photo: AFP)

Spain Supreme Court confirms Lionel Messi fraud sentence

They appealed to the Supreme Court, which confirmed the sentence for the five-time world player of the year on...

25 May 2017 3:57 AM IST

Lionel Messis tax fraud trial in June last year took place against a backdrop of simmering voter anger over steep cuts to health and social spending. (Photo: AP)

Spain Supreme Court confirms Lionel Messi's 21-month fraud sentence

Last year, Lionel Messi had argued that he trusted his father with his finances and "knew nothing" about how his wealth...

24 May 2017 7:08 PM IST