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LaLiga: Ronaldinho reveals what he did to Messi at Barcelona

He arrived being different to all the others, and we spoke with [Frank] Rijkaard so that he came to train with us - it was all very fast. "I was lucky enough to give him the pass for his first goal.

Ligue1: You've become spoilt brat - Cisse blasts Neymar

"His job was to break the defensive line, make the difference, and pass the ball to General [Lionel] Messi. "He did it so well that he became his 'alter ego'."

Champions League: Ernesto Valverde explains why Barcelona fell 4-0 to Liverpool, apportions blames

Valverde blamed his players for the winning goal, saying they weren't looking when Origi received the ball from Arnold. Liverpool defeated Barcelona 4-0 in the semi-finals second leg on Tuesday to book their place in the final.

Why Ivan Rakitic is irreplaceable for Barcelona and the most underrated superstar in football

The Croatian will also appear in the space behind the attack to look for a splitting pass or lofted ball to an overlapping full-back in the final third, but only when it isn't a risk to his team. He's as tactically sharp as they come.

I have learnt from red card against Malaga - Neymar

"I think the second booking was correct, it was a foul. I was trying too hard to go for the ball. "I wasn't protesting about getting sent off for that, but because of the first yellow card.

What I did for Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi - Maradona

Argentina legend, Diego Maradona has claimed that he helped to teach Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi how to take free-kicks during his regime as La Albiceleste head coach.

Man Utd give Conte's Inter Milan fresh condition to sign Sanchez on permanent deal

The former Barcelona star has told club bosses that he wants to play his football elsewhere. Inter Milan are prepared to sign Sanchez on a permanent deal, provided he is prepared to take a pay cut.

Barcelona’s Dembele snubs Koeman, names his best manager

“He was telling me to stay a little in the middle of the field, to take the espresso, and the ball will come, and there you go. “Would I have stayed in Dortmund if Thomas Tuchel had not left?

Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea: Eden Hazard wonder strike sees Maurizio Sarri's men win Carabao Cup tie

But Liverpool did take the lead when Sturridge brilliantly adjusted his body to bicycle kick a loose ball into the net after Keita's fierce shot was parried.

Video: Chelsea 6 - 0 Everton (Apr-15-2024) Premier League Highlights

He certainly has the hunger for goals - Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson were squabbling over who would take the second-half spot-kick but Palmer marched in to take the ball and tuck away his 19th Premier League goal of the season.

"We Called Him Dwarf" - The Story of Messi's First Days at Barcelona

But suddenly, here's a guy who can move the ball in four or five touches at the same speed it took us to pass it." Nevertheless, they still needed to see it in a proper match.

Barcelona's Ansu Fati sets new Champions League goalscoring record

Every time I get a chance, I will try to take it, either by scoring goals or by working hard." Describing the goal, Fati said: "I gave the ball to Suarez, and he gave it back to me.

Modric should win any prize Messi can't - Rakitic

     The Croatian star has backed his international team-mate to take home any prize that his club team-mate does not Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic believes any individual prize Lionel Messi cannot win this season should go to his Croatia

Champions League: Pique reveals why it will be 'difficult' for Barcelona to win trophy

Barcelona play Dortmund at home next and will be hoping to seal qualification before they take on Inter Milan at the San Siro.

Maradona reveals club Pochettino should manage next

It's much harder than stopping the ball, giving a pass or kicking a free-kick. "Boca have to take a technician to play and feel what Boca is. It's not easy to sit in that chair.  The best of all is Maradona [laughs].

UEL: Why we failed to beat Eintracht Frankfurt - Barcelona manager, Xavi

The grass wasn't in the best condition, and it made it difficult for us. "I think the pitch will be better for the second leg. Today the ball did not move well. That's another reality and it costs us.

Messi vs Ronaldo: Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi picks best player he faced

"The game plan was just to kick him, get him off the ball, because we can't get the ball off him. "You can't get close enough. You think he's there, he's gone."

FA Cup: Mark Hughes names Man United’s worst player in 3-1 defeat to Leicester

“He’s wandering and not really getting on the ball, doesn’t know how to affect the game, can’t demand the ball of his team-mates because they’re not quite sure whether or not they have enough confidence in him,” Hughes told Stadium Astro.