GERARD PIQUE has revealed Barcelona's academy players were told not to 'go in hard' on Lionel Messi when he was a kid because of his diminutive size. The Argentine, who is just four months younger than Pique, came through the youth set-up at the Catalan giants with the man who is now his Barcelona team-mate. Messi and Pique have played together in the first team at Barcelona since 2008Credit: ...Full Story »

The announcement of a European Super League has added a new dimension to the uncertainty over Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona. The 32-year-old sees his contract at the Camp Nou expire in June, with no news over an agreement over an extension. Messi is expected to meet with Barcelona, along with father and agent Jorge, to discuss his options now the club have joined the Super League. Bein...Full Story »

BARCELONA are set for crunch talks over Lionel Messi's contract situation after the player's father landed in the city. Jorge Messi was seen taking in a Barcelona B match on Sunday having flown in from his Miami home. Jorge Messi will be a key figure in contract negotiationsCredit: Reuters It was his first visit to Spain since his son's attempted departure from the club last year. As the Arg...Full Story »