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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his first goal for Barcelona against Athletic Club in the 2015 Copa del Rey final at Camp Nou.
Best Copa del Rey final goals

By Ben Hayward Published

Ahead of this weekend's Copa del Rey final, a look at some of the best goals scored in the showpiece fixture over the years...

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric celebrate a goal for Real Madrid against Real Betis in January 2014.
Players with most Champions League semi-final appearances

By Ben Hayward Published

Ahead of the 2024/25 Champions League semi-finals, a look at the players with most appearances in the last four of the competition...

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Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C), flanked with Barcelona's midfielder Xavi Hernandez (R) and Barcelona's midfielder Andres Iniesta (L), poses with the 2010 Ballon d'Or trophy (Golden Ball) for the best European footballer of the year prior to the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) football match FC Barcelona vs Real Betis on January 12, 2011 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
What is La Masia? Barcelona’s legendary academy explained

By Ben Marsden Published

Barcelona's infamous talent factory, La Masia, is world-renowned

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Lionel Messi has called for Inter Miami to sign one Real Madrid hero
Lionel Messi wants iconic Real Madrid star to sign for Inter Miami: report

By Matthew Holt Published

Lionel Messi wants to bring an arch-rival from his time in Europe to Inter Miami

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Scott Arfield put Rangers ahead
‘Lionel Messi’s acceleration is a joke – I can only imagine how tough it’d have been 10 years ago. As for Busquets, he must have four eyes. He sees everything,' Scott Arfield on taking on Inter Miami’s greats in 2023

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The former Burnley and Rangers man joined MLS side Charlotte FC in 2023 and soon came up against the former Barcelona duo

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 Quarter-final second leg match between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles Football Club at Chase Stadium on April 09, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to play together for the first time ever as masterplan is revealed

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might finally play on the same team in a groundbreaking match

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Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero in action during a derby match in April 2012.
Top scorers for Europe's biggest clubs

By Ben Hayward Published

From legends of yesteryear to modern-day greats, a look at the all-time top scorers for some of Europe's biggest clubs...

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Composite image of Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo after both scored two goals in a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou in La Liga in October 2012.
Champions League all-time top scorers

By Ben Hayward Published

A look at the all-time Champions League top scorers, including three players with over 100 goals in the continental competition...

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Declan Rice celebrates his first goal for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Champions League in April 2025.
Memorable free-kicks in the Champions League

By Ben Hayward Published

After Declan Rice scored two fantastic free-kicks for Arsenal against Real Madrid, a look at some special set pieces in the continental competition over the years...

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and New York City FC at Chase Stadium on February 22, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi set to welcome Premier League superstar at Inter Miami: report

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Lionel Messi could find himself being helped by even more talent at Inter Miami

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