Joan Laporta - Lionel MessiFC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken out in recent hours about his relationship with Lionel Messi. He took the opportunity to make a promise to the Catalan

Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits that the club’s relationship with Lionel Messi became 'strained' after an unfortunate financial crisis led to the Argentine superstar having to leave Catalonia.

Messi drops deep to receive from Sergio Busquets and lofts a pass towards the sprinting Alba on the left. The weight and precision of the pass leaves Celta goalkeeper Sergio Alvarez unsure whether to advance out of his area. By the time he decides, Alba is on hand to divert the ball home from a narrow angle.

Captain Lionel Messi will form part of the Inter Miami CF squad to face Atlanta United FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium, sources told ESPN, briefly leaving international duty with Argentina national to join his club side.

Lionel Messi has added another milestone and taken sole control of the Golden Boot presented by Audi race heading into Decision Day.

Accusations of Harry Kane stat-padding for England by filling his boots against lesser opposition have been rubbished by former Three Lions striker Chris Sutton. Bayern Munich frontman Kane, who continues to captain his country,

Luis Suárez hit 600 career goals in 995 games during the match against Atlanta United, prompting comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Puerto Rico's friendly with Argentina was moved to Florida from Chicago. Lionel Messi may now get the chance to be involved.