Barcelona star Lionel Messi has credited Diego Maradona with being his biggest influence starting a career in football.

Luis Suarez scored either side of a Neymar double as Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 Champions League victory over BATE at Camp Nou.

Barcelona's reliance on Lionel Messi should not be considered a bad thing, according to former centre-back Patrik Andersson.

Barcelona were held to a scoreless draw by third-tier Villanovense on Wednesday in a disappointing start to the Copa del Rey for the defending champion.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has responded angrily to reports suggesting Lionel Messi will leave the club, insisting that the reports are "embarrassing".

Barcelona star Neymar has insisted that he will sign a new contract at Camp Nou amid interest from Manchester United.

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez says he feels "responsibility" to try and compensate for the loss of Lionel Messi during his injury layoff.

Ivan Rakitic has labelled Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar "football magicians".

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique launched a staunch defence of his players after they came from behind without the injured Lionel Messi to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be back in action before the two months originally stipulated, Argentina team doctor Donato Villani has said.

Catalonia may not be a state, but it can count on a small and symbolic red and blue army in the form of European football champions Barcelona.

The Barcelona star has hinted that there is more magic to come after he celebrated 100 games in Champions League.

Having helped the Blaugrana to four titles, the Argentine attacker is already the finest footballer to play Champions League.

Club football is back with a bang this weekend with a number of huge matches from around the footballing world.

Luis Suarez believes Barcelona's formidable attacking trio works so well because there is no "jealousy" between himself, Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Supercopa after beating Barcelona by an aggregate score of 5-1.

The treble-winning FC Barcelona stars show the Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey trophies through the Catalan capital.