Lionel Messi was taken to hospital after suffering an injury scare on Friday as Argentina defeated Honduras 1-0 in their only warm-up game before next month's Copa America Centenario in the United States.

Lionel Messi has been cleared of serious injury after hurting his ribs and back in Argentina's final Copa America Centenario warmup fixture on Friday.

Barcelona agreed a "long-term" contract extension with American sportswear giants Nike on Saturday, which will reportedly see the Catalan club surpass Manchester United with the most lucrative kit-sponsorship deal in the world.

Real Madrid player Isco shares his admiration for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi while speaking to the radio channel 'El Hormiguero 3.0' on Antena 3.

Defender Gerard Pique praised Barcelona's resilience after they ended an emotion-filled season by clinching top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 victory at Granada on Saturday.

So it all comes down to this. With just one round remaining in La Liga, a single point separates Barcelona and Real Madrid at the top of the table. Everything will be decided on a spectacular Saturday evening - and the build-up in Spain is already intense.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi admits he would have liked play at the Olympic Games after he was left out of the squad in order to take part in the Copa America Centenario.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insists he believes his side can snatch the La Liga title away from Barcelona in a dramatic final day showdown on Saturday.

Barcelona came ready to play on Sunday with plenty at stake in the race for the La Liga title in these next two weeks, reports CBSsports.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insisted his side won't be distracted by local rivals Espanyol's desire to destroy their La Liga title chances in the Catalan derby on Sunday.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid's passage to the Champions League final and Sevilla qualifying for the Europa League equivalent for a third straight year has underlined Spain's dominance of European soccer.

Barcelona bounce back from their worst run of La Liga defeats for 13 years in emphatic fashion as Luis Suarez scores four in an 8-0 thrashing of Deportivo la Coruna.

Lionel Messi's 500th career goal could not prevent stumbling leaders Barcelona suffering a third successive La Liga defeat for the first time since 2003.

Luis Enrique has lauded Lionel Messi as Barcelona's leader and "the best wherever he plays".

Lionel Messi and Argentina are given a chance for revenge after being drawn against reigning Copa America champions Chile in the group stage for this summer's special centenary edition of the tournament.

Brazil legend Ronaldo believes Neymar has what it takes to match Lionel Messi and become the Argentine's heir at Barcelona.

Having lead Barcelona to a record 31-match unbeaten run since last October, Lionel Messi could now very well be the driving force to lead his team to domestic and continental glory once again.

Enjoy Barcelona icon Messi putting on a show for Italian pop star Eros Ramazzotti, with an awesome trick from behind the goal.

Eduardo Berizzo has defended Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez after suggestions they were disrespectful against his Celta Vigo side.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is out of hospital and recovering after a non-surgical procedure to cure his kidney problems.