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Messi, Ronaldo restore dignity to Barca vs. Madrid
The Associated Press The meetings between Barcelona and Real Madrid had become less and less about football lately, dominated instead by sideshows centered on ugly accusations, red cards and infamous eye pokes.
That was until Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo combined Sunday to return one of football's greatest rivalries to its rightful place, matching each other with a pair...
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Continue Eternal Duel, As Usual Suspects Power Most Unusual 'Clasico'
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ensured that the 222nd meeting between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid went off without a hitch. Despite taking place in unusual circumstances, Sunday's "clasico" played itself out as it usually does: Two teams, led by a shining two-goal star, shared two points. If it all sounds familiar, it's because it is. But there was a something...
Ronaldo to play for Portugal with hurt shoulder
Real Madrid says Cristiano Ronaldo has been cleared to play for Portugal in its upcoming World Cup qualifiers despite injuring his left shoulder in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Barcelona.
After examining the forward on Monday, team doctors determined that Ronaldo's injury would not prevent him from taking part in internationaly duty.
Portugal is set to play qualifiers at Russia...
Dizzel’s La Liga Column: Ronaldo and Messi steal the show in El Clasico
The 7th match-day of the 2012/2013 La Liga season has been played and currently it is Barcelona and Atletico that top the log with 19 points from a possible 21 each. Falcao, Messi and Cristiano are tied as the top goal scorers with 8 goals each.I will do my usual rundown of the 5 best matches of the weekend as well as my personal team of the week and awarding the Dizzels Player Of...
Barca drop first points against Madrid
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dueled each other to an entertaining stalemate on Sunday, with both superstars scoring twice as Barcelona drew 2-2 with Real Madrid to keep its eight-point lead intact.
Ronaldo put Madrid ahead in the 23rd from a pass by Karim Benzema to extend his scoring streak in ''clasico'' matches to six.
Then it was Messi's turn, as he...
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Pele Says Neymar Has More Skill Than Than Lionel Messi's, But Messi Is World's Best Player
Brazilian soccer icon Pele is back in the news with more comments about current events and players in the beautiful game, but with a decidedly more even keel than on previous occasions. In an interview with FOX Sports, "O Rei" continued to favor compatriot Neymar over Lionel Messi, who is generally considered the best player in the world, although his comments seemed more...
Messi, Ronaldo put on two player show
After the dust settled, the score was tied: Lionel Messi 2, Cristiano Ronaldo 2. The world's two greatest players - and not incidentally, the world's two best soccer teams - finished level, but it was Barcelona who left the stadium the happier. Sunday's draw with their arch rivals Real Madrid retains their eight point lead at the head of the standings.
All eyes were...
Vilanova: Messi position irrelevant
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has played down the significance of how talisman Lionel Messi is utilised during the Clasico with...
Ronaldo fit for Portugal duty
Real Madrid’s medical team have given Cristiano Ronaldo the green light to travel to Portugal and report for international duty....
Falcao relishing goal scoring battle
Atletico Madrid striker Falcao is hopeful of keeping up with stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for...
Atletico join Barca at top of La Liga
Goal machine Radamel Falcao put on a show for the watching Roberto Mancini as he guided his Atletico Madrid side to a thrilling 2-1 win over Malaga - and a share of the Primera Division lead.
On a night when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo proved their undeniable worth with braces in the Clasico, Falcao proved he has a game that can rival the pair of them at Vicente Calderon...
Messi plays down Mourinho´s influence
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has played down the significance of Jose Mourinho’s influence in the upcoming Clasico with Real Madrid....
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