Cesc Fabregas scores Barcelona's sixth goal against Santos in the pre-season Gamper Cup

New Barcelona boss was speaking after the midfielder scored a double against Brazilian side Santos

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Steven Gerrard says it is illogical for Liverpool to sell Luis Suarez

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Captain says Liverpool's season will depend on whether Suarez remains at the club or not

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Thiago Alcantara

Gerard Pique says Barcelona must keep Thiago Alcantara amid interest from Manchester United

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Luis Suarez pictured training with Liverpool today

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Manager claims every time the striker takes a step forward he is ‘struck down’

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Liverpool manager admits he would understand if Uruguayan quit Premier League after 10-game bite ban

Luis Suarez leaves his home in Liverpool

Luis Suarez bite: FA seeks seven-game suspension for Liverpool striker

Governing body wants to throw increased ban at Liverpool striker  for violent conduct

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The Argentina international came off injured in the first leg

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi scores against PSG in the Champions League
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi scores against PSG in the Champions League

Lionel Messi adds to Barcelona injury crisis ahead of Champions League second leg against PSG

The Spanish side drew 2-2 in Paris and now the spotlight turns on their misfiring strikers to ensure progress to the semi-finals

Messi made up for a disappointing showing at the San Siro by lighting up the Nou Camp
Lionel Messi (centre) celebrates breaking Gerd Müller’s record

Gerd Muller hails 'gigantic' Lionel Messi after seeing 40-year-old record broken by Barcelona forward

Two goals last night see Messi reach 86 goals for the calender year

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi

'Supernatural' Lionel Messi has no limits says Barcelona team-mate Gerard Pique

Messi breaks 40-year-old record

Messi has scored 84 goals this year, one short of Gerd Müller's world record

Gerd Müller goal record can fall to Lionel Messi tonight

Barcelona forward one away from equalling 40 year old record

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