Bay Ledger News Zonebill@blnz.comtag:www.blnz.com,2009:people/lionel_messitag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/20/Messi_museum_planned_home_town_d0b3

A museum celebrating the exploits of legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is to be built in the Barcelona star's home city of Rosario.

2013-03-20T22:05:43ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/20/Mourinho_claims_World_Coach_vote_45b6

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the awarding of FIFA's World Coach of the Year for 2012 to Spain manager Vicente del Bosque, claiming there were people who voted for him that had their votes changed.

2013-03-20T17:20:35ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/19/Suarez_admits_faults_defends_slyness_5163

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admitted Tuesday he has made mistakes on the pitch that have earned him a bad reputation, but the controversial Uruguayan star defended his "slyness" and "character" in an interview with AFP.

2013-03-19T23:14:17ZAFP Global Editionby Giovanna Fleitastag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/19/Inters_Cassano_names_after_Barcas_ff05

Antonio Cassano has named his newborn son after "the greatest player of all time", namely Lionel Messi, according to the Inter Milan striker.

2013-03-19T13:41:15ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/18/Beckham_remains_best-paid_list_5e0f

David Beckham is out in front as the highest-paid player in world football, according to a report that appears in Tuesday's edition of France Football magazine.

2013-03-18T18:28:41ZAFP European EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Barcelona_happy_with_Messi_Villa_6223

Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura was delighted at the understanding shown between Lionel Messi and David Villa as they combined for all of Barca's goals in the 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

2013-03-18T02:38:05ZAFP Global Editionby Kieran Canningtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Messi_Villa_combine_sink_Rayo_f767

David Villa expressed his delight at returning to top form as he scored and set-up two goals for Lionel Messi as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 to restore their 13-point lead at the top of La Liga.

2013-03-17T22:40:42ZAFP Global Editionby Kieran Canningtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/15/Barca_draw_Champions_League_b302

Champions League favourites Barcelona will play big-spending Paris Saint-Germain in the pick of the quarter-final matches after the draw was held in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday.

2013-03-15T12:36:22ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/13/First_goal_comeback_says_Messi_05ae

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi hailed his side's return to form after they produced a remarkable comeback to beat AC Milan and progress to the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth consecutive season.

2013-03-13T17:35:41ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/13/Spain_fetes_magical_night_Barca_9f56

Spain on Wednesday feted Barcelona's "magical" 4-0 demolition of Milan, praising the Catalans for a spectacular Champions League fightback that swept aside fears that their greatest days may be behind them.

2013-03-13T16:49:03ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/13/Serie_focus_humbled_Milan_732c

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says the Rossoneri will now reluctantly turn their attention to securing a top finish in Serie A after their Champions League dreams were ended by a majestic Barcelona.

2013-03-13T16:46:53ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/13/Busquets_hails_Villa_impact_1905

Midfielder Sergio Busquets hailed the impact of Barcelona teammate David Villa as the Catalans stormed into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 win over AC Milan on Tuesday night.

2013-03-13T13:28:44ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/13/Magical_Messi_sends_Barca_into_4567

Lionel Messi produced an inspired performance as Barcelona progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, beating AC Milan 4-0 to overturn a 2-0 first-leg defeat.

2013-03-13T09:19:47ZAFP Global Editionby Tim Hanlontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/12/Messis_brilliance_dispels_Barca_doubts_2954

Two goals from Lionel Messi led a stunning Barcelona fightback as they overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit against AC Milan with a 4-0 demolition of the Italians at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night.

2013-03-12T23:46:36ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/12/Magical_Messi_sends_Barca_into_4567

Lionel Messi produced an inspired performance as Barcelona progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, beating AC Milan 4-0 to overturn a 2-0 first-leg defeat.

2013-03-12T23:14:41ZAFP Global Editionby Tim Hanlontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/12/Puyol_left_Barcelona_starting_line-up_2a1b

Club captain Carles Puyol was left out of the Barcelona line-up for Tuesday's Champions League last 16, second leg, against AC Milan at the Camp Nou, but Xavi Hernandez was deemed fit enough to start.

2013-03-12T19:28:16ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/12/Optimism_Barcelona_ahead_tough_Milan_cedb

Barcelona's Champions League chances hung by a thread on Tuesday as they prepared to try overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against AC Milan at the Nou Camp stadium.

2013-03-12T14:45:24ZAFP Global Editionby Kieran CANNINGtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/12/Bolt_Ennis_honored_Laureus_Sports_a553

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt and British athletics queen Jessica Ennis won the top prizes as athletics dominated the Laureus World Sports Awards.

2013-03-12T14:03:20ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/11/Under-par_Barcas_Euro_hopes_line_c776

After a record-breaking start to the season, Barcelona have suffered a dip in form and face a stern test of their Champions League credentials against AC Milan on Tuesday as they look to overturn a 2-0 first leg defeat to progress to the quarter-finals.

2013-03-12T02:58:41ZAFP Global Editionby Tim Hanlontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/11/Bolt_Ennis_honored_Laureus_Sports_a553

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt and British athletics queen Jessica Ennis won the top prizes as athletics dominated the Laureus World Sports Awards.

2013-03-12T02:39:59ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reporter