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Lionel Messi has admitted that his penchant for sweets and fizzy drinks has caused him fitness issues in the past.Speaking to America TV’s La Cornisa last weekend, Messi said: “I ate badly for many years:

  A photo of Lionel Messi has been used by Islamic State in a propaganda poster that threatens terror at the Russia World Cup 2018.

                           Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy has produced countless world-class talents over the last decade but the line of succession to the first team from the facility has dried up in recent years.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has declared himself a fully-paid up member of the Lionel Messi fan club.

Lionel Messi is aware there are many people around the world who want to see him finally lift a World Cup with Argentina this summer, but he probably didn't realise Oprah Winfrey was among them.

A statement released on Wednesday said that the 36-year-old, who retired from football at the end of last season, is alleged to have defrauded the Spanish state of €2m between 2010 and 2012