Lionel Messi insists he had nothing to do with the appointment of Gerardo Martino as Barcelona coach.

Gerardo Martino believes fellow Argentinian Lionel Messi had a say in his appointment as the new Barcelona coach.

Barcelona have reached an agreement for Argentinian Gerardo Martino to become their new coach.

Gerardo Martino last night emerged as the likely replacement for Tito Vilanova as Barcelona coach.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has spoken glowingly about Gerardo Martino following the emergence of his fellow Argentinian as the favourite to succeed Tito Vilanova in the Nou Camp hot-seat.

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has high hopes for new signing Fabio Borini.

Maxi Rodriguez has left Liverpool and signed with Argentinian outfit and former club Newell’s Old Boys, the Reds have confirmed.

TRACING the footsteps of a living legend is dicey business. ‘He was born here’, ‘he grew up there’, ‘he first kicked a ball over there’... all claims made by Rosarinos about their most famous son, Lionel Messi.

Liverpool winger Maxi Rodriguez could be on his way back to Argentina after admitting he has always wanted to return to boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys.

THE mother of a teenager accused of trying to attack Champions League hero Lionel Messi has insisted he tripped as he went to greet him.

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IRELAND’s U20s have two jobs to do tomorrow (8.10pm Irish time): silence the crowd and secure a first win at the IRB Junior World Championships.