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Five things we learned from Barca's win over Madrid
Barcelona took a huge step towards a fifth La Liga title in seven years with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid thanks to Luis Suarez's stunning strike on March 23.
Here, AFP sports looks at five lessons to be learned heading into the final 10 games of the La Liga season.
Historic task awaits Man City in Barcelona
Manchester City face a huge challenge if they are to reach the last eight of the Champions League for the first time ever by overturning a 2-1 first leg deficit when they travel to an in-form Barcelona on March 18.
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Govt uses football lingo to say: Don’t expect decision at Monday’s Eurogroup
Ronaldo beats Messi to Ballon d'Or triumph
Portugal and Real Madrid great Cristiano Ronaldo lifted his third FIFA world footballer of the year award on Monday in an overwhelming win over eternal rival Lionel Messi, Barcelona's Argentine magician.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Ballon d'Or Award for Third Time
Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2014 annual award for the second year running on Monday.
This is the third time the Portugal forward has grabbed the trophy awarded by FIFA and France Football magazine after winning it in 2008 and 2013.
Ronaldo captured 37.66%of the votes cast by the captains and coaches of each national team plus one journalist from each country.
I'm not going anywhere, fires indignant Messi
Four-times World Player of the Year Lionel Messi shot back angrily Jan. 11 at rumours that he could leave Barcelona after clashing with coach Luis Enrique and the club's board.
The Argentine was in top form with a goal and two assists as the Catalan giants ended and unsettling week off the field with a crucial 3-1 win over La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
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Messi annoys Drogba in new Turkish Airlines ad
Turkish Airlines have recruited two global football superstars -- Chelsea's veteran striker Didier Drogba and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi -- for their new advertisement campaign, titled Widen Your World.
According to the statement released by Turkish Airlines on Nov. 14, the advertisement -- the last in a series of three -- aims to entice spectators via EpicFoodMap.com.
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Messi masterclass papers over Barca cracks
Lionel Messi enjoyed another landmark European night as he equaled the Champions League scoring record against Ajax but doubts remain over Luis Enrique's Barcelona side after a stuttering start to the season.
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Suarez seeks first Barca goal on familiar territory
Two defeats in as many games has not been the dream start Luis Suarez sought to life as a Barcelona player, but one of his old hunting grounds offers the chance to get up and running as the Catalans travel to Ajax on Wednesday.
Suarez hurt by 'unjust' defeat on home debut
Luis Suarez remains without a victory in a Barcelona shirt as the Catalans suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Celta Vigo on his home debut on Nov. 1.
Barca had been unbeaten in the league until the Uruguayan's bow away to Real Madrid last weekend, but consecutive defeats have seen them slip to third in La Liga behind Real and Atletico Madrid.
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