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Copa del Rey: Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho star as Barcelona smash six goals past Sevilla to book semi-final spot

Lionel Messi believes Barcelona showed their appetite for the Copa del Rey by blowing away Sevilla to pull off a brilliant comeback and book their place in the semi-finals.

La Liga: Wissam Ben Yedder's late goal rescues a point for Sevilla against Leganes; Valencia edge past Huesca

Mikel Vesga's header looked set to earn Leganes a valuable victory but Wissam Ben Yedder sneaked in to score in the 91st minute and earn Sevilla a 1-1 draw.

La Liga: Lionel Messi slams 31st league hat-trick to send Barcelona three points clear at top; Sevilla climb to second

Lionel Messi has scored five goals in two league games since finishing only fifth in the voting for the Ballon d'Or earlier this month.

FIFA World Cup 2018: France's Round of 16 clash against Argentina promises entertaining battle of counter-attacks

In the Round of 16 clash on Saturday, expect Argentina to have explicit instruction to try and get under the skin of this bustling with talent but inexperienced French side.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Lionel Messi's genius shines against Nigeria, helps Argentina extend stay in Russia

Against Nigeria, Lionel Messi sang more like the canary we know him to be, the croaking displays of the previous two matches a blur on the night.

FIFA World Cup 2018: With a good blend of experience and youth, underachieving Argentina eye shot at redemption

Argentina’s chances of getting out of a group with Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria seem favourable. However, to expect them to have the organization to reach the last four seems a bit optimistic. Germany, France, Belgium and Spain have better quality in depth.

International friendlies: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero watch from sidelines as Argentina brush aside Italy

Messi reportedly suffered a groin strain in training, so the Barcelona forward was an unused substitute as Argentina kicked off their preparations for the World Cup.

Champions League: David de Gea's heroics help Manchester United hold Sevilla; Shakhtar Donetsk edge AS Roma

David de Gea deflected the attention away from Paul Pogba with another spectacular display of goalkeeping as Manchester United came away from their Champions League last 16, first leg against Sevilla in Spain with a 0-0 draw on Wednesday.

Champions League: Jose Mourinho needs to solve selection jigsaw for Manchester United's crucial trip to Sevilla

Jose Mourinho needs to figure out what is the best way to play all his attacking options if Manchester United wish to make a deep run in the Champions

Copa del Rey: Sergio Escudero's goal helps defeat Atletico Madrid as Sevilla book semi-final berth

Sevilla, finalists in 2016, were in charge of this quarter-final with a 2-1 first leg success and Escudero's lightning contribution all but sealed Atletico's fate.