LIONEL MESSI

Watch highlights and read a full account of Barcelona against Real Madrid from the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at Camp Nou.

Real Madrid faces Barcelona in the Supercopa at Camp Nou.

Real Madrid faces Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish SuperCopa.

Watch highlights of Barcelona's victory over Real Sociedad on the opening weekend of the La Liga season.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi leads a determined squad against a struggling Real Sociedad.

Watch highlights of Germany's friendly with Argentina in Frankfurt, featuring a stunning goal from Angel Di Maria.

Watch live coverage of the friendly between Germany and Argentina in Frankfurt, plus a full preview, probable lineups and prediction.

What is the fate of Robin van Perise?

Sports' elite gathered together on Wednesday night in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theater for the 2012 Excellence in Sports Performance (ESPY) Awards, where Jeremy Lin, LeBron James and Tim TeBow along with ladies Brittney Griner and Maria Sharapova scored big. Athletes ranging from Drew Brees to Maria Sharapova to Jeremy Lin, who sparked a worldwide tidal wave known as Linsanity, hit the red carpet for the occasion, posing for photos at the 20th annual ESPY awards.

A look at the rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo is desperate to lead Portugal to victory at Euro 2012 and extricate himself from Lionel Messi's shadow.

Watch highlights of an action-packed friendly between Argentina and Brazil in New Jersey.

Watch highlights from Barcelona's victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final.

Here are all the athletes that made the 2012 Forbes Top 100, with their ranking on the list and amount of money they reportedly earned in the past few years.

Get all the latest news on the players being linked with a summer move to Chelsea. And one star who may be on his way out.

Barcelona won the Catalan Derby 4-0 Saturday.

The Catalan Derby kicks off Saturday at 3 p.m. ET from Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick.

Watch highlights of Barcelona's 7-0 victory at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, featuring another two goals for Lionel Messi.

Watch a video of the announcement that Pep Guardiola is stepping down as coach of Barcelona, with his assistant Tito Vilanova to take over.

An early look ahead to the Champions League final next month, featuring Chelsea Vs. Bayern Munich.