Kick Off: Setien disagrees with Messi; 'Man City aren't respected as Liverpool'

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Top Headlines

Setien: I disagree with Messi's thought, we can compete with everyone in UCL

Quique Setien, the Barcelona manager, responded to comments made by Lionel Messi this week in his pre-game press conference for Saturday's match against Eibar. 

Sterling says Man City stars don't get same respect as Liverpool players

Raheem Sterling believes Manchester City's players have not been shown the respect they deserve when it comes to individual awards.

Match Report

Bayern 3-2 Paderborn: 2-goal Lewy nets winner despite Neuer error, Gnabry shines

Bayern were twice pegged back by Paderborn, but Lewandowski's late strike sealed the points.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Red-hot Haaland named UCL Player of the Week with brace against PSG

UEFA Champions League annouced BVB wonderkid Haaland beats Lodi, Hateboer and Lloris to win UCL Player of the Week.

Pogba returns to Man United training ground after Dubai trip

Paul Pogba was photographed driving into Manchester United's training complex on Friday as the wait for his return from injury goes on.

New boy Braithwaite included in Barca squad vs Eibar as Lenglet back, Alba out

Barcelona have announced an 18-man squad for hosting Eibar, new boy Braithwaite is included, Lenglet returns as Jordi Alba misses out due to injury.

James & Vazquez return to Madrid squad to visit Levante, Bale & Jovic out

Real Madrid have announced their 19-man squad for their La Liga game to visit Levante as James & Vazquez return, Bale & Jovic out for illness.

Man Utd have had two of their upcoming PL fixtures rearranged

Manchester United have had two of their upcoming Premier League fixtures rearranged for live television coverage in the UK.

12m-euro home built! First images emerge of Sergio Ramos' new mansion

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and his wife, TV star Pilar Rubio, are having a lavish, 12m-euro home built on the outskirts of the Spanish capital.

Atletico stars 'angered & surprised' by Klopp's play-acting comments on them

Atletico Madrid's players were reportedly left angry and surprised after Jurgen Klopp accused them of play-acting in their Champions League last-16 victory over Liverpool.

What They Say

'I like Messi but Ronaldo is the best, he should have won Ballon d'or last year'

Lyon President Aulas interviewed by Tuttosport and claims he thinks Ronaldo is the best player, who Lyon was tried to sign at the age of 16.

'Barcelona have screwed us' - Leganes coach blames Barca's Braithwaite signing

Leganes face an incredibly challenging end to the season with the club fighting against relegation, yet coach Javier Aguirre has launched a sensational blast against the club's current situation, suggesting Los Pepineros have been screwed by the fact two big clubs have taken two of his players.

Sterling: What Zidane's done isn’t down to luck; Right now I'm City player

The Manchester City player attended Diario AS in Manchester to analyse the Champions League Last 16 tie. "Real Madrid is a fantastic club ".

'I was really thinking move to Utd' - Lewy on amazing phone call with Ferguson

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski says he considered joining Manchester United when he received a call from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Xavi's 'demands' to become Barca coach: Puyol return, structural changes...

Xavi made certain requests to Barcelona board in order to reach an agreement on his Camp Nou return, according to SER.

AF Column & Depth

OPINION: Messi has moved further back under Setien

Ernesto Valverde's Barcelona were often criticised for being over reliant on Lionel Messi for goals and assists, yet since Quique Setien's arrival the Argentine has actually moved a little further back in terms of his positioning.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Huge mistake! Neuer charges out of the box but gets nutmegged 🎥