Football: Messi double sends Barcelona 13 points clearMADRID (AFP) - Lionel Messi continued his remarkable run of form with a second-half double as Barcelona continued their march towards the La Liga title on Saturday (March 30) with a 2-0 win over Espanyol.The visitors gave their city rivals a tough game at the Camp Nou,...

Unsung hero Henderson on fire after being unshackledLONDON • Jordan Henderson has emerged as the unexpected driving force in Liverpool's midfield after persuading Jurgen Klopp to grant him the freedom to roam.The Englishman has spent most of his career as an unsung support act for more glamorous team-mates with Liverpool...

Football: Barca want to seal La Liga title before Champions League tie with LiverpoolMADRID (REUTERS) - Barcelona are fully focused on winning La Liga and if possible want to wrap up the title before next week's Champions League semi-final clash with Liverpool, coach Ernesto Valverde said on Monday (April 22).The Catalans,...

Football: Sarri will rely on HazardLONDON • Given the travails of Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata - the misfiring duo have scored only one and five Premier League goals respectively this season - it is no wonder Maurizio Sarri is hoping Eden Hazard can continue to flourish in the "false nine" position.The Belgium international...