Football Briefs: 'There is no one like Messi in the world'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Lionel Messi scores the goal for Barcelona. Photograph: Alex Caparros/Getty Images Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said the......

Football Briefs: Stunning Sorrentino stops Roma

News of all that's transpired on and off the football fie Germain opens account for Marseille with a double Olympique de Marseille stayed in touch with the Ligue 1 pace-setters after striker......

Serbian footballer Stankovic bids farewell with Japan win

Supported by his sons and receiving a standing ovation from a 12,000-strong crowd, Serbia midfielder Dejan Stankovic entered retirement as his country's most capped player with a 2-0 victory over......

CL qualifier: Celtic earn late win, Fenerbahce return

A KrisCommons header gave former European champions Celtic a 1-0 win over Swedish side Elfsborg Boras while Fenerbahce made the most of their Champions League lifeline with a 1-1 draw against......