There is no bigger El Clásico icon than Lionel Messi. In his 17-years at Barcelona, Messi played in as many as 45 El Clásico matches and produced some of the most memorable moments in the history of ...

The biggest match in club football takes place this weekend as Real Madrid host rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first Clasico of the season. It will feature superstars like Jude ...

Vinicius Junior argues with Barcelona forwards Raphinha and Lamine Yamal (right) Oscar del Pozo/AFP via Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...

Lionel Messi's 45th Clasico on Saturday could also be his last as Barcelona look to rubberstamp their progress under Ronald Koeman by beating Real Madrid and claiming top spot in La Liga. The reward ...

Gerard Pique accused Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos of "aggression" towards Barcelona forward Lionel Messi during Saturday's ...

© David Ramos/Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesLionel Messi and Marcus Rashford. Expanding on that thought, Marcus explained that matches like this are great opportunities ...