Manchester United and England's highest goalscorer, Wayne Rooney has said Barcelona's Lionel Messi is the greatest player in the world, ahead of former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo - and his comments come after it was revealed that David Beckham also sides with the Barcelona icon in the debate.

Argentine's Lionel Messi confirmed on Monday, March 30, 2020, that Barcelona’s players will take a 70 per cent pay cut and make financial contributions to ensure the club’s other employees are paid in full during the state of alarm in Spain.

Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola and Barcelona's foward, Lionel Messi has both donated a total sum of 1 million Euros each to support in fight against coronavirus.

Lionel Messi may be the darling of Barcelona and king of the Nou Camp, but he once sought out a Real Madrid star for a shirt swap.

Argentina and Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi has moved head of Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo in the total number of goals scored at club level.