Watch: Lionel Messi 'first ever' goal past Gigi Buffon is a thing of beauty
Messi scored the first and third goals on Tuesday and set up Ivan Rakitic for the second on in a game in which Ousmane Dembele made his first start after becoming the club's record signing, reports Xinhua news agency.
Sep 13, 2017, 14:16 PM ISTLionel Messi marries long-term girlfriend Antonela Roccuzzo in a star-studded gala
Messi first met Roccuzzo when he was just five years old.
Jul 01, 2017, 12:25 PM ISTLionel Messi marries childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo – See videos and pics
The couple asked for for donations to a children's charity instead of wedding presents from the guests.
Jul 01, 2017, 11:59 AM ISTBarcelona support Lionel Messi following Spanish Supreme Court's decision to uphold fraud sentence
Five-time World Player of the Year winner Messi, who has been at Barcelona since the age of 13, was handed a 21-month prison sentence and fined 2 million euros ($2.25 million) for three counts of tax fraud between 2007 and 2009.
May 25, 2017, 11:44 AM ISTManchester United vs Manchester City: Much-awaited clash set to ignite Premier League 2016-17 season
From the moment the fixture list was published in June, the continuation of the often frosty and occasionally volatile Mourinho-Guardiola rivalry has been eagerly-anticipated.
Sep 08, 2016, 09:25 AM ISTChampions League: Masterful Lionel Messi's late double sinks Arsenal
After 71 minutes sMessi teed up by Neymar to score past keeper Petr Cech for the first time in his career.
Feb 24, 2016, 07:26 AM ISTMy style is different from Arsene Wenger, Alex Ferguson: Louis van Gaal
Manchester United Football Club manager Louis van Gaal said he is a different type of manager compared to Old Trafford legend Alex Ferguson and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
Oct 02, 2015, 12:11 PM IST