Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo Head-To-Head: Show-stopping goals from Leo & CR7 steal the limelight

The two megastars remain neck and neck in the goalscoring charts, but who was better overall throughout February? Our Blog takes a look at their performances

As part of our monthly series, Our Blogcompiles the statistical data, expert analysis, and progressive season records in La Liga on two of the best players in the world, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
August/September Head-to-Head: Matchday 1-5
October Head-to-Head: Matchday 6-10
November Head-to-Head: Matchday 11-13
December Head-to-Head: Matchday 14-16
January Head-to-Head: Matchday 17-20

Manchester City to shatter £200,000-a-week pay barrier again by offering David Silva new four-year contract

The Spanish playmaker is set to join Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez in the top bracket of City's earners by the end of this season

Manchester City will begin new contract talks with David Silva next month – and are ready to make him the fourth £200,000-a-week player at the club.

City officials want to tie the Spaniard down to a new four-year deal before he joins up with the Spain squad at the end of the season to begin preparing for Euro 2012.

Rooney believes Manchester United have mental and physical edge in title race

The England striker feels the experience he has gained since arriving at Old Trafford will stand him in good stead as the Red Devils look to close the gap at the top of the table

Wayne Rooney is hoping Manchester United's increased mental strength and focused physical training can give them the edge in the Premier League title race.

Bale set to miss Tottenham's clash with Manchester United and faces up to three weeks out after suffering Grade 1 hamstring tear

Bale is unlikely to be risked for the Premier League match at White Hart Lane on Sunday and could miss the FA Cup replay against Stevenage and the trip to Everton

Gareth Bale is a major doubt for Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday, after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring tear on international duty with Wales.

Agent: Mario Gomez is closing in on three-year extension with Bayern Munich

The 26-year-old and his club are nearing an agreement over a new deal that will see the player remain in Bavaria until 2016, according to his representative

The agent of Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez has revealed that his client is close to extending his stay at the Allianz Arena.

Speaking with Kicker, Uli Ferber explained that it is only a matter of time before the Germany international and the club reach an agreement.