Barcelona cruise past Sporting Gijon without Messi

IMAGE: Barcelona's Luis Suarez (R) scores past Sporting Gijon's goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar. Photograph: Eloy Alonso/Reuters. Luis Suarez and Rafinha scored in the first half before three late goals......

Primera Liga: Villa fires Barca to 1-0 win

David Villa struck just after halftime to lift champions Barcelona to a laboured 1-0 home win over his former club Sporting Gijon in La Liga on Wednesday. Barca, missing injured Argentina forward......

PHOTOS: 300 and counting... Messi creates La Liga goal history as Barca open big lead

IMAGE: Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates with teammate Adriano after scoring a goal against Sporting Gijon at the El Molinon stadium, in Gijon on Wednesday. Photograph: Eloy Alonso/Reuters......

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

Henrique's late strike rescues Brazil IMAGE: Igor Jesus celebrates scoring Brazil's first goal against Chile in the FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers at Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile, on......

La Liga: Barca run riot before coach bombshell, Real falter

IMAGE: Paco Alcacer of FC Barcelona celebrates with his team mates after scoring during the La Liga match against Real Sporting de Gijon at Camp Nou. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images.......