Lionel Messi helped Barcelona to a 2-1 win against Sevilla last night and also reached the 30-goal mark in La Liga for the eighth season on the bounce. Sevilla took the lead through Vitolo, only for Messi to equalise with a superb free-kick ten minutes later. Gerard Pique then scored from close-range to make it 2-1 and extend Barca’s unbeaten run to 34 games. Luis Enrique’s side are now eight points clear in La Liga.

Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss
Abu Dhabi advises fans to arrive early for Al Ain, Al Wahda match
Sangakkara, Mahanama named in interim committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket
Focused Fils making a statement ahead of French Open
Atletico hit back to hold Arsenal in cagey Champions League semi-final first leg
