Messi looking more ripped than ever and 2 more under-radar stories of the day

Alexia Putellas' knee surgery successful

The Barca femeni icon will be out for some time now.

Man City's Echeverri signing all but confirmed

The Citizens will pay River Plate €25m which matches the wonderkid's release clause, reports The Guardian's Ed Aarons.

The Argentine was Barca's major transfer target.

Leo Messi shows he's more ripped than ever

The Argentine has uploaded one more pic of his fruitful gym routine.

Antonella is by his side as usual.