Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez all back in Barcelona training after break

Barcelona forward Neymar showcased his skills during a charity match in Sao Paolo scoring four goals in a 13-9 victory. AC Milan's win in the Italian Super Cup sees them back into the top 10 of Shaka Hislop's final power rankings for 2016. ESPN FC's Sid Lowe weighs in on Barcelona's claim that they'll make Messi the best paid player as wages in China skyrocket. Javier Saviola says he didn't understand the reality of playing for Barcelona when he signed with the club at age 19. Josep Maria Bartomeu explains just how badly he wants Lionel Messi to remain with Barca for the remainder of his career. Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all back in training on Monday ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey game against Athletic Bilbao. The trio returned to the Catalan city earlier in the day from Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil respectively after being given an extended winter break by coach Luis Enrique. All three were allowed to miss the last game of 2016 against Hercules and spent the New Year in South America, as did Javier Mascherano, while the rest of the squad returned to...

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