Kritik und Lob » the Barcelona forward "scrupulously complies

The answer to the question of which team can overcome its recent disappointments may be found when Florida State visits North Carolina State.The No. 22 Seminoles (5-3, 2/3 ACC) and the Wolfpack (4-4, 1-3) meet Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. (7 p.m. ET, ESPNU).The Seminoles are coming off a heartbreaking 37-34 loss to unbeaten Clemson that saw them lose an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter. That defeat pretty much eliminates them from the Atlantic Division title race and potential berth in the ACC Championship Game.Meanwhile, N.C. State hasnt been right since missing a late field goal and losing in overtime to Clemson. The Wolfpack lost twice more since after sitting at 4-1 following their 10-3 victory over Notre Dame on Oct. 8.Last week, N.C. State lost 21-14 to a Boston College team that hadnt won a conference game since the 2014 season finale.But playing a third-ranked opponent in the last four weeks does provide some motivation.Were ready to work, sophomore receiver Nyheim Hines said. Were not going to let past losses impact our future.Despite the skid, N.C. State coach Dave Doeren prefers to emphasize the positive. Other than the 54-13 whipping by Louisville, which followed the heartbreaking loss at Clemson, he notes that his team has been just a couple of plays away from turning the game around in each of its other three losses.Were close. Thats the bottom line, Doeren said. We have to execute. We have to make the play when the play is there.Penalty problems have been largely persistent, and thats one area where the Wolfpack is intent on cleaning up. The shortcomings also developed during an erratic stretch of offense in October.Weve just got to put it into action at this point, quarterback Ryan Finley said, noting that talking about it doesnt do much good if the results dont back up the dialogue.Finley, a redshirt sophomore transfer from Boise State, threw for a career-best 307 yards and two touchdowns last week.Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher sees his Seminoles, who lost big to Louisville early and by two points to North Carolina on a field goal as time ran out, as improving as well.This team is growing and getting much better, he said. The competitive series, the things they do, their toughness, their mindset. Those kids, they did against North Carolina, but theyre leaving everything out there.Theyre playing the way you want to play as far as the effort and snap.The Seminoles still have one of the countrys top breakaway running threats in running back Dalvin Cook, who has averaged 168 yards rushing over his last five outings, and a quarterback who has exhibited extraordinary toughness as a redshirt freshman.Deondre Francois was sacked six times against Clemson but still passed for 286 yards and a touchdown. Francois has been sacked at least two times in all but one game for a total of 25 takedowns for the season.The sacks would seem to indicate a problem area in the way of protection up front, but Fisher sees no reason for lineup changes, pointing out that other players such as fullbacks and tight ends must share in that responsibility. The offensive line starters will remain the same, at least for now.Right now, those guys are showing they play the most consistent, he said. 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Wholesale Nike Shoes Australia . - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday.BARCELONA, Spain -- Lionel Messis lawyers insist the tax fraud allegations are baseless but say he will settle any outstanding obligations if needed. Law firm Juarez Veciana said in a statement that the Barcelona forward "scrupulously complies with Spanish legislation." Messi and his father Jorge have been ordered to appear before court in the town of Gava near Barcelona on Sept. 17 to answer allegations they owe 4 million euros ($5.3 million) in back taxes from 2007 to 2009. "We declare that our client will pay the amount determined," Messis lawyers said. "But we believe that our client has already paid what was legally obliged." The state prosecutor alleges Messi and his father used shell companies in Belize and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on revenues from image rights. The complaint lists Messis sponsors from the period under investigation. They include Barcelona, Adidas, Danone, Konami, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi-Cola and Telefonica, among several others. If charged and found guilty -- and barring an out-of-court deal -- Messi and his father could face a fine amounting to 150 per cent of the concealed earnings and between two and six years in prison.dddddddddddd Messi, whose quiet life has until now kept him clear of any scandal, has denied any wrongdoing. He has received public backing from Barcelona club president Sandro Rosell and predecessor Joan Laporta, who was in charge during the years of the allegations. The 25-year-old Messi is widely considered the best player of his generation after winning an unprecedented four straight FIFA world player of the year awards. He scored 60 goals in the Spanish league this season to lead Barcelona to its fourth domestic title in five seasons. He is rated by Forbes as the worlds 10th highest-paid athlete after reportedly earning $41.3 million to June this year, with $20.3 million coming from his club salary and $21 million in endorsements. Messis court date may clash with Barcelonas opening game in the Champions League next season, to be played on either Sept. 17 or 18. ' ' '