Carles Puyol
Barcelona to rival Manchester United for Mats Hummels?
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to snatch Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels from under the noses of Manchester United by offering him a bumper salary.
Jul 8, 01:18
Carlos Puyol warns Luis Suarez over Barcelona behavior
Barcelona legend Carles Puyol says that Luis Suarez would be a welcome addition at Camp Nou - but only if he cleans up his behavior.
Jul 3, 19:23
On this day: Germany thrash Argentina at World Cup
On this day in 2010, Germany thrashed Argentina 4-0 to progress through to the semi-finals of the World Cup in South Africa.
Jul 3, 09:59
On This Day: Fernando Torres fires Spain to Euro 2008 victory
Sports Mole looks back at Spain's 1-0 win over Germany in the Euro 2008 final.
Jun 29, 09:56
Report: Barcelona join race to sign Dejan Lovren
Barcelona reportedly enter the race to sign Southampton centre-back Dejan Lovren.
Jun 14, 02:38
Barcelona appoint Carles Puyol as sporting director assistant
Barcelona announce that Carles Puyol has been appointed assistant sporting director following his retirement.
May 30, 15:52
Carles Puyol: 'I've lived a dream throughout my career'
Carles Puyol claims that he "lived the dream" throughout his Barcelona career.
May 16, 03:20
Barcelona to reignite pursuit of Liverpool's Daniel Agger?
Barcelona will reportedly return to Liverpool with an offer for defender Daniel Agger this summer.
May 2, 11:35
Carles Puyol pays tribute to Tito Vilanova
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol pays tribute to the club's former manager Tito Vilanova, who passed away on Friday after battling cancer aged 45.
Apr 26, 16:17
Carles Puyol: 'Barcelona players would die for Gerardo Martino'
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol jumps to the defence of under-fire manager Gerardo Martino by claiming that he and his teammates would die for the 51-year-old.
Apr 15, 01:03
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to the all-Spanish Champions League quarter-final between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
Apr 8, 15:39
Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique out for Barcelona
Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique will both miss Barcelona's league clash with Osasuna on Sunday.
Mar 16, 13:44
Report: Barcelona want Mehdi Benatia
A report claims that Barcelona want to sign Roma defender Mehdi Benatia in the summer.
Mar 16, 13:05
Edgar Davids: 'Carles Puyol a big loss for Barcelona'
Former Dutch international Edgar Davids says that Carles Puyol's exit from Barcelona is "a great loss" for the Spanish champions.
Mar 10, 13:43
Barcelona to make "big investments" in summer
Barcelona vice-president Javier Faus says that the Catalan outfit will be active in the transfer market this summer.
Mar 10, 12:25
Andoni Zubizarreta: Barcelona squad 'needs more than tweaking'
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta admits that the impending departures of Carles Puyol and Victor Valdes will force them to spend more money in the summer.
Mar 9, 09:36
Xavi: 'I want to remain at Barcelona forever'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi has no plans to follow teammate Carles Puyol out of the Camp Nou next season.
Mar 8, 12:29
Gerardo Martino: 'Carles Puyol is irreplaceable'
Gerardo Martino admits that Barcelona will have a tough time replacing centre-back Carles Puyol.
Mar 7, 13:12
Eder Alvarez Balanta hopeful of joining Barcelona
River Plate defender Eder Alvarez Balanta admits that he is eager to join Barcelona in the future.
Mar 7, 02:42
Barcelona see off Almeria to move to within one point of La Liga summit
Barcelona close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid to just one point courtesy of a 4-1 home win over relegation battlers Almeria.
Mar 2, 21:56
Gerard Pique misses out for Barcelona
Gerard Pique is ruled out of Barcelona's league clash against Almeria on Sunday evening with a calf injury.
Mar 1, 17:43
Andres Iniesta eager to continue playing with Carles Puyol
Andres Iniesta is eager for Carles Puyol to resist the temptation to end his Barcelona career at the end of the season.
Feb 26, 06:00
Barcelona eye move for Eliaquim Mangala?
Manchester United and Manchester City could miss out on Porto's Eliaquim Mangala following reports that Barcelona are interested in the defender.
Feb 25, 09:55
Barcelona to move for Mateo Musacchio?
Barcelona are reportedly planning a summer swoop for Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio.
Feb 25, 04:44
Toni Grande: 'Carles Puyol unlikely to make Spain World Cup squad'
Spain assistant coach Toni Grande reveals that Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is unlikely to be selected for Spain's World Cup squad.
Feb 21, 07:48
Team News: Gael Clichy, Aleksandar Kolarov both start for Manchester City against Barcelona
Both Gael Clichy and Aleksandar Kolarov start for Manchester City against Barcelona in tonight's Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona.
Feb 18, 18:38
Carles Puyol hints at retirement
Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol hints that he could be forced to retire at the end of the season.
Feb 17, 14:09
Carles Puyol: 'Nothing between Manchester City, Barcelona'
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol believes that his side will be evenly matched when they travel to Manchester City in the Champions League this week.
Feb 16, 14:02
Carles Puyol 'withdraws from Barcelona squad'
Carles Puyol withdraws from the Barcelona squad for tonight's clash with Sevilla due to injury, according to a report.
Feb 9, 11:43
Preview: Sevilla vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's trip to Sevilla in La Liga on Sunday.
Feb 7, 17:15
Barcelona stars pay respects at funeral of ex-Spain boss Luis Aragones
Barcelona quartet Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Carles Puyol and Xavi are among the mourners at the funeral of former Spain boss Luis Aragones.
Feb 3, 13:45
Barcelona rout Levante
Barcelona record a resounding victory in tonight's Copa del Rey game against Levante, beating their opponents 5-1 at the Camp Nou.
Jan 29, 22:48
Half-Time Report: Barcelona leading Levante
Barcelona lead Levante 2-1 at half time in tonight's Copa del Rey match at the Camp Nou, thanks to goals by Adriano and Carles Puyol.
Jan 29, 21:53
Preview: Barcelona vs. Malaga
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga match between Barcelona and Malaga.
Jan 24, 17:27
Gerardo Martino: 'Carles Puyol has not mentioned retirement'
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino denies that Carles Puyol is considering retiring.
Dec 16, 18:18
Report: Carles Puyol close to announcing retirement
A report claims that Barcelona centre-back Carles Puyol is considering hanging up his boots.
Dec 16, 12:13
Report: Andrea Ranocchia on Chelsea radar
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly making contingency plans for David Luiz's possible January exit by tracking Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia.
Dec 4, 01:46
Carles Puyol: Ajax were "more intense"
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol says that Ajax were "more intense" in their 2-1 defeat to the Dutch side in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.
Nov 26, 22:55
Team News: Four changes for Barcelona
Barcelona make four changes for tonight's Champions League tie away at Ajax.
Nov 26, 19:17
Team News: Neymar, Alexis Sanchez lead Barcelona attack
Barcelona name Alexis Sanchez and Neymar in their starting lineup for their La Liga match against Granada.
Nov 23, 14:39
