Carles Puyol
Team News: Carles Puyol returns for Barcelona
Captain Carles Puyol is included in the Barcelona side for tonight's encounter against AC Milan.
Feb 20, 18:48
Carles Puyol: 'AC Milan are my second team'
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol reveals that AC Milan are his "second favourite team".
Feb 19, 21:56
Carles Puyol: Treble will be "difficult"
Carles Puyol attempts to play down Barcelona's chance of winning the treble this season.
Feb 19, 17:58
Sergio Ramos: 'I've made up with Gerard Pique'
Sergio Ramos says that he has patched up his differences with his international colleague Gerard Pique.
Feb 10, 12:08
Lionel Messi finalises Barcelona contract extension
Barcelona star Lionel Messi commits to the Spanish giants until June 2018 by signing a fresh two-year contract extension.
Feb 7, 16:05
Cesc Fabregas, Pedro ease Spain past Uruguay
Pedro adds two goals to an early Cesc Fabregas strike to help Spain edge out Uruguay 3-1 in today's friendly between European and South American Champions in Doha.
Feb 6, 20:30
Lionel Messi to sign new Barcelona contract?
Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to extend his Barcelona contract this week.
Feb 6, 03:52
Lionel Messi to sign new Barcelona deal
Lionel Messi will commit his future to Barcelona on Thursday by signing a new contract at the Camp Nou until the summer of 2018.
Feb 5, 14:09
Carles Puyol signs new Barcelona deal
Captain Carles Puyol signs a new contract to stay with Barcelona until the summer of 2016.
Jan 22, 18:34
Ten-man Malaga draw with Barcelona at Camp Nou
A late goal gives Malaga a 2-2 draw with Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.
Jan 16, 22:22
Jose Manuel Pinto agrees new Barcelona deal
Barcelona keeper Jose Manuel Pinto agrees to extend his stay at the club until at least June 30, 2014.
Dec 23, 13:23
Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova has successful throat surgery
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol confirms that manager Tito Vilanova's throat surgery was a success and is looking forward to the return of the Spanish coach.
Dec 20, 17:29
Carles Puyol "happy" with AC Milan tie
Carles Puyol says that he has "always liked" AC Milan.
Dec 20, 15:23
Carles Puyol, Xavi sign new Barcelona contracts
Barcelona duo Carles Puyol and Xavi both extend their contracts at the Nou Camp until 2016.
Dec 18, 11:03
Carles Puyol waits for news on Lionel Messi
Carles Puyol admits that he is anxious to hear more about the extent of Lionel Messi's injury, after the forward was stretchered off during Barcelona's Champions League match against Benfica.
Dec 6, 02:42
Team News: David Villa starts for Barcelona
David Villa is selected to start for Barcelona against Alaves, while Lionel Messi is rested.
Nov 28, 20:02
Team News: David Villa left out of Barcelona starting lineup against Spartak Moscow
David Villa starts on the bench for Barcelona against Spartak Moscow in Russia this evening, as does Carles Puyol.
Nov 20, 16:24
Preview: Spartak Moscow vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's trip to Spartak Moscow in the Champions League.
Nov 19, 13:34
Carles Puyol in line for Barcelona return?
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol could return from an elbow injury against Real Zaragoza on Saturday.
Nov 17, 13:35
Preview: Alaves vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona trip to Alaves for the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.
Oct 30, 09:15
Gerard Pique: 'Carles Puyol should have received Prince of Asturias award'
Gerard Pique says that Carles Puyol should have been given the Prince of Asturias award along with Xavi and Iker Casillas.
Oct 26, 23:48
Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews this weekend's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona.
Oct 26, 00:54
Barcelona trio to miss Celtic match
Carles Puyol, Dani Alves and Sergio Busquets will miss Barcelona's upcoming European encounter with Celtic.
Oct 21, 19:59
Preview: Deportivo La Coruna vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's visit to Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.
Oct 18, 23:48
Alex Song: 'Barcelona are on another level'
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song tells the club's official magazine that he moved to Spain to fulfill a burning ambition to win trophies.
Oct 15, 22:28
Preview: Belarus vs. Spain
Sports Mole previews tonight's Group I 2014 World Cup qualifier between Belarus and reigning champions Spain.
Oct 12, 10:26
Carles Puyol reveals retirement fears
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol admits that there have been times during his career where he has thought that he may be forced to retire.
Oct 11, 13:39
Dani Alves out for three weeks
Barcelona full-back Dani Alves will miss their Champions League tie with Celtic after being ruled out for three weeks with a thigh strain.
Oct 8, 21:35
Tito Vilanova: 'Adriano is faster than Alex Song'
Tito Vilanova says that he preferred Adriano to Alex Song in his starting lineup against Real Madrid because he is "faster".
Oct 7, 22:47
Xavi: 'El Clasico is a chance to increase our lead over Real Madrid'
Xavi urges his Barcelona teammates to increase their lead over Real Madrid with a win in Sunday's Clasico.
Oct 5, 21:40
Pedro reveals hurt at Barcelona over injury to Carles Puyol
Barcelona winger Pedro admits that his side are very disappointed to lose Carles Puyol after he suffers a dislocated elbow during the win over Benfica in the Champions League.
Oct 3, 05:59
Tito Vilanova: "We are always having problems with central defenders"
Tito Vilanova admits that defender Carles Puyol's loss through injury will be "important" for Barcelona.
Oct 3, 01:16
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus in awe of Barca and "extra-terrestrial" Lionel Messi
Benfica manager Jorge Jesus admits that Barcelona are unstoppable and describes Lionel Messi as an extra-terrestrial following their 2-0 home defeat in the Champions League.
Oct 3, 00:47
Benfica 0-2 Barcelona
Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas ensure victory for Barcelona in Lisbon.
Oct 2, 21:42
Carles Puyol suffers suspected dislocated shoulder
Carles Puyol suffers a bad injury to his shoulder during Barcelona's Champions League fixture with Benfica.
Oct 2, 21:29
Preview: Sevilla vs. Barcelona
Barcelona travel to Sevilla this weekend in search of their sixth straight victory in La Liga this season.
Sep 28, 17:57
Preview: Barcelona vs. Spartak Moscow
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's opening Champions League encounter of the season against Spartak Moscow.
Sep 18, 13:52
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol could be out for six weeks
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol could be sidelined for up to six weeks with suspected knee ligament damage he suffered against Getafe on Saturday.
Sep 15, 23:20
Preview: Getafe vs. Barcelona
Getafe will try to cause another La Liga upset when they take on Barcelona this weekend following their victory over Real Madrid last month.
Sep 14, 16:36
Preview: Barcelona vs. Valencia
Valencia travel to the Nou Camp on Sunday searching for their first win over the Catalan club since 2003. Sports Mole previews the action.
Sep 1, 20:25
