Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opener against Athletic Bilbao on December 1, 2012
Team News: Lionel Messi starts for Barcelona
Lionel Messi starts in a near full strength Barcelona team to take on Atletico Madrid in the Nou Camp.
Dec 16, 19:13
A frustrated Arsene Wenger on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Arsene Wenger: Loss of players is a "worry"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals his regret at losing a number of players over the last few years.
Dec 12, 19:08
Bacary Sagna
Bacary Sagna heading for Arsenal exit?
Bacary Sagna reportedly tells his teammates that he expects to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.
Dec 6, 08:49
Emmanuel Frimpong
Emmanuel Frimpong: 'I want to emulate Alex Song at Charlton'
Emmanuel Frimpong believes that he can follow in the footsteps of Alex Song following his loan move to Charlton Athletic.
Nov 21, 19:35
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: Barcelona 3-1 Real Zaragoza
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 3-1 victory over Real Zaragoza at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
Nov 17, 21:54
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Barcelona ease past Real Zaragoza
A brace from Lionel Messi helps Barcelona to a comfortable victory over Zaragoza as the Catalan club continue their unbeaten start to the season.
Nov 17, 20:50
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Half-Time Report: Barcelona edging Real Zaragoza
Alex Song cancels out Paco Montanes as Barcelona go into the dressing room with a slender lead over Real Zaragoza at the Camp Nou.
Nov 17, 19:47
Nou Camp
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Real Zaragoza - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Zaragoza at the Nou Camp.
Nov 17, 18:54
Jack Wilshere in action
Jack Wilshere backs Arsene Wenger spending
Jack Wilshere says that manager Arsene Wenger's spending in the transfer window has been excellent for Arsenal.
Nov 15, 07:11
Robin Van Persie, Dean Whitehead
Arsenal fans receive magazine with Robin van Persie on cover
Arsenal fans are left angry after a supporters' magazine is released with departed players Robin van Persie and Alex Song displayed in the publication.
Nov 8, 13:25
Giorgos Samaras, Efe Ambrose and Mikael Lustig
Team News: Giorgios Samaras starts for Celtic
Giorgios Samaras starts for Celtic in tonight's Champions League encounter with Barcelona at Parkhead.
Nov 7, 18:43
Alex Song
Alex Song expects Barcelona to beat Celtic
Alex Song thinks that Barcelona will definitely beat Celtic tonight if they play to their full potential as they aim to book their place in the Champions League knockout stages.
Nov 7, 00:57
Neil Lennon
Preview:Celtic vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the Champions League Group G clash between Celtic and Barcelona at Celtic Park.
Nov 5, 12:40
Yaya Toure
African Footballer of the Year shortlist announced
Premier League players dominate the 10-man shortlist for the African Football of the Year Award.
Nov 5, 12:31
Tony Adams
Tony Adams: 'Arsenal need to change contract policy'
Tony Adams wants his former club Arsenal to start holding on to their key players in order to make them more competitive.
Oct 29, 14:57
Andres Iniesta
Team News: Andres Iniesta starts on the bench for Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas starts in Barcelona's midfield ahead of Andres Iniesta for their trip to face Rayo Vallecano tonight.
Oct 27, 19:28
Estadio Teresa Rivero
Preview:Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews this weekend's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona.
Oct 25, 23:54
Cesc Fabregas
Team News: Cesc Fabregas, David Villa out for Barcelona's clash with Celtic
There is no place for Cesc Fabregas or David Villa in Barcelona's lineup, while there are no surprises for Celtic.
Oct 23, 17:53
Sergio Busquets
Preview:Deportivo La Coruna vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's visit to Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.
Oct 18, 22:48
Alex Song
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, 21:28
Tito Vilanova
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, 21:47
Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas scores twice to help Barcelona come from 2-0 down to beat Sevilla away from home and maintain their 100% start to La Liga.
Sep 29, 21:54
Lukas Podolski
Lukas Podolski: 'Time to stop moaning about Robin van Persie, Alex Song'
Lukas Podolski believes that Arsenal need to put the summer departures of forward Robin van Persie and midfielder Alex Song behind them now.
Sep 29, 08:32
Arsene Wenger
Alisher Usmanov unhappy with Arsenal summer sales
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov warns the club against selling top players every summer and backs manager Arsene Wenger.
Sep 28, 13:27
Alex Song and Sebastian Larsson
Arsene Wenger expects Alex Song to shine in Barcelona defence
Arsene Wenger backs Alex Song to succeed at Barcelona, but in an unfamiliar central defensive role.
Sep 26, 20:20
Alex Song
Alex Song 'couldn't say no' to Barcelona
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song admits that 'he couldn't say no' to Barcelona in the summer.
Sep 26, 11:43
Bacary Sagna
Inter Milan target Bacary Sagna
Inter Milan are monitoring Bacary Sagna's contract situation at Arsenal.
Sep 25, 06:12
Santi Cazorla
Jamie Redknapp hails Arsenal midfield
Jamie Redknapp hails Arsenal's collective midfield performance during this afternoon's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
Sep 23, 19:49
Tito Vilanova
Preview:Barcelona vs. Granada
Barcelona return to La Liga duty from this week's Champions League exploits with a home clash against Granada this weekend.
Sep 21, 15:34
Francis Coquelin
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger backs Francis Coquelin to plug gap in midfield
Arsene Wenger backs young starlets Francis Coquelin and Emmanuel Frimpong to help fill the void left in midfield by Alex Song for Arsenal over the course of the season.
Sep 16, 06:58
The Emirates Stadium
Arsenal still interested in Etienne Capoue?
Reports suggest that Arsenal are still keen on signing Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue.
Sep 14, 13:59
Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger hopeful over Bacary Sagna future
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims that Bacary Sagna loves the club despite voicing concerns over the sales of Robin van Persie and Alex Song.
Sep 13, 13:01
Bacary Sagna
Arsene Wenger: 'Bacary Sagna will stay at Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger insists that Bacary Sagna "loves" Arsenal and wants to stay at the club, despite the defender's recent criticism of the club's transfer policy.
Sep 13, 09:40
Arsene Wenger
Cheikhou Kouyate claims Arsenal contact
Defender Cheikhou Kouyate claims that Arsenal were interested in signing him this summer before he decided to stay at Anderlecht.
Sep 7, 19:54
Bacary Sagna
Bacary Sagna 'doesn't understand' why Arsenal sold Alex Song
Bacary Sagna admits that 'he asked questions' when Arsenal sold Alex Song and Robin van Persie.
Sep 6, 09:12
Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas 'unhappy' with Barcelona role
Cesc Fabregas says that he is unhappy with his lack of playing time for Barcelona.
Sep 5, 05:46
Alex Song
Alex Song reveals confidence boost from Tito Vilanova ahead of Barcelona debut
Alex Song reveals the importance of Tito Vilanova's advice to him before he made his Barcelona debut at the weekend.
Sep 4, 09:46
Cesc Fabregas
Xavi confident of Cesc Fabregas' importance at Barcelona
Barcelona star Xavi backs fellow Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas to be a success under Tito Vilanova this season.
Sep 3, 19:58
Per Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal are already over summer exits'
Per Mertesacker believes that Arsenal are now confident following the departure of key players.
Sep 3, 19:57
Abou Diaby
Abou Diaby: 'I'm more like Yaya Toure than Alex Song'
Abou Diaby sees himself as Arsenal's Yaya Toure, rather than as a replacement for Alex Song.
Sep 3, 19:24
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