Lionel Messi
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-1 Celtic - as it happened
Live text updates of Celtic's trip to the Camp Nou face giants Barcelona in the Champions League, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Oct 23, 17:30
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Lionel Messi hat-trick gives Barcelona the edge in nine-goal thriller
A Lionel Messi hat-trick helps Barcelona overcome Deportivo in a pulsating game in La Liga.
Oct 20, 21:54
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi double gives Barcelona a two-goal lead
Barcelona are 4-2 ahead against Deportivo after an entertaining first half in Coruna.
Oct 20, 20:51
 Lionel Messi
Luis Pizzi: 'Barcelona more than just Lionel Messi'
Deportivo striker Luis Pizzi insists that Lionel Messi is not Barcelona's only threat ahead of their match on Saturday.
Oct 19, 19:44
 Vincent Kompany, Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first sportsman to reach 50m 'likes' on Facebook
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi and David Beckham to become the first sportsman to reach 50m 'likes' on social networking site Facebook.
Oct 16, 04:03
 Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
Andres Iniesta describes the perfect player
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta includes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in his model for the perfect footballer.
Oct 15, 14:31
 Cesc Fabregas
Preview:Spain vs. France
Sports Mole looks ahead to the World Cup qualifier between Spain and France as they fight for top spot in Group I.
Oct 15, 09:28
 Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
Spain playmaker Andres Iniesta urges importance of victory against France
Andres Iniesta admits that victory over France on Tuesday would go a long way towards securing a place at the 2013 World Cup in Brazil.
Oct 15, 01:29
 Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
Andres Iniesta: 'Barcelona are the perfect club'
Andres Iniesta claims that Barcelona are the 'perfect' club for him.
Oct 13, 15:10
 Fernando Torres
Preview:Belarus vs. Spain
Sports Mole previews tonight's Group I 2014 World Cup qualifier between Belarus and reigning champions Spain.
Oct 12, 09:26
 Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Andres Iniesta'
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes that Cristiano Ronaldo deserved the European best player award more than Andres Iniesta.
Oct 6, 08:45
 Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta: 'It's difficult to win everything'
Andres Iniesta insists that continuing the success of Pep Guardiola will be difficult for Barcelona.
Oct 2, 18:47
 Nicolas Gaitan
Preview:Benfica vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the Champions League Group G clash between Benfica and Barcelona in Lisbon.
Oct 1, 11:59
 Andres Iniesta
Preview:Sevilla vs. Barcelona
Barcelona travel to Sevilla this weekend in search of their sixth straight victory in La Liga this season.
Sep 28, 16:57
 Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta: "Wembley is important to Barcelona"
Andres Iniesta reveals that Wembley Stadium holds special memories for his Barcelona side.
Sep 17, 17:55
 Lionel Messi
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, 15:36
 Alexis Sanchez
Alexis Sanchez ruled out for Barcelona
Alexis Sanchez joins Andres Iniesta and Jordi Alba on the Barcelona injury list for Saturday's match against Getafe.
Sep 13, 20:11
 Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas expected pressure at Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas says that he knew there would be pressure at Barcelona.
Sep 13, 09:41
 Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta hails 'flawless' Lionel Messi
Andres Iniesta hails 'flawless' teammate Lionel Messi.
Sep 13, 09:21
 Juan Roman Riquelme
Andres Iniesta praises Juan Roman Riquelme
Barcelona's Andres Iniesta praises Juan Roman Riquelme.
Sep 13, 09:07
 Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta out for two weeks
Andres Iniesta is expected to miss the start of Barcelona's Champions League campaign due to a leg injury.
Sep 12, 20:24
 Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta admits Uefa Best Player award is "memorable"
Andres Iniesta admits that being chosen as Uefa's Best Player is a "memorable" achievement that he wants to share with the Barcelona supporters.
Sep 2, 23:58
 Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta wins UEFA Best Player Award
Andres Iniesta is selected by UEFA as their player of the year at a ceremony in Monaco.
Aug 30, 17:44
 Tito Vilanova
Half-Time Report: Osasuna 1-0 Barcelona
Spanish title favourites Barcelona trail Osasuna 1-0 at the break in Pamplona.
Aug 26, 17:49
 Nou Camp
Match Analysis: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at the Nou Camp.
Aug 23, 22:56
 Lionel Messi
Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
Goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez given Barcelona the advantage in the Spanish Super Cup.
Aug 23, 22:55
 Javi Martinez
Stefan Effenberg: 'Javi Martinez is not worth £32m'
Stefan Effenberg believes that Bayern Munich should not pay Athletic Bilbao £32m for Javi Martinez.
Aug 23, 17:58
 Tito Vilanova
Barcelona 5-1 Real Sociedad
Barcelona start the new La Liga campaign in winning style thanks to a comfortable 5-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou.
Aug 19, 20:49
 Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
Andres Iniesta denies Spanish unrest
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta denies that there is unrest in the Spanish camp.
Aug 15, 13:52
 Alex Song
Gerard Pique: 'We're open to Alex Song arrival'
Gerard Pique says that he would welcome Arsenal midfielder Alex Song to Barcelona.
Aug 10, 10:15
 Alex Song
Andres Iniesta excited by Alex Song speculation
Andres Iniesta believes that Arsenal midfielder Alex Song would be a welcome addition to the Barcelona squad.
Aug 7, 18:57
 David Villa
Andres Iniesta: 'David Villa is a key player'
Andres Iniesta believes that David Villa is a key player for Barcelona on his return from injury.
Aug 7, 13:06
 Nou Camp
Barcelona sign new Lionel Messi?
Barcelona sign nine-year-old Irishman wonderkid Zak Gilsenan.
Jul 17, 23:00
 Robin Van Persie
What next for Robin van Persie?
Having confirmed that he is not planning on signing a new contract with Arsenal, Sports Mole examines five possible destinations for Robin van Persie.
Jul 4, 17:25
 Spain
Euro 2012: The Sports Mole awards
Sports Mole reflects on the highs and lows of the previous month's worth of action at Euro 2012.
Jul 2, 12:56
 Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta named player of the tournament
Andres Iniesta wins the Euro 2012 player of the tournament.
Jul 2, 11:17
 Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard only Englishman in UEFA's Euro 2012 team
Steven Gerrard is the only England player named in UEFA's Euro 2012 team of the tournament.
Jul 2, 09:37
 Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
Andres Iniesta: 'Our achievement is magical'
Andres Iniesta describes Spain's achievement as "magical" as they win their third consecutive major final with victory over Italy at Euro 2012.
Jul 2, 00:41
 Spain
Sports Mole's Team of Euro 2012
Following Spain's victory over Italy in the final of Euro 2012, Sports Mole picks out its Team of the Tournament.
Jul 1, 23:00
 Thiago Motta and Iker Casillas
Match Analysis: Euro 2012 - Spain 4-0 Italy
Sports Mole dissects the action as Spain claim the Euro 2012 trophy with a 4-0 win over Italy.
Jul 1, 21:47
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