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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
Preview:Real Betis vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's trip to La Liga opponents Real Betis in a bid to extend their unbeaten run.Nov 8, 18:56
Carles Puyol pleased with Barcelona return
Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol reveals his delight at returning to action with the Catalan outfit.Oct 21, 13:33
Barcelona's Jordi Alba 'out for further six weeks with thigh injury'
Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba will reportedly be sidelined for six more weeks with a thigh injury.Oct 10, 17:29
Report: Carles Puyol to return against Osasuna
A report claims that Carles Puyol will return for Barcelona against Osasuna on October 19.Oct 7, 16:26
Preview:Barcelona vs. Ajax
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League group-stage clash between Barcelona and Ajax at Camp Nou.Sep 16, 12:54
Sergio Busquets rejoins Barcelona training
Sergio Busquets features in Barcelona's morning training session on Monday as he continues his recovery from a thigh problem.Sep 9, 11:39
Barcelona's Carles Puyol "back in three weeks"
Barcelona's fitness coach Paco Seirullo confirms that Carles Puyol will be available for the Catalan outfit "in three weeks".Sep 8, 14:23
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Video: Gary Lineker joins Barcelona stars in Qatar Airways advert
Gary Lineker briefly appears in an extended advert for Qatar Airways alongside a host of Barcelona's superstars.Aug 27, 12:57
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Gerard Pique: 'Barcelona don't need a new defender'
Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique insists that the club's defence is not in need of reinforcements, amid reports linking the La Liga champions with both Daniel Agger and David Luiz.Aug 13, 23:16
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Gerardo Martino not concerned by Cesc Fabregas sale
Gerardo Martin says that he is not concerned about Barcelona selling Cesc Fabregas this summer and insists that he has other matters to worry about.Aug 8, 05:34
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Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the pre-season clash between European giants Bayern Munich and Barcelona at the Allianz Arena.Jul 24, 15:45
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In profile: Barcelona's Gerardo Martino
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Barcelona's new head coach Gerardo Martino.Jul 23, 12:04
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Barcelona's Carles Puyol: 'Tito Vilanova inspired us'
Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol pays tribute to his former coach Tito Vilanova as he continues his battle against cancer.Jul 22, 19:30
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Carles Puyol: 'New coach must have Barcelona philosophy'
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol believes that whoever becomes the club's new coach needs to adopt their football philosophy.Jul 22, 19:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F18%2Fchelsea-basel.jpg "Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013")
Report: Barcelona begin David Luiz bidding at £30m
Barcelona will reportedly open the bidding for Chelsea defender David Luiz at £30m, but will have to pay more to prompt the Blues into selling.Jul 9, 01:00
Carles Puyol not thinking of retirement
Carles Puyol admits that he has not entertained thoughts of retirement despite numerous knee injuries.Jul 4, 09:46
Carles Puyol to have knee surgery
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol will reportedly undergo surgery on his knee, keeping him out of action for three to four weeks.Jun 19, 04:27
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Juan Mata, Roberto Soldado give Spain 2-0 win over Republic of Ireland
Second-half strikes from Juan Mata and Roberto Soldado give Spain a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in New York.Jun 12, 01:52
Carles Puyol: 'I could retire from football next year'
Carles Puyol admits that another season hampered by injuries could force him to retire from football.May 31, 19:38
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Preview:Espanyol vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Catalan derby between Espanyol and Barcelona.May 24, 15:52
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Agent: 'Thiago Silva won't leave Paris Saint-Germain'
Thiago Silva's agent insists that the Paris Saint-Germain defender has no intention of joining Barcelona this summer.May 21, 14:29
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Barcelona pair Gerard Pique, Alex Song caught fighting on team bus?
Barcelona teammates Gerard Pique and Alex Song appear to get involved in a scrap with each other during the club's open-top bus parade.May 17, 11:58
Barcelona's Carles Puyol: 'No interest in AC Milan move'
Carles Puyol insists that he will not leave Barcelona for AC Milan this summer.May 8, 17:43
AC Milan: 'No bid for Barcelona's Carles Puyol'
Adriano Galliani insists that AC Milan are not interested in Barcelona centre-back Carles Puyol as he is too old for the club.May 8, 14:02
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Xavi lauds "extraordinary" Bayern Munich
Xavi says that Bayern Munich are worthy of a place in the Champions League final.May 2, 06:14
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Barcelona's Marc Bartra ready to face Bayern Munich
Marc Bartra is ready to play in central defence for Barcelona against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday.Apr 22, 17:25
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Preview:Barcelona vs. Levante
Sports Mole previews Levante's trip to Camp Nou to play Barcelona.Apr 19, 13:55
Carles Puyol in line for Barca return?
Barcelona may include Carles Puyol in the squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich after proving his fitness in training.Apr 18, 04:20
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Barcelona president Sandro Rosell hints at Mats Hummels move
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell reveals that he likes a German player based in the Bundesliga "a lot" but refuses to say if he is Mats Hummels.Apr 15, 14:58
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Barcelona to use Alexis Sanchez in Vincent Kompany deal?
Barcelona are reportedly putting together a bid for Vincent Kompany that would see Manchester City gain two players plus cash.Apr 6, 22:35
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Sergio Busquets: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is "a great guy"
Sergio Busquets says that he never had any problems with Zlatan Ibrahimovic when the Swedish striker was at Barcelona.Apr 1, 11:32
Sergio Busquets: 'Barcelona, Real Madrid players united for Spain'
Sergio Busquets claims that Barcelona and Real Madrid players get along with each other when they play for Spain.Mar 20, 14:59
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