Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol faces lengthy injury spell
Barcelona club doctor Ramon Cugat admits that Carles Puyol could face an extended period out with injury after undergoing knee surgery.
Mar 17, 10:21
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol undergoes knee surgery
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is likely to miss both legs of the club's Champions League quarter-final against PSG, after undergoing knee surgery.
Mar 16, 00:13
Nou Camp
Preview:Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano
Sports Mole previews the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano.
Mar 15, 14:24
Carles Puyol
Team News: Carles Puyol out of Barcelona lineup
Carles Puyol is out of Barcelona's starting lineup against AC Milan due to a suspected knee problem.
Mar 12, 18:58
Real striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates his goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain starts for Real Madrid
Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain is selected ahead of Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's match against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Feb 26, 19:30
Wigan boss Roberton Martinez likes what he see's against Reading on November 24, 2012
Roberto Martinez named Catalan Coach of the Year
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez is named as the Catalan Coach of the Year for 2012.
Feb 21, 23:58
Eric Abidal
Carles Puyol delighted with Eric Abidal return
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol reveals that he is delighted with Eric Abidal's return from serious illness.
Feb 21, 20:27
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is chased by AC Milan's Massimo Ambrosini during the two sides Champions League match on February 20, 2013
Half-Time Report: Goalless between AC Milan, Barcelona
AC Milan and Barcelona both fail to score during the opening half of the first leg of tonight's Champions League last-16 encounter at the San Siro.
Feb 20, 20:36
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
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
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
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 celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
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
Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
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
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi to sign new Barcelona contract?
Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to extend his Barcelona contract this week.
Feb 6, 03:52
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
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
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
Barcelona players celebrate their second goal against Malaga in the Copa del Rey on January 16, 2013
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
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
Tito Vilanova
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
Carles Puyol "happy" with AC Milan tie
Carles Puyol says that he has "always liked" AC Milan.
Dec 20, 15:23
Carles Puyol
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
Barca star Lionel Messi is stretchered off injured on December 5, 2012
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
David Villa
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
David Villa
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
Tito Vilanova
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
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
Tito Vilanova
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
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, 22:48
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
Carles Puyol
Barcelona trio to miss Celtic match
Carles Puyol, Dani Alves and Sergio Busquets will miss Barcelona's upcoming European encounter with Celtic.
Oct 21, 18:59
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
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
Carles Puyol
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, 12:39
Dani Alves
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, 20:35
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
Xavi
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, 20:40
Pedro
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, 04:59
Carles Puyol
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, 00:16
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