Lionel Messi
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 2, 23:47
Cesc Fabregas
Benfica 0-2 Barcelona
Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas ensure victory for Barcelona in Lisbon.
Oct 2, 20:42
Carles Puyol
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, 20:29
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
Unai Emery
Preview:Barcelona vs. Spartak Moscow
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's opening Champions League encounter of the season against Spartak Moscow.
Sep 18, 12:52
Carles Puyol
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, 22:20
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
Tito Vilanova
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, 19:25
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol included in Barcelona's Supercopa squad
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is selected in the squad to face Real Madrid in the Supercopa second leg on Thursday, despite suffering a fractured cheekbone.
Aug 28, 22:50
Carles Puyol
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol suffers right cheekbone fracture
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is facing a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his right cheekbone against Osasuna on Sunday.
Aug 26, 23:58
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
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: Barcelona 4-1 Real Sociedad
Two goals from Lionel Messi helps give Barcelona a 4-1 half-time lead over Real Sociedad in tonight's match at the Camp Nou.
Aug 19, 19:49
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol expects Paris Saint-Germain to surge to power
Carles Puyol says that he expects Paris Saint-Germain to be a major threat in European football after making a series of high-profile signings.
Aug 4, 23:15
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol: "Talks are on the right track"
Captain Carles Puyol reveals that contract negotiations with Barcelona are heading for a positive conclusion.
Jul 31, 15:27
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol resumes training
Skipper Carles Puyol begins light training with Barcelona following a knee complaint.
Jul 23, 13:37
Carles Puyol
Barcelona plot Carles Puyol talks
Barcelona are set to open talks with Carles Puyol over a new deal this week.
Jul 23, 08:00
Laurent Koscielny
Barcelona plot Laurent Koscielny bid?
Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova is reportedly keen on signing Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny this summer.
Jul 14, 22:45
Xavi
Xavi: 'Spain looking to win for Carles Puyol, David Villa'
Xavi reveals that the Spanish squad are determined to win Euro 2012 for injured duo Carles Puyol and David Villa.
Jun 17, 17:08
Javi Martinez
Javi Martinez expects strong Spain without David Villa, Carles Puyol
Athetic Bilbao defender Javi Martinez is confident that Spain can win Euro 2012 even without injured Barcelona pair Carles Puyol and David Villa.
Jun 6, 14:44
Fernando Llorente
Euro 2012 Preview: Spain
Defending champions Spain head into Euro 2012 as hot favourites to retain their title. Here, Sports Mole assesses their chances of making it three major trophies in a row.
Jun 4, 12:30
Vicente Del Bosque
Vicente del Bosque not ruling out Carles Puyol, David Villa
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque claims that Barcelona duo Carles Puyol and David Villa could yet be fit for Euro 2012.
May 16, 20:12
Carles Puyol
Iker Casillas rues Carles Puyol absence
Spain captain Iker Casillas claims that Carles Puyol will be a "serious loss" for the team at Euro 2012 following a knee injury.
May 9, 17:08
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol: Playing at Euro 2012 is "impossible"
Spanish defender Carles Puyol concedes that it will be "impossible" for him to recover from knee surgery in time for Euro 2012.
May 9, 11:33
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol in danger of missing Euro 2012
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is expected to be ruled out of the European Championships with Spain in order to recover from knee surgery.
May 8, 09:35
Lionel Messi
Barcelona 4-1 Malaga
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to break Gerd Muller's all-time record for goals in a season as Barcelona ease past Malaga at the Nou Camp.
May 2, 19:51
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol backs Tito Vilanova as "ideal person" for Barcelona
Carles Puyol backs Tito Vilanova as the ideal replacement for the departing Pep Guardiola.
Apr 28, 16:34
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol: We all wanted Pep Guardiola to stay
Pep Guardiola's impending departure from Barcelona is a "heavy blow" according to club captain Carles Puyol.
Apr 28, 16:25
Dani Alves
Team News: Dani Alves absent for Barcelona
Dani Alves is missing for Barcelona's Champions League encounter against Chelsea at the Nou Camp this evening.
Apr 24, 17:46
Karim Benzema and Sami Khedira
Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the winner as Real Madrid claim victory at Barcelona to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga.
Apr 21, 19:52
Carles Puyol
Barcelona keen to tie down Carles Puyol?
Barcelona is reportedly ready to offer veteran defender Carles Puyol a new contract before his current deal expires in 2013.
Apr 13, 16:56
David Luiz
David Luiz "very happy" at Chelsea
David Luiz plays down speculation linking him with a transfer away from Chelsea in the summer.
Apr 11, 13:28
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Real Zaragoza 1-4 Barcelona
Barcelona move to within three points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a 4-1 win at Real Zaragoza.
Apr 7, 19:57
Xavi
Team News: Xavi passed fit for Barcelona
Vice-captain Xavi is passed fit to take his place in the Barcelona starting lineup for this evening's Champions League encounter against AC Milan.
Apr 3, 17:49
Massimiliano Allegri
Preview:Barcelona vs. AC Milan
AC Milan head to the Nou Camp this evening with the away goal in their favour. Here, Sports Mole examines Milan's chances of knocking out the reigning European champions.
Apr 3, 12:29
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola disappointed with draw
Pep Guardiola reveals his regret at not scoring an away goal during the first leg of Barcelona's quarter-final with AC Milan.
Mar 29, 04:48
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol critical of referee
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol believes that his side should have had at least one penalty in Wednesday's goalless draw with AC Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Mar 28, 23:37
Massimiliano Allegri
Preview:AC Milan vs. Barcelona
European Champions Barcelona continue the defence of their crown with a trip to AC Milan tomorrow night. Here, Sports Mole examines Barca's chances of advancing through to the semi-finals of the competition.
Mar 27, 12:33
Carles Puyol
Team News: Carles Puyol out for Barcelona
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol misses his side's Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen with a knee injury.
Mar 7, 18:51
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Barcelona 2-0 Valencia
A 2-0 victory on the night gives Barcelona a 3-1 aggregate victory over Valencia in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Feb 8, 21:52
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol: "No excuses" for draw
Carles Puyol refuses to make excuses following Barcelona's 0-0 with Villarreal yesterday evening.
Jan 29, 16:38
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