Barcelona president Joan Laporta during a press conference on September 3, 2024
Barcelona president Joan Laporta explains why Ilkay Gundogan "wanted to go" to Man City
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms that Ilkay Gundogan "wanted to leave" the club in order to return to Manchester City and insists that his departure was "purely a sporting decision".
Sep 3, 22:12
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Valencia on August 17, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Laporta makes notable Lewandowski revelation
Barcelona president Joan Laporta heaps praise on Robert Lewandowski after the forward made a gesture to the club earlier in the summer.
Sep 3, 14:32
Spain's Rodri pictured on July 14, 2024
Spain lineup vs. Serbia: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Serbia.
Sep 3, 11:39
Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024
Summer transfer window 2024 review: Who were the best Premier League bargains?
Now the window has slammed shut, Sports Mole assesses which Premier League clubs made the best cut-price buys this summer.
Aug 31, 08:35
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams on August 15, 2024
Will Barcelona add to Victor, Olmo signings in latter stages of transfer window?
Barcelona reportedly do not have space in their budget to sign another player before this summer's transfer window closes for business.
Aug 29, 17:00
Espanyol head coach Manolo Gonzalez on June 9, 2024
Preview:Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 13:10
Dani Olmo celebrates scoring Barcelona's second goal on August 27, 2024
Barcelona lineup vs. Real Valladolid: Predicted XI for La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in their La Liga clash with Real Valladolid.
Aug 29, 09:40
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring on August 24, 2024
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Valladolid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 09:13
Stefan Bajcetic warms up for Liverpool on January 21, 2023
Liverpool 'agree' Stefan Bajcetic loan transfer after Barcelona 'hijack' attempt
Liverpool reportedly strike a deal with Red Bull Salzburg for the loan transfer of midfielder Stefan Bajcetic, despite Barcelona's efforts to hijack a move.
Aug 29, 07:38
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick on August 27, 2024
Barcelona 'fearful' midfielder suffered severe injury against Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona allegedly fear that Marc Bernal suffered an ACL injury in the latter stages of Tuesday's La Liga contest with Rayo Vallecano.
Aug 28, 09:59
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on April 21, 2024
Seven players set to miss out - Barcelona injury news vs. Real Valladolid
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Valladolid.
Aug 28, 08:50
Dani Olmo celebrates scoring Barcelona's second goal on August 27, 2024
Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Barcelona: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Dani Olmo enjoys dream debut
Barcelona debutant Dan Olmo scores an 82nd-minute winner as Hansi Flick's side fight back from a goal down to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
Aug 27, 21:41
Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo on August 12, 2024
Have Barcelona registered Dani Olmo in time to face Rayo Vallecano?
Barcelona register new signing Dani Olmo with La Liga in time for Tuesday's La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano.
Aug 27, 10:31
FC Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong leaves the pitch after sustaining an injury on March 3, 2024
Team News: Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona.
Aug 26, 19:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on April 16, 2024 [IMAGO]
Champions League draw 2024-25: Who could Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Villa face?
Before Thursday's Champions League draw, Sports Mole takes a close look at the best and worst possible outcomes for the four Premier League clubs.
Aug 26, 15:31
Joao Cancelo of Manchester City during the pre-match warm-up on August 20, 2024
Manchester City 'accept' £30m bid from Al-Hilal for out-of-favour defender
Manchester City have reportedly accepted a £30m bid from Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal for out-of-favour full-back Joao Cancelo.
Aug 26, 12:53
Spain's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their first goal on July 5, 2024
Barcelona lineup vs. Rayo Vallecano: Predicted XI for La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Tuesday's La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano.
Aug 25, 15:51
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring on August 24, 2024
Preview:Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 25, 15:28
Barcelona's Ansu Fati pictured during the warm up before the match on October 20 2022
Hansi Flick drops hint over Ansu Fati's Barcelona future
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick indicates that he would like to keep 21-year-old attacker Ansu Fati for the 2024-25 season.
Aug 25, 12:59
Hansi Flick is presented as Barcelona manager on July 25, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: La Liga giants announce sale of defender to Rennes
Barcelona confirm the sale of Senegal international Mikayil Faye to Ligue 1 side Rennes, with the defender leaving just one year after joining the Blaugrana.
Aug 25, 12:14
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong pictured in April 2024
Five players set to miss out - Barcelona injury news vs. Rayo Vallecano
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano.
Aug 25, 09:41
Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo on August 12, 2024
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick issues worrying Dani Olmo update
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick admits that he 'does not know' whether new signing Dani Olmo will be available against Rayo Vallecano.
Aug 25, 08:54
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring on August 24, 2024
Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Robert Lewandowski scores late winner
Robert Lewandowski scores the winning goal to guide Barcelona to a narrow 2-1 victory in Saturday's La Liga meeting with Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 24, 19:09
Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo on August 12, 2024
Will Dani Olmo be able to make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Bilbao?
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick hopes that Dani Olmo will be able to make his debut in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 23, 14:50
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the Community Shield on August 10, 2024
"Exceptional midfielder" joins Man City as Citizens send out title message
Manchester City re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona, with the German returning to the Etihad Stadium on an initial contract until June 2025.
Aug 23, 10:09
Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo on August 12, 2024
Barcelona lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao: Predicted XI for La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 22, 19:06
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Valencia on August 17, 2024
Preview:Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 22, 18:42
Barcelona president Joan Laporta on June 9, 2024
AC Milan chief sends clear message to Barcelona over Rafael Leao future
Barcelona are dealt a major blow in their pursuit of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao by the Italian club's CEO Giorgio Furlani.
Aug 22, 15:14
Barcelona's Alejandro Balde in action on August 17, 2024
Barcelona 'identify' 27-year-old as possible Alejandro Balde replacement
Barcelona reportedly earmark Tottenham Hotspur's Sergio Reguilon as a potential replacement for Alejandro Balde, linked with a move to England.
Aug 21, 17:12
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring for Manchester City on June 2, 2023
Ilkay Gundogan's Man City return edges closer as agent 'arrives in Manchester for talks'
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly edging closer to finalising a return to Manchester City, with his agent said to have arrived in Manchester to begin negotiations.
Aug 20, 13:51
Hansi Flick pictured on November 27, 2022 [IMAGO]
La Liga giants Barcelona 'will try' to sign €90m Nico Williams alternative
Barcelona are reportedly preparing a move for a €90m-rated Serie A forward, who has been identified as a possible alternative to Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.
Aug 20, 12:42
 Barcelona Midfielder Could Leave Nou Camp Before End of Window on August 19, 2024
Man City handed major boost as Barcelona 'agree' to let star player leave this summer
Manchester City reportedly express their interest in signing one of Barcelona's first-team stars who has agreed to leave the club this summer.
Aug 19, 15:14
Barcelona president Joan Laporta during the press conference on April 17, 2023
Three players who could leave Barcelona before end of transfer window
Sports Mole looks at three players who could leave Barcelona before this summer's transfer window closes for business.
Aug 18, 16:51
Barcelona's Alejandro Balde in action on August 17, 2024
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde provides update after suffering injury setback
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde provides an update on his fitness after being withdrawn from the club's opening La Liga fixture for 2024-25.
Aug 18, 12:24
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and Ilkay Gundogan pictured in May 2024
Barcelona midfielder 'makes U-turn' on future as transfer request 'submitted'
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan reportedly wants to leave the club before the transfer window closes after being left out of the squad to face Valencia.
Aug 18, 08:18
Head Coach Hansi Flick FC Barcelona, Barca gestures during a FC Barcelona training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19 2024
Barcelona handed fitness boost as star man is named in squad for Valencia clash
Barcelona include key midfielder Pedri in their squad for Saturday's 2024-25 La Liga opener against Valencia at Mestalla.
Aug 17, 10:22
Head Coach Hansi Flick FC Barcelona, Barca gestures during a FC Barcelona training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19 2024
Barcelona handed major injury boost ahead of La Liga opener against Valencia
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has a chance of being involved in Saturday's La Liga contest with Valencia at Mestalla.
Aug 16, 12:45
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024
Summer transfer window 2024: When does it open and close? What deals could be done?
Sports Mole takes a look at when the 2024 summer transfer window opens and closes, and picks out some of the high-profile deals that could be completed.
Aug 15, 23:10
Hansi Flick pictured on November 27, 2022 [IMAGO]
Barcelona 'make contact' with Saudi Pro League midfielder over summer move
Barcelona are reportedly in contact with a Saudi Pro League club over the potential signing of a former Chelsea player this summer.
Aug 15, 22:44
Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo on August 12, 2024
Barcelona lineup vs. Valencia: Predicted XI for La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in their La Liga opener with Valencia at Mestalla.
Aug 15, 14:56
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