Eric Abidal
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Cristiano Ronaldo, Herbert Hainer, Adama Traore
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 8, 06:57
Jordi Alba accuses Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal of "throwing shit"
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba joins Lionel Messi in publicly criticising the club's sporting director Eric Abidal following comments about Ernesto Valverde's sacking.
Feb 7, 23:53
Lionel Messi 'intends to stay at Barcelona'
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi reportedly has no intention of leaving the club despite the recent public fallout with sporting director Eric Abidal.
Feb 7, 20:51
Preview: Real Betis vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Barcelona, including team news and predicted lineups.
Feb 7, 15:18
Quique Setien "satisfied" despite Barcelona crashing out of Copa del Rey
Lionel Messi's row with sporting director Eric Abidal had overshadowed the build-up to the tie.
Feb 7, 08:46
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Said Benrahma, Paul Pogba, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 7, 06:57
Manchester City believe they can sign Lionel Messi?
Manchester City reportedly believe that they could complete a deal for Barcelona's Lionel Messi, following a row between the Argentine and sporting director Eric Abidal.
Feb 6, 23:18
Last-gasp Inaki Williams goal dumps Barcelona out of Copa del Rey
Barcelona and Real Madrid were both knocked out on Thursday.
Feb 6, 22:38
Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus 'among clubs monitoring Lionel Messi'
Juventus will be in the hunt for Lionel Messi should the Argentine leave Barcelona this summer, according to a report.
Feb 6, 20:12
Lionel Messi 'would cost £1m per week amid Man Utd, Man City speculation'
Manchester United and Manchester City would allegedly have to shell out £1m per week in order to secure the signing of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.
Feb 6, 18:01
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Edwin Andersson, Bruno Fernandes, Lionel Messi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 6, 06:57
Barcelona 'were never interested in Bruno Fernandes'
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal says that the Catalan giants were never interested in signing Bruno Fernandes during the January window.
Feb 5, 23:29
Manchester City 'monitoring Lionel Messi situation amid Barcelona fallout'
Manchester City are reportedly monitoring any developments with Lionel Messi's fallout with Barcelona ahead of a potential summer bid.
Feb 5, 23:09
Quique Setien refusing to get involved with Lionel Messi-Eric Abidal spat
Lionel Messi has criticised club director Eric Abidal for comments he made in a Spanish newspaper interview.
Feb 5, 20:28
Barcelona hold talks with Eric Abidal over future after Lionel Messi criticism?
Barcelona officials allegedly held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the future of Eric Abidal after the sporting director was criticised by Lionel Messi.
Feb 5, 19:38
Report: Barcelona monitoring 13-year-old dubbed 'Messinho'
Barcelona are monitoring the development of Cruzeiro youngster Estevao William, according to a report.
Feb 5, 18:11
Barcelona confirm interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal confirms that the Spanish champions are admirers of Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Feb 5, 14:46
Lionel Messi tells Eric Abidal to "give names" when criticising
Lionel Messi tells Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal to "give names" when criticising the work ethic of players at the Camp Nou.
Feb 4, 21:56
Saturday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Matheus Fernandes, Gareth Bale, Samuel Umtiti
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Saturday, February 1.
Feb 1, 11:09
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 1, 06:57
Saturday's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup: Matheus Fernandes, Francisco Trincao, Lionel Messi
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Saturday, February 1.
Feb 1, 06:25
Barcelona 'pull out of Cedric Bakambu deal'
Barcelona reportedly opt against completing a deal for Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu, who has previously impressed for Villarreal in La Liga.
Jan 31, 13:40
Xavi confirms he rejected Barcelona job
Xavi says that he turned down the chance to replace Ernesto Valverde as head coach of Barcelona as it was "too soon" to take the job.
Jan 16, 13:34
Xavi 'agrees to take over at Barcelona next summer'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi reportedly agrees to assume the managerial position from Ernesto Valverde in the summer.
Jan 12, 17:52
Barcelona 'offer Xavi two-and-a-half-year deal as manager'
Barcelona executives fly to Qatar to offer former midfielder Xavi a contract to replace Ernesto Valverde as manager, according to a report.
Jan 10, 23:16
Barcelona officials 'hold talks with former midfielder Xavi over manager role'
Barcelona reportedly hold talks with former midfielder Xavi regarding the possibility of becoming the club's next permanent manager.
Jan 10, 14:22
Barcelona hold meeting to determine cause of Ousmane Dembele's injuries?
Barcelona chiefs reportedly hold a meeting to determine the exact cause of Ousmane Dembele's perpetual injuries since joining the club.
Nov 29, 20:07
Andreas Christensen 'wanted by Barcelona next summer'
Barcelona want to sign Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen next summer, according to a report.
Nov 22, 12:56
Barcelona 'eye swoop for Joshua Kimmich'
Bayern Munich defender Joshua Kimmich emerges as a transfer target for Barcelona, according to a report.
Nov 22, 12:33
Eric Abidal insists Barcelona fully support manager Ernesto Valverde
Sporting director Eric Abidal says that Barcelona continue to support manager Ernesto Valverde, despite the club's inconsistent form this season.
Nov 18, 09:35
Eric Abidal: 'Neymar always an option for Barcelona'
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal insists that Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar will "always be an option" for the club.
Nov 17, 18:45
Eric Abidal confirms Barcelona are in contract talks with Lionel Messi
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal says that the club are currently holding contract discussions with Lionel Messi.
Nov 17, 12:56
Barcelona chief hints at Lautaro Martinez interest
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal hints that his club could move for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez.
Nov 17, 12:12
Barcelona 'watching Rodrigo Caio ahead of potential move'
Flamengo defender Rodrigo Caio is a transfer target for Barcelona, according to a report.
Nov 1, 14:12
Barcelona 'make contact with Brazilian midfielder'
Barcelona reportedly hold talks with the agent of Cruzeiro midfielder Ederson ahead of a potential move.
Oct 31, 14:43
Barcelona, Real Madrid 'in battle for Fabian Ruiz'
Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz is in the middle of a transfer battle between Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to a report.
Oct 9, 14:56
Barcelona 'scout Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of potential swoop'
Barcelona watched Kalidou Koulibaly during Napoli's Serie A clash with Lecce at the weekend, according to a report.
Sep 25, 18:42
Real Madrid 'to revive interest in Fabian Ruiz'
Real Madrid could launch another bid for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz next summer, according to a report.
Sep 25, 18:24
Barcelona end interest in Fabian Ruiz over celebration?
Barcelona could reportedly drop their interest in Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz due to the Spaniard's provocative celebration at the weekend.
Sep 25, 10:01
Barcelona 'send Eric Abidal to watch Fabian Ruiz'
Barcelona director of football Eric Abidal attended Napoli's Serie A clash with Lecce on Sunday to watch Fabian Ruiz, according to a report.
Sep 22, 20:24
