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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona star Lionel Messi 'unimpressed with Ernesto Valverde's tactics'
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is reportedly unimpressed with Ernesto Valverde's style of play, despite the team's unbeaten run in La Liga.Oct 31, 10:28
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Preview:Olympiacos vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole rounds up the predicted lineups, team news and form guide ahead of Barcelona's Group D visit to face Olympiacos in the Champions League.Oct 29, 18:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017")
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona lucky to have Lionel Messi'
Argentina international forward Lionel Messi is currently "the best player in the world", according to his Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde.Oct 29, 14:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F43%2Fandres-iniesta-lionel-messi.jpg "Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017")
Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano miss Barcelona training
Andres Iniesta and Javier Mascherano are major doubts for Barcelona's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao due to a hip injury and illness respectively.Oct 28, 08:47
Report: Manchester United, Arsenal interested in Barcelona winger Jose Arnaiz
Barcelona winger Jose Arnaiz is believed to be on the radar of Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal, alongside Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.Oct 27, 21:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fantoine-griezmann-atletico-madrid.JPG "Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017")
Report: Barcelona identify Antoine Griezmann as key transfer target
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde is reportedly eager to pursue Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann in the summer.Oct 27, 18:57
Gerard Deulofeu impresses in Barcelona win
Barcelona take a big step towards the last-16 stage of the Copa del Rey after recording a 3-0 win over Real Murcia.Oct 24, 21:21
Team News: Ernesto Valverde opts for much-changed Barcelona side at Real Murcia
Ernesto Valverde rings the changes as Barcelona travel to third-tier Murcia in Tuesday night's Copa del Rey last-32 first leg.Oct 24, 19:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fluis-suarez.JPG "Sexy Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Ernesto Valverde defends Luis Suarez reaction to being subbed
Ernesto Valverde reveals that he took Luis Suarez off seven minutes from time in Barcelona's meeting with Malaga as the striker had played three times in six days.Oct 22, 10:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fjavier-mascherano-barcelona.jpg "Javier Mascherano and his imaginary friend in the La Liga match between Barcelona and Malaga on November 19, 2016")
Barcelona overcome Malaga at Camp Nou
Barcelona stretch their lead at the top of La Liga to four points courtesy of a 2-0 win over basement side Malaga at Camp Nou.Oct 21, 20:38
Team News: Ernesto Valverde sticks with Gerard Deulofeu in attack
Gerard Deulofeu retains his starting spot for Barcelona as they take on Malaga at Camp Nou, with boss Ernesto Valverde making two changes to his side.Oct 21, 17:52
Barcelona 'want Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in January'
Barcelona will reportedly move for Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in January.Oct 21, 11:50
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Ernesto Valverde defends Gerard Pique after red card
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde defends Gerard Pique after the centre-back was sent off during Wednesday's Champions League clash with Olympiacos.Oct 19, 11:08
Lionel Messi scores 100th European goal as 10-man Barcelona ease past Olympiacos
Barcelona move to the brink of qualification for the last 16 with a 3-1 win over Olympiacos, despite being forced to play more than half of the match with 10 men.Oct 18, 20:37
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Olympiacos - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 3-1 win over Olympiacos as Lionel Messi scores his 100th European goal to help his 10-man side to a third consecutive Champions League victory.Oct 18, 17:45
Team News: Gerard Deulofeu starts for Barcelona
Gerard Deulofeu returns to the fold as Barcelona welcome Olympiacos in the Champions League.Oct 18, 17:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'I will never manage Barcelona'
Mauricio Pochettino, linked with the Barcelona manager's job earlier this year, insists that he will never consider coaching the La Liga giants.Oct 17, 15:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fmarcos-alonso.jpg "Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017")
Barcelona to move for Chelsea star Marcos Alonso as Jordi Alba replacement?
Barcelona are reportedly pondering a move for Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso at the end of the season.Oct 17, 09:51
Preview:Barcelona vs. Olympiacos
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's Champions League clash between Barcelona and Olympiacos at Camp Nou.Oct 17, 07:58
Barcelona tracking Bayer Leverkusen trio?
Barcelona reportedly decide to start scouting Jonathan Tah, Leon Bailey and Julian Brandt, with the trio all plying their trade for Bayer Leverkusen.Oct 16, 08:29
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Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez 'stunned by decision to start Andre Gomes'
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were reportedly unhappy with Ernesto Valverde's selection gamble to hand Andre Gomes his first start of the season against Atletico Madrid.Oct 15, 19:48
Diego Simeone hails "extraordinary" Barcelona forward Lionel Messi
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone believes that Lionel Messi "played a tremendous match" for Barcelona, a few days on from helping Argentina to the World Cup finals.Oct 15, 13:17
Ernesto Valverde: 'Lionel Messi starting to look tired'
Ernesto Valverde admits that Lionel Messi "is tired after games" following a busy start to the season, but believes that he is still capable of hitting his top levels.Oct 15, 13:04
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona put on a great show'
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde believes that his side put on a "great show" in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid.Oct 15, 11:17
Team News: Andre Gomes handed Barcelona start for Atletico Madrid trip
Andre Gomes starts in attack for Barcelona as they take on Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano.Oct 14, 18:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjose-mourinho-jurgen-klopp.JPG "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Five matches to look out for across Europe this weekend
Sports Mole rounds up five fixtures from around Europe which are likely to catch the eye as domestic football returns this weekend.Oct 13, 15:39
Andres Iniesta: 'I want to play as often as possible for Barcelona'
Andres Iniesta insists that "the more you play, the better you will be" as he outlines his desire to play as regularly as he possibly can for Barcelona.Oct 12, 16:59
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano.Oct 12, 14:21
Lionel Messi 'to land £80m signing-on bonus'
Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi could reportedly land an £80m signing-on bonus with his new contract, which may be paid for using Camp Nou's naming rights.Oct 12, 13:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fsergi-roberto.JPG "Sergi Roberto in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Manchester City 'prepared to meet Sergi Roberto release clause'
A report claims that versatile Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto is still a target for Manchester City, who are prepared to trigger his £36m release clause next year.Oct 9, 10:22
Barcelona agree deal to sign Palmeiras defender Yerry Mina?
Barcelona reportedly agree a deal with Palmeiras for defender Yerry Mina to move to Camp Nou in January.Oct 6, 16:38
AC Milan 'plan Aleix Vidal swoop'
AC Milan reportedly prepare a January approach for Barcelona's versatile winger Aleix Vidal.Oct 6, 14:47
Barcelona not allocated away tickets for Atletico Madrid trip
Barcelona claim that Atletico Madrid cannot supply tickets to away fans ahead of their game at the Wanda Metropolitano due to "logistical problems" in the stadium. Oct 4, 22:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fpaco-alcacer.JPG "Barcelona's Paco Alcacer challenges Ruben Vezo of Granada during the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Gerard Deulofeu, Paco Alcacer 'want out of Barcelona'
Out-of-favour duo Gerard Deulofeu and Paco Alcacer are keen to leave Barcelona during the January transfer window, according to a report.Oct 1, 20:04
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona were put in difficult position'
Ernesto Valverde claims that Barcelona's decision to play against Las Palmas at an empty Camp Nou was an "exceptional gesture", amid scenes of violence in Catalonia.Oct 1, 19:19
Barcelona beat Las Palmas in empty Camp Nou
Barcelona continue their 100% start to the 2017-18 La Liga campaign courtesy of a 3-0 win over Las Palmas in Sunday afternoon's behind-closed-doors match at Camp Nou.Oct 1, 16:05
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-0 Las Palmas - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the controversial La Liga clash between Barcelona and Las Palmas from Camp Nou.Oct 1, 13:44
Preview:Barcelona vs. Las Palmas
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's La Liga meeting between leaders Barcelona and Las Palmas at Camp Nou.Sep 29, 09:23
Barcelona take control of Group D with narrow win over Sporting Lisbon
Barcelona battle to a 1-0 win over Sporting Lisbon to extend their winning run across all competitions to eight matches.Sep 27, 20:41
Live Commentary: Sporting Lisbon 0-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's narrow 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon as Sebastian Coates's own goal makes it two wins from two in Group D for the Spanish giants.Sep 27, 17:45
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