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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
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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
/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")
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
Ernesto Valverde: 'Lionel Messi man-marking effort helped Barcelona'
Ernesto Valverde believes that Pablo Maffeo's man-marking of Lionel Messi in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Girona helped the rest of the Blaugrana team out.Sep 24, 11:41
Ernesto Valverde hails "excellent" spirit in Barcelona camp
Ernesto Valverde is delighted with the work put in by his Barcelona players as their perfect start to the La Liga season extended to a sixth game.Sep 24, 09:56
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Barcelona beat Girona in historic match
Barcelona stretch their 100% start to the 2017-18 La Liga season to six matches with a 3-0 victory over Girona.Sep 23, 20:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Team News: Luis Suarez back for Catalan derby
Luis Suarez and Aleix Vidal start up front with Lionel Messi as Barcelona travel to Girona in the first ever league meeting between the two sides.Sep 23, 17:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017")
Barcelona's pursuit of Philippe Coutinho 'leaked'
Leaked emails reveal that Liverpool asked Barcelona to "stop harassing" Philippe Coutinho over the summer.Sep 23, 12:22
Report: Barcelona contact Leon Goretzka agent with view to January deal
Barcelona reportedly get in touch with Jorg Neubauer, the agent of Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka, in a bid to seal a January move for the Germany international.Sep 22, 19:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo finally shows some modesty during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Preview:Alaves vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between struggling Alaves and under-pressure Real Madrid.Sep 21, 15:35
Preview:Girona vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Catalan derby between Girona and Barcelona in La Liga.Sep 21, 15:10
Lionel Messi hits four in Barcelona win
Barcelona make it five wins from five La Liga matches at the start of the 2017-18 campaign with a 6-1 win over Eibar at Camp Nou.Sep 19, 21:48
Ernesto Valverde hopeful over Ousmane Dembele injury
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde hopes that Ousmane Dembele will 'not be out for too long' after the Frenchman picked up a hamstring problem on his full La Liga debut.Sep 17, 09:35
Ernesto Valverde explains Barcelona's difficulties
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that his team "found it very difficult" to make their mark during Saturday's La Liga clash with Getafe.Sep 17, 08:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fdenis-suarez.jpg "Denis Suarez in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016")
Paulinho scores late in Barcelona win
Barcelona come from one goal behind to record a 2-1 win over Getafe in Saturday afternoon's entertaining La Liga contest in Madrid.Sep 16, 16:11
Preview:Getafe vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Barcelona from the Spanish capital.Sep 15, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Flionel-messi.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")
Champions League matchday one: Five things we learned
Sports Mole takes a look at five things we learned from matchday one of the Champions League group stages.Sep 14, 08:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta deals signed'
Josep Maria Bartomeu stresses that Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta will not be going anywhere next summer, as they have both agreed new contracts.Sep 13, 13:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Ernesto Valverde praises Lionel Messi after Champions League win
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde praises Lionel Messi following the Argentine's man-of-the-match performance against Juventus.Sep 13, 10:54
/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")
Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to comfortable win over Juventus
Lionel Messi scores two and creates another to inspire Barcelona to a 3-0 win over Juventus in their Champions League Group D opener.Sep 12, 20:37
Team News: Ousmane Dembele starts for Barcelona
Ousmane Dembele starts alongside Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi as Barcelona welcome Juventus in the Champions League.Sep 12, 17:51
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-0 Juventus - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 3-0 win over Juventus as Lionel Messi scores twice and creates another to inspire victory over last season's beaten Champions League finalists.Sep 12, 17:45
Luis Suarez: 'It is a privilege to play with Lionel Messi'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez says that it is a "privilege" to play alongside Lionel Messi, who he regards as the best player in world football.Sep 10, 19:31
Ernesto Valverde hails "extraordinary" hat-trick hero Lionel Messi
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde says that Lionel Messi is "extraordinary" after the Argentine scored a hat-trick in Saturday's 5-0 win over Catalan rivals Espanyol.Sep 10, 09:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgerard-pique.jpg "Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016")
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-0 Espanyol - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Espanyol from Camp Nou, which ended in a 5-0 home win.Sep 9, 17:45
Team News: Ousmane Dembele starts on Barcelona bench
Barcelona's record signing Ousmane Dembele starts on the bench for the visit of Espanyol in the Catalan derby.Sep 9, 17:38
Preview:Barcelona vs. Espanyol
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Catalan rivals Barcelona and Espanyol at Camp Nou.Sep 8, 15:35
Lionel Messi 'played key role in Denis Suarez future'
Lionel Messi convinced teammate Denis Suarez to stay at Barcelona beyond this summer's transfer window, according to a report.Sep 5, 17:17
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