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Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic reveals how he pursued future wife Raquel
Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic reveals how he wooed his future wife Raquel after spotting her working as a waitress in a Seville hotel in 2011.Aug 11, 10:29
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Ivan Rakitic hails "greatest midfielder" Xavi
Ivan Rakitic labels Xavi as the "greatest midfielder" and says that he learnt a lot while playing alongside him last season.Aug 11, 04:44
Ivan Rakitic hails Barcelona desire
Ivan Rakitic says that Barcelona want to "continue making history" after their treble success last season.Aug 8, 18:43
Ivan Rakitic: 'Lionel Messi the best player of all time'
Ivan Rakitic hails Lionel Messi as 'the best player of all time' after the Argentine enjoyed a prolific year last season.Aug 8, 13:16
Ivan Rakitic: 'Barcelona must be perfect against Sevilla for Super Cup'
Ivan Rakitic tells Barcelona to pull out a "perfect" performance if they want to beat his former club Sevilla to clinch the UEFA Super Cup.Aug 6, 00:18
Barcelona beat Roma to win Joan Gamper trophy
Goals from Neymar, Lionel Messi and Ivan Rakitic give Barcelona victory against Roma.Aug 5, 22:15
Half-Time Report: Neymar, Lionel Messi give Barcelona control against Roma
Barcelona lead Roma at half time thanks to goals from Neymar and Lionel Messi at Camp Nou.Aug 5, 21:12
Team News: Lionel Messi makes Barcelona return against Roma
Barcelona start Lionel Messi and Neymar for the first time in pre-season against Neymar.Aug 5, 19:40
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-0 Roma - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 50th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, with Barcelona welcoming Roma to Spain.Aug 5, 19:00
Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic unconcerned by Fiorentina defeat
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic believes that his team were unfortunate to lose to Fiorentina in the International Champions Cup on Sunday.Aug 3, 13:51
Federico Bernardeschi double sinks Barcelona
Fiorentina beat Barcelona 2-1 in the International Champions Cup, thanks to early goals from Federico Bernardeschi.Aug 2, 21:00
Half-Time Report: Federico Bernardeschi brace stuns Barcelona
Federico Bernardeschi scores twice to give Fiorentina a half-time advantage against Barcelona.Aug 2, 19:51
Ivan Rakitic: 'Team contributes to front three'
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic says that a lot of defensive work is needed for Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi to thrive.Jul 29, 12:42
Chelsea secure penalty shootout win over Barcelona after entertaining draw
Chelsea beat Barcelona 4-2 on penalties after an entertaining 2-2 draw in Washington DC.Jul 29, 02:09
Half-Time Report: Eden Hazard opens scoring for Chelsea in Barcelona friendly
Eden Hazard finds the net for Chelsea as the Blues lead Barcelona 1-0 at the break.Jul 29, 00:53
Team News: Diego Costa, Eden Hazard start for Chelsea in Barcelona friendly
Diego Costa and Eden Hazard lead the Chelsea attack in their pre-season friendly clash with Barcelona.Jul 28, 23:48
Preview:Chelsea vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Champions Cup match between Chelsea and Barcelona in Maryland.Jul 27, 18:10
Manchester United blast past Barcelona in USA
Wayne Rooney, Jesse Lingard and Adnan Januzaj score as Manchester United beat Barcelona 3-1 in pre-season.Jul 25, 22:00
Preview:Barcelona vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday night's match between Barcelona and Manchester United in the International Champions Cup.Jul 23, 17:20
Barcelona secure narrow win over Los Angeles Galaxy
Goals from Luis Suarez and Sergi Roberto hand Barcelona a comfortable 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy in the International Champions Cup.Jul 22, 04:58
Five possible destinations for Paul Pogba
Sports Mole picks out five possible destinations for in-demand Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, should he leave Turin this summer.Jul 4, 11:58
Croatia, Italy share the spoils
Croatia draw with Italy in their Euro 2016 qualifying match thanks to goals from Mario Mandzukic and Andrew Candreva.Jun 12, 20:40
Live Commentary: Croatia 1-1 Italy - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Euro 2016 qualifier between Croatia and Italy.Jun 12, 18:15
Preview:Croatia vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 qualifier between Croatia and Italy.Jun 10, 18:45
Ivan Rakitic pays tribute to Barcelona legend Xavi
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic pays tribute to Xavi as the legendary midfielder begins a fresh start with Al Sadd.Jun 10, 01:07
End of season report: Barcelona
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona performed in the 2014-15 season.Jun 9, 12:15
Ivan Rakitic "very happy" with Dani Alves stay
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic speaks of his delight following the news that Dani Alves is staying with the club.Jun 9, 11:57
Key stats: Juventus 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look back at Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Juventus in Berlin last night, with the aid of a selection of statistics.Jun 7, 12:11
Sports Mole's Champions League Team of the Season
With the Champions League now over for another season, Sports Mole picks out the 11 best performers from across the 2014-15 competition.Jun 7, 11:28
Ivan Rakitic: Beating Juventus was "easy" for Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic reflects on their "easy" Champions League final win over Juventus.Jun 6, 23:51
Ivan Rakitic urges Barcelona to kick on
Ivan Rakitic throws down the gauntlet to treble-winning Barcelona to repeat their success in the 2015-16 season after their Champions League final win over Juventus.Jun 6, 23:26
Massimiliano Allegri laments missed chances
Massimiliano Allegri says that his Juventus side paid the ultimate penalty for missed chances in their Champions League final defeat to Barcelona.Jun 6, 23:14
Jamie Carragher happy for Luis Suarez after Champions League glory
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admits that he was delighted to see ex-teammate Luis Suarez win the Champions League with Barcelona.Jun 6, 23:04
Andres Iniesta "lost for words"
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta admits that his team's Champions League triumph has left him "lost for words".Jun 6, 22:35
Claudio Marchisio "proud" of Juventus
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio believes that his side can hold their heads up high despite falling to defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League final.Jun 6, 22:20
Player Ratings: Juventus 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during the 2015 Champions League final between Juventus and Barcelona in Berlin.Jun 6, 22:11
Match Analysis: Juventus 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look into Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Juventus in the final of the 2014-15 Champions League.Jun 6, 22:04
Javier Mascherano: 'Luis Suarez a top player'
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano sings the praises of striker Luis Suarez following the club's 3-1 Champions League final victory over Juventus.Jun 6, 22:01
Luis Enrique hails spirit following Champions League final win
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique heaps praise on his side after they claim their fifth European Cup title with a 3-1 victory over Juventus in Berlin.Jun 6, 21:32
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: 'Champions League victory defies explanation'
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen suggests that his side's 3-1 Champions League final victory over Juventus defies explanation.Jun 6, 21:21
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