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Ivan Rakitic in awe of "miraculous" Lionel Messi
Ivan Rakitic says that he is amazed by the "miraculous" talents of Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.Aug 11, 04:07
Barcelona sporting director: 'Transfer spending may not be over'
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says that the club are still actively seeking to improve their squad this summer.Aug 10, 17:52
Ivan Rakitic: 'Barcelona training a big step up'
Barcelona playmaker Ivan Rakitic describes a big step up in class at training since completing his move from Sevilla.Jul 30, 09:40
Ivan Rakitic: 'Barcelona have world's best three players'
New Barcelona signing Ivan Rakitic believes that he could be playing alongside the three best players in the world - Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez - next season.Jul 30, 00:14
Barcelona arrive at England's training base
Spanish side Barcelona travel to England's main training base for a spell of pre-season training.Jul 28, 15:12
Unai Emery wants Champions League finish
Sevilla boss Unai Emery is confident that his side can finish in the top four of La Liga next season.Jul 20, 11:52
Ivan Rakitic: 'Trophies are essential'
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic targets trophies with the Catalan outfit next season.Jul 14, 16:49
Barcelona will make "at least" two more signings
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that the club will make "at least two more" signings this summer.Jul 14, 16:36
Report: Barcelona make £70m opening bid for Luis Suarez
Barcelona reportedly make an opening bid of £70m for Liverpool and Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez.Jul 2, 21:34
Ivan Rakitic unsure of Barcelona role
Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic has insisted that he does not mind where he plays for Barcelona next season.Jul 1, 15:52
Ivan Rakitic targets trophies with Barcelona
Ivan Rakitic says that he is desperate to help Barcelona win trophies after officially completing his move from Sevilla.Jul 1, 15:38
Andoni Zubizarreta praises "humble" Luis Suarez
Barcelona's director Andoni Zubizarreta hails Luis Suarez for apologising over his recent biting misdemeanor, amid reports linking the striker with the Spanish club.Jul 1, 13:47
Ivan Rakitic handed number four shirt at Barcelona
New Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic will wear the number four shirt for the Catalan outfit next season.Jul 1, 11:38
Report: Barcelona no longer in midfield market
A report claims that Barcelona will not sign another midfielder this summer.Jun 29, 12:25
Match Analysis: Croatia 1-3 Mexico
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Mexico's 3-1 win over Croatia in Group A this evening as El Tri book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.Jun 23, 22:37
Ivan Rakitic looks to next step of career
Croatian international Ivan Rakitic says that he cannot wait to begin his Barcelona career.Jun 22, 11:42
Ivan Rakitic calls for "perfect game" against Mexico to qualify
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic calls on his side to produce the "perfect game" in their crucial clash against Mexico to secure qualification for the second round.Jun 22, 09:03
Match Analysis: Cameroon 0-4 Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia sent Cameroon crashing out of the World Cup courtesy of a 4-0 victory in Manaus.Jun 19, 00:36
Cameroon crash out of World Cup with heavy Croatia defeat
Cameroon crash out of the World Cup as they lose heavily to Croatia in their Group A clash as Alex Song is sent off in the first half while Mario Mandzukic bags a brace.Jun 18, 23:58
Denis Suarez moves to Sevilla on loan
Barcelona B midfielder Denis Suarez joins Sevilla on a two-year loan as part of the deal that took Ivan Rakitic to the Camp Nou.Jun 17, 13:53
Unai Emery praises Ivan Rakitic
Sevilla boss Unai Emery praises Ivan Rakitic, who has swapped the Estadio Ramon for Barcelona this summer.Jun 17, 11:38
Barcelona agree deal with Sevilla for Ivan Rakitic
Barcelona announce that they have reached an agreement for the transfer of Ivan Rakitic.Jun 16, 17:59
Sevilla in talks for Carlos Carmona
Atalanta BC midfielder Carlos Carmona is wanted by Sevilla this summer, according to his agent.Jun 14, 16:13
Manchester United on red alert as Xavi unsure on future?
Manchester United will look to take advantage of Barcelona's shake-up and bring Xavi to Old Trafford, according to reports.Jun 14, 05:32
Match Analysis: Brazil 3-1 Croatia
Sports Mole dissects the action as Brazil record a 3-1 win over Croatia in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup.Jun 12, 22:41
Team News: Fred leads line for Brazil in World Cup opener
Fred leads the line for Brazil in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup, while Neymar, Oscar and Hulk play just behind the lone striker.Jun 12, 19:13
Ivan Rakitic: Moving to Barcelona is a "dream come true"
Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic admits that it will feel like a "dream come true" when he completes a move to Barcelona after the World Cup.Jun 11, 11:53
Cesc Fabregas's Chelsea move confirmed after Ivan Rakitic signs for Barcelona?
Chelsea will reportedly announce the arrival of Cesc Fabregas once Ivan Rakitic moves from Sevilla to Barcelona.Jun 11, 08:22
Barcelona close to Ivan Rakitic deal
A report claims that Barcelona are on the verge of announcing the signing of Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla.Jun 10, 13:10
Alberto Moreno's Liverpool move hits stumbling block over Sevilla asking price?
Alberto Moreno's move from Sevilla to Liverpool reportedly hits a snag over pay structure.Jun 10, 06:02
Ivan Rakitic to join Barcelona today?
A report claims that Ivan Rakitic could complete his move from Sevilla to Barcelona as early as this afternoon.Jun 9, 12:19
Report: Sevilla want Lucas Romero
A report claims that Sevilla want to sign Velez Sarsfield midfielder Lucas Romero this summer.Jun 8, 17:58
Report: Sevilla want Mehmet Topal
A report claims that Sevilla will move for Fenerbahce midfielder Mehmet Topal this summer if Ivan Rakitic joins Barcelona.Jun 8, 14:29
Pepe Castro: 'Ivan Rakitic, Alberto Moreno still Sevilla players'
Sevilla president Pepe Castro says that Ivan Rakitic and Alberto Moreno are still Sevilla players.Jun 8, 11:40
Unai Emery prepared for Ivan Rakitic departure
Sevilla head coach Unai Emery admits that he is expecting Ivan Rakitic to leave the club.Jun 6, 02:00
Barcelona 'agree £16.25m deal for Ivan Rakitic'
Ivan Rakitic is reportedly on the brink of a move to Barcelona, with the Catalan club said to have agreed a fee with Sevilla.Jun 5, 23:31
Jose Castro: 'We do not have to sell'
Sevilla president Jose Castro insists that the Spanish club do not need to sell key players this summer.Jun 4, 13:24
Five World Cup group games not to miss
Sports Mole picks out five of the most appealing matches from the group stages of this summer's World Cup.Jun 3, 08:03
Father: 'Ivan Rakitic has offers from Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid'
The father of Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic has claimed that the Croatian international has offers from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.Jun 2, 11:52
Report: Atletico Madrid lead Ivan Rakitic race
A report claims that Atletico Madrid are now the favourites to sign Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla.Jun 1, 12:57
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