The best player in the world squares up to Lionel Messi on May 1, 2019
James Milner: 'Barcelona defeat will not derail title challenge'
The 3-0 semi-final first-leg defeat in Barcelona was demoralising.
May 2, 21:42
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Lionel Messi's remarkable free kick stat compared to Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil
Lionel Messi has now scored eight direct free kicks this season - as many as two of the other top-10 best-paid footballers have goals of any type combined.
May 2, 21:30
 Liverpool players celebrate after Fabinho's goal during their win over Newcastle United on December 26, 2018
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between in-form Newcastle and title-chasing Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
May 2, 17:51
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi reaffirms his status as the greatest of all time
Sports Mole stakes a claim for Lionel Messi to be regarded as the greatest player of all time after bringing up his 600th club goal in style against Liverpool.
May 2, 15:56
 Ousmane Dembele in action for Barcelona on December 2, 2018
How Barcelona could line up against Celta Vigo
Ahead of the game between Celta Vigo and Barcelona on Saturday night, Sports Mole looks at how Ernesto Valverde's side could line up in the La Liga fixture.
May 2, 15:00
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Pochettino: 'Messi is one of the gods of football'
Spurs are trailing 1-0 against Ajax going in to the Champions League semi-final second leg.
May 2, 14:44
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Gary Lineker 'makes no apologies' for celebrating Messi goal
The BT Sport host was caught on camera celebrating after the Barcelona star's spectacular goal in the Champions League semi-final.
May 2, 13:16
 Barcelona forward Lionel Messi scores an OK free kick against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
The greatest free kicks of all time after Lionel Messi's stunner
Messi's 600th career goal for Barcelona against Liverpool was one to savour.
May 2, 12:05
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Andrew Robertson praises "world-class" Lionel Messi
The Barcelona captain steered his side to a 3-0 Champions League win against Liverpool.
May 2, 11:26
 Barcelona forward Lionel Messi just about manages to wriggle away from Joel Matip's pocket enough to score his first against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Champions League Team of the Week - Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Frenkie de Jong
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week from the semi-final first legs, including Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Frenkie de Jong.
May 2, 10:11
 Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Virgil van Dijk: 'Liverpool still believe in Champions League turnaround'
The Reds trail 3-0 after a Lionel Messi masterclass in Barcelona.
May 2, 09:14
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp looks ahead to "difficult" return leg
Liverpool lost 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
May 2, 07:14
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp "completely happy" with Liverpool's performance
The Reds have a mountain to climb in the second leg at Anfield.
May 2, 07:08
 Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring for Barcelona on April 16, 2019
Lionel Messi criticises Barcelona fans for Philippe Coutinho treatment
Lionel Messi criticises Barcelona's supporters for their "ugly" treatment of playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
May 1, 22:40
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi: 'Liverpool tie not over'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi insists that his side still have work to do in their Champions League semi-final with Liverpool.
May 1, 22:19
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Lionel Messi's record vs. English clubs as Liverpool become sixth victims
The Argentinian continues his crusade against Premier League teams.
May 1, 21:59
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp: 'I don't know if Liverpool can play better'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he does not know whether his side can play any better despite falling to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona at Camp Nou.
May 1, 21:36
 Barcelona players celebrate with Lionel Messi during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Lionel Messi brace puts Barcelona on brink of final as Liverpool punished
Barcelona beat Liverpool 3-0 at Camp Nou in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie, with Lionel Messi scoring twice in the second half.
May 1, 20:59
 Barcelona forward Lionel Messi scores an OK free kick against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Lionel Messi scores 600th goal for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores his 600th goal for Barcelona with a stunning free kick against Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
May 1, 20:45
 Barcelona striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-0 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Barcelona's 3-0 win over Liverpool, as Lionel Messi struck twice to put Barca on the brink of a place in the final.
May 1, 18:00
 Roberto Firmino in Liverpool training on April 30, 2019
Team News: Roberto Firmino on the bench for Liverpool against Barcelona
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino only makes the bench for his side's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
May 1, 17:59
 Reds boss Jurgen Klopp serving facekini during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Huddersfield Town on April 26, 2019
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool fully focussed on Barcelona game'
The Reds are fighting to win the Premier League and Champions League.
May 1, 03:36
 Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt pictured in March 2019
Agent of Ajax's Matthijs de Ligt wants him to join Manchester United?
Matthijs de Ligt's agent Mino Raiola allegedly wants the Ajax defender to move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window.
Apr 30, 22:21
 Reds boss Jurgen Klopp serving facekini during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Huddersfield Town on April 26, 2019
Jurgen Klopp expecting Lionel Messi to make Liverpool "suffer"
The Barcelona captain made a pre-season vow to push for Champions League glory.
Apr 30, 21:12
 Lionel Messi lifts the La Liga trophy on April 27, 2019
Ivan Rakitic: 'Lionel Messi is the best player in history'
Ernesto Valverde's side face Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final.
Apr 30, 16:36
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Champions League on April 16, 2019
Barcelona vs. Liverpool: Lionel Messi's past record against Premier League clubs
The semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp pits Messi against the only English opponent he has yet to score against in the Champions League.
Apr 30, 09:28
 Virgil Van Dijk in action for Liverpool on April 17, 2019
Virgil van Dijk: 'Liverpool will be ready for best in world Lionel Messi'
The newly-crowned Professional Footballers' Association player of the year was a member of the Celtic team humiliated 6-1 in December 2013.
Apr 29, 23:27
 Barcelona duo Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Leganes in La Liga on January 20, 2019.
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects its star-studded combined XI from the squads of Barcelona and Liverpool ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg at Camp Nou.
Apr 29, 17:00
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Champions League on April 16, 2019
Preview:Barcelona vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's huge Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Apr 29, 15:38
 Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho celebrates opening the scoring against Villarreal on April 2, 2019
How Barcelona could line up against Liverpool
Ahead of Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg against Liverpool at Camp Nou, Sports Mole looks at how the Spanish champions could line up.
Apr 29, 14:05
 Virgil Van Dijk in action for Liverpool on April 17, 2019
Virgil Van Dijk praises "out of this world" Lionel Messi ahead of Champions League showdown
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool face the Spanish title winners in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.
Apr 29, 11:14
 Ajax's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Real Madrid in February 2019
How Ajax could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Ajax could line up for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur.
Apr 29, 09:06
 Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea reacts after his howler against Manchester City on April 24, 2019
David de Gea 'has face like a slapped arse in training'
David de Gea has reportedly been miserable in training for the past month because of a combination of a number of high-profile errors and his ongoing contract standoff.
Apr 28, 12:05
 Ernesto Valverde during a press conference on February 18, 2019
Valverde: "We're not going to apologise for having Messi"
The Argentina star stepped off the substitutes' bench to score the only goal.
Apr 27, 22:36
 Lionel Messi lifts the La Liga trophy on April 27, 2019
Barcelona seal La liga title courtesy of Lionel Messi goal
Levante are beaten at the Nou Camp
Apr 27, 20:52
 Lionel Messi in Barcelona training on April 9, 2019
How Barcelona could line up against Levante
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday night's La Liga clash with Levante.
Apr 25, 09:39
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Real Sociedad's Igor Zubeldia on April 20, 2019
Preview:Barcelona vs. Levante - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Levante, including team news and predicted lineups.
Apr 25, 09:26
 Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde pictured on November 24, 2018
Ernesto Valderde expects to wait until Saturday for La Liga title
Carles Alena and Luis Suarez scored for Barcelona.
Apr 24, 03:40
 Barcelona's Luis Suarez and Carles Alena celebrate the opening goal against Alaves on April 23, 2019
Barcelona on brink of retaining title after beating Alaves
Goals from Carles Alena and Luis Suarez give Barcelona a 2-0 win over Alaves that leaves them on the brink of an eighth La Liga title in the past 11 years.
Apr 23, 21:23
 Philippe Coutinho in action for Barcelona on March 9, 2019
How Barcelona could line up against Alaves
Ahead of the game between Alaves and Barcelona on Tuesday night, Sports Mole looks at how Ernesto Valverde's side could line up at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.
Apr 22, 10:30
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