Lionel Messi at Barcelona training on October 14, 2016
Spain midfielder Koke: Stopping Lionel Messi "almost impossible"
Spain and Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke confesses that stopping Lionel Messi in Tuesday's friendly with Argentina will not be an easy task.
Mar 26, 14:09
 Thibaut Courtois makes a save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Thibaut Courtois hits back at Louis van Gaal criticism
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois hits back at criticism from former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal following his performance in the Champions League.
Mar 25, 18:29
 Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Lucas Vazquez hoping for Lionel Messi involvement
Spain attacker Lucas Vazquez insists that La Roja want Argentina's Lionel Messi to be fit for Tuesday's international friendly.
Mar 24, 18:38
 Lionel Messi pictured in February 2018
Lionel Messi explains Argentina absence
Lionel Messi reveals that concerns over a slight injury forced him to sit out Argentina's international friendly with Italy on Friday night.
Mar 24, 13:23
 Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016
Live Commentary: Italy 0-2 Argentina - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Italy fall to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Argentina in their friendly at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Mar 23, 18:45
 Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo 'demands one more euro than Lionel Messi'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly demands to be paid one more euro than Lionel Messi during negotiations over a new contract.
Mar 23, 13:00
 Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Gianluigi Buffon: 'Lionel Messi more complete than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon claims that Lionel Messi is a "more complete" player than perennial rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 23, 12:22
 Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne dismisses Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne claims that it is "impossible" to compare him to Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 23, 10:03
 A dishevelled Gareth Southgate during an England training session on March 20, 2018
This week's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole picks out the biggest and most important matches from all corners of the globe over the next seven days.
Mar 23, 06:00
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Lionel Messi can carry Argentina at 2018 World Cup'
Argentina forward Lionel Messi can "carry the team on his shoulders" at this year's World Cup in Russia, according to manager Jorge Sampaoli.
Mar 22, 22:29
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ronaldo picks out five potential 2018 World Cup winners
Brazil legend Ronaldo picks out Germany, Spain, England, France and Argentina as the five favourites for the 2018 World Cup this summer.
Mar 22, 12:05
 Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Paul Pogba 'thought Lionel Messi was very small'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba reveals that his first impression of Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi was that the Argentine "seemed very small".
Mar 20, 12:42
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Harry Kewell backs Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to win Ballon d'Or
Harry Kewell claims that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah could beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the next Ballon d'Or.
Mar 20, 10:46
 Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Real Madrid, Barcelona 'interested in £200m Mohamed Salah move'
Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly ready to battle for the signature of £200m-rated Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah this summer.
Mar 20, 09:34
 Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti in action during the Champions League match against Arsenal on November 23, 2016
Marco Verratti: 'Lionel Messi does not get punished by referees'
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti calls on referees to "be more tolerant" and questions why Lionel Messi so often gets away with similar acts of petulance.
Mar 19, 16:33
 Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur argues with a decision from the referee in the Champions League game against Juventus on March 7, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur 'could make £175m profit on Harry Kane'
Research from CIES Football Observatory indicates that the sale of Harry Kane would make Tottenham Hotspur a £175m profit.
Mar 19, 12:20
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Javi Gracia: "Unstoppable" Mohamed Salah just like Lionel Messi
Javi Gracia describes Mohamed Salah as an "unstoppable" player in the same mould as Lionel Messi, having watched the Egyptian forward take his Watford side apart.
Mar 19, 11:23
 Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Lucas Vazquez backs Cristiano Ronaldo to catch Lionel Messi in Pichichi race
Lucas Vazquez expects Cristiano Ronaldo to push Lionel Messi all the way in the Pichichi race, with the Barcelona man currently three goals better off.
Mar 19, 11:08
 Lionel Messi pictured in February 2018
Lionel Messi desperate to win World Cup with Argentina
Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi hopes to go one better than four years ago by lifting the World Cup in Russia this summer.
Mar 19, 10:56
 Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Unai Nunez: 'Lionel Messi undoubtedly best player in world'
Athletic Bilbao's Unai Nunez insists that Lionel Messi is "undoubtedly the best player in the world", having witnessed the Barcelona forward produce another masterclass.
Mar 18, 20:59
 Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Barcelona cruise past Athletic Bilbao to move 11 points clear
Barcelona ease to a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao to move 11 points clear at the top of La Liga with only nine games of their season remaining.
Mar 18, 17:08
 Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao as first-half goals from Paco Alcacer and Lionel Messi send Ernesto Valverde's side 11 points clear at the top.
Mar 18, 14:15
 Barcelona's Paco Alcacer challenges Ruben Vezo of Granada during the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Team News: Paco Alcacer handed rare league start for visit of Athletic Bilbao
Paco Alcacer takes over from the suspended Luis Suarez for Barcelona's home league match against Athletic Bilbao.
Mar 18, 14:14
 Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Mohamed Salah on the way to earning Lionel Messi comparisons'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes that Mohamed Salah is "on the way" to being named in the same breath as five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.
Mar 17, 22:08
 Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Roy Hodgson: 'Wilfried Zaha is like Lionel Messi'
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson compares Wilfried Zaha to Lionel Messi and believes that the forward can resurrect his side's battle to avoid relegation.
Mar 16, 13:01
 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 record vs. Athletic Bilbao
Ahead of Barcelona's home match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at Lionel Messi's scoring record in this fixture down the years.
Mar 16, 08:00
 Generic view of Barcelona supporters inside Camp Nou
Chelsea appeal for information after fans allegedly attacked outside Camp Nou
Chelsea appeal for information after claims that local authorities attacked Blues fans outside Camp Nou before their Champions League loss to Barcelona.
Mar 15, 20:16
 Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert: 'Stoke City cannot rely on Xherdan Shaqiri'
Boss Paul Lambert says that Stoke City cannot rely solely on the contribution of Xherdan Shaqiri in their attempts to remain in the Premier League.
Mar 15, 18:50
 Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Lionel Messi the difference'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta says that Barcelona's Lionel Messi "made the difference" over the two legs of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Mar 15, 15:47
 Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Roy Keane: 'Eden Hazard must do more'
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says that Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard is "way behind" the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 15, 12:42
 Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Alvaro Morata makes 'lewd' genital grab
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata sparks ire from Barcelona fans for making a gesture towards them with his penis.
Mar 15, 09:04
 Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'I made mistake for first Lionel Messi goal'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he "did not expect Lionel Messi to shoot from that angle" for Barcelona's first goal in their Champions League last-16 second leg.
Mar 14, 23:00
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea have no regrets over Barcelona defeat'
Antonio Conte insists that he has "no regrets" over Chelsea's Champions League elimination at the hands of Barcelona on Wednesday night.
Mar 14, 22:31
 Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Marcos Alonso: 'Barcelona were the better team against Chelsea'
Marcos Alonso acknowledges that Barcelona "were the better team" as they knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage thanks to a 3-0 second-leg win.
Mar 14, 22:14
 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 dumps Chelsea out of Champions League
Lionel Messi scores twice - including his 100th Champions League goal - to fire Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the competition at the expense of Chelsea.
Mar 14, 21:37
 N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-0 Chelsea (Barcelona win 4-1 on aggregate) - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Camp Nou as Lionel Messi scores twice and creates another to send his side through to the quarter-finals.
Mar 14, 18:45
 Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Team News: Olivier Giroud leads Chelsea line at Camp Nou
Olivier Giroud will lead the Chelsea line in Wednesday night's Champions League last-16 second leg against Barcelona.
Mar 14, 18:37
 Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Chelsea star Willian: 'We must keep our discipline against Barcelona'
Chelsea star Willian says that the team need to keep their "discipline" in order to get past Barcelona and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Mar 14, 12:35
 Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Manchester City chief insists "no chance" of signing Barcelona star Lionel Messi
Manchester City sporting director Ferran Soriano claims that the club have "no chance" of signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona.
Mar 14, 11:46
 Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Barcelona
Ahead of Chelsea's Champions League trip to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at how Antonio Conte's side could line up at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 11:34
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