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
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Lionel Messi record vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Barcelona's Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Lionel Messi's record against the Blues.
Mar 14, 11:15
Eden Hazard and Gerard Pique in action during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from Barcelona and Chelsea ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 10:39
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Carles Puyol: 'Eden Hazard not yet on Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo level'
Former Barcelona and Spain captain Carles Puyol believes that Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is yet to reach the levels attained by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 13, 22:53
Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets: 'Lionel Messi will be extra motivated'
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets says that Lionel Messi will be "even more motivated" to score against Chelsea after the birth of his child at the weekend.
Mar 13, 18:09
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Preview:Barcelona vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Wednesday's Champions League tie between Barcelona and Chelsea at Camp Nou.
Mar 13, 15:15
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Report: Real Madrid to accept Cristiano Ronaldo's contract demands
A report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo will be offered the £35m-a-year wages he is after at Real Madrid as president Florentino Perez has finally bowed to his demands.
Mar 13, 10:41
Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas: 'I want to make Lionel Messi uncomfortable'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that he wants to make Lionel Messi feel "uncomfortable" when the Blues face Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Mar 12, 18:16
Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Antoine Griezmann 'searching for properties in Barcelona'
Antoine Griezmann is in the process of finding a house in Barcelona ahead of his proposed switch from Atletico Madrid, according to a report.
Mar 12, 15:22
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Andres Iniesta 'trains ahead of Chelsea match'
Andres Iniesta reportedly completes a training session ahead of Barcelona's Champions League clash with Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Mar 12, 12:58
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Barcelona overcome 10-man Malaga
Barcelona open up a 11-point lead at the top of La Liga courtesy of a 2-0 win over 10-man Malaga at La Rosaleda.
Mar 10, 21:35
Danny Drinkwater celebrates with Willian after scoring the second during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Willian: 'Chelsea can do something special against Barcelona'
Chelsea winger Willian backs his side to produce "something special" when they take on Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Mar 10, 21:22
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Antonio Conte calls for repeat of first-leg display against Barcelona
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte calls on his side to produce a similar performance to their first-leg display when they take on Barcelona in the Champions League.
Mar 10, 20:23
Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Lionel Messi announces birth of third child following Barcelona squad withdrawal
Lionel Messi announces the arrival of Ciro, his third child, after Barcelona revealed earlier in the day that the Argentine had withdrawn from the squad to face Malaga.
Mar 10, 15:39
Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Lionel Messi withdraws from Barcelona squad
Barcelona will be without Lionel Messi for their La Liga fixture with Malaga after the forward withdrew from the squad due to personal reasons.
Mar 10, 09:54
Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Lionel Messi's record vs. Malaga
Ahead of Barcelona's La Liga trip to La Rosaleda, Sports Mole looks at Lionel Messi's previous record against Malaga.
Mar 9, 15:30
Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Andres Iniesta doubtful for Chelsea clash
Barcelona stalwart Andres Iniesta is a doubt for his side's Champions League last-16 second leg against Chelsea after picking up a hamstring injury.
Mar 4, 19:38
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 nets as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid
Barcelona open up an eight-point lead at the top of La Liga courtesy of a 1-0 win over second-placed Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou.
Mar 4, 17:08
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Live Commentary: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou, which finished 1-0.
Mar 4, 14:15
Philippe Coutinho in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Team News: Philippe Coutinho, Gerard Pique restored to Barcelona XI
Philippe Coutinho and Gerard Pique return to Barcelona's starting lineup for the crunch clash against Atletico Madrid, as Ernesto Valverde makes four changes to his side.
Mar 4, 14:15
Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Marcelo Gallardo: 'Lionel Messi can win Argentina the 2018 World Cup'
Former Argentina international Marcelo Gallardo says that Lionel Messi can lead the South American nation to success at the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 3, 13:31
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona in October 2016
Jonathan Calleri penalty frustrates Barcelona at Estadio Gran Canaria
Jonathan Calleri scores a second-half penalty to earn struggling Las Palmas a crucial 1-1 draw against league leaders Barcelona at the Estadio Gran Canaria in La Liga.
Mar 1, 21:56
Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Antoine Griezmann desperate to score first goal at Camp Nou
Antoine Griezmann sets his sights on Barcelona by admitting that he would love to score for Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou in Sunday's clash.
Mar 1, 20:36
Philippe Coutinho in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Team News: Gerard Pique, Philippe Coutinho named on Barcelona bench
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde leaves out Gerard Pique and Philippe Coutinho for the meeting with Las Palmas, three days before a huge showdown against Atletico Madrid.
Mar 1, 19:02
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