Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Kevin De Bruyne can win Ballon d'Or'
Pep Guardiola tips Kevin De Bruyne to win the Ballon d'Or in future but insists that Manchester City must win trophies to put the Belgian in the running for the award.
Feb 11, 22:54
Sexy Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Barcelona fire first blank of season in stalemate with Getafe
Barcelona fail to score for the first time in La Liga this season as they are held to a 0-0 draw by Getafe at the Camp Nou - their first home blank since September 2016.
Feb 11, 17:12
Philippe Coutinho in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Live Commentary: Barcelona 0-0 Getafe - as it happened
Relive how Getafe frustrated Barcelona to their first goalless game of the La Liga season, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Camp Nou.
Feb 11, 14:15
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: 'Manchester City can beat Barcelona to Champions League crown'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits that Manchester City are capable of beating the Spanish giants, should the teams be paired in the Champions League knockout stages.
Feb 11, 09:08
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard lauds 'out of this world' Barcelona ace Lionel Messi
Eden Hazard believes that Chelsea's meeting with Barcelona later this month will be "beautiful" for the neutral, particularly with Lionel Messi involved.
Feb 9, 11:58
Philippe Coutinho in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Philippe Coutinho hails "special" maiden goal for Barcelona
Philippe Coutinho thanks Luis Suarez for setting up his first goal as a Barcelona player in the 2-0 win at Valencia in the Copa del Rey.
Feb 9, 10:59
Philippe Coutinho in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Philippe Coutinho helps send Barcelona into Copa del Rey final
Barcelona cruise into the final of the Copa del Rey as Philippe Coutinho's first goal for the club helps the Blaugrana to a 2-0 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla.
Feb 8, 22:24
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Live Commentary: Valencia 0-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Barcelona book their place in the final of the Copa del Rey courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla.
Feb 8, 19:30
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Team News: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez start for Barcelona against Valencia
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez start for Barcelona in Thursday night's Copa del Rey semi-final second leg away at Valencia.
Feb 8, 19:27
Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United prepares to take a corner during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Alexis Sanchez accepts suspended jail sentence for tax fraud
Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez accepts a 16-month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud to avoid going on trial in Spain.
Feb 7, 16:08
Philippe Coutinho in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Philippe Coutinho 'honoured' to represent Barcelona
Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho admits that he feels 'honoured and privileged' to share the same dressing room as some of football's biggest names at Camp Nou.
Feb 7, 10:58
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Hebei China Fortune plotting audacious bid for Lionel Messi?
Hebei Fortune are reportedly willing to hand over £626m to sign Lionel Messi, who they hope will follow in the footsteps of Javier Mascherano by making the switch.
Feb 7, 10:24
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Ronaldo: 'Neymar close to winning Ballon d'Or'
Brazilian legend Ronaldo believes that Neymar is getting "closer and closer" to breaking the Ballon d'Or dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 6, 17:54
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
World football's most expensive XI of all time
Following a record-breaking January transfer window, Sports Mole compiles the most expensive XI in football history, totalling more than £1bn.
Feb 5, 13:29
Gerard Deulofeu celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Gerard Deulofeu: 'I want playing time at Watford'
Watford loanee Gerard Deulofeu says that he wants playing time under Javi Gracia at Watford.
Feb 5, 11:28
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesc Fabregas: 'Eden Hazard can win Ballon d'Or'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas backs Blues teammate Eden Hazard to win the Ballon d'Or.
Feb 5, 10:33
Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique stands by Espanyol gesture
Gerard Pique remains unapologetic after hushing Espanyol supporters as he celebrated scoring Barcelona's equaliser in a 1-1 draw at the Cornella-El Prat on Sunday.
Feb 4, 22:45
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
Barcelona chief laments Neymar 'cat and mouse attitude'
Barcelona chief Jordi Mestre hits out at former player Neymar's "cat and mouse" attitude to leaving Camp Nou for Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 4, 17:10
Quique Sanchez Flores in charge of Espanyol in November 2016
Espanyol, Barcelona share the points
Barcelona come from behind to draw 1-1 with Espanyol in Sunday afternoon's Catalan derby at the RCDE Stadium.
Feb 4, 17:08
Marc Andre ter Stegen at a Barcelona training session on December 5, 2016
Marc-Andre ter Stegen explains Lionel Messi's genius
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen explains why Lionel Messi so often finds the back of the net from dangerous positions.
Feb 3, 14:30
Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Ernesto Valverde: "We have to let Lionel Messi breathe a bit"
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that watching Lionel Messi up close "is a spectacle", but does not want the weight of expectation to get to the superstar forward.
Feb 2, 11:25
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona in October 2016
Luis Suarez gives Barcelona first-leg advantage over Valencia in Copa del Rey
Barcelona earn a slender lead over Valencia in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash, thanks to a solitary goal from Luis Suarez at the Camp Nou.
Feb 1, 22:25
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Team News: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez lead Barcelona line against Valencia
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde picks a strong starting XI for Thursday night's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Valencia at Camp Nou.
Feb 1, 19:35
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 Valencia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Luis Suarez hands Barcelona a slender 1-0 advantage over Valencia in their Copa del Rey semi-final clash.
Feb 1, 19:30
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Dani Alves: 'Neymar had to leave Barcelona'
Paris Saint-Germain full-back Dani Alves claims that Neymar was right to join the club from Barcelona last summer in his pursuit of a first Ballon d'Or crown.
Jan 29, 13:59
Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Lionel Messi wins it late for Barcelona
Barcelona come from behind to record a 2-1 win over Alaves in Sunday night's entertaining La Liga clash at Camp Nou.
Jan 28, 21:39
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-1 Alaves - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Alaves from Camp Nou, which ended 2-1.
Jan 28, 18:45
Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona shirt pictured on January 6, 2018
Team News: Philippe Coutinho makes first Barcelona start against Alaves
Philippe Coutinho makes his first start for Barcelona in Sunday's La Liga meeting with Alaves at Camp Nou.
Jan 28, 18:38
Edin Dzeko in action during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017
Eusebio Di Francesco hopes to win Edin Dzeko transfer battle
Eusebio Di Francesco insists that he has "complete freedom" to continue fielding Edin Dzeko, despite the striker being at the centre of transfer talks with Chelsea.
Jan 27, 18:23
Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Ernesto Valverde "has a lot of hope" for Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde hopes that Philippe Coutinho can shine at Camp Nou after showing some good link-up play with Lionel Messi on his debut.
Jan 26, 12:31
Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona shirt pictured on January 6, 2018
Philippe Coutinho makes debut as Barcelona beat Espanyol to reach Copa del Rey semi-finals
Barcelona reach the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey thanks to a 2-0 win over Espanyol in Thursday night's quarter-final second leg at Camp Nou for a 2-1 aggregate win.
Jan 25, 22:25
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City's Leroy Sane: 'Pep Guardiola wants me to play like Lionel Messi'
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane claims that manager Pep Guardiola has suggested that he try to replicate Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.
Jan 24, 17:06
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Ernesto Valverde: 'Lionel Messi the greatest player of all time'
Ernesto Valverde admits that he can now "enjoy" watching Lionel Messi in action, having seen the Barcelona forward take his La Liga goals tally for the season to 19.
Jan 22, 14:45
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 put five past Real Betis in Seville
Barcelona open up an 11-point lead at the top of La Liga courtesy of a 5-0 win over Real Betis in Seville.
Jan 21, 21:38
Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Team News: Luis Suarez leads Barcelona attack at Real Betis
Luis Suarez returns to the Barcelona XI for their La Liga trip to Real Betis.
Jan 21, 18:52
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: Real Betis 0-5 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Real Betis and Barcelona in Seville, which ended 0-5.
Jan 21, 18:45
Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Preview:Real Betis vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, lineups and a full preview of Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Barcelona.
Jan 19, 17:55
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Report: Real Madrid reject Cristiano Ronaldo contract demands
Real Madrid have reportedly rejected Cristiano Ronaldo's wage demands and are now more open to the prospect of selling the Portuguese forward in the summer.
Jan 19, 11:45
Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona players lacked composure against Espanyol'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde suggests that Lionel Messi's missed penalty against Espanyol acted as a turning point in the Copa del Rey clash, which his side lost 1-0.
Jan 18, 19:02
Quique Sanchez Flores in charge of Espanyol in November 2016
Espanyol beat Barcelona at RCDE Stadium
Oscar Melendo comes off the bench to net an 88th-minute winner as Espanyol record a 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final.
Jan 17, 21:54
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