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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Fphilippe-coutinho_1.jpg "Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017")
Emre Can: 'Philippe Coutinho is best player I've seen'
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can selects Philippe Coutinho as the most talented player he has played with or against during his career.Oct 7, 20:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017")
Andres Iniesta: 'Barcelona cannot live without Lionel Messi'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is desperate for teammate Lionel Messi to join him in signing a new long-term deal at Camp Nou.Oct 6, 19:32
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Ricardo Carvalho handed seven-month jail sentence
Ricardo Carvalho is sentenced to seven months in prison and fined £128,222 for crimes against the Spanish tax authority, relating to his time at Real Madrid.Oct 6, 19:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Saul Niguez: 'Atletico Madrid can damage Barcelona'
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez insists that his team "can damage" Barcelona in their La Liga meeting after the international break.Oct 6, 13:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.jpg "Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti takes his seat during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Markus Babbel slams Franck Ribery over Carlo Ancelotti sacking
Former Bayern Munich defender Markus Babbel criticises the club's players following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti.Oct 3, 19:24
Preview:England vs. Slovenia
Sports Mole previews England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, with the Three Lions just one win away from booking their place at Russia 2018.Oct 3, 13:57
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona were put in difficult position'
Ernesto Valverde claims that Barcelona's decision to play against Las Palmas at an empty Camp Nou was an "exceptional gesture", amid scenes of violence in Catalonia.Oct 1, 19:19
Barcelona beat Las Palmas in empty Camp Nou
Barcelona continue their 100% start to the 2017-18 La Liga campaign courtesy of a 3-0 win over Las Palmas in Sunday afternoon's behind-closed-doors match at Camp Nou.Oct 1, 16:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017")
Gary Neville hails "world-class" Harry Kane
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says that Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane should now be regarded as one of the best centre-forwards in world football.Sep 30, 19:36
Preview:Barcelona vs. Las Palmas
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's La Liga meeting between leaders Barcelona and Las Palmas at Camp Nou.Sep 29, 09:23
Andres Iniesta hints at imminent new Barcelona deal
Andres Iniesta says that "good news is coming soon", amid recent suggestions that he is planning on quitting Barcelona at the end of the campaign.Sep 28, 20:25
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Mauricio Pochettino: 'Still more to come from Harry Kane'
Mauricio Pochettino insists that Harry Kane can still improve his all-round game, describing the Tottenham Hotspur striker's instincts in front of goal as "killer".Sep 28, 18:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane celebrates scoring for his side during their Champions League Group H clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on September 13, 2017")
Hugo Lloris: 'Harry Kane is the main player at Tottenham Hotspur'
Hugo Lloris insists that Harry Kane is the main player at Tottenham Hotspur much like Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid or Lionel Messi at Barcelona.Sep 28, 08:31
Barcelona take control of Group D with narrow win over Sporting Lisbon
Barcelona battle to a 1-0 win over Sporting Lisbon to extend their winning run across all competitions to eight matches.Sep 27, 20:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F29%2Fmarco-verratti-paris-saint-germain.JPG "Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti in action during the Champions League match against Arsenal on November 23, 2016")
Marco Verratti: 'Paris Saint-Germain are a great team even without Neymar'
Marco Verratti believes that Paris Saint-Germain are still a great team without Neymar despite being held to a 0-0 draw at Montpellier in the absence of the Brazilian.Sep 24, 21:01
Ernesto Valverde: 'Lionel Messi man-marking effort helped Barcelona'
Ernesto Valverde believes that Pablo Maffeo's man-marking of Lionel Messi in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Girona helped the rest of the Blaugrana team out.Sep 24, 11:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fpaulo-dybala-juventus.JPG "Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus in the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on May 17, 2017")
Manchester United willing to pay £155m for Paulo Dybala?
A report claims that Paulo Dybala is on Manchester United's radar ahead of next summer, with a mammoth £155m bid being prepared to prise him away from Juventus.Sep 23, 21:54
Mauricio Pochettino "in love" with Harry Kane after latest brace
Mauricio Pochettino jokes that he is "in love" with Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane after seeing him take his tally to 25 goals in 23 league games in 2017.Sep 23, 18:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Team News: Luis Suarez back for Catalan derby
Luis Suarez and Aleix Vidal start up front with Lionel Messi as Barcelona travel to Girona in the first ever league meeting between the two sides.Sep 23, 17:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo at the Best FIFA Football Awards on January 9, 2017")
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar shortlisted for Best FIFA Men's Player award
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar make up the shortlist for this year's Best FIFA Men's Player award.Sep 22, 18:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fmark-noble-eric-dier.jpg "West Ham United's Mark Noble makes a bookable challenge on Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier on May 5, 2017")
Preview:West Ham United vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews Saturday's London derby between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at the London Stadium.Sep 22, 16:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F22%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid_1.jpg "Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017")
Cristiano Ronaldo 'demands pay rise to match Lionel Messi's wages'
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly demands a pay rise that matches Lionel Messi's Barcelona earnings.Sep 21, 20:03
Preview:Girona vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Catalan derby between Girona and Barcelona in La Liga.Sep 21, 15:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar wearing Beats headphones IN A PSG SHIRT")
Jeremy Mathieu: 'Neymar left Barcelona because of Lionel Messi'
Former Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu says that Neymar 'felt overshadowed by Lionel Messi' at Camp Nou.Sep 21, 12:51
Ousmane Dembele: "I return in two months"
Barcelona striker Ousmane Dembele halves his injury diagnosis by claiming that he will be back in two months.Sep 21, 08:53
Lionel Messi hits four in Barcelona win
Barcelona make it five wins from five La Liga matches at the start of the 2017-18 campaign with a 6-1 win over Eibar at Camp Nou.Sep 19, 21:48
Live Commentary: Barcelona 6-1 Eibar - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Eibar at Camp Nou, which ended in a 6-1 home win.Sep 19, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F33%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar in action during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017")
Neymar, Edinson Cavani 'kept apart by Paris Saint-Germain teammates'
Neymar and Edinson Cavani reportedly had to be kept apart by their Paris Saint-Germain teammates in the dressing room following an on-pitch bust-up.Sep 19, 08:37
Paulinho "very happy" with Barcelona goal
Paulinho reveals his delight after coming off the bench to score Barcelona's winner in Saturday's 2-1 success over Getafe.Sep 17, 08:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fdenis-suarez.jpg "Denis Suarez in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016")
Paulinho scores late in Barcelona win
Barcelona come from one goal behind to record a 2-1 win over Getafe in Saturday afternoon's entertaining La Liga contest in Madrid.Sep 16, 16:11
Team News: Ousmane Dembele makes first La Liga start
Ousmane Dembele makes his first league start for Barcelona as they travel to Getafe.Sep 16, 13:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fkylian-mbappe.jpg "Kylian Mbappe poses with a Paris Saint-Germain shirt following his move from AS Monaco")
Pep Guardiola: 'Kylian Mbappe cannot equal Lionel Messi'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plays down comparisons between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, but believes that the PSG youngster will be an "outstanding" player.Sep 16, 09:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi contract renewal signed by player's father'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu seeks to reassure fans by saying that Lionel Messi's father has signed a contract renewal on behalf of the Argentina forward.Sep 15, 16:49
Preview:Getafe vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Barcelona from the Spanish capital.Sep 15, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017")
Champions League matchday one: Five things we learned
Sports Mole takes a look at five things we learned from matchday one of the Champions League group stages.Sep 14, 08:27
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta deals signed'
Josep Maria Bartomeu stresses that Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta will not be going anywhere next summer, as they have both agreed new contracts.Sep 13, 13:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Ernesto Valverde praises Lionel Messi after Champions League win
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde praises Lionel Messi following the Argentine's man-of-the-match performance against Juventus.Sep 13, 10:54
UEFA to investigate Gonzalo Higuain gesture?
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain could be disciplined by UEFA for flipping his middle finger at Barcelona fans.Sep 13, 09:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to comfortable win over Juventus
Lionel Messi scores two and creates another to inspire Barcelona to a 3-0 win over Juventus in their Champions League Group D opener.Sep 12, 20:37
Team News: Ousmane Dembele starts for Barcelona
Ousmane Dembele starts alongside Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi as Barcelona welcome Juventus in the Champions League.Sep 12, 17:51
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