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/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")
Report: Manchester City boosted in bid to sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi
Manchester City will reportedly step up their interest in trying to swoop for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.Feb 19, 10:07
/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")
Javier Mascherano: 'Lionel Messi bigger than Barcelona'
Javier Mascherano controversially claims that his club and international teammate Lionel Messi is 'bigger than Barcelona'.Feb 18, 12:02
/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")
Slaven Bilic: 'Luka Modric my dream West Ham United signing'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic would love to one day sign Luka Modric from Real Madrid, despite his close links with rivals Tottenham Hotspur.Feb 16, 18:18
Antoine Griezmann hails influence of manager Diego Simeone
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Greizmann says that Diego Simeone is the key man behind his prolific scoring rate over the past three years.Feb 15, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique 'had to be restrained during row with journalist'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is reportedly restrained by three people during an angry exchange with a journalist following the team's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.Feb 15, 11:34
Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Champions League last-16 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.Feb 13, 14:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fgabriel-jesus.jpg "Gabriel Jesus in action for Manchester City on January 21, 2017")
Ronaldinho: 'Gabriel Jesus can become world's best footballer'
Ronaldinho believes that Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus can succeed Lionel Messi and Neymar as the world's best player.Feb 13, 11:01
Barcelona thump Alaves to top La Liga
Spanish champions Barcelona move above Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with a thumping 6-0 win over Alaves on Saturday afternoon.Feb 11, 17:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fneymar.JPG "Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Live Commentary: Alaves 0-6 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Alaves and Barcelona from the Estadio de Mendizorroza.Feb 11, 14:15
Frank Lampard "in awe" when facing Barcelona at Camp Nou
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says that he was "in awe" of Barcelona when the Blues faced the Catalan giants at Camp Nou.Feb 8, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fluis-suarez_1.JPG "Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Barcelona edge into Copa del Rey final for fourth consecutive season
Barcelona earn a place in the final of the Copa del Rey for a fourth consecutive season after claiming a 1-1 second-leg draw with Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou.Feb 7, 21:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Team News: Suspended Neymar misses out for Barcelona
Denis Suarez replaces the suspended Neymar in the Barcelona side for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final with Atletico Madrid.Feb 7, 19:05
/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")
Live Commentary: Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Barcelona earn a place in the Copa del Rey final following a 1-1 second-leg semi-final draw with Atletico Madrid.Feb 7, 19:00
Antoine Griezmann advisor: 'Manchester United move ideal'
The image advisor of Antoine Griezmann believes that leaving Atletico Madrid for Manchester United next summer makes perfect sense from a business perspective.Feb 6, 22:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017")
Roberto Martinez: 'Eden Hazard playing like Lionel Messi'
Roberto Martinez believes that Chelsea ace Eden Hazard has proved once again this season that he has "unique" ability when it comes to dribbling past opposition players.Feb 5, 13:38
Paco Alcacer nets in Barcelona win
Barcelona move to within one point of La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou on Saturday afternoon.Feb 4, 17:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgerard-pique.jpg "Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016")
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-0 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao from Camp Nou.Feb 4, 14:15
Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi net in Barcelona win
Barcelona record a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Vicente Calderon.Feb 1, 21:55
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona from the Vicente Calderon.Feb 1, 19:00
Real Betis, Barcelona share the points in Seville
Luis Suarez nets in the 90th minute as Barcelona come from behind to draw 1-1 with Real Betis in Sunday afternoon's La Liga clash in Seville.Jan 29, 12:58
Report: Arsenal, Manchester United to lock horns over Antoine Griezmann
Arsenal will lock horns with Manchester United in the summer over the signing of Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann, according to reports.Jan 29, 10:53
Sebastian Giovinco reveals Barcelona snub
Italian forward Sebastian Giovinco says that he rejected interest from Barcelona before joining Toronto because he "would have been a ball boy" at Camp Nou.Jan 27, 15:00
Barcelona through with thumping win over Real Sociedad
Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 5-2 at Camp Nou - and 6-2 on aggregate - to book their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.Jan 26, 22:09
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi doesn't need World Cup win to seal legacy'
Diego Maradona denies suggestions that Lionel Messi needs to lead Argentina to a World Cup success if he is to go down as a true footballing great.Jan 26, 20:58
Antoine Griezmann's brother hints at Manchester United move?
The brother of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann fuels speculation of a move to Manchester United by posting a picture of Old Trafford on Twitter.Jan 24, 20:05
Barcelona's contract talks with Lionel Messi "going very well"
Barcelona are confident of seeing Lionel Messi sign a contract extension beyond the end of next year, according to the club's technical secretary Robert Fernandez.Jan 24, 11:26
Barcelona comfortable winners at Ipurua to keep pressure on leaders
Barcelona ease to a 4-0 win over Eibar at Ipurua Municipal Stadium thanks to goals from Denis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.Jan 22, 21:38
Live Commentary: Eibar 0-4 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Barcelona's 4-0 win over Eibar, as the Catalan giants made it 12 without defeat in La Liga.Jan 22, 18:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fneymar.jpg "Barcelona forward Neymar in action during his side's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna at the Camp Nou on October 15, 2016")
Team News: Neymar back for Barcelona
Neymar returns to the starting XI for Barcelona's trip to Eibar in La Liga.Jan 22, 18:41
Barcelona break Anoeta curse with first-leg win over Real Sociedad
Barcelona break their Anoeta curse thanks to Neymar's 21st-minute penalty - enough to earn them a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.Jan 19, 22:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Farda-turan.JPG "Arda Turan of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Barcelona 'willing to sell Arda Turan to Guangzhou Evergrande'
Barcelona forward Arda Turan will be offloaded to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande if his £26m valuation is met, according to a report.Jan 18, 20:13
/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")
Report: Manchester City, Barcelona begin Lionel Messi talks
Manchester City reportedly hold preliminary talks with Barcelona over a big-money move for striker Lionel Messi.Jan 17, 09:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Falexis-sanchez.jpg "Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Alexis Sanchez admits two counts of fraud from time at Barcelona
Alexis Sanchez admits to defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of around £1m but he is unlikely to face a trial after paying back the sum in full.Jan 16, 17:32
Luis Suarez hits brace in thumping Barcelona win
Barcelona return to winning ways in La Liga with a 5-0 success over Las Palmas in Saturday's clash at Camp Nou.Jan 14, 17:08
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-0 Las Palmas - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Las Palmas from Camp Nou.Jan 14, 14:15
Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea 'monitoring Lionel Messi situation'
Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Lionel Messi's ongoing contract discussions with Barcelona.Jan 13, 15:35
Luis Suarez: 'Ignore common sense with Lionel Messi'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez urges the club to forget "common sense" as they look to strike a new deal with teammate Lionel Messi.Jan 12, 12:34
Barcelona edge past Athletic Bilbao to reach quarter-finals of Copa del Rey
Goals from Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi ensure that Barcelona reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 second-leg victory over Athletic Bilbao.Jan 11, 22:08
Barcelona "working hard" to renew Lionel Messi contract
Barcelona must 'remain cool and use common sense' when negotiating a deal with Lionel Messi, admits the club's chief executive Oscar Grau.Jan 11, 21:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flucas-digne.jpg "Lucas Digne in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016")
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Barcelona secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao.Jan 11, 19:15
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