Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on August 20, 2016
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Next Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo will play in England'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino predicts that the world's best players will be lured to the Premier League in the future.
Nov 25, 20:35
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Samuel Eto'o facing 10-year prison sentence?
Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o could face more than 10 years in prison for alleged tax offences during his time at the Spanish club.
Nov 24, 16:00
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique pleased to top Group C
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hails his team following Wednesday's 2-0 win over Celtic in the Champions League, which secured top spot in Group C.
Nov 23, 22:11
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
Javier Mascherano: 'Job done for Barcelona'
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano says that his team will now focus on La Liga after beating Celtic to advance into the last-16 stage of the Champions League.
Nov 23, 21:55
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Barcelona beat Celtic to book last-16 spot in Champions League
Barcelona book their spot in the last-16 stage of the Champions League courtesy of a 2-0 win over Celtic in Scotland on Wednesday night.
Nov 23, 21:39
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
Alexis Sanchez taking inspiration from ex-teammate Lionel Messi
Alexis Sanchez aims to mirror his more advanced attacking role at Arsenal on Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, who he linked up with during his time at Camp Nou.
Nov 23, 20:13
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
Team News: Tom Rogic back among Celtic starters for Barcelona visit
Tom Rogic is one of three players to return to Celtic's starting lineup for the visit of Barcelona at Paradise, while the visitors welcome back Lionel Messi.
Nov 23, 18:47
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looks nervous on the bench during his side's 7-0 Champions League loss away to Barcelona at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016
Live Commentary: Celtic 0-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League Group C clash between Celtic and Barcelona.
Nov 23, 18:45
Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Jose Mourinho 'hopes' Lionel Messi stays at Barcelona
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho pours cold water on suggestions that his club could sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona.
Nov 23, 14:34
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looks nervous on the bench during his side's 7-0 Champions League loss away to Barcelona at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016
Brendan Rodgers urges Celtic not to show Barcelona "too much respect"
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers warns his team against showing Barcelona "too much respect" in tomorrow's Champions League clash.
Nov 22, 16:29
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
Carlos Tevez in line to become world's best-paid player?
A club in the Chinese Super League is reportedly prepared to make Carlos Tevez the best-paid player in the world.
Nov 21, 18:32
Neymar in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Video: Popstar Justin Bieber takes part in training with Barcelona's Neymar, Rafinha
Global popstar Justin Bieber joins Barcelona pair Neymar and Rafinha in training.
Nov 21, 14:36
Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during the Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Barcelona star Lionel Messi back training ahead of Celtic trip
Lionel Messi returns to training with Barcelona ahead of Wednesday's Champions League group match against Celtic.
Nov 21, 14:24
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Report: Manchester City to bid in excess of £100m for Lionel Messi
Manchester City are reportedly drawing up plans to sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi for a world-record transfer fee in excess of £100m.
Nov 20, 17:53
Barcelona forward Neymar in action during his side's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna at the Camp Nou on October 15, 2016
Barcelona frustrated by nine-man Malaga
A depleted Barcelona side are held to a goalless draw by nine-man Malaga in Saturday's La Liga clash at Camp Nou.
Nov 19, 17:15
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Pep Guardiola determined to kickstart Vincent Kompany's career
Pep Guardiola says that he is working closely with Vincent Kompany to get him back to full fitness for good, as he hopes to pair him with John Stones more often.
Nov 19, 12:44
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
Mesut Ozil: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players of all time'
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil hails former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest players of all time.
Nov 18, 20:55
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2016
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte praises form of Eden Hazard
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he has been impressed by the recent form of winger Eden Hazard.
Nov 18, 18:42
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Barcelona president 'convinced' Lionel Messi will end career at Camp Nou
Argentina international Lionel Messi "will end his sporting career" in Barcelona, according to the club's president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Nov 16, 22:11
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
Carlos Puyol: 'Lionel Messi best player in history'
Carlos Puyol brands former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi 'the best player in the history of football'.
Nov 15, 22:28
Pep Guardiola during the Champions League match between Barcelona and Manchester City on October 19, 2016
Samir Nasri: 'Pep Guardiola bans players from having sex after midnight'
Samir Nasri reveals that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola imposes a midnight sex ban on his players in order for them to avoid muscle injuries.
Nov 15, 10:57
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: Lionel Messi to let Barcelona contract run out
Barcelona star Lionel Messi could let his Camp Nou contract run out and make a decision on his future only once his deal expires, according to reports.
Nov 14, 10:57
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
Antoine Griezmann names Jamie Vardy in top three players of 2016
Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann names Jamie Vardy alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as his three best players of 2016.
Nov 11, 18:12
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
Luis Suarez: Barcelona talks "moving along nicely"
Striker Luis Suarez says that negotiations over a new deal with Barcelona are "moving along nicely".
Nov 9, 14:26
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
Sevilla's Vitolo: 'Lionel Messi was the difference'
Sevilla attacker Vitolo calls Barcelona's Lionel Messi "the best player in history" following Sunday's La Liga meeting at the Estadio Ramon.
Nov 7, 10:39
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Luis Enrique pleased to come through Sevilla test
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hails his players following Sunday's 2-1 win at Sevilla, which kept the champions within touching distance of La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
Nov 7, 09:17
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Lionel Messi inspired as Barcelona beat Sevilla
Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona as they come back to beat Sevilla and keep pace with Real Madrid.
Nov 6, 21:39
Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Pep Guardiola: Lionel Messi, Mikel Arteta bust-up "impossible"
Pep Guardiola insists that Lionel Messi and Mikel Arteta did not square up after Tuesday's European clash, as the Spanish coach admires the Barcelona superstar too much.
Nov 4, 21:31
Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during the Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Jorge Valdano: 'Lionel Messi has many years left'
Former Real Madrid manager Jorge Valdano claims that Barcelona's Lionel Messi still has many years left at the top level.
Nov 3, 17:36
Luis Enrique at the press conference after Barcelona training on October 18, 2016
Luis Enrique bemoans Barcelona defensive lapse at Manchester City
Luis Enrique believes that Barcelona played well for the first 40 minutes of their Champions League tie against Manchester City, but defensive errors cost them dearly.
Nov 1, 22:55
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
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City for beating "best team in world" Barcelona
Pep Guardiola claims that Manchester City, in winning 3-1 against Barcelona, have beaten "the best team in the world" for the first time.
Nov 1, 22:39
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
Sergio Busquets: 'Manchester City were great in second half'
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets admits that his team struggled in the second half of Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League.
Nov 1, 22:12
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Manchester City on September 17, 2016
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan: "We dominated Barcelona"
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan pays tribute to his team's 'dominance' in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Nov 1, 22:02
The delightful Kevin De Bruyne in action on September 17, 2016
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne: "We deserved the victory"
Kevin De Bruyne says that Manchester City "deserved" to beat Barcelona in Tuesday night's Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 1, 21:52
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan scores twice as Manchester City beat Barcelona
Manchester City come from one goal behind to record a 3-1 win over Barcelona in Tuesday night's Champions League Group C clash at the Etihad.
Nov 1, 21:35
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez proudly holds aloft his Golden Boot prior to his side's La Liga clash with Granada on October 29, 2016
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Luis Suarez happy at Barcelona'
Luis Suarez is happy at Barcelona and will not be sold despite reported interest from Manchester United, Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu claims.
Nov 1, 20:53
Pep Guardiola during the Champions League match between Barcelona and Manchester City on October 19, 2016
Live Commentary: Manchester City 3-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Champions League Group C match between Manchester City and Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 1, 18:45
Sergio Aguero in action for Man City on September 14, 2016
Team News: Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne start for Manchester City
Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne are both named in Manchester City's starting lineup for the Champions League fixture with Barcelona.
Nov 1, 18:37
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms Lionel Messi contract talks
Barcelona are set to open contract talks with Lionel Messi "in the next couple of months", club president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms.
Oct 31, 22:15
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi during a pre-season friendly in Stockholm on August 3, 2016
Denis Suarez: 'Lionel Messi would thrive in Premier League'
Former Manchester City attacker Denis Suarez insists that Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi would be a success in English football.
Oct 30, 12:00
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