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Xavi: 'Cristiano Ronaldo not worthy of Ballon d'Or award'
Xavi is adamant that former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, despite Cristiano Ronaldo being crowned Ballon d'Or winner for 2016.Dec 14, 15:52
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Lionel Messi meets Afghan boy made famous by homemade Argentina shirt
Murtaza Ahmadi, the Afghan boy who became an online hit after wearing a homemade Argentina shirt bearing Lionel Messi's famous number 10, meets his hero in Qatar.Dec 13, 20:08
Robert Lewandowski mocks Ballon d'Or awards after finishing 16th in voting
Robert Lewandowski mocks the Ballon d'Or awards after the Bayern Munich and Poland striker finished down in 16th in the voting.Dec 13, 14:03
Cristiano Ronaldo "proud and happy" to win Ballon d'Or for fourth time
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo airs his delight at winning the 2016 Ballon d'Or, thanking his teammates for helping him pip Lionel Messi to the award.Dec 12, 20:12
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner - the fourth time he has earned the prestigious accolade.Dec 12, 19:08
Luis Enrique hails "ruthless" Barcelona following win over Osasuna
Luis Enrique praises his Barcelona players for their ruthlessness in breaking down a resilient Osasuna side during their La Liga clash on Saturday.Dec 11, 10:27
/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")
Lionel Messi nets brace in Barcelona win
Barcelona move to within three points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid courtesy of a 3-0 win over basement side Osasuna in Pamplona.Dec 10, 13:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fmarc-andre-ter-stegen.JPG "Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Live Commentary: Osasuna 0-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Osasuna and Barcelona from Pamplona.Dec 10, 11:00
Lionel Messi in talks with Barcelona over new contract
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi opens talks with the club over a new contract despite his current deal running until 2018.Dec 9, 20:32
/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")
New Barcelona deal for Luis Suarez 'imminent'
Barcelona will confirm that Luis Suarez has signed a new, six-year deal within the next few days, the club's president says.Dec 8, 11:06
Arda Turan nets hat-trick in Barcelona win
Barcelona end their Champions League Group C campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach at Camp Nou.Dec 6, 21:33
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Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-0 Borussia Monchengladbach - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League Group C match between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach from Camp Nou.Dec 6, 18:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Didier Deschamps doubts Paul Pogba Ballon d'Or chances
France manager Didier Deschamps suggests that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will struggle to win the Ballon d'Or during his career as he is not attacking enough.Dec 6, 16:04
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos heads late equaliser in El Clasico
Sergio Ramos equalises in the final minute as Real Madrid come from one goal behind to draw 1-1 with Barcelona in El Clasico on Saturday afternoon.Dec 3, 17:11
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Quinton Fortune: 'Paul Pogba can reach superstar status'
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune says that Paul Pogba has the potential to reach superstar status in world football.Dec 3, 10:30
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the first El Clasico of the season as Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou.Dec 2, 15:05
Antoine Griezmann joins Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo on shortlist for FIFA award
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the three-man shortlist for FIFA's Player of the Year award.Dec 2, 14:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fsamuel-umtiti.JPG "Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Samuel Umtiti: 'Lionel Messi treats teammates like cones'
Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti says that Lionel Messi regularly 'treats his teammates like cones' during training sessions.Nov 29, 18:25
Lionel Messi: 'Organisation more important than individual talent'
Lionel Messi rubbishes claims that Barcelona's success in recent years is purely down to his brilliance, instead saying it is down to each player working as one.Nov 28, 20:38
/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: Real Sociedad 1-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Barcelona from the Anoeta.Nov 27, 18:45
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Luis Enrique: 'Of course we miss Lionel Messi'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says that it is 'obvious' that his team miss Lionel Messi when the Argentine is unavailable.Nov 27, 15:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "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
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 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
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
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
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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fbrendan-rodgers.JPG "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
/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")
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
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
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
/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")
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
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
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
/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")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fvincent-kompany_1.jpg "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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Feden-hazard.JPG "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
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
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