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Team News: Lionel Messi, Jamie Vardy start in Barcelona, Leicester City pre-season friendly
Lionel Messi starts for Barcelona, while Jamie Vardy lines up for Leicester City in tonight's pre-season friendly in Stockholm.Aug 3, 17:06
Report: West Ham United to battle Arsenal, Barcelona for Mario Mandzukic
Barcelona and Arsenal join West Ham United in the race to sign Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, according to reports.Jul 30, 19:43
Barcelona hit three past Celtic in International Champions Cup fixture
Barcelona begin their pre-season campaign in style as they ease to a 3-1 victory over Celtic in their International Champions Cup fixture in Dublin.Jul 30, 18:58
Live Commentary: Celtic 1-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Celtic in the International Champions Cup.Jul 30, 16:00
Andre Gomes: 'Cristiano Ronaldo wished me well'
Andre Gomes reveals that Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo "congratulated" him on his summer move to Barcelona.Jul 29, 10:58
Diego Simeone backs Antoine Griezmann for Ballon d'Or
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann "should be in the final three" for the 2016 Ballon d'Or, according to his club boss Diego Simeone.Jul 28, 20:59
Joan Laporta: 'Lionel Messi being forced out of Barcelona'
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes that the current Camp Nou president and board are conspiring to force star player Lionel Messi out of the club.Jul 26, 14:03
Report: Barcelona agree Kevin Gameiro deal
Barcelona reach an agreement with Sevilla for the transfer of France forward Kevin Gameiro, according to a report from Spain.Jul 24, 21:32
Jorge Jesus: 'Sporting Lisbon cannot afford Robin van Persie'
Sporting Lisbon would have to "sell everything" to be able to afford Fenerbahce forward Robin van Persie, according to the Portuguese side's manager Juan Jesus.Jul 24, 21:20
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Lionel Messi shows off blonde hairstyle ahead of new season
Lionel Messi becomes the latest player to dye his hair peroxide blonde during the summer months, following in the footsteps of Aaron Ramsey, Phil Jones and James Rodriguez.Jul 24, 17:31
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to make early return to training
Lionel Messi is to return to training with Barcelona ahead of schedule, having been named as part of the 25-man squad for next week's trip to St George's Park.Jul 24, 09:25
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Super Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo will play no part in Real Madrid's clash against Sevilla next month as he does not intend to return to training until after the Super Cup final.Jul 23, 16:39
Paul Scholes: 'Paul Pogba not worth £86m'
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba 'is not worth £86m', according to Manchester United legend Paul Scholes.Jul 23, 12:50
Argentina to talk to Mauricio Pochettino, Diego Simeone over managerial post
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino and Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone are both reportedly on the shortlist to replace Gerardo Martino as Argentina coach.Jul 22, 13:31
Jose Mourinho snubs Cristiano Ronaldo when naming best three players ever
Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho names Lionel Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona as the three greatest players of all time, excluding compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.Jul 19, 21:02
Xavi: 'There will never be another Lionel Messi'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists that the likes of Neymar and Eden Hazard will never be able to emulate the achievements of Lionel Messi.Jul 18, 21:44
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo head shortlist for Best Player in Europe award
Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo head the nominations for the Best Player in Europe award.Jul 18, 19:24
Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard can become as good as Lionel Messi'
Antonio Conte claims that Eden Hazard can become the best player in world football at Chelsea if he digs deep and works hard on and off the field.Jul 17, 13:10
Lionel Messi close to signing new deal with Barcelona?
A report claims that Lionel Messi is expected to prolong his stay at Barcelona by another few years to fend off interest from other heavyweight clubs.Jul 17, 12:43
Robert Fernandez: 'Barcelona will sign a forward'
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez confirms that his club will sign a new striker in this summer's transfer window.Jul 15, 15:54
Gunter Netzer: 'Mario Gotze struggling at Bayern Munich'
Former Germany international Gunter Netzer claims that Bayern Munich attacker Mario Gotze "has to prove himself all over again" after struggling at the Allianz Arena.Jul 13, 16:36
Watford send Adalberto Penaranda on loan to Udinese
Watford announce that they have sent Adalberto Penaranda on loan to Udinese in order to help the teenager's development.Jul 11, 19:06
Fernando Santos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will not retire from international football'
Portugal manager Fernando Santos claims that star player Cristiano Ronaldo could still have another decade left in him on the international stage.Jul 9, 19:55
Barcelona launch social media campaign to support Lionel Messi over tax fraud
Barcelona launch a social media campaign to gain support for Lionel Messi after the forward was issued with a 21-month jail sentence for tax fraud.Jul 9, 16:58
Preview:Portugal vs. France
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Sunday's Euro 2016 final between Portugal and host nation France at the Stade de France.Jul 9, 09:55
Spanish football chief fears losing Lionel Messi to another country
Spanish football chief Javier Tebas urges Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona after his tax fraud charge, but concedes that the ex-Argentina international could move on.Jul 8, 21:03
Report: Barcelona consider Yannick Ferreira Carrasco move
A report claims that Barcelona are interested in signing Atletico Madrid forward Yannick Ferreira Carrasco this summer.Jul 7, 21:00
Barcelona pledge support to Lionel Messi
Barcelona release a statement pledging their support to Lionel Messi and his father following their 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud.Jul 6, 13:11
Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months in prison, but unlikely to go to jail
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is reportedly sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud, but under Spanish law will not spend time behind bars.Jul 6, 10:48
Gerardo Martino resigns as Argentina boss
Gerardo Martino stands down from his position as head coach of the Argentina national team.Jul 5, 18:14
Pep Guardiola vows to bring 'enjoyment' to Manchester City
Incoming Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola vows to bring 'enjoyment' to the Etihad Stadium as he addresses the media for the first time.Jul 3, 14:31
Barcelona 'readying new deals for Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta'
Barcelona will reportedly begin talks with Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta over new contracts, with both players into the final two years of their current deals.Jul 2, 20:25
Diego Maradona urges Lionel Messi to reconsider international retirement
Argentina legend Diego Maradona urges five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi to reverse his decision to retire from international football.Jun 28, 13:41
Sergio Romero expects Lionel Messi to reverse Argentina retirement
Sergio Romero expects Lionel Messi to reverse his decision to retire from international football with Argentina.Jun 27, 10:23
Argentina's Sergio Aguero could join Lionel Messi in retiring from international football
Sergio Aguero admits that he is considering his international future after Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team.Jun 27, 09:47
Lionel Messi retires from international football after Argentina's Copa America loss
Lionel Messi retires from international football after Argentina lose the Copa America final to Chile on penalties.Jun 27, 08:21
Gerardo Martino: 'Lionel Messi has found Barcelona form for Argentina'
Gerardo Martino claims that Lionel Messi has 'found a very similar level of form' for Argentina as enjoyed at Barcelona, following an impressive run at the Copa America.Jun 26, 10:20
Lionel Messi breaks Argentina goalscoring record
Lionel Messi breaks Gabriel Batistuta's all-time goalscoring record for Argentina by netting his 55th Albiceleste goal in a Copa America win over the United States.Jun 22, 14:12
Guillem Balague: 'Neymar considering Paris Saint-Germain move'
Respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague claims that Barcelona forward Neymar is considering joining Paris Saint-Germain this summer.Jun 19, 14:40
Lionel Messi equals Argentina all-time goalscoring record
Lionel Messi scores a record-equalling 54th international goal to help Argentina beat Venezuela 4-1 in the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals.Jun 19, 12:09
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