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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
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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
Agent: 'Three big clubs in for Neymar'
Neymar's agent Wagner Ribeiro claims that there are three clubs willing to activate the Barcelona forward's release clause of £157m.Jun 17, 12:44
Agent: 'Barcelona among Luciano Vietto suitors'
Barcelona are interested in signing Atletico Madrid striker Luciano Vietto in this summer's transfer window, according to the Argentine's agent.Jun 15, 17:09
Iceland's Kari Arnason slams "sore loser" Cristiano Ronaldo following outburst
Iceland defender Kari Arnason says that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is "not a gracious human being" following his critical post-match comments.Jun 15, 13:06
Lionel Messi: 'Whole team deserve credit for Argentina win'
Argentina forward Lionel Messi reveals his delight after netting a hat-trick in his country's 5-0 win over Panama at the Copa America.Jun 11, 14:40
Andy Cole hails "fantastic" Wayne Rooney
Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole hails the way Wayne Rooney deals with the pressure on his shoulders at major international tournaments.Jun 10, 14:42
Gerardo Martino: 'Lionel Messi back for Panama clash'
Argentina boss Gerardo Martino reveals that Lionel Messi will return to action in Friday's Copa America clash against Panama.Jun 9, 19:05
Frank Leboeuf: 'Wayne Rooney is wasted as a number 10'
Former France and Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf believes that Wayne Rooney should be given a free role in the England team rather than being limited to one position.Jun 7, 20:57
Agent: 'Lionel Messi will return to Argentina'
The first agent of Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi insists that the Argentine will return to youth club Newell's Old Boys before hanging up his boots.Jun 7, 15:40
Report: Barcelona target Antonio Sanabria
A report claims that Barcelona want to bring their former striker Antonio Sanabria, who currently represents Roma, back to Camp Nou this summer.Jun 6, 21:44
Manchester United 'made two approaches' for Lionel Messi
Manchester United have reportedly made two approaches for Barcelona's Lionel Messi in the last three weeks.Jun 4, 11:54
Poland star Robert Lewandowski unfazed by fans' expectation of him
Robert Lewandowski says that he does not get affected by the expectation of fans ahead of Poland's Euro 2016 campaign.Jun 3, 11:59
Lionel Messi to appear in Barcelona court over tax fraud accusations
Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi is due to give evidence in a Spanish court on tax fraud charges against him and his father.Jun 2, 09:23
Barcelona ace Lionel Messi leaves field in "intense pain" during Argentina win
Lionel Messi is a doubt for the upcoming Copa America tournament after suffering a back injury in Argentina's friendly win over Honduras.May 29, 09:00
Rio Ferdinand: 'Cristiano Ronaldo not given respect he deserves'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo should be respected in the same way that Lionel Messi is, according to his former teammate Rio Ferdinand.May 28, 09:00
Barcelona win 2016 Copa del Rey title
Jordi Alba and Neymar both score in extra-time as 10-man Barcelona beat nine-man Sevilla 2-0 in the 2016 Copa del Rey final at the Vicente Calderon.May 22, 22:12
Team News: No surprises in Barcelona XI
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique picks his strongest possible starting lineup for tonight's Copa del Rey final against Sevilla.May 22, 18:41
Diego Simeone: 'Antoine Griezmann now one of top three'
Antoine Griezmann is now "among the best three players in the world", according to Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.May 22, 16:13
Vitolo: 'Sevilla can stop MSN'
Sevilla attacker Vitolo insists that his team can repel the threat of Barcelona to win the 2016 Copa del Rey final on Sunday night.May 22, 16:00
Luis Suarez: 'Brendan Rodgers made me the player I am'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez reveals his admiration for Brendan Rodgers, who he believes "is one of the best coaches in Europe" at the moment.May 20, 13:11
Preview:Barcelona vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Sevilla at the Vicente Calderon.May 19, 23:09
Report: Neymar to agree six-year deal to remain at Barcelona
Neymar will put pen to paper on a new long-term contract at Barcelona that will see him triple his current £77,000-a-week wages, a report claims.May 19, 16:38
Video: Sports Mole Reader Awards - Overall Player of the Season
See who you voted for as the overall Player of the Season in the 2015-16 Sports Mole Reader Awards.May 16, 21:00
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