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Luis Suarez hat-trick fires Barcelona to Club World Cup final
Luis Suarez's third Barcelona hat-trick sees the European champions beat Guangzhou Evergrande to reach the final of the Club World Cup.Dec 17, 12:21
Barcelona star Lionel Messi out of Club World Cup semi-final
Barcelona announce that Lionel Messi is out of Thursday's Club World Cup semi-final as he is suffering from renal colic.Dec 17, 09:18
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Actor James Nesbitt to co-host Ballon d'Or ceremony with Kate Abdo
Irish actor James Nesbitt is picked by FIFA to co-host January's Ballon d'Or ceremony alongside Sky Sports News presenter Kate Abdo.Dec 16, 10:56
Court drops tax fraud investigation into Lionel Messi over friendly matches
A Spanish court drops a tax fraud investigation into Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his foundation over six friendly matches.Dec 14, 18:07
On this day: Neymar brace sinks Villarreal at Camp Nou
Two years ago today, Neymar scored both goals as Barcelona recorded a 2-1 victory over Villarreal at Camp Nou.Dec 14, 06:00
Sergio Busquets takes blame for Barcelona collapse
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets takes responsibility for the late collapse in the 2-2 draw with Deportivo La Coruna.Dec 13, 13:08
Barcelona throw away two-goal lead to draw with Deportivo
Barcelona drop crucial points at the top of La Liga by letting a 2-0 lead slip to draw with Deportivo La Coruna at Camp Nou.Dec 12, 16:53
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi breaks through for dominant Barcelona
Lionel Messi's free kick gives a dominant Barcelona a 1-0 half-time lead over Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga at Camp Nou.Dec 12, 15:49
Team News: Neymar out for Barcelona against Deportivo
Neymar misses out on a place in the Barcelona squad against Deportivo La Coruna after picking up a leg injury in training earlier this week.Dec 12, 14:09
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-2 Deportivo la Coruna - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Deportivo la Coruna's comeback to secure a 2-2 draw with Barcelona at Camp Nou in La Liga.Dec 12, 14:00
Player Ratings: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back at the 1-1 draw between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona to judge how each player performed. Dec 9, 23:25
Match Analysis: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back at the 1-1 draw between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona in the Champions League.Dec 9, 22:33
Barcelona draw to knock Bayer Leverkusen out
Barcelona hold Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League clash to consign the German outfit to Europa League football in the New Year.Dec 9, 21:38
Half-Time Report: Javier Hernandez cancels out Lionel Messi opener
A Javier Hernandez equaliser cancels out Lionel Messi's opener to ensure that the scores are level between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona at the break.Dec 9, 20:37
Team News: Barcelona make eight changes for Bayer Leverkusen clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique makes eight changes for his side's Champions League match with Bayer Leverkusen, as former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen starts.Dec 9, 18:52
Live Commentary: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Bayer Leverkusen's 1-1 draw against Barcelona, as a spirited home side crashed out of the Champions League.Dec 9, 18:45
Dani Alves: 'Lionel Messi deserves Ballon d'Or'
Barcelona defender Dani Alves 'expects' Lionel Messi to land the Ballon d'Or next month ahead of teammate Neymar and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.Dec 8, 13:52
Dunga backs Neymar for Ballon d'Or
Brazil boss Dunga says that 'now is the time' for Barcelona attacker Neymar to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.Dec 7, 14:50
Report: Jonathan Soriano top of Barcelona's wishlist
A report claims that Barcelona want to re-sign Red Bull Salzburg forward Jonathan Soriano, 30, in the January transfer window.Dec 7, 12:13
Lionel Messi's goal against Bayern most tweeted-about sporting moment of 2015
Lionel Messi's wonder-goal against Bayern Munich in Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg was the most tweeted-about sporting moment of 2015.Dec 7, 11:29
Toronto's Sebastian Giovinco rules out Barcelona move
Sebastian Giovinco rubbishes reports that he may join Barcelona by saying that he would not get a game at the Camp Nou.Dec 6, 10:25
Valencia strike late to hold Barcelona
Gary Neville watches from the stands as Santi Mina scores a late equaliser to earn Valencia a 1-1 draw against La Liga leaders Barcelona.Dec 5, 21:23
Half-Time Report: Valencia holding off Barcelona
Barcelona miss good chances in a goalless first half as new Valencia boss Gary Neville watches from the stands at the Mestalla.Dec 5, 20:17
Team News: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar all start for Barcelona
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar all start for Barcelona as new Valencia head coach Gary Neville watches from the stands.Dec 5, 18:36
Live Commentary: Valencia 1-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary as Valencia fight back to share a 1-1 draw with Barcelona at the Mestalla.Dec 5, 18:30
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi has to win Ballon d'Or'
Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona teammate Neymar and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Spanish veteran Xavi.Dec 5, 12:44
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City can attract the world's elite'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini believes that the Sky Blues have proven that they can attract the world's elite players.Dec 5, 01:55
Preview:Valencia vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match between Valencia and league leaders Barcelona at the Mestalla.Dec 4, 17:17
Luis Enrique: 'Barcelona's front three is the best in history'
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique lauds his trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar as the greatest attack in the history of football.Dec 4, 16:31
Team News: Neymar, Luis Suarez on Barcelona bench
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique names both Luis Suarez and Neymar on his bench for tonight's Copa del Rey last-32 second leg against Villanovense.Dec 2, 18:30
Rio Ferdinand struggles to separate Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are "two different superstars" that both have their strengths, according to former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand.Dec 2, 15:43
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Analysing Kobe Bryant's NBA legacy
Sports Mole takes a look at the legacy left by Kobe Bryant following the announcement that he will retire at the end of the season.Dec 2, 15:12
Roberto Mancini: 'Gonzalo Higuain is like Lionel Messi'
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini admits that Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain was the difference during his team's 2-1 defeat in Naples on Monday.Dec 2, 14:38
Lionel Messi left out of Barcelona squad
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique leaves Lionel Messi out of his squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey last-32 second leg against Segunda B team Villanovense.Dec 2, 12:38
Video: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo hugs emotional fan
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo comforts an emotional supporter while walking through Bilbao airport.Dec 2, 11:26
Luis Enrique coy on Lionel Messi involvement
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hints that Lionel Messi could be involved in Wednesday's Copa del Rey last-32 second leg against Villanovense.Dec 1, 17:51
Neymar, Lionel Messi wanted Luis Suarez to be up for Ballon d'Or
Neymar and Lionel Messi believe that their Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez should have been included in the Ballon d'Or shortlist over Cristiano Ronaldo.Dec 1, 09:06
Preview:Barcelona vs. Villanovense
Sports Mole previews the Copa del Rey clash between Barcelona and Villanovense at Camp Nou.Nov 30, 22:08
Edgar Davids: "Cristiano Ronaldo is just an athlete"
Former Netherlands midfielder Edgar Davids claims that it is more achievable for players to become like Cristiano Ronaldo, rather than reaching the level of Lionel Messi.Nov 30, 15:16
Ruud Gullit: 'Eden Hazard should conserve energy'
Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit claims that Eden Hazard "worked too hard" in Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, which harmed his effectiveness.Nov 30, 14:50
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