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Jordi Alba: 'Cristiano Ronaldo still unable to match Lionel Messi'
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba insists that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will never be able to reach the same level as Lionel Messi.Sep 16, 01:24
Cristiano Ronaldo 'proud and happy' after breaking Champions League goals record
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is proud to become the Champions League's all-time top goalscorer.Sep 16, 00:56
Preview:Roma vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews reigning champions Barcelona's visit to the Stadio Olimpico to face Roma in Group E of the Champions League.Sep 15, 16:10
Rudi Garcia: 'Barcelona not just about Lionel Messi'
Roma boss Rudi Garcia insists that his team do not have a specific plan to stop Barcelona's Lionel Messi in Wednesday's Champions League Group E opener.Sep 15, 15:25
La Liga Team of the Week – Week Three
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers from the latest round of La Liga fixtures.Sep 15, 14:58
Gianluigi Buffon: 'Paul Pogba better than Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Gianluigi Buffon says that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is the best player in the world.Sep 14, 22:16
Preview:Galatasaray vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole previews the Champions League group stage match between Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray in Istanbul.Sep 14, 20:07
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Life is prettier with Lionel Messi'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that 'life with Lionel Messi is prettier' when questioned on the Argentine's importance to the Catalan outfit.Sep 14, 17:30
Fabio Capello: 'Wrong to compare Paulo Dybala to Lionel Messi'
Former Juventus boss Fabio Capello says that it is wrong to compare Old Lady forward Paulo Dybala to Barcelona's Lionel Messi.Sep 14, 16:38
Gerard Gambau, Jose Suarez in Barcelona squad
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique names his 20-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League group match away to Roma.Sep 14, 14:56
Xavi laughs off La Masia crisis talk
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi remains confident that the Catalan outfit's La Masia youth academy will continue to produce players of the highest order.Sep 14, 12:04
Angel di Maria hails Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Angel di Maria places teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the same level as both Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi.Sep 14, 11:12
Sergi Roberto: 'Lionel Messi is unique'
Argentine international Lionel Messi is 'a unique player', according to his Barcelona teammate Sergi Roberto.Sep 13, 16:51
Andres Iniesta: 'Lionel Messi accepted bench role'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta insists that Lionel Messi 'was not angry' at being left out of the starting XI for Saturday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid.Sep 13, 16:37
Luis Enrique "very happy" with Barcelona win
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says that he "enjoyed every minute" of his team's performance during Saturday's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid.Sep 13, 11:52
Neymar hails Lionel Messi
Neymar pays tribute to Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, who scored the winner in the Catalan outfit's 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid on Saturday.Sep 13, 11:38
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone applauds 'decisive' Lionel Messi
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone acknowledges that Barcelona star Lionel Messi was the difference after his winner in the 2-1 victory at the Vicente Calderon. Sep 13, 00:34
Player Ratings: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back at the players' performances in Barcelona's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid to preserve their perfect start to the season.Sep 12, 21:22
Match Analysis: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back at the action from Barcelona's hard-fought 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid to preserve their 100% Liga start.Sep 12, 20:58
Lionel Messi comes off bench to fire Barcelona past Atletico Madrid
Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score the winner as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon.Sep 12, 20:19
Half-Time Report: Atletico Madrid frustrating Barcelona
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid play out a goalless first half in their La Liga clash at the Vicente Calderon.Sep 12, 19:17
Team News: Messi only on bench for Barcelona
Lionel Messi is named only on the bench for Barcelona for the La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.Sep 12, 17:22
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary as Barcelona come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and preserve their perfect start to the Liga season.Sep 12, 17:00
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Video: Albania fans try to rile Cristiano Ronaldo by chanting 'Messi'
Albania fans try to rile Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo by chanting, "Messi, Messi!" prior to Portugal's Euro 2016 qualifier.Sep 11, 16:19
Lionel Messi's girlfriend gives birth to couple's second son
Barcelona star Lionel Messi welcomes a second son into his family as his girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo gives birth to baby Mateo.Sep 11, 14:13
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's La Liga showdown between title hopefuls Atletico Madrid and reigning champions Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon.Sep 10, 18:59
Lionel Messi: 'Wayne Rooney is a once in a generation player'
Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney is one of the greatest players of his generation, according to Lionel Messi.Sep 10, 01:24
Ernesto Valdano: 'Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi will soon hit goal trail'
Former Real Madrid manager Jorge Valdano backs Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to soon open their goalscoring accounts for the new La Liga season.Sep 9, 17:55
Mexico stunned by Argentina fightback
Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi score late goals as Argentina come from two goals behind to play out a 2-2 draw with Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.Sep 9, 04:33
Half-Time Report: Javier Hernandez penalty hands Mexico lead against Argentina
Javier Hernandez scores a penalty to hand Mexico a 1-0 half-time lead over Argentina in Texas.Sep 9, 03:26
Carlo Ancelotti backs Cristiano Ronaldo to out-score Lionel Messi
Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes that Cristiano Ronaldo will once again score more league goals than Barcelona's Lionel Messi this season.Sep 8, 15:04
Pedro: 'I will miss Barcelona, Lionel Messi'
Chelsea winger Pedro admits that he will miss playing for Barcelona and in particular with Argentine star Lionel Messi.Sep 8, 04:52
Patrick Kluivert: Lionel Messi 'needs Cristiano Ronaldo challenge'
Former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert says that Lionel Messi "needs" the competition of Cristiano Ronaldo in order to be such a good footballer.Sep 6, 19:01
Gerardo Martino: 'Lionel Messi will break Gabriel Batistuta's goalscoring record'
Gerardo Martino insists that Lionel Messi will break Gabriel Batistuta's goalscoring record for Argentina, after the Barcelona forward netted a brace against Bolivia.Sep 5, 16:46
Neymar to get new £500,000-a-week deal?
Reports claim that Barcelona will offer Neymar a six-year deal worth £150m in a bid to end speculation about his future.Sep 5, 15:16
Gareth Bale omitted from 'FIFA 16' top 20 players list
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is only the 23rd-best player in the world, according to FIFA 16.Sep 5, 13:43
Wayne Rooney: 'Lionel Messi is better than Diego Maradona'
Wayne Rooney admits that he considers Lionel Messi to be a better player than Diego Maradona, despite the Barcelona's man failure to win the World Cup.Sep 5, 03:00
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez: 'We'll never sell Lionel Messi'
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez insists that the club will never sell Lionel Messi.Sep 4, 11:23
Smokers use cigarette butts to pick best player
Smokers are asked to put their cigarette butts in a specially-designed bin to pick their favourite football player.Sep 4, 09:48
Video: Lionel Messi greets group of fans after training in United States
Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi takes time out to greet a group of fans following a training session in the United States.Sep 3, 13:58
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