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Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Lionel Messi rivalry inspires me to improve'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his on-field rivalry with Lionel Messi is "good for the world of football".Jan 21, 08:15
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique believes that Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo "is a step beneath" Lionel Messi.Jan 20, 15:38
Adidas to help Manchester United in £200m Lionel Messi bid?
Adidas will reportedly give Manchester United extra money to seal a £200m move for Barcelona star Lionel Messi.Jan 20, 08:18
Zinedine Zidane: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is from another planet'
World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane believes that Cristiano Ronaldo will soon surpass Lionel Messi's tally of four Ballon d'Or trophies.Jan 19, 20:06
Luis Figo: 'Great players are sometimes overlooked'
Former Portuguese star Luis Figo claims that he has "possibly" played with better players than Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.Jan 19, 15:13
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers following another enthralling weekend of La Liga action.Jan 19, 13:55
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Stephanie Roche talks being 'eyed up' by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Stephanie Roche laughs about being 'eyed up' by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Switzerland.Jan 19, 10:59
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi has kept his high standards all season'
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insists that Lionel Messi has been playing to his own high standards all season.Jan 18, 22:35
Player Ratings: Deportivo La Coruna 0-4 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 4-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna at the Riazor.Jan 18, 21:07
Match Analysis: Deportivo La Coruna 0-4 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona record a 4-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.Jan 18, 20:30
Lionel Messi strikes hat-trick in triumph over Deportivo La Coruna
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick as Barcelona close the gap on Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna.Jan 18, 19:50
Half-Time Report: Barcelona in control against Deportivo La Coruna
Lionel Messi scores twice to give Barcelona a 2-0 half-time lead away to Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.Jan 18, 18:48
Live Commentary: Deportivo La Coruna 0-4 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona from the Riazor, which ended in a 4-0 away win.Jan 18, 17:52
Team News: Barcelona name same starting XI
Barcelona name the same starting XI that triumphed over Atletico Madrid ahead of their trip to Deportivo La Coruna.Jan 18, 17:35
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Sergio Aguero will be nominated for Ballon d'Or'
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes that it will only be a matter of time before teammate Sergio Aguero is nominated for the Ballon d'Or.Jan 18, 16:53
Manuel Pellegrini 'won't rule out Lionel Messi bid'
Manuel Pellegrini suggests that a move from Manchester City for Lionel Messi may still be possible.Jan 18, 00:14
Preview:Deportivo La Coruna vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the fixture in La Liga between Deportivo La Coruna and Barcelona.Jan 16, 17:12
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger "totally against" Ballon d'Or
Arsene Wenger admits that he is "totally against" FIFA's Ballon d'Or ceremony, following Cristiano Ronaldo's triumph on Monday.Jan 16, 09:58
Live Commentary: Elche 0-4 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of Barcelona's 4-0 victory over Elche in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.Jan 15, 20:30
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo's son interrupts interview dressed as Superman
Cristiano Ronaldo's four-year-old son interrupts the Real Madrid star's TV interview dressed in a Superman outfit.Jan 15, 12:57
Report: Manchester City join race to sign Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is a surprise target for Premier League champions Manchester City, according to a report.Jan 15, 08:59
Luis Enrique: 'Unthinkable that Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique refuses to entertain the idea of Lionel Messi leaving Camp Nou.Jan 14, 17:13
Isaac Cuenca: 'Lionel Messi does not have too much power'
Lionel Messi does not have too much power at Barcelona, insists the Argentine's former teammate Isaac Cuenca.Jan 14, 15:28
Carlo Ancelotti responds to Lionel Messi talk
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti ponders a potential move for Barcelona's Lionel Messi.Jan 14, 13:57
Toni Kroos 'surprised' Manuel Neuer finished behind Lionel Messi in Ballon d'Or
Toni Kroos believes that his Germany teammate Manuel Neuer didn't deserve to finish behind Lionel Messi in the Ballon d'Or vote.Jan 14, 13:28
Cristiano Ronaldo given diamond Nike football boots after Ballon d'Or triumph
Nike create diamond football boots as a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo winning the Ballon d'Or for the third time.Jan 14, 09:44
Video: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his son is a fan of Lionel Messi
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo tells Lionel Messi that his son is a big fan of the Barcelona star.Jan 14, 09:11
Eric Abidal: 'Lionel Messi will finish career at Barcelona'
Eric Abidal, a former teammate of Lionel Messi, believes that the forward will remain at Barcelona for the remainder of his career.Jan 14, 08:09
Sergio Busquets calm over Lionel Messi future
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets does not believe that Lionel Messi will leave Camp Nou.Jan 13, 17:14
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I have a good relationship with Lionel Messi'
Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he has a good relationship with Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.Jan 13, 14:10
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers from week 18 in La Liga.Jan 13, 13:30
Manchester United's Angel di Maria 'refuses to sign Real Madrid shirt'
Manchester United's Angel di Maria reportedly refuses to sign a Real Madrid shirt while at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Switzerland.Jan 13, 11:44
Sports Mole's World XI team
In reaction to the announcement of the FIFPro World XI team, Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that made the biggest impression us.Jan 13, 11:17
Roy Hodgson opts against Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi in Ballon d'Or vote
England boss Roy Hodgson didn't vote for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or.Jan 13, 04:33
Report: Manchester United could move for unsettled Lionel Messi
Manchester United are preparing a summer bid for Lionel Messi after the unsettled Barcelona star admitted he didn't know where he would be playing next season.Jan 13, 02:18
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I want to be one of the greatest players of all time'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he has achieved something "incredibly unique" after being named as the winner of the 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or.Jan 12, 19:30
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or ahead of Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer.Jan 12, 19:03
FIFPro World XI team named
The FIFPro World XI team is named at the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in Zurich.Jan 12, 17:47
Lionel Messi 'unsure of future'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi claims that he 'does not know' where he will be playing his football next year.Jan 12, 15:44
Javier Mascherano hits out at media 'lies'
Barcelona centre-back Javier Mascherano insists that there has never been an issue between Lionel Messi and head coach Luis Enrique.Jan 12, 13:46
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