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Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Barcelona don't want to sell Lionel Messi'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that they do not want to sell "best player in the world" Lionel Messi amid reports that he is unsettled at the club.Jan 7, 16:59
Barcelona to hold early presidential election
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu calls an early presidential election for the end of the season amid increasing tension at the club.Jan 7, 16:34
Report: Chelsea contact Lionel Messi's father regarding transfer
Chelsea reportedly contact Lionel Messi's father Jorge regarding a possible transfer to Stamford Bridge for the Barcelona star.Jan 7, 13:32
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique calms talk of dispute with "important" Lionel Messi
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique refutes suggestions that he has fallen out with Lionel Messi amid reports that his future is in doubt.Jan 7, 12:36
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers from another pulsating weekend of La Liga action.Jan 6, 18:40
Carlo Ancelotti supports Luis Enrique
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti lends his support to Barcelona manager Luis Enrique.Jan 6, 13:05
Report: Luis Enrique given two-game ultimatum
A report claims that Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has two games to save his job.Jan 6, 12:26
Andriy Shevchenko: 'Manuel Neuer should win the Ballon d'Or'
Ex-striker Andriy Shevchenko believes that Manuel Neuer should win the Ballon d'Or after starring in the World Cup.Jan 6, 04:59
Report: Barcelona boss Luis Enrique fighting for job after Lionel Messi spat
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is allegedly fighting for his job after a spat with Lionel Messi last week.Jan 6, 04:16
Report: Lionel Messi in fresh link to Premier League
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is a summer target for Manchester City and Chelsea.Jan 6, 03:04
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Lionel Messi follows Chelsea on Instagram
Barcelona star Lionel Messi follows Chelsea and their players on social networking site Instagram.Jan 6, 01:59
Lionel Messi misses Barcelona training
An illness keeps Lionel Messi out of Barcelona's training session on Monday morning.Jan 5, 13:31
Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - January 5 - as it happened
Sports Mole updates you with all the latest transfer news and speculation throughout the day in our live blog.Jan 5, 07:00
David Moyes praises Real Sociedad's defensive qualities after Barcelona scalp
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes praises his team's defensive efforts after they sealed a shock 1-0 win over Barcelona on Sunday.Jan 5, 06:36
Luis Enrique stands by Lionel Messi, Neymar snub
Luis Enrique refuses to look back on what could have been after benching Lionel Messi and Neymar in Barcelona's 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad.Jan 5, 00:53
Match Analysis: Real Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Real Sociedad record a 1-0 win over Barcelona in La Liga.Jan 4, 22:40
Jordi Alba own goal hands Real Sociedad victory
Real Sociedad secure a 1-0 win over Barcelona, who miss the chance to replace Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.Jan 4, 21:49
Team News: Lionel Messi, Neymar named on Barcelona bench
Lionel Messi and Neymar are both named on the bench for Barcelona's La Liga clash with Real Sociedad.Jan 4, 19:48
Chelsea 'plotting £200m Lionel Messi move'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is a £200m transfer target for Chelsea this January, according to a report.Jan 3, 22:00
The Sports Mole team's sporting moments of 2014
The Sports Mole team picks out some of the most memorable moments over the last 12 months from the world of sport.Dec 31, 18:16
Roberto Trashorras: 'Lionel Messi better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Rayo Vallecano captain Roberto Trashorras rates Barcelona's Lionel Messi as a better player than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.Dec 30, 18:18
Neymar: 'Difficult to reach Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo level'
Barcelona attacker Neymar admits that he will find it difficult to reach the level set by club teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.Dec 27, 12:13
Jose Mourinho: "No chance" of Chelsea signing Lionel Messi
Jose Mourinho rules Chelsea out of a move for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, citing UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules as the reason why he cannot make a surprise bid.Dec 24, 08:52
Mid-season report: Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects Barcelona's first five months of the 2014-15 La Liga season.Dec 23, 15:10
La Liga Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole picks out its La Liga Team of the Season so far.Dec 23, 12:53
Player Ratings: Barcelona 5-0 Cordoba
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga win over Cordoba.Dec 20, 18:10
Match Analysis: Barcelona 5-0 Cordoba
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona record a 5-0 win over Cordoba in La Liga.Dec 20, 17:30
Barcelona ease past Cordoba
Lionel Messi scores two late goals as Barcelona cruise to a 5-0 win over Cordoba in La Liga.Dec 20, 16:52
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-0 Cordoba - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Cordoba at the Camp Nou, which the home side won 5-0.Dec 20, 14:30
Where next for Marco Reus?
Sports Mole picks out five clubs that are in the running for Borussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus.Dec 20, 11:45
Raheem Sterling wins European Golden Boy award
Raheem Sterling picks up the European Golden Boy award after impressing last season.Dec 20, 11:36
Preview:Barcelona vs. Cordoba
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's La Liga game between Barcelona and Cordoba.Dec 18, 14:11
Lionel Messi sings Thierry Henry praises
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi pays tribute to Thierry Henry after the legendary striker called time on his illustrious career.Dec 18, 01:06
Luis Enrique: 'Emphatic Copa del Rey victory huge boost for Barcelona'
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is full of praise for his side following their emphatic 12-1 aggregate victory over Huesca in the Copa del Rey.Dec 17, 06:45
Champions League round of 16 draw: Five talking points
Sports Mole picks out five of the biggest talking points to have come from today's round of 16 Champions League draw.Dec 15, 16:50
Luis Enrique: 'Manchester City have quality, but we have Lionel Messi'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique praises Manchester City's quality after the two sides were paired together in the last-16 stage of the Champions League.Dec 15, 15:28
Match Analysis: Getafe 0-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Getafe held Barcelona to a goalless draw in La Liga.Dec 13, 17:40
Barcelona winning streak comes to an end with goalless draw against Getafe
Barcelona miss the chance to close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid after playing out a 0-0 draw against Getafe.Dec 13, 16:50
Half-Time Report: Getafe frustrate Barcelona in goalless first half
Getafe frustrate title-chasing Barcelona during a goalless first half of their La Liga match in Madrid.Dec 13, 15:48
Arrigo Sacchi: 'I tried to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for Parma'
Italian football coach Arrigo Sacchi reveals that he tried to sign Cristiano Ronaldo during his stint as Parma manager in 2001.Dec 13, 15:29
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