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Argentina squeeze past Croatia
Goals from Cristian Ansaldi and Lionel Messi turn it around for Argentina as they beat Croatia 2-1 at Upton Park.Nov 12, 21:46
Pat Nevin: 'Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi better than Eden Hazard'
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin believes that Eden Hazard is almost as good as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Nov 12, 13:36
Cristiano Ronaldo denies "absolutely false" Lionel Messi nickname rumours
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that rumours suggesting that he regularly refers to Lionel Messi as a "motherf***er" are "absolutely false".Nov 12, 06:54
Barcelona come from behind for win over Almeria
Neymar and Jordi Alba score in the second half to give Barcelona a 2-1 win over Almeria in La Liga.Nov 8, 16:50
Half-Time Report: Thievy Bifouma puts Almeria ahead against Barcelona
Thievy Bifouma scores shortly before half time to give Almeria a 1-0 lead over Barcelona in La Liga.Nov 8, 15:46
Gerardo Martino: 'I will always vote for Lionel Messi'
Argentina coach Gerardo Martino reveals that 'he will always vote for Lionel Messi' when it comes to who wins the Ballon d'Or.Nov 8, 11:05
Lionel Messi: 'Sergio Aguero is like a brother to me'
Lionel Messi describes Sergio Aguero as a brother in the foreword for the City player's new book.Nov 8, 07:33
Preview:Almeria vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's trip to face lowly Almeria in La Liga this weekend.Nov 6, 15:12
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi the greatest of all time'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hails Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time after equalling Raul's record of 71 Champions League goals on Wednesday.Nov 6, 02:03
Lionel Messi delighted to equal Raul record
Lionel Messi reveals that equalling Raul's Champions League record of 71 tournament goals was a "happy moment" for him.Nov 6, 00:55
Player Ratings: Ajax 0-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a look at each individual player's performance during Barcelona's 2-0 Champions League win over Ajax in Amsterdam.Nov 5, 23:10
Match Analysis: Ajax 0-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Ajax.Nov 5, 22:27
Record-equalling Lionel Messi sends Barcelona through at expense of Ajax
Lionel Messi scores twice to equal the Champions League goalscoring record and earn Barcelona a 2-0 win over Ajax which takes them through to the last 16.Nov 5, 21:36
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi gives Barcelona lead to close in on Champions League record
Lionel Messi gives Barcelona a half-time lead over Ajax at the Amsterdam ArenA to move to within one of the Champions League goalscoring record.Nov 5, 20:33
Live Commentary: Ajax 0-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League Group F clash between Ajax and Barcelona in Amsterdam, which the away side won 2-0.Nov 5, 18:45
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Floyd Mayweather Jr tops Forbes rich list, Cristiano Ronaldo comes in second
Undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr is named the richest sportsman in the world by Forbes, with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in second.Nov 5, 09:38
Yaya Toure: 'Sergio Aguero as good as Lionel Messi'
Yaya Toure says that Manchester City teammate Sergio Aguero is on a par with Barcelona star Lionel Messi.Nov 5, 01:06
Isco: 'Cristiano Ronaldo must win Ballon d'Or'
Real Madrid attacker Isco believes that teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is destined to win another Ballon d'Or.Nov 3, 15:14
Enrique refuses to criticise Ivan Rakitic, Rafinha
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique refuses to criticise the performances of his midfielders following Saturday's shock 1-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo.Nov 2, 17:52
Robert Prosinecki: 'Luis Suarez will adapt to Lionel Messi and Neymar'
Former Barcelona midfielder Robert Prosinecki dismisses suggestions that the trio of Neymar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi will struggled to adapt together.Nov 2, 14:15
Brendan Rodgers: 'Luis Suarez Ballon d'Or snub unfair'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes that Luis Suarez's absence from the Ballon d'Or shortlist is 'unfair'.Nov 1, 22:58
Match Analysis: Barcelona 0-1 Celta Vigo
Sports Mole dissects the action as Celta Vigo shock Barcelona 1-0 at the Camp Nou in La Liga.Nov 1, 21:30
Barcelona stunned by Celta Vigo to fall to second La Liga defeat
Joaquin Larrivey's second-half strike sends Barcelona to their second successive La Liga defeat as Celta Vigo claim a shock 1-0 victory at the Camp Nou.Nov 1, 20:52
Fabio Capello: 'Cristiano Ronaldo lacks Lionel Messi's pure technical skill'
Russia manager Fabio Capello believes that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo "does not possess the pure technical skill" of Barcelona's Lionel Messi.Oct 30, 19:56
Fabio Capello: 'I tried to bring Lionel Messi to Juventus'
Former Juventus manager Fabio Capello claims that he tried to bring Barcelona star Lionel Messi to Turin on loan back in 2005.Oct 30, 19:38
Alejando Sabella: 'Lionel Messi sacrifices himself for Argentina'
Ex-Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella claims that Lionel Messi 'sacrifices' himself for the good of the national side.Oct 29, 19:58
Luis Enrique refuses to quell Lionel Messi injury claims
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hints that Lionel Messi did have a painkilling injection before Saturday's El Clasico against Real Madrid.Oct 28, 14:23
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale make Ballon d'Or 23-man shortlist
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale are included in FIFA's 23-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or.Oct 28, 06:45
Lionel Messi took painkiller to play in El Clasico?
A report claims that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi had a painkilling injection in the build-up to El Clasico after suffering an ankle injury on Thursday.Oct 27, 13:05
Tactical Analysis: How El Clasico was won and lost
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the tactics employed by both sides as Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 3-1 in El Clasico.Oct 26, 17:17
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in El Clasico at the Bernabeu.Oct 25, 18:35
Half-Time Report: Cristiano Ronaldo penalty cancels out Neymar strike
Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the penalty spot to cancel out an early Neymar goal in the first half of El Clasico at the Bernabeu.Oct 25, 16:46
Eidur Gudjohnsen: 'Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are like Diego Maradona and Pele'
Former Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen claims that watching Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo together is like having Pele and Diego Maradona in the same eraOct 25, 16:23
Team News: Luis Suarez starts for Barcelona
Luis Suarez is named in Barcelona's starting lineup for their La Liga match against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.Oct 25, 15:17
Video: Who will win El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona?
Sports Mole considers who will come out on top in this Saturday's highly anticipated El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.Oct 24, 14:34
Andres Iniesta hoping for instant Luis Suarez impact
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta admits that his side face a "difficult" task when they travel to face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu this weekend.Oct 24, 05:47
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the first El Clasico of the season between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu as Luis Suarez prepares to make his debut for the visitors.Oct 23, 21:45
Cristiano Ronaldo proud to finally score at Anfield
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo expresses his pride after scoring his first ever goal at Anfield in their 3-0 win over Liverpool.Oct 22, 21:24
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero to release English version of autobiography
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero announces that his autobiography will soon be released in English.Oct 22, 09:59
Lionel Messi: Barcelona "desperately awaiting" playing return of Luis Suarez
Lionel Messi says that Barcelona are "desperately awaiting" the playing return of striker Luis Suarez following the completion of his four-month suspension.Oct 22, 05:48
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