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Thierry Henry: 'Kids cannot copy Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry says that children should be discouraged from attempting to emulate Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.Aug 5, 13:25
Neymar returns to Barcelona training
Brazilian forward Neymar returns to first-team training with Barcelona.Aug 5, 12:45
Raheem Sterling welcomes rough treatment
Liverpool star Raheem Sterling explains why he will welcome tough tackling from opposing defenders this season.Aug 3, 09:45
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez will play up front'
Alexis Sanchez will play up front for Arsenal this season, says Arsene Wenger.Aug 2, 14:31
Ivan Rakitic: 'Barcelona have world's best three players'
New Barcelona signing Ivan Rakitic believes that he could be playing alongside the three best players in the world - Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez - next season.Jul 30, 00:14
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Spanish court to continue to pursue Lionel Messi tax evasion case
A Spanish court rules that a tax evasion case against Barcelona striker Lionel Messi can continue.Jul 29, 12:27
Barcelona arrive at England's training base
Spanish side Barcelona travel to England's main training base for a spell of pre-season training.Jul 28, 15:12
Franck Ribery rues World Cup absence
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery explains his disappointment at missing the World Cup for France.Jul 27, 20:59
Report: Lionel Messi considered Arsenal switch
Reports in Spain claim that Barcelona's Lionel Messi made approaches to move to Arsenal last season.Jul 22, 15:56
Lionel Messi poses with tattooed fan
Argentina and Barcelona striker Lionel Messi meets a fan who has his name tattooed on his back.Jul 22, 15:12
Sergi Roberto: 'Lionel Messi deserved FIFA award'
Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto claims that Lionel Messi deserved to win FIFA's Golden Ball award for the best player at the World Cup.Jul 22, 03:23
Video: Sports Mole Sofa's World Cup Team of the Tournament
The Sports Mole Sofa panel choose their World Cup Team of the Tournament.Jul 15, 15:45
Mario Kempes critical of Lionel Messi
Former Argentina striker Mario Kempes believes that Lionel Messi played below his own high standards during the World Cup final.Jul 15, 15:03
Report: Javier Mascherano to be handed Barcelona captaincy
Reports claim that Javier Mascherano is a strong candidate to become the new Barcelona captain next season.Jul 15, 12:45
Video: Sports Mole Sofa's World Cup awards
Did Lionel Messi deserve the Golden Ball? The Sports Mole Sofa give their view and hand out other World Cup awards.Jul 15, 12:25
Johan Cruyff: 'Luis Suarez signing could be a problem'
Former Netherlands international Johan Cruyff is unsure whether Luis Suarez will fit into a front three alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar at Barcelona next season.Jul 15, 11:26
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi should not have won award'
Argentina legend Diego Maradona claims that FIFA's Golden Ball award should have gone to James Rodriguez and not Lionel Messi.Jul 15, 02:40
Lionel Messi: "I do not care about the Golden Ball"
Lionel Messi claims that his World Cup Player of the Tournament award means nothing after Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Germany in the final.Jul 15, 02:03
Sepp Blatter "surprised" by Lionel Messi's Golden Ball win
FIFA president Sepp Blatter admits that he was "a little bit surprised" to see Argentina star Lionel Messi collect the Golden Ball award at the World Cup in Brazil.Jul 14, 22:51
Sports Mole's World Cup Team of the Tournament
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that made the biggest impression over the last four weeks at the World Cup.Jul 14, 10:54
Joachim Low told Mario Gotze to outshine Lionel Messi
Germany boss Joachim Low reveals that he told Mario Gotze to show that he was a better player than Lionel Messi before he scored the winning goal in the World Cup final.Jul 14, 08:24
Joey Barton "baffled" by Lionel Messi being awarded World Cup Golden Ball
Joey Barton "baffled" by the decision to give Argentina's Lionel Messi the World Cup player of the tournament award.Jul 14, 07:32
Javier Mascherano: "We had the best chances"
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano admits that his side were left to rue their missed chances in their World Cup final loss to Germany.Jul 14, 02:56
Jose Mourinho: 'Lionel Messi still an all-time great'
Jose Mourinho is adamant that Lionel Messi will still go down as one of the greatest players to have played the game despite Argentina's loss in the World Cup final.Jul 14, 02:38
Stan Collymore: 'Lionel Messi Golden Ball award disgraceful'
Stan Collymore criticises football governing body FIFA's decision to award Argentina's Lionel Messi with the Golden Ball award.Jul 14, 00:19
Match Analysis: Germany 1-0 Argentina (after extra time)
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany were crowned World Cup champions with a 1-0 victory after extra time over Argentina at the Maracana.Jul 13, 22:34
Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer, Paul Pogba collect World Cup awards
Lionel Messi collects the Golden Ball award, while Manuel Neuer is named the best goalkeeper of the 2014 World Cup.Jul 13, 22:23
James Rodriguez wins Golden Boot at World Cup
Colombia's James Rodriguez wins the Golden Boot after finding the net six times at the World Cup.Jul 13, 22:09
Germany win 2014 World Cup
Mario Gotze scores in extra time as Germany win the 2014 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Argentina.Jul 13, 21:35
Diego Simeone praises Javier Mascherano
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone praises Argentina international Javier Mascherano for his performances at this summer's World Cup.Jul 13, 21:20
Diego Simeone: 'You cannot compare Lionel Messi to Diego Maradona'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone does not believe Lionel Messi should be compared to former Argentina striker Diego Maradona.Jul 13, 20:32
Diego Simeone backs Argentina on penalties
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone backs Argentina to beat Germany on penalties in the World Cup final.Jul 13, 20:17
Half-Time Report: Germany, Argentina goalless at break
Germany and Argentina play out an entertaining goalless 45 minutes in the World Cup final.Jul 13, 19:48
Marc Bartra backing Argentina in World Cup final
Barcelona centre-back Marc Bartra backs Argentina to beat Germany in the World Cup final this evening.Jul 13, 19:25
Live Commentary: Germany 1-0 Argentina (after extra time) - as it happened
Relive how Germany won the 2014 World Cup at Argentina's expense courtesy of Sports Mole's live minute-by-minute coverage.Jul 13, 17:00
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Luis Enrique was fully behind Luis Suarez signing'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu denies that Luis Enrique was not keen on the club signing Luis Suarez from Liverpool this summer.Jul 13, 16:40
Josep Maria Bartomeu hails Lionel Messi, Neymar
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that the Spanish club's attacking duo Lionel Messi and Neymar have been the two stars of the 2014 World Cup.Jul 13, 16:12
Ossie Ardiles: 'Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano need to shine for Argentina'
Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano will be key to Argentina's success in the World Cup final, according to Ossie Ardiles.Jul 13, 14:33
Danny Higginbotham tips Germany to win World Cup
Danny Higginbotham expects Germany to beat Argentina 2-1 in this evening's World Cup final.Jul 13, 13:57
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina must be perfect against Germany'
Lionel Messi believes that Argentina must "play a perfect match" if they want to beat Germany in the World Cup final.Jul 13, 11:45
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