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Alejandro Sabella excited by Argentina forwards
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella admits that he is thrilled by the attacking options at his disposal for the World Cup.Jun 4, 17:53
Lionel Messi: 'I was asked to play for Spain'
Argentina international Lionel Messi reveals that he was asked to represent Spain during his early Barcelona career.Jun 4, 15:10
Zico: 'Argentina vulnerable at the back'
Zico believes that Argentina will have to be tight defensively if they are to win the World Cup this summer.Jun 4, 14:54
Kenny Sansom tips Argentina for World Cup success
Kenny Sansom believes that Lionel Messi can guide Argentina to success at the World Cup in Brazil.Jun 4, 11:52
Michael Owen: 'Argentina are favourites for World Cup'
Michael Owen believes that Argentina's forwards make them favourites to win the World Cup.Jun 4, 02:39
Ossie Ardiles backs Lionel Messi to thrive at World Cup
Former Argentina World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles backs Barcelona's Lionel Messi to have a successful World Cup this summer.Jun 1, 15:48
Report: Santos Laguna close to signing Diego Buonanotte
A report claims that Santos Laguna are close to signing Granada attacker Diego Buonanotte.Jun 1, 13:37
Report: Barcelona want Gonzalo Higuain
A report claims that Barcelona lining up a surprise summer swoop for Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain.May 31, 15:51
Ossie Ardiles tips Argentina vs. Brazil World Cup final
Ossie Ardiles believes that both Argentina and Brazil will reach the final of this summer's World Cup.May 31, 14:59
Cristian Rodriguez: 'Luis Suarez is world's best player'
Uruguay winger Cristian Rodriguez says that international teammate Luis Suarez is the "best player in the world".May 31, 13:30
World Cup preview: Group F
Sports Mole continues its World Cup previews with a closer look at Group F, which contains one of the favourites Argentina.May 31, 10:39
Lionel Messi: 'World Cup win is not for personal glory'
Barcelona star Lionel Messi brushes off suggestions that he wants to win a World Cup solely for his own personal standing in football history.May 29, 20:55
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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo named most-marketable footballer
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is named as the most-marketable footballer on the planet.May 28, 12:20
Who will win the World Cup's Golden Boot?
Sports Mole picks out five players that we believe have a chance of winning the World Cup's Golden Boot in Brazil.May 28, 10:44
Alejandro Sabella has no Lionel Messi fears
Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella is "not worried" about the fitness of Barcelona Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup.May 27, 17:55
Jamie Redknapp: 'Gareth Bale can be the world's best player'
Jamie Redknapp says that Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale could be the world's best footballer in five years' time.May 26, 00:45
Daniele de Rossi: 'Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo are monsters'
Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi brands Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo as "monsters".May 25, 14:28
Javier Mascherano: 'Lionel Messi doesn't seem down at all'
Javier Macherano insists that Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi has not been affected by criticism directed his way by supporters this season.May 24, 19:15
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Video: Gerard Pique features in Shakira's 2014 World Cup song
Shakira releases her own 2014 World Cup song 'La La La (Brazil 2014)' with the help of her boyfriend Gerard Pique and numerous football stars.May 23, 12:57
Five important tasks for Barcelona boss Luis Enrique
Sports Mole identifies five important tasks that new Barcelona boss Luis Enrique needs to address at the club.May 21, 14:42
Luis Enrique "delighted" to have Lionel Messi on board
New Barcelona boss Luis Enrique reveals his 'delight' at having Lionel Messi at his disposal next season.May 21, 13:11
Lionel Messi: 'Barcelona accomplished nothing this season'
Lionel Messi believes that Barcelona accomplished nothing this season after failing to win a trophy.May 21, 01:26
Luis Suarez hails Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Liverpool forward Luis Suarez praises Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.May 20, 16:56
Lionel Messi signs new 'record' Barcelona contract
Four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi signs an improved contract with Barcelona.May 19, 16:40
Lionel Messi promises Barcelona resurgence
Lionel Messi promises Barcelona supporters that the club will rise again next season.May 19, 14:19
Report: Lionel Messi to pen new deal after World Cup
A report claims that Lionel Messi will not sign his new long-term contract with Barcelona until the completion of the 2014 World Cup.May 19, 13:53
Sports Mole's La Liga team of the season
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers in La Liga this season.May 19, 12:34
Lionel Messi jeered by own fans?
A report claims that a section of Barcelona supporters jeered Lionel Messi during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou.May 18, 16:13
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Portuguese footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Portugal.May 18, 11:16
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Atletico Madrid win the La Liga title with a 1-1 draw against Barcelona at the Camp Nou.May 17, 18:53
Atletico Madrid draw with Barcelona to clinch historic La Liga title
Atletico Madrid break the 10-year La Liga duopoly of Barcelona and Real Madrid by drawing with Barcelona on the final day to clinch the title.May 17, 17:54
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi deal is very positive news'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu reveals his delight at Lionel Messi's contract extension.May 17, 12:18
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Nigerian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Nigeria.May 17, 11:51
Jorge Valdano: 'Lionel Messi is a genius'
Former Real Madrid forward Jorge Valdano backs Barcelona's Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to the World Cup this summer.May 17, 11:39
Steven Gerrard: 'No other Liverpool player comes close to Luis Suarez'
Steven Gerrard says that Luis Suarez is the best Liverpool player by "some distance" that he has played alongside.May 16, 15:12
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Mexican footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Mexico.May 16, 11:12
Lionel Messi agrees new Barcelona contract
Barcelona announce that Lionel Messi has agreed to sign a new contract with the club, making him the highest-paid footballer in the world.May 16, 10:53
Video: Pepsi create World Cup interactive vending machines for football fans
Pepsi Max create World Cup interactive vending machines to reward fans for showing off their football skills.May 14, 13:22
No place in Argentina's World Cup squad for Carlos Tevez
Juventus striker Carlos Tevez misses out on a place in Argentina's 30-man provisional squad for this summer's World Cup.May 13, 22:06
Neymar: 'Argentina will not win World Cup'
Barcelona attacker Neymar jokes that Argentina will not win the World Cup on Brazilian soil this summer.May 13, 16:51
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