/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Lionel Messi to feature from bench against Getafe?
A report claims that Barcelona feel that Lionel Messi is still not yet ready to start a match after a long-term hamstring injury.Jan 15, 14:51
Gianluigi Buffon: 'I voted for Andrea Pirlo, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi'
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reveals his votes for the Ballon d'Or.Jan 14, 21:27
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo owes Ballon d'Or to hard work'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says that Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or win was a reward for his constant desire to improve.Jan 14, 20:02
Aitor Karanka: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to be awarded the Ballon d'Or.Jan 14, 19:16
Top five players not to have won the Ballon d'Or
Sports Mole selects five of the best footballers who have never won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award.Jan 14, 16:39
Franck Ribery: 'What more could I have done?'
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery asks what more he could have done to win the Ballon d'Or this year having missed out to Cristiano Ronaldo.Jan 14, 15:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F27%2Flocker-room.jpg "Generic image of a locker room")
Cristiano Ronaldo marries girlfriend Irina Shayk in secret?
Cristiano Ronaldo sparks rumours that he has married in secret after describing his partner Irina Shayk as his "wife".Jan 14, 12:14
Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'or'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos praises his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese was handed the FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday evening.Jan 14, 12:13
Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole looks back over the Twitter reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Jan 14, 10:25
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo don't vote for each other in Ballon d'Or
Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo vote for each other when picking their top three players of 2013.Jan 13, 19:57
Cristiano Ronaldo thanks teammates for award
Real Madrid and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo thanks his teammates after winning this year's FIFA Ballon d'or award.Jan 13, 19:40
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery to Ballon d'Or crown
Cristiano Ronaldo wins the FIFA Ballon d'Or award ahead of Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.Jan 13, 19:01
Live Coverage: FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute recap of the 2013 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich.Jan 13, 17:15
Franck Ribery honoured by Ballon d'Or nomination
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery says that it is an "honour" to be nominated in the final three for the Ballon d'or alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Jan 13, 15:47
Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo should win Ballon d'or'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Jan 13, 15:30
Rio Ferdinand jokes about running naked if Cristiano Ronaldo loses Ballon d'Or
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand jokes that he will run down the street "butt naked" if Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't win the FIFA Ballon d'Or this evening.Jan 13, 14:10
Arda Turan: 'Lionel Messi is an alien'
Atletico Madrid attacker Arda Turan praises Barcelona's Lionel Messi.Jan 13, 12:52
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi one seat apart at Ballon d'Or ceremony
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are reportedly sat just one seat away from each other for tonight's FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony.Jan 13, 12:32
Gerardo Martino defends benching Lionel Messi, Neymar
Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino insists that he made the right decision in leaving both Lionel Messi and Neymar on the bench against Atletico Madrid.Jan 12, 10:18
Match Analysis: Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Atletico Madrid draw 0-0 with Barcelona in La Liga.Jan 11, 23:26
Atletico Madrid, Barcelona play out entertaining goalless draw
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona cannot be separated on Friday night, with the points shared in a 0-0 draw.Jan 11, 20:52
Gerardo Martino to decide on Lionel Messi
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino says that he will wait until tomorrow to decide if Lionel Messi will start against Atletico Madrid.Jan 10, 22:17
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's top-of-the-table clash in La Liga between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.Jan 10, 16:27
Barcelona's Lionel Messi wants to play against Atletico Madrid
Lionel Messi says that he is determined to feature for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.Jan 9, 06:48
Lionel Messi insists on Barcelona stay
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi claims that he wants to finish his career at the Spanish champions.Jan 9, 06:25
Match Analysis: Barcelona 4-0 Getafe
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 4-0 win over Getafe in the first leg of their last-16 Copa del Rey tie.Jan 8, 23:25
Lionel Messi scores brace on Barcelona return
Lionel Messi scores twice on his return for Barcelona, who get the better of Getafe 4-0 at home in the Copa del Rey.Jan 8, 22:52
Lionel Messi returns for Barcelona
Lionel Messi makes his first appearance for Barcelona since November as he comes on as a substitute against Getafe at Camp Nou.Jan 8, 22:33
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-0 Getafe - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 clash at the Camp Nou as Barcelona beat Getafe 4-0.Jan 8, 20:52
Koke wary of Lionel Messi
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke is wary of the threat posed by Lionel Messi when Barcelona make the trip to the Vicente Calderon at the weekend.Jan 8, 17:56
Gerardo Martino: "Lionel Messi gives us all confidence"
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino says that the return of Lionel Messi is a big boost to their prospects this season.Jan 7, 15:28
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers following another pulsating weekend of La Liga football.Jan 7, 15:15
Diego Simeone praises ruthless Barcelona
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone praises Barcelona for their ruthlessness.Jan 7, 14:25
Lionel Messi to return against Getafe
Lionel Messi will return for Barcelona in their Copa del Rey last-16 first leg against Getafe on Wednesday.Jan 7, 12:13
Lionel Messi could miss Atletico Madrid clash
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi could miss his side's clash with league rivals Atletico Madrid next weekend, says coach Gerardo Martino.Jan 5, 21:56
Match Analysis: Barcelona 4-0 Elche
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona beat Elche 4-0 at Camp Nou.Jan 5, 17:00
Daniel Alves: 'Lionel Messi doesn't need Ballon d'Or'
Daniel Alves claims that Lionel Messi is still the world's best player whether or not he wins the FIFA Ballon d'Or later this month.Jan 4, 18:34
Gerardo Martino: 'Lionel Messi has the look of a killer'
Gerardo Martino says that Lionel Messi "has the look of a killer" as the forward continues his recovery from injury.Jan 4, 13:08
Mid-season report: Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects how Real Madrid have performed in the first half of the season.Dec 31, 20:53
Mid-season report: Barcelona
Sports Mole recaps Barcelona's first half of the 2013-14 season.Dec 31, 20:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}