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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
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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
Zlatan Ibrahimovic would welcome Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain
Zlatan Ibrahimovic would welcome Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to French champions Paris Saint-Germain.Dec 31, 12:51
Lionel Messi wants 'injury-free 2014'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi targets an 'injury-free 2014'.Dec 30, 17:43
Gerard Pique looking forward to key trio returning
Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique says that "the best Christmas present possible" is the return of Lionel Messi, Victor Valdes and Xavi from injury.Dec 30, 15:56
Javier Mascherano: 'Lionel Messi has made a fantastic recovery'
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano says that his teammate Lionel Messi "has made a fantastic recovery" from his thigh injury.Dec 30, 14:13
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi is the best ever'
Xavi says that his Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world despite Cristiano Ronaldo or Franck Ribery likely to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Dec 30, 05:59
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi should win Ballon d'Or award'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that his teammate Lionel Messi should win the coveted FIFA Ballon d'Or as he is the "best player in history".Dec 29, 15:59
Jordi Alba: 'Lionel Messi will always be the best'
Jordi Alba claims that Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi will remain the best in the world should Cristiano Ronaldo pip him to the Ballon d'Or next month.Dec 29, 07:36
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I deserve Ballon d'Or every year'
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo claims that he is "always" the deserved winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or prize.Dec 29, 07:21
Radamel Falcao: "Cristiano Ronaldo is the best"
Monaco striker Radamel Falcao believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than Lionel Messi and deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.Dec 27, 10:19
Fabio Coentrao: 'They can't give Ballon d'Or to Franck Ribery'
Fabio Coentrao rubbishes Franck Ribery's chances of winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or, claiming "you can't give an award like this" to the Frenchman.Dec 26, 15:28
Casemiro hails "amazing" Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro believes that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.Dec 24, 15:55
Will Diego Costa move to the Premier League?
Sports Mole looks at the reported interest from the Premier League in Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.Dec 23, 15:55
Lionel Messi feeling "very good"
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says that he feels "very good" as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.Dec 23, 12:26
Match Analysis: Getafe 2-5 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 5-2 win over Getafe in La Liga. Dec 22, 18:12
Jorge Messi: 'Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona'
Lionel Messi's father moves to distance his son from the speculation surrounding his future at Barcelona by claiming the 26-year-old will stay with the club.Dec 21, 19:23
Video: Lionel Messi's 2007 goal vs. Getafe
With Barcelona taking on Getafe tomorrow afternoon, we look back on Lionel Messi's memorable goal from this fixture back in 2007.Dec 21, 12:58
Preview:Getafe vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Sunday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Barcelona.Dec 20, 16:55
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