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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
Lionel Messi slams Barcelona's vice president Javier Faus
Lionel Messi claims that Barca vice president Javier Faus "knows nothing about football" after the Catalans chief said the Argentine will not be offered a new deal.Dec 20, 11:52
Barcelona's Lionel Messi recovering well from hamstring injury
Barcelona reveal that Lionel Messi is well on course to recover from his hamstring injury.Dec 18, 21:30
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Video: Samsung completes 'Galaxy 11' football squad to fight off alien invasion
Samsung unveil their star-studded Galaxy 11 football squad as they prepare for a showdown match to stop aliens from invading the planet.Dec 18, 13:50
Gerardo Martino: 'Victor Valdes, Lionel Messi to return January 2'
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino hopes to have Victor Valdes and Lionel Messi available at the start of January.Dec 18, 12:13
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell reassures Messi over Nou Camp future
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell personally contacts Lionel Messi to reassure him over his future at the Nou Camp.Dec 18, 12:06
Franck Ribery taking Club World Cup seriously
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery insists that he will take the FIFA Club World Cup seriously as the German side look to win their fifth trophy of 2013.Dec 17, 14:26
Lionel Messi's hamstring fully healed?
Scans over the weekend reportedly showed that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi's injured hamstring has completely healed.Dec 17, 12:26
Diego Maradona backs Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
Former Argentina forward Diego Maradona backs Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Dec 17, 12:13
Champions League draw: Five talking points
Sports Mole picks out five of the biggest talking points from this morning's last-16 Champions League draw.Dec 16, 16:42
Paulo Bento: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or'
Portugal boss Paulo Bento believes that Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo should win the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Dec 16, 13:31
Lionel Messi's father Jorge accused of money laundering?
Lionel Messi's father Jorge is reportedly investigated by the Spanish tax authorities regarding alleged money laundering.Dec 16, 13:21
Javier Zanetti: 'Lionel Messi is a true great'
Javier Zanetti says that Lionel Messi is a truly great player and would be an ideal signing for Inter Milan.Dec 15, 17:28
Gerardo Martino: 'Barcelona will always miss Lionel Messi'
Gerardo Martino admits that Barcelona will always miss a player of Lionel Messi's ability.Dec 15, 06:32
Match Analysis: Barcelona 2-1 Villarreal
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 2-1 win over Villarreal at Camp Nou.Dec 14, 21:43
Franck Ribery "sad" over Zlatan Ibrahimovic Ballon d'Or snub
Franck Ribery admits he is a "little bit sad" that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be in the reckoning to win the Ballon d'Or for 2013.Dec 11, 19:39
Report: Lionel Messi to return in January
Reports claim that Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi will return to action at the beginning of January.Dec 10, 18:22
Franck Ribery named French Player of the Year
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery is named as France's Player of the Year for 2013.Dec 10, 14:38
Javier Faus: 'No Lionel Messi renewal'
Barcelona economic vice-president Javier Faus says that there will be no improved contract for Lionel Messi.Dec 10, 13:05
Preview:Barcelona vs. Celtic
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League Group H clash between Barcelona and Celtic.Dec 9, 15:11
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