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Gerardo Martino: 'We won't rush Lionel Messi's comeback'
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino refuses to give a date as to when Lionel Messi is expected to return from injury.Dec 5, 21:15
Steven Gerrard: 'Luis Suarez is close to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Steven Gerrard believes that Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is close to joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the best players in the world.Dec 5, 09:33
Interview: Guillem Balague on Lionel Messi
Sports Mole talks to journalist Guillem Balague, who has written a book about Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi.Dec 5, 09:00
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: 'Luis Suarez can still improve'
Brendan Rodgers believes that Luis Suarez still has room for improvement.Dec 5, 06:50
Paul Pogba named European 'Golden Boy'
Sports journalists across Europe vote Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba as the best young player on the continent.Dec 5, 02:31
Cristiano Ronaldo may boycott Ballon d'Or awards
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo hints that he may boycott the Ballon d'Or ceremony.Dec 4, 21:05
Ronaldo tips Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or
Brazil legend Ronaldo says that Lionel Messi will win the Ballon d'Or.Dec 4, 20:17
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Video: Lionel Messi, Kobe Bryant star in 'selfie' advert
Global sports stars Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant star in a 'selfie shootout' advert for Turkish Airlines.Dec 4, 19:54
Uli Hoeness: 'Cristiano Ronaldo cannot beat Franck Ribery to Ballon d'Or'
Bayern president Uli Hoeness says that he would be nonplussed if Franck Ribery loses out on the Ballon d'Or to Cristiano Ronaldo next month.Dec 4, 19:46
Alejandro Sabella urges Lionel Messi patience
Argentina head coach Alejandro Sabella says that Lionel Messi is recovering well from a hamstring tear.Dec 4, 19:07
Joachim Low decides against Ballon d'Or vote
Joachim Low decides not to vote in this year's Ballon d'Or.Dec 4, 15:47
Iker Casillas: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is the best'
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is the undisputed best player in world football.Dec 3, 18:05
Manchester City sign 'the new Lionel Messi'?
Manchester City reportedly beat Barcelona to the signature of 14-year-old Brahim Abdelkader Diaz, dubbed 'the new Messi'.Dec 3, 09:32
Carlo Ancelotti not interested in Lionel Messi
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that he would not swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Barcelona's Lionel Messi.Dec 2, 17:48
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players who we feel shone during the weekend's Premier League action.Dec 2, 11:31
Match Analysis: Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Athletic Bilbao record a famous 1-0 win over Barcelona at San Mames.Dec 1, 22:24
Fabio Capello: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or over Lionel Messi'
Fabio Capello backs Cristiano Ronaldo to triumph over Lionel Messi in the individual stakes and claim the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Dec 1, 17:36
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona in La Liga.Nov 29, 14:55
Barcelona: Lionel Messi recovery "going to plan"
Barcelona confirm that Lionel Messi is recovering well from his injury.Nov 28, 12:19
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: No "need" to win FIFA Ballon d'Or
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he does not "need" to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or to prove that he is the best player in the world.Nov 28, 09:32
Ajax vs. Barcelona: They played for both
Ahead of Ajax's Champions League clash with Barcelona, we look at five players who have played for both teams.Nov 26, 16:55
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Lionel Messi asks me about Manchester City'
Pablo Zabaleta reveals that Lionel Messi and he often talk about Manchester City.Nov 26, 03:56
Franck Ribery confident of Ballon d'Or triumph
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery admits that he is confident of winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or this year.Nov 25, 15:19
Gianluigi Buffon: 'Andrea Pirlo has my Ballon d'Or vote'
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon reveals that he voted for Andrea Pirlo ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the FIFA Ballon d'Or stakes.Nov 25, 13:11
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge rules out "absurd" Lionel Messi swoop
Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge rules out the prospect of the club triggering Lionel Messi's reported £210m release clause at Barcelona.Nov 25, 12:28
Preview:Ajax vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole's previews Barcelona's trip to Ajax on Tuesday for a Champions League group fixture.Nov 24, 12:19
Lionel Messi: 'Many clubs tried to sign me'
Lionel Messi reveals that "a lot of clubs" have expressed an interest in luring him away from Camp Nou.Nov 23, 16:14
Franck Ribery: 'Cristiano Ronaldo and I both deserve Ballon d'Or'
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery says that both he and Cristiano Ronaldo are the outstanding candidates for the Ballon d'Or award.Nov 23, 15:08
Antonio Conte: 'Andrea Pirlo deserves Ballon d'Or'
Juventus coach Antonio Conte insists that he would choose Andrea Pirlo ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or contention.Nov 23, 02:25
Lionel Messi: 'Dimitar Berbatov at Barcelona would be impossible'
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi believes that it would be impossible for Fulham's Dimitar Berbatov to join the club in the January transfer window.Nov 22, 22:40
Cristiano Ronaldo "not obsessed" with Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is "not obsessed" with winning the Ballon d'Or after becoming the favourite for the honour.Nov 22, 10:29
Barcelona's Lionel Messi full of praise for Ballon d'Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo
Barcelona star Lionel Messi hails "outstanding" Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo as both players battle it out for the Ballon d'Or.Nov 21, 10:35
Dietmar Hamann: 'Franck Ribery shouldn't be in Ballon d'Or contention'
Dietmar Hamann feels that Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery should not be in the running for the Ballon d'Or.Nov 20, 14:44
Lionel Messi: 'No return date set'
Barcelona's Lionel Messi says that he will only return to action once he is fully recovered from a hamstring complaint.Nov 20, 14:30
FIFA extend Ballon d'Or voting period, Cristiano Ronaldo heavy favourite
FIFA reopen the voting for the Ballon d'Or, seemingly opening the door for now-favourite Cristiano Ronaldo to receive more votes.Nov 20, 12:05
Cristiano Ronaldo's 2013 in numbers
Sports Mole looks back on how 2013 has unfolded so far for Cristiano Ronaldo with a host of facts and figures.Nov 20, 11:10
Thiago Silva: 'Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic deserve Ballon d'Or more than Ronaldo'
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is not as deserving of the Ballon d'Or as Lionel Messi or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Nov 19, 20:24
Sergio Busquets: 'Lionel Messi to return 100% fit'
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets says that his teammate Lionel Messi will return from his latest injury in top shape.Nov 19, 13:18
Report: Barcelona eye Dimitar Berbatov as Lionel Messi cover
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino is reportedly considering a January offer for Fulham's Dimitar Berbatov.Nov 19, 01:25
Barcelona's Lionel Messi won't rush return from injury
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi insists that it will be his body that determines when he returns from injury.Nov 18, 19:00
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