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Lionel Messi ruled out of Malaga clash
Lionel Messi is ruled out of Barcelona's trip to Malaga on Sunday due to a thigh problem.Aug 24, 13:28
Michael Laudrup: 'Gareth Bale is not as good as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi'
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup claims that Gareth Bale is not as good as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.Aug 24, 11:07
Preview:Malaga vs. Barcelona
Malaga take on La Liga champions Barcelona in Sunday's evening kickoff.Aug 23, 13:58
Lionel Messi called up for Argentina despite injury worries
Lionel Messi is included in Argentina's 18-man squad for next month's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, despite concerns regarding the Barcelona forward's fitness.Aug 22, 21:58
Raul: 'Gareth Bale will be a great signing for Real Madrid'
Former Real Madrid striker Raul praises his former club for their pursuit of Gareth Bale, as they close in on a world record-breaking £93m deal for the Welshman.Aug 22, 02:14
Lionel Messi to have scan on injury today
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will reportedly undergo a scan on his thigh injury today.Aug 22, 01:13
Lionel Messi suffers injury scare
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will undergo tests after picking up a thigh injury in the Super Cup.Aug 22, 00:46
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Sky Sports reveal best ever decision made in sport
Sky Sports viewers vote ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's substitutions in the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich as the best ever decision in sport. Aug 20, 11:40
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers from the opening weekend of the La Liga season.Aug 19, 22:43
Gerardo Martino: 'Even Lionel Messi needs rest'
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino insists that Lionel Messi is aware that he cannot play every minute of every match.Aug 18, 21:08
Match Analysis: Barcelona 7-0 Levante
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a thumping 7-0 win over Levante in La Liga.Aug 18, 18:52
Magnificent Barcelona hit Levante for seven in La Liga opener
Barcelona score six first-half goals on their way to a 7-0 demolition of Levante in their La Liga opener at Camp Nou.Aug 18, 18:50
Half-Time Report: Rampant Barcelona six up against Levante
Barcelona score six first-half goals in their La Liga opener against Levante in Gerardo Martino's first game in charge of the Catalan giants.Aug 18, 17:47
Team News: Neymar, Andres Iniesta, Jordi Alba all on Barcelona bench
Andres Iniesta, Jordi Alba and Neymar all start on the bench in Barcelona's La Liga opener against Levante.Aug 18, 16:35
Live Commentary: Barcelona 7-0 Levante - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the La Liga clash at Camp Nou as Barcelona beat Levante 7-0.Aug 18, 16:30
Preview:Barcelona vs. Levante
Sports Mole looks ahead to Gerardo Martino's first match as Barcelona coach against Levante.Aug 17, 00:28
Pope Francis tells Mario Balotelli to be 'responsible'
Pope Francis tells the Argentina and Italy footballers that they all have a "social responsibility".Aug 14, 13:46
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Luiz Felipe Scolari tips Lionel Messi for next two Ballons d'Or
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari tips Barcelona striker Lionel Messi for the next two Ballon d'Ors.Aug 14, 04:31
Lionel Messi ruled out for Argentina
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's international friendly against Italy on Wednesday with a muscular problem.Aug 13, 15:28
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Preview:Italy vs. Argentina
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday night's friendly meeting between Italy and Argentina in Rome.Aug 12, 15:55
Lionel Messi gives Jamie Carragher signed shirt as retirement gift
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher reveals that Lionel Messi sent him a signed Barcelona shirt after he decided to retire.Aug 12, 12:10
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Karim Benzema wants to win the Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema admits that he has not given up hope of winning the Ballon d'Or and reveals his excitement ahead of the new season.Aug 11, 10:34
Neymar scores in Barcelona win
Neymar scores his second Barcelona goal, helping his side to a 3-1 win over Malaysia XI in their final pre-season friendly.Aug 10, 14:36
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Kevin Davies: Gareth Bale yet to "prove himself"
Preston North End striker Kevin Davies feels that Gareth Bale has yet to make his mark on the world stage.Aug 9, 05:15
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Barcelona hit Thailand for seven
A hat-trick from Pedro helps Barcelona to play out a 7-1 victory over Thailand at the Rajamangala Stadium.Aug 7, 13:59
Live Commentary: Thailand 1-7 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the pre-season fixture at the Rajamangala Stadium as Barcelona record a 7-1 win over Thailand.Aug 7, 11:30
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Johan Cruyff casts doubt over Lionel Messi-Neymar partnership
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff believes that it may have been better to wait a few years before pairing Lionel Messi and Neymar.Aug 7, 07:02
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Jordi Alba: 'Lionel Messi will always be number one'
Jordi Alba believes Lionel Messi will always be Barcelona's biggest star, despite the arrival of Neymar.Aug 6, 20:15
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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Franck Ribery make UEFA shortlist
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery make the shortlist for UEFA's Best Player in Europe Award.Aug 6, 15:53
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Ottmar Hitzfeld: 'Bayern Munich don't need Robert Lewandowski'
Ottmar Hitzfeld insists that there is no room at former club Bayern Munich for Robert Lewandowski under current boss Pep Guardiola.Aug 6, 15:12
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Season preview: Barcelona
Sports Mole assesses whether Barcelona can retain their league title in the new campaign.Aug 6, 12:36
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Season preview: Bayern Munich
Sports Mole looks ahead to Bayern Munich's chances in the Bundesliga under the guidance of Pep Guardiola.Aug 6, 09:39
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Who will be next season's Premier League top goalscorer?
Sports Mole assesses five players who could become the Premier League's leading goalscorer next season.Aug 5, 11:10
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Xavi: 'There is not enough money in football to buy Lionel Messi'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi claims that if Gareth Bale is worth £100m, then there is not enough money in football to buy Lionel Messi.Aug 3, 22:49
Report: Lionel Messi to sign new Barcelona deal
A report claims that Lionel Messi could be given a pay rise by Barcelona following Neymar's arrival at the club.Aug 3, 16:20
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On this day: Arsenal sign Thierry Henry
Back on this day in 1999, Arsenal secured the services of French striker Thierry Henry from Juventus.Aug 3, 08:48
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Barcelona's Neymar: 'Goals will come at Camp Nou'
Barcelona forward Neymar asks for patience in his search for goals at Camp Nou, after failing to score in last night's 8-0 pre-season stroll against Santos.Aug 3, 00:40
Cesc Fabregas brace helps Barcelona crush Santos
Cesc Fabregas scores a brace as Barcelona hit eight goals past Santos to win the Joan Gamper Trophy.Aug 2, 21:29
Live Commentary: Barcelona 8-0 Santos - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Joan Gamper Trophy as Barcelona beat Brazilian outfit Santos 8-0 at Camp Nou.Aug 2, 18:30
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Video: Barcelona star Lionel Messi advertises new Adidas boots
Barcelona star Lionel Messi stars in a new Adidas commercial sporting an LED light suit to advertise a new range of boots.Aug 2, 13:27
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