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
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
Thierry Henry
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
Santos' Neymar prior to the start of the match against Flamingo on May 26, 2013
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
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
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
Santos' Neymar prior to the start of the match against Flamingo on May 26, 2013
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
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
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
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Barcelona's Lionel Messi photographed with Las Vegas stripper?
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is reportedly photographed by an Argentine magazine with a blonde female stripper in Las Vegas.
Jul 31, 11:21
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Time for Tottenham Hotspur to let Gareth Bale go
Sports Mole explains why Tottenham Hotspur must let Gareth Bale join Real Madrid this summer.
Jul 31, 08:47
Neymar
Barcelona's Neymar: "Lionel Messi is an idol of mine"
New Barcelona forward Neymar admits that he idolises his teammate Lionel Messi.
Jul 31, 02:17
FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action during the friendly match against Lechia Gdansk on July 30, 2013
Lionel Messi equaliser spares Barcelona blushes
Polish side Lechia Gdansk take the lead twice against Barcelona, but Lionel Messi's goal secures a 2-2 draw for the Spanish champions.
Jul 30, 20:45
FC Barcelona's players celebrate scoring against Lechia Gdansk during their friendly match on July 30, 2013
Live Commentary: Lechia Gdansk 2-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the pre-season clash between Polish side Gdansk and Barcelona.
Jul 30, 18:15
Park Ji Sung
In Profile: Park Ji-Sung's time in England
As reports link Park Ji-Sung with a move back to PSV Eindhoven, we look back on his career in England with Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers.
Jul 28, 10:19
Athletic Bilbao's Carlos Gurpegui duels for the ball with Barcelona's Lionel Messi on January 5, 2011
Barcelona thrash Valerenga Fotball
Barcelona put seven goals past Valerenga Fotball in a pre-season friendly.
Jul 27, 18:49
Gerardo Martino
Live Commentary: Valerenga Fotball 0-7 Barcelona - as it happened
Join Sports Mole for a recap on all the action from Barcelona's pre-season friendly clash against Valerenga.
Jul 27, 16:30
Gerardo Martino
Barcelona's Gerardo Martino: 'No change for Lionel Messi'
New Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino reveals that Lionel Messi's position in the side won't change with the arrival of Neymar.
Jul 26, 15:40
Gerardo Martino
Lionel Messi denies involvement in Gerardo Martino appointment
Lionel Messi insists that he had never met Barcelona's new coach Gerardo Martino.
Jul 25, 10:21
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Barcelona's Lionel Messi: 'The hamstring injury is behind me'
Lionel Messi says that his hamstring injury is behind him following his stint during Barcelona's defeat to Bayern Munich.
Jul 25, 08:55
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich beat Barcelona
Goals from Philipp Lahm and Mario Mandzukic give Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich a 2-0 win against his former side Barcelona.
Jul 24, 18:45
Pep Guardiola
Team News: Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara starts against Barcelona
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola selects a strong side for the pre-season clash with Barcelona in Germany.
Jul 24, 16:17
Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm in action on April 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 2-0 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the pre-season clash between European giants Bayern Munich and Barcelona at the Allianz Arena.
Jul 24, 15:45
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas steps off the team bus on July 15, 2013
Five Premier League transfers that should happen
Sports Mole assesses five transfers that we feel should still take place this summer in the Premier League.
Jul 24, 09:40
Gerardo Martino
Gerardo Martino: 'Lionel Messi influenced Barcelona appointment'
Gerardo Martino has no doubts that Lionel Messi persuaded Barcelona to appoint him as their new coach.
Jul 24, 05:33
Gerardo Martino
In profile: Barcelona's Gerardo Martino
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Barcelona's new head coach Gerardo Martino.
Jul 23, 12:04
Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the Confederations Cup match against Italy on June 22, 2013
Rivaldo: 'Neymar will become world's best player at Barcelona'
Former Barcelona star Rivaldo tips Neymar to become the world's best player during his time at Camp Nou.
Jul 21, 08:53
Frank de Boer
Next Barcelona manager: Five contenders
Sports Mole assesses five of the early frontrunners to become the new head coach of Spanish champions Barcelona.
Jul 20, 15:11
Santos' Neymar prior to the start of the match against Flamingo on May 26, 2013
Neymar looks forward to Lionel Messi partnership
Brazilian forward Neymar hopes to "make history" alongside Lionel Messi at Barcelona next season.
Jul 20, 12:27
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Edmilson: 'Messi is the star at Barcelona, not Neymar'
Former Barcelona defender Edmilson warns Neymar that Lionel Messi will still be the number one star at Barcelona next season.
Jul 17, 04:12
Gareth Bale on a NBC billboard in Times Square
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale: 'FIFA 14 cover a dream come true'
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale is chosen by EA Sports as the cover star of FIFA 14 and describes the achievement as a "dream come true".
Jul 16, 01:26
Barcelona's Xavi converts a penalty to score his team's second against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Crowds swarm to Xavi's wedding to welcome Barcelona players
Screaming fans reportedly welcomed a number of Barcelona players attending the wedding of midfielder Xavi.
Jul 15, 12:04
France's Paul Pogba after his team won the U20 World Cup on July 13, 2013
Five potential stars from Under-20 World Cup
Sports Mole takes a look at five players who impressed during the recent Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.
Jul 13, 21:45
Santos' Neymar prior to the start of the match against Flamingo on May 26, 2013
Where will Neymar operate for Barcelona?
Sports Mole speculates where Neymar could operate for Barcelona next season.
Jul 13, 11:46
Auxerre's Yaya Sanogo during his side's match against St Etienne on October 1, 2011
Five youngsters to watch in the Premier League
Sports Mole identifies five youngsters that could make an impact in the Premier League next season.
Jul 13, 10:48
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his second goal against AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'I learned a lot from Ronaldinho'
Lionel Messi admits that Ronaldinho helped him a lot in his early years at Barcelona and believes the club should be forever grateful to the Brazilian.
Jul 11, 18:11
Spurs' Gareth Bale holds his PFA Player of the year and Young player of the year awards on April 28, 2013
Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie up for UEFA award
Gareth Bale joins Robin van Persie and eight other names on the shortlist for UEFA's 2012-13 Best Player in Europe award.
Jul 9, 15:26
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas holiday together in Ibiza
Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas head to Ibiza on holiday together.
Jul 9, 11:42
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Where next for Christian Benteke?
Sports Mole assesses the options available to Aston Villa's wantaway centre-forward Christian Benteke.
Jul 9, 10:14
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola: 'Lionel Messi and Neymar can play together'
Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists that Lionel Messi and Neymar will be able to co-exist at Camp Nou.
Jul 5, 07:57
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Lionel Messi sparks outrage by cancelling charity match in United States
Lionel Messi sparks outrage by cancelling a US charity match just a day before the event.
Jul 3, 11:59
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Lionel Messi challenges Neymar to perform for Barcelona
Barcelona star Lionel Messi calls on Brazil forward Neymar to reproduce the form he shows for the national side for the club next season.
Jul 3, 04:00
Mario Gotze celebrates his goal on November 17, 2012
Mario Gotze: 'Leaving Borussia Dortmund wasn't easy'
New Bayern Munich attacker Mario Gotze says that "it wasn't easy" to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Jul 2, 14:43
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