Generic image of a locker room
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
 Luiz Felipe Scolari
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
 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
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
 Argentina teammates Lionel Messi and Javier Pastore leave the pitch after beating Costa Rica on July 11, 2011
Preview:Italy vs. Argentina
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday night's friendly meeting between Italy and Argentina in Rome.
Aug 12, 15:55
 Generic image of a locker room
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
 Karim Benzema scores the opener for Real Madrid past Joe Hart on November 21, 2012
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
 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
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
 Kevin Davies
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
 Pedro
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
 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
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
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
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
 FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action during the friendly match against Lechia Gdansk on July 30, 2013
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
 Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
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
 Coach Ottmar Hitzfeld photographed on November 2, 2011
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
 Gerardo Martino celebrates his Paraguay side scoring at the 2010 World Cup.
Season preview: Barcelona
Sports Mole assesses whether Barcelona can retain their league title in the new campaign.
Aug 6, 12:36
 Pep Guardiola
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
 Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
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
 FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi during a press conference on April 22, 2013
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
 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
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