Bayern forward Thomas Muller celebrates a goal against Stuttgart on January 27, 2013
Thomas Muller: 'Ballon d'Or should go to a Bayern Munich player'
Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Muller thinks that a member of his side deserve to win the Ballon d'Or following their Champions League success last weekend.
May 27, 19:14
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Zinedine Zidane: 'Gareth Bale good enough for Real Madrid'
Zinedine Zidane believes that Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale would fit in at Real Madrid.
May 24, 23:52
Cornella El-Prat
Preview:Espanyol vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Catalan derby between Espanyol and Barcelona.
May 24, 15:52
Neymar
Dani Alves: 'Neymar would be perfect partner for Lionel Messi'
Dani Alves believes that Neymar and Lionel Messi will be a great partnership should the Brazilian join Barcelona.
May 24, 08:27
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Neymar would be wonderful at Barcelona'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi welcomes the club's reported interest in Brazilian international striker Neymar.
May 22, 02:54
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova during the Champions League match against Bayern Munich on April 23, 2013
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid
Sports Mole looks ahead to the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Valladolid.
May 17, 16:51
Barcelona's Jordi Alba during his sides Champions League match with Celtic on October 23, 2012
Jordi Alba: 'Neymar doesn't compare to Lionel Messi'
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba feels that comparisons between Neymar and Lionel Messi shouldn't be made.
May 15, 04:31
Wayne Rooney celebrates
What next for Wayne Rooney?
Sports Mole assesses why Wayne Rooney could still be a Manchester United player next season.
May 14, 17:40
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Barcelona's Lionel Messi out for rest of season with hamstring injury
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is ruled out for up to three weeks with a hamstring injury.
May 14, 14:18
Neymar
Brazil star Neymar named most-marketable sportsperson
Brazilian football star Neymar is named as the world's most marketable sportsman.
May 13, 13:33
Roberto Soldado
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in Spain following another pulsating weekend of La Liga football.
May 13, 12:15
Vicente Calderon Stadium
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
May 10, 13:56
Barca's Leo Messi is congratulated after a goal against Real Betis on May 5, 2013
Barcelona complete second-half comeback
Barcelona performed a second-half comeback to beat Real Betis 4-2 in this evening's La Liga clash.
May 5, 20:51
Barca's Leo Messi is congratulated after a goal against Real Betis on May 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-2 Betis - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of tonight's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Betis that ends in yet another victory for the leaders.
May 5, 18:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Pep Guardiola: 'Lionel Messi is the best defender in the world'
Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims that Lionel Messi is the best defender in the world.
May 3, 22:29
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique reacts after netting an own goal against Bayern Munich on May 1, 2013
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Betis
Barcelona look to bounce back from their Champions League semi-final exit with a win in La Liga over Real Betis this Sunday.
May 3, 17:16
FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi during a press conference on April 22, 2013
Xavi lauds "extraordinary" Bayern Munich
Xavi says that Bayern Munich are worthy of a place in the Champions League final.
May 2, 06:14
Messi is congratulated by teammates after his early Copa Del Rey strike against Cordoba on December 12, 2012
Gerard Pique: 'Lionel Messi wouldn't have changed Bayern Munich result'
Gerard Pique says that a starting Lionel Messi would not have changed Barcelona's fortunes in the Champions League against Bayern Munich.
May 2, 06:05
Munich's Arjen Robben celebrates after scoring his team's fourth against Hamburger SV on March 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Munich (0-7 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bayern Munich book their spot in the final of the Champions League courtesy of a 3-0 second-leg win over Barcelona at the Camp Nou.
May 1, 21:10
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Team News: Lionel Messi starts on Barcelona bench
Lionel Messi is named on the Barcelona bench for tonight's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou.
May 1, 17:42
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Tito Vilanova: 'Lionel Messi can transform Bayern Munich tie'
Tito Vilanova is confident that Lionel Messi can inspire a Barcelona comeback against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
May 1, 08:00
Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013
Gareth Bale: 'I'm no Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo'
Gareth Bale says that he has a long way to go before he can be compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 30, 07:54
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Preview:Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Champions League semi-final tie between Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Apr 29, 14:21
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney tops Premier League rich list
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is the Premier League's richest footballer, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
Apr 27, 23:01
Barca defender Dani Alves duels for the ball against Levante on April 20, 2013
Late Ander Herrera goal denies Barcelona win
A late Ander Herrera goal denies Barcelona a win against Athletic Bilbao after Lionel Messi had earlier turned the game on its head with a quickfire goal and assist.
Apr 27, 17:55
San Mames
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's potential title-sealing clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Apr 25, 23:16
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'We have to bounce back'
Lionel Messi admits that Bayern Munich were "stronger" than Barcelona and urges his teammates to recover quickly from their 4-0 away defeat.
Apr 24, 14:56
Bayern's Thomas Muller celebrates scoring against FC Barcelona during the Champions League semi final first leg on April 23, 2013
Match Analysis: Bayern Munich 4-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bayern Munich record a 4-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their semi-final tie in the Champions League.
Apr 23, 20:55
Bayern's Mario Gomez celebrates scoring against FC Barcelona on April 23, 2013
Bayern Munich hit Barcelona for four
Bayern Munich romp to a 4-0 victory against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Apr 23, 20:34
Bayern's Thomas Muller celebrates scoring against FC Barcelona during the Champions League semi final first leg on April 23, 2013
Half-Time Report: Thomas Muller heads Bayern Munich in front against Barcelona
Thomas Muller stoops low to head Bayern Munich into the lead against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Apr 23, 19:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Team News: Lionel Messi starts for Barcelona
Lionel Messi overcomes a hamstring injury to start for Barcelona against Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 17:46
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Lionel Messi fit to face Bayern Munich
Lionel Messi overcomes a hamstring injury to be included in the Barcelona squad for tonight's match against Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 17:21
Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper and TV sports moderator Oliver Kahn on November 7, 2012
Oliver Kahn: "Moment of truth for Bayern Munich"
Oliver Kahn warns Bayern Munich that they need to step up their game to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 23, 11:31
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Bayern Munich tougher than last year'
Lionel Messi says that Bayern Munich are a tougher outfit this year than they were when they reached the final last season.
Apr 23, 07:41
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Xavi: 'Barcelona have missed Lionel Messi'
Xavi says that Barcelona are not the same team without the injured Lionel Messi.
Apr 23, 05:53
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Cesc Fabregas: 'I'll make way for Lionel Messi'
Cesc Fabregas says that he would be happy to be dropped by Barcelona in favour of Lionel Messi.
Apr 23, 05:30
Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012
Jordi Roura coy on Lionel Messi fitness
Jordi Roura says that Lionel Messi's fitness will be assessed on Tuesday before Barcelona's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
Apr 22, 17:01
Luis Suarez
Steven Gerrard dodges Luis Suarez bite talk
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard refuses to talk about Luis Suarez's alleged bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 21, 19:01
Luis Suarez gives the thumbs up after scoring his second goal against QPR on December 30, 2012
Luis Suarez: Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo would "tear defences to pieces"
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez feels that a combination of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo would "tear defences to pieces" at Real Madrid.
Apr 21, 12:54
Bayern's Thomas Mueller is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's second against Juventus on April 2, 2013
Preview:Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the showpiece Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Apr 21, 09:44
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