Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Javi Martinez hopes Lionel Messi is fit for Champions League semis
Javi Martinez hopes that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will be fit to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 18, 07:32
 Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend asked to cut up Lionel Messi shirt
Cristiano Ronaldo's model girlfriend Irina Shayk refuses to cut up a Lionel Messi Barcelona shirt when asked by a Greek TV host.
Apr 17, 13:34
 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Athletic Bilbao on April 14, 2013
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in La Liga following another enthralling week of Spanish football.
Apr 15, 21:25
 Neymar
Barcelona "extremely interested in Neymar"
Barcelona's South American representative reveals that the club could make an offer to Santos this summer to sign forward Neymar.
Apr 15, 10:26
 Barcelona players celebrate the opening goal in their Champions League clash against AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Match Analysis: Real Zaragoza 0-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back over Barcelona's comfortable victory away at Real Zaragoza.
Apr 14, 18:54
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Cristian Tello inspires Barcelona win
Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga, as two Cristian Tello goals help them overcome Real Zaragoza 3-0.
Apr 14, 18:51
 Bayern defender Dante rues a miss against Borussia Moenchengladbach on December 14, 2012
Dante: 'Lionel Messi and Barcelona are the best'
Bayern Munich defender Dante hails Lionel Messi and Barcelona as the best in the world ahead of their Champions League semi-final meeting.
Apr 14, 17:27
 Barcelona players celebrate the opening goal in their Champions League clash against AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Live Commentary: Real Zaragoza 0-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Recap Barcelona's 3-0 win over Real Zaragoza with Sports Mole's live updates.
Apr 14, 16:54
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Gary Neville: 'Lionel Messi redefines greatness'
Gary Neville feels that Lionel Messi has redefined greatness for Barcelona following his substitute appearance in the Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 14, 06:18
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta left out squad to face Real Zaragoza
Barcelona rest Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Sergi Busquets and Jordi Alba for tomorrow's trip to Real Zaragoza.
Apr 13, 12:26
 Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
David Beckham: 'Lionel Messi better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
David Beckham believes that Lionel Messi is a better footballer than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 12, 21:46
 Barcelona's Pedro celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Paris Saint-Germain on April 10, 2013
Preview:Real Zaragoza vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's trip to struggling La Liga side Real Zaragoza.
Apr 12, 15:53
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Leonardo: 'Paris Saint-Germain would have won with Lionel Messi'
Leonardo insists that Paris Saint-Germain would have easily beaten Barcelona were Lional Messi in his team instead of the Spaniards'.
Apr 12, 10:58
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Barcelona: 'No Lionel Messi injury relapse'
Lionel Messi's condition has not got worse after being brought on against Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 11, 14:45
 Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012
Jordi Roura "proud" of players
Jordi Roura admits he and his fellow coaches are proud of the effort that the players put in against Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 11, 10:20
 Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Gerard Pique: 'Injured Lionel Messi changes everything'
Gerard Pique says that a half-fit Lionel Messi can "change everything" for Barcelona.
Apr 11, 06:24
 Barcelona player Gerard Pique celebrates after his side knocked AC Milan out of the Champions League on March 12, 2013
Gerard Pique: 'We deserved it'
Barcelona's Gerard Pique insists that his side were worthy winners over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Apr 10, 21:30
 Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Pedro: 'Lionel Messi was the catalyst'
Barcelona forward Pedro claims that Lionel Messi made the difference in the team's Champions League quarter-final victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 10, 21:15
 Barca forward David Villa hugs Lionel Messi after the Spaniard scored against Rayo Vallecano on March 17, 2013
Match Analysis: Barcelona* 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain (3-3 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona book their spot in the Champions League semi-finals with a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain at the Camp Nou.
Apr 10, 21:10
 Barcelona's Pedro celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Paris Saint-Germain on April 10, 2013
Barcelona edge past Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona squeeze past Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals following a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou.
Apr 10, 20:37
 Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Team News: Lionel Messi on bench for Barcelona
Lionel Messi starts on the bench for the second leg of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 10, 17:41
 Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012
Jordi Roura: 'Barcelona want to win'
Jordi Roura says that Barcelona want to win the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 10, 16:26
 Paris Saint-Germain's Blaise Matuidi on November 6, 2012
Blaise Matuidi: Lionel Messi's absence "changes some things"
Blaise Matuidi says that Lionel Messi's potential absence for Barcelona could help Paris Saint-Germain win at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
Apr 9, 07:57
 Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline in the match against Montpellier on March 29, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti: "We must show courage"
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti calls on his side to show courage and press the action against Barcelona at Camp Nou tomorrow.
Apr 9, 04:20
 Xavi
Xavi: 'Advantage to Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain'
Xavi says that Barcelona will be favourites to progress to the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Paris Saint-Germain because of their two away goals.
Apr 8, 15:42
 Tito Vilanova
Preview:Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final clash between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou.
Apr 8, 14:20
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Video: Lionel Messi takes on robot goalkeeper in penalty shootout
Barcelona star Lionel Messi takes on a Japanese robotic goalkeeper during a penalty shootout.
Apr 8, 13:33
 Cesc Fabregas
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in Spain following another pulsating week of La Liga football.
Apr 7, 21:25
 AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli celebrates after scoring against Palermo on Match 17, 2013
Massimiliano Allegri wants Mario Balotelli to become a top-five player
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri challenges Mario Balotelli to become one of the top five players in world football.
Apr 7, 07:20
 AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri prior to kick-off against Atalanta on Janaury 27, 2013
Massimiliano Allegri: 'Only Lionel Messi scores 50 goals in a season'
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri tells Stephan El Shaarawy not to worry about scoring too many goals, saying that only Lionel Messi can net 50 in a season.
Apr 7, 00:56
 Cesc Fabregas
Match Analysis: Barcelona 5-0 Real Mallorca
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 5-0 win over Real Mallorca.
Apr 6, 22:20
 Daniel Alves
Dani Alves: 'We can compete without Lionel Messi'
Dani Alves is confident that Barcelona can reach the semi-finals of the Champions League even if Lionel Messi is not fit.
Apr 4, 16:27
 Nou Camp
Pope invited to watch Barcelona
The newly-elected Pope is invited by Barcelona president Sandro Rosell to watch a match at the Camp Nou.
Apr 3, 19:02
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Lionel Messi fit for second leg?
Lionel Messi could be fit for the second leg of Barcelona's quarter-final Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain next week.
Apr 3, 12:31
 Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012
Jordi Roura laments Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano injury
Jordi Roura laments the injuries to Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano that will keep the duo out of Barcelona's home tie against Paris Saint-Germain next week.
Apr 3, 09:21
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Lionel Messi 'out for three weeks'
Lionel Messi is expected to miss the next three weeks for Barcelona that would rule him out of the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Apr 3, 06:41
 Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane: 'Gareth Bale not far off Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's level'
France legend says that Gareth Bale is not far off the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Apr 3, 02:27
 David Beckham playing for Paris Saint-Germain on February 24, 2013
David Beckham hopes Lionel Messi is back for Champions League return leg
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder David Beckham hopes that Barcelona's Lionel Messi is fit enough to play a part in the two sides' Champions League clash next week.
Apr 3, 02:00
 Javier Mascherano
Barcelona's Javier Mascherano out for six weeks with knee injury
Barcelona's Javier Mascherano has been ruled out for six weeks with a knee injury.
Apr 3, 01:31
 Barcelona's Xavi converts a penalty to score his team's second against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks over an entertaining first leg between PSG and Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final.
Apr 2, 21:20
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