Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Late Blaise Matuidi keeps Barcelona tie level
Blaise Matuidi scores in injury time to help Paris Saint-Germain draw their Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie against Barcelona 2-2 at home.
Apr 2, 20:43
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona
Lionel Messi forced off with hamstring injury
Lionel Messi suffers a hamstring injury that forces him off after 45 minutes of Barcelona's Champions League tie at Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 2, 20:02
Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi gives Barcelona control
Barcelona lead 1-0 after 45 minutes against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes, courtesy of a goal from Lionel Messi.
Apr 2, 19:32
Paris Saint-Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Barcelona on April 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Read how PSG snatched a last-gasp draw against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
Apr 2, 17:45
PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates a goal against St Etienne on March 17, 2013
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: We can beat "best ever" Barcelona
Zlatan Ibrahimovic acknowledges the quality that Barcelona have but is confident that Paris Saint-Germain can beat them at home on Tuesday.
Apr 2, 12:43
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti on the touchline during the Champions League match against Valencia on February 12, 2013
Paris Saint-Germain's Carlo Ancelotti confident of Barcelona win
Carlo Ancelotti says that he is confident of a Paris Saint-Germain victory over Barcelona at home in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Apr 2, 09:43
Espanyol's Sergio Garcia celebrates his goal on December 16, 2012
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in Spain following another enthralling week of La Liga action.
Apr 1, 22:25
Paris Saint Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring the opener on December 8, 2012
Sergio Busquets: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is "a great guy"
Sergio Busquets says that he never had any problems with Zlatan Ibrahimovic when the Swedish striker was at Barcelona.
Apr 1, 11:32
Argentina teammates Lionel Messi and Javier Pastore leave the pitch after beating Costa Rica on July 11, 2011
Javier Pastore: 'Lionel Messi match will be emotional'
Javier Pastore is looking forward to facing Lionel Messi when Paris Saint-Germain take on Barcelona in the Champions League.
Mar 31, 19:04
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Scoring streak not important'
Lionel Messi feels that his record of scoring against all 19 other teams successively in La Liga in not an important stat.
Mar 31, 05:43
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Celta Vigo 2-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Celta Vigo and Barcelona share the points in a 2-2 draw.
Mar 30, 19:00
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Late Celta Vigo equaliser stuns Barcelona
Barcelona are pegged back to 2-2 after coming from behind to lead Celta Vigo.
Mar 30, 18:51
Barcelona
Half-Time Report: Barcelona come from behind to go in level at the break
Cristian Tello's late first-half goal ensures that Barcelona go in 1-1 at half time against Celta Vigo after Natxo Insa's opener.
Mar 30, 17:53
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Celta Vigo 2-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the La Liga clash at the Estadio de Balaidos as Celta Vigo and Barcelona share the points in a 2-2 draw.
Mar 30, 16:30
Lucas Moura makes his debut for PSG at the Parc des Princes stadium on 11 January, 2013
Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas Moura: 'We can beat Barcelona'
Lucas Moura is confident that Paris Saint-Germain have the quality to get the better of Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Mar 25, 15:41
Philippe Coutinho in action for Liverpool on February 10, 2013
Philippe Coutinho plays down Lionel Messi comparison
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho insists that it is too early for him to be compared to the likes of Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi.
Mar 23, 20:23
Lionel Messi poses with his FIFA Men's World Player of the Year award before the Copa del Rey match against Malaga on January 16, 2013
Lionel Messi's hometown to build museum dedicated to Barcelona star
A museum dedicated to Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be built in the striker's hometown of Rosario in Argentina.
Mar 21, 13:48
Inter forward Antonio Cassano watches his team against Parma on November 26, 2012
Antonio Cassano 'thanked by Lionel Messi for naming son after him'
Lionel Messi reportedly sends his gratitude to Inter Milan's Antonio Cassano for naming his baby after the Barcelona star.
Mar 21, 13:24
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Lionel Messi gets son's name and hands tattooed on leg
Lionel Messi gets a tattoo inked on his left calf as a tribute to his first-born son Thiago.
Mar 21, 13:13
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Manchester United in the Champions League on March 5, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo should have won Ballon d'Or'
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho feels that Cristiano Ronaldo should have won the 2012 Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona's Lionel Messi.
Mar 20, 03:43
Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Cordoba on January 10, 2013
Barcelona's David Villa "happy" with performance against Rayo Vallecano
David Villa says that he is delighted to help Barcelona with "goals and assists" against Rayo Vallecano and wants to reach the Champions League final.
Mar 18, 15:28
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Barcelona struggle against defensive teams'
Lionel Messi admits that Barcelona suffer problems when teams "sit back and solely defend".
Mar 18, 15:10
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi admits playing football online games against strangers
Barcelona star Lionel Messi reveals that he plays online football games against strangers.
Mar 18, 10:46
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Barcelona star Lionel Messi opens up about life as a father
Lionel Messi says that becoming a father to son Thiago was one of 'the most beautiful moments' in his life.
Mar 18, 10:09
Tito Vilanova
Lionel Messi: 'We have missed Tito Vilanova'
Lionel Messi says that Barcelona are missing coach Tito Vilanova.
Mar 18, 05:48
Gonzalo Higuain
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 top performers in Spain following another pulsating weekend of action in La Liga.
Mar 17, 22:40
Barca forward David Villa hugs Lionel Messi after the Spaniard scored against Rayo Vallecano on March 17, 2013
Match Analysis: Barcelona 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Mar 17, 22:03
Barca forward David Villa hugs Lionel Messi after the Spaniard scored against Rayo Vallecano on March 17, 2013
Barcelona ease past Rayo Vallecano
Lionel Messi scores twice for Barcelona as they overcome Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at Camp Nou in La Liga.
Mar 17, 21:49
Barca forward David Villa hugs Lionel Messi after the Spaniard scored against Rayo Vallecano on March 17, 2013
Lionel Messi scores in 18 straight league games
Lionel Messi makes it 18 straight La Liga games with a goal by scoring against Rayo Vallecano.
Mar 17, 21:01
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Rayo Vallecano - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the La Liga clash at Camp Nou as Barcelona record a 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Mar 17, 19:52
New Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino prior to his teams match with Everton on January 21, 2013
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Philippe Coutinho is like Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi'
Mauricio Pochettino believes that Phillipe Coutinho plays a similar style of football to Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho.
Mar 15, 20:33
M'Baye Niang
AC Milan's M'Baye Niang: 'I quickly forgot my missed chance'
AC Milan teenager M'Baye Niang claims that he forgot about his missed chance against Barcelona after five minutes.
Mar 13, 15:17
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi scores his second goal during the second leg of his side's Champions League last 16 match with AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Barcelona's Lionel Messi hails AC Milan win
Lionel Messi is delighted with Barcelona's comprehensive 4-0 victory over AC Milan at Camp Nou on Tuesday.
Mar 13, 11:49
AC Milan's M'Baye Niang in action on January 20, 2013
Mathieu Flamini: 'M'Baye Niang not to blame for exit'
Mathieu Flamini says that AC Milan cannot blame M'Baye Niang for their Champions League exit.
Mar 13, 08:55
Liverpool's Luis Suarez celebrates with team mate Jose Enrique after scoring his team's third against Zenit St Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Jose Enrique: 'Luis Suarez is Liverpool's Lionel Messi'
Jose Enrique says that Luis Suarez is Liverpool's version of Lionel Messi.
Mar 13, 06:25
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri: 'M'Baye Niang miss was turning point in Barcelona defeat'
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri thinks that M'Baye Niang's first-half miss was the crucial moment of his side's Champions League defeat to Barcelona on Tuesday night.
Mar 13, 04:56
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri hails Barcelona as "strongest side in world"
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri calls Barcelona the "strongest side in the world" following their 4-0 victory over his side in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Mar 13, 02:47
Barcelona's David Villa celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in their Champions League clash with AC Milan on March 12, 2013
David Villa: 'We can go up against anyone'
Barcelona striker David Villa reveals that that he is confident of seeing off anyone his side face in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Mar 12, 23:10
Barcelona player Gerard Pique celebrates after his side knocked AC Milan out of the Champions League on March 12, 2013
Gerard Pique: "We believed from the first minute"
Gerard Pique says that Barcelona believed that they could overturn a 2-0 deficit going into the second leg of their Champions League tie this evening.
Mar 12, 22:15
Barcelona's David Villa celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in their Champions League clash with AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Match Analysis: Barcelona 4-0 AC Milan (4-2 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 win over AC Milan at Camp Nou.
Mar 12, 22:10
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