Liverpool's Luis Suarez scores from a free kick against Wigan on March 2, 2013
Jose Enrique: 'Luis Suarez in training is like facing Lionel Messi'
Liverpool's Jose Enrique says that facing Luis Suarez in training is like going up against Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.
Mar 7, 10:34
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Barcelona have to work harder'
Lionel Messi urges Barcelona to work harder to get out of their bad run of form.
Mar 7, 09:48
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Gareth Bale, Wayne Rooney are top players'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi reveals a desire to play alongside Tottenham Hotspur attacker Gareth Bale and Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.
Mar 6, 17:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is chased by AC Milan's Massimo Ambrosini during the two sides Champions League match on February 20, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Barcelona can beat AC Milan'
Lionel Messi admits that progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals will be "difficult" but is confident of getting the better of AC Milan next week.
Mar 6, 16:48
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
Pure gold replica of Lionel Messi's foot unveiled in Tokyo
A pure gold replica of Lionel Messi's foot is unveiled in Tokyo to mark the Barcelona striker's achievements.
Mar 6, 12:07
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona eyes Barcelona job
Diego Maradona reveals his "little dream" to coach Barcelona and Lionel Messi in the future.
Mar 5, 12:49
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Manchester United on February 13, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is best ever'
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Pele and Diego Maradona, and "probably the best ever".
Mar 5, 01:50
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema celebrate on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 2-1 win over Barcelona at the Bernabeu.
Mar 2, 17:20
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema celebrate on November 17, 2012
Real Madrid overpower Barcelona
Sergio Ramos scores late as Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 2-1 at home in La Liga.
Mar 2, 16:51
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Half-Time Report: All square between Real Madrid, Barcelona
Real Madrid and Barcelona finish the first half with one goal apiece in this afternoon's La Liga encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mar 2, 15:47
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the La Liga clash at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid record a 2-1 win over Barcelona.
Mar 2, 14:00
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013
West Ham United declined £3m Gareth Bale transfer?
West Ham United reportedly rejected the chance to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur in 2009.
Mar 1, 11:43
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'We're not used to losing'
Lionel Messi admits that two defeats from three games is difficult but has confidence that the players will improve.
Mar 1, 11:38
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to the fierce North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane.
Mar 1, 11:30
Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013
Gareth Bale: 'I have my own style'
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale insists that he focuses on his own style rather than trying to play like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
Mar 1, 08:41
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga encounter between bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 28, 18:18
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Unwell Lionel Messi misses training
A fever forces Lionel Messi to sit out of a Barcelona training session this morning.
Feb 27, 12:37
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand: 'People comparing Gareth Bale to Cristiano Ronaldo are clueless'
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that people are wrong to mention Gareth Bale in the "same breath" as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Feb 27, 10:22
Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo have "mutual loathing"
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have a "mutual loathing" of one another.
Feb 27, 05:11
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Chris Waddle: 'Bale has work to do to match Messi and Ronaldo'
Former England winger Chris Waddle believes that Gareth Bale has work to do if he is to emulate Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 27, 01:32
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid advance to the final of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Barcelona in the second leg of their semi-final clash.
Feb 26, 22:12
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Sevilla on February 9, 2013
Real Madrid ease past Barcelona to reach Copa del Rey final
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid end Barcelona's 22-match unbeaten stretch at home and reach the final of the Copa del Rey 4-2 on aggregate.
Feb 26, 21:54
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Cristiano Ronaldo penalty puts Real Madrid ahead at Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot to put Real Madrid 1-0 ahead against Barcelona in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.
Feb 26, 20:51
Real striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates his goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain starts for Real Madrid
Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain is selected ahead of Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's match against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Feb 26, 19:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Granada on February 16, 2013
Video: Lionel Messi plays cricket in Herbalife ad
Barcelona star Lionel Messi leaves football behind for a game of cricket for a promotional ad for sponsors Herbalife.
Feb 26, 13:27
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Cesc Fabregas hails Lionel Messi ahead of Real Madrid clash
Cesc Fabregas says that Lionel Messi will get back to his critics by leading Barcelona to victory over Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Feb 26, 12:23
Michael Owen, Javi Garcia
Michael Owen: Gareth Bale not in "Messi's or Ronaldo's league"
Michael Owen says that it is too early to compare Gareth Bale to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 26, 12:09
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013
Gareth Bale won't compare himself to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
Gareth Bale says that he doesn't take any notice of people comparing him to La Liga stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Feb 26, 11:32
Marouane Fellaini celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
David Moyes: 'Marouane Fellaini can learn from Lionel Messi'
David Moyes says that Marouane Fellaini can learn from Lionel Messi's temperament.
Feb 26, 07:35
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Barcelona's Lionel Messi determined to win against Real Madrid
Lionel Messi insists that Barcelona need to win against Real Madrid on Tuesday to progress to the final of the Copa del Rey.
Feb 25, 20:09
Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring Everton's fifth goal against Cheltenham in the FA Cup on January 7, 2013
David Moyes calls for Marouane Fellaini calm
Everton boss David Moyes calls on Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini to rise above rough treatment from opposing players.
Feb 25, 17:45
Nou Camp
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Feb 25, 16:50
Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013
Jack Collison: 'Gareth Bale is one of the world's best'
Jack Collison feels that Gareth Bale is good enough to be compared to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 25, 13:53
Dani Alves celebrates Barcelona's second goal on November 20, 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 football.
Feb 24, 22:10
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is chased by AC Milan's Massimo Ambrosini during the two sides Champions League match on February 20, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'It was hard to forget about AC Milan defeat'
Lionel Messi admits that it was hard to get the Champions League defeat to AC Milan out of his system during their 2-1 win over Sevilla.
Feb 24, 17:28
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi issues rallying cry ahead of Clasico
Lionel Messi insists that Barcelona must play better against Real Madrid, after needing to come from behind to beat Sevilla at Camp Nou last night.
Feb 24, 01:44
Atletico striker Radamel Falcao scores a goal against Zaragoza on January 13, 2013
Report: Manchester City make Radamel Falcao move
Manchester City have begun early negotiations with Atletico Madrid over a £40m move for Radamel Falcao, according to reports.
Feb 24, 00:46
Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Cordoba on January 10, 2013
Match Analysis: Barcelona 2-1 Sevilla
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 2-1 win over Sevilla at Camp Nou.
Feb 23, 23:11
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla
Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla at home, thanks to goals from David Villa and Lionel Messi.
Feb 23, 22:58
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-1 Sevilla - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the La Liga clash at Camp Nou as Barcelona record a 2-1 win over Sevilla.
Feb 23, 20:52
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