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
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Wayne Rooney: 'Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes that Barcelona's Lionel Messi is a better player than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 22, 13:56
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 designs own range of football boots
Barcelona star Lionel Messi designs his own range of Adidas football boots.
Feb 21, 13:07
AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng celebrates after scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 tie on February 20, 2013
Match Analysis: AC Milan 2-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as AC Milan record a 2-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Feb 20, 21:55
Hatem Ben Arfa runs around delighted after nabbing an equaliser for Newcastle on December 10, 2012
Hatem Ben Arfa: 'I could have been like Lionel Messi'
Hatem Ben Arfa says that he could have been as good as Lionel Messi if it were not for his poor attitude as a teenager.
Feb 20, 08:02
Andres Iniesta
Massimiliano Allegri concerned about Andres Iniesta ability
Massimiliano Allegri urges his players to focus on Andres Iniesta as well as Lionel Messi.
Feb 19, 14:37
Hatem Ben Arfa runs around delighted after nabbing an equaliser for Newcastle on December 10, 2012
Hatem Ben Arfa: 'I could have been like Lionel Messi'
Newcastle United's Hatem Ben Arfa believes that he could have been as good as Lionel Messi if he had focused more throughout his career.
Feb 18, 11:43
Kaka
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 action.
Feb 17, 22:23
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring his second goal against Granada on February 16, 2013
Barcelona stars hail Lionel Messi
Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Dani Alves heap praise upon Lionel Messi, after the Argentinean scores his 301st goal for Barcelona.
Feb 17, 15:22
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Gareth Bale: 'Cristiano Ronaldo better than Lionel Messi'
Gareth Bale says that Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is a more "complete" player than Lionel Messi.
Feb 17, 13:29
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Match Analysis: Granada 1-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 2-1 win over Granada on Saturday.
Feb 16, 21:02
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring his second goal against Granada on February 16, 2013
Barcelona come from behind to beat Granada
Barcelona come from behind to beat Granada with both goals coming from Lionel Messi.
Feb 16, 20:51
Barcelona players are dejected on the pitch following a late goal and a loss against Real Sociedad on January 19, 2013
Half-Time Report: Granada lead Barcelona
Odion Ighalo scores for Granada as they lead Barcelona at half time.
Feb 16, 19:49
Granada's Allan Nyom on September 22, 2012
Live Commentary: Granada 1-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of Saturday's La Liga clash at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes as Barcelona beat Granada 2-1.
Feb 16, 18:52
Arsene Wenger on the touchline during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Swansea on January 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'Gareth Bale's not as good as Cristiano Ronaldo'
Arsene Wenger believes that Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale does not deserve to be compared with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi yet.
Feb 15, 11:41
Tito Vilanova
Barcelona president: 'Current team is the best in history'
Barcelona's president believes that the current squad is the best team in the history of world football.
Feb 14, 11:25
Andres Iniesta
Lionel Messi "extremely lucky" to play with Andres Iniesta
Lionel Messi praises his Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta and says that he is "extremely lucky" to be in the same team as the Spanish midfielder.
Feb 13, 11:56
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Robin van Persie reaching Cristiano Ronaldo level'
Sir Alex Ferguson says that Robin van Persie is nearing the level of Cristiano Ronaldo, ahead of Manchester United's trip to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Feb 13, 07:52
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona defends Lionel Messi
Diego Maradona defends Lionel Messi's performances in an Argentina shirt.
Feb 13, 04:43
Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp: 'It won't be easy for Pep Guardiola'
Jurgen Klopp states his belief that Pep Guardiola will struggle to be as successful with Bayern Munich as he was with Barcelona.
Feb 12, 20:30
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 top performers in Spain following another enthralling week of action in La Liga.
Feb 10, 22:10
Andres Iniesta
Match Analysis: Barcelona 6-1 Getafe
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 6-1 win over Getafe on Sunday.
Feb 10, 13:27
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Barcelona hit Getafe for six
Barcelona record a comfortable 6-1 victory over Madrid-based Getafe at Camp Nou in La Liga.
Feb 10, 12:50
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