Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Lionel Messi finalises Barcelona contract extension
Barcelona star Lionel Messi commits to the Spanish giants until June 2018 by signing a fresh two-year contract extension.
Feb 7, 16:05
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi kissed, hugged by pitch invader
Lionel Messi receives a kiss and a hug from a pitch invader during Argentina's victory over Sweden.
Feb 7, 13:33
 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
Arsene Wenger slams Lionel Messi Ballon d'Or triumph
Arsene Wenger says that Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the 2012 Ballon d'Or, and feels that it should have gone to Andres Iniesta.
Feb 6, 08:44
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi to sign new Barcelona contract?
Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to extend his Barcelona contract this week.
Feb 6, 03:52
 Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho reveals Lionel Messi regret
Brazil forward Ronaldinho reveals his regret at not playing "more seasons" at Barcelona with Lionel Messi.
Feb 6, 03:32
 Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho wants Lionel Messi, Neymar partnership
Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho wants to see Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Santos striker Neymar playing in the same team.
Feb 5, 16:10
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi to sign new Barcelona deal
Lionel Messi will commit his future to Barcelona on Thursday by signing a new contract at the Camp Nou until the summer of 2018.
Feb 5, 14:09
 AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli celebrates with a teammate after scoring on his debut on February 3, 2013
Adriano Galliani: 'Mario Balotelli is like Lionel Messi'
Adriano Galliani says that Mario Balotelli is AC Milan's version of Lionel Messi after netting a brace on his debut.
Feb 5, 07:12
 Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho: 'Manchester United would have won more Champions League titles with me'
Brazil international Ronaldinho boasts that Manchester United would have been more successful in Europe had he signed for them back in 2003.
Feb 4, 14:00
 New AC Milan signing Mario Balotelli warms up prior to his side's match with Udinese on February 3, 2013
Adriano Galliani hails Mario Balotelli
Adriano Galliani is pleased with Mario Balotelli's debut for AC Milan and says that he can "rest easy" for a decade as the team's attack is very young.
Feb 4, 09:47
 Ever Banega
Match Analysis: Valencia 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Valencia and Barcelona share the points in a 1-1 draw at the Mestalla.
Feb 3, 20:00
 Valencia player Ever Banega celebrates with teammates after scoring against Barcelona on February 3, 2013
Barcelona held at Valencia
Barcelona fail to win for only the third time in La Liga this season as they are held to a 1-1 draw at Valencia.
Feb 3, 19:50
 Ever Banega
Half-Time Report: Barcelona being held at Valencia
Barcelona and Valencia end the first half level at 1-1 in tonight's La Liga encounter at the Mestalla Stadium.
Feb 3, 18:48
 Mestalla
Live Commentary: Valencia 1-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of Sunday's La Liga clash at the Mestalla as Valencia and Barcelona share the points in a 1-1 draw.
Feb 3, 17:52
 Jose Callejon
Jose Callejon: 'Lionel Messi was out of order'
Jose Callejon slams Lionel Messi's behaviour in the wake of Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Barcelona.
Feb 1, 19:33
 Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Lionel Messi argues with Alvaro Arbeloa in car park?
Lionel Messi reportedly calls Alvaro Arbeloa "stupid" when confronting him in a car park following Barcelona's draw with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
Feb 1, 13:20
 United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Footballers more intelligent than Professor Stephen Hawking?
A study in Canada claims that some footballers are more intelligent than the likes of Professor Stephen Hawking.
Feb 1, 12:54
 Dinamo Zagreb player Mateo Kovacic during his team's match against PSG on November 6, 212
Inter sign 'Croatian Messi' Kovacic
Inter Milan sign teenage Croatian starlet Mateo Kovacic from Dinamo Zagreb.
Jan 31, 16:26
 Cesc Fabregas is congratulated by his team mates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid and Barcelona draw 1-1 in the first leg of their semi-final in the Copa del Rey.
Jan 30, 22:25
 Cesc Fabregas is congratulated by his team mates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
All square in El Clasico
Real Madrid and Barcelona share a 1-1 draw in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Jan 30, 22:05
 Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Jack Wilshere: 'I got Cesc Fabregas to nab Lionel Messi's shirt'
Jack Wilshere reveals that former Arsenal teammate Cesc Fabregas managed to get the midfielder Lionel Messi's shirt back in 2011.
Jan 29, 14:11
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after one of his four goals against Osasuna on January 27, 2013
Lionel Messi pleased with Barcelona focus
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is pleased with his side's focus during Sunday's 5-1 win over Osasuna in La Liga.
Jan 28, 00:07
 Javier Mascherano
Javier Mascherano relishing Real Madrid tie
Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano believes that Wednesday night's Cope del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid has come at the right time for his side.
Jan 27, 22:26
 Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 top performers in Spain following another enthralling weekend of action in La Liga.
Jan 27, 22:20
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after one of his four goals against Osasuna on January 27, 2013
Match Analysis: Barcelona 5-1 Osasuna
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 5-1 win over Osasuna on Sunday.
Jan 27, 19:56
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after one of his four goals against Osasuna on January 27, 2013
Lionel Messi scores four in Barcelona win
Lionel Messi scores four of Barcelona's five goals against Osasuna at the Camp Nou.
Jan 27, 19:50
 Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-1 Osasuna - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of Sunday's La Liga clash at the Camp Nou as Barcelona thump Osasuna 5-1.
Jan 27, 17:52
 Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Match Analysis: Malaga 2-4 Barcelona (Barcelona advance 6-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona book their spot in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-2 win over Malaga.
Jan 24, 23:13
 Messi is congratulated by teammates after his early Copa Del Rey strike against Cordoba on December 12, 2012
Barcelona set up Real Madrid semi-final
Barcelona reach the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 6-4 aggregate victory over Malaga.
Jan 24, 22:47
 Andres Iniesta
Live Commentary: Malaga 2-4 Barcelona (4-6) - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the second leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final as Barcelona run out 4-2 winners over Malaga.
Jan 24, 20:52
 Gerard Pique and pregnant wife Shakira pose topless (4x3 version)
Gerard Pique, Shakira become parents to 'Milan Pique Mebarak'
Gerard Pique is the latest member of the Barcelona squad to become a father, as his partner Shakira gives birth to their son 'Milan Pique Mebarak'.
Jan 23, 01:31
 Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Lionel Messi says fatherhood has changed him
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits that becoming a father for the first time has changed his outlook on life.
Jan 20, 19:38
 Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Barcelona defeat was inevitable at some point'
Barcelona's Lionel Messi admits that he feels a defeat was inevitable at some point during their La Liga campaign following their 3-2 defeat to Real Sociedad.
Jan 20, 07:45
 Real Sociedad's Xabi Prieto is congratulated by Carlos Vela following his penalty against Real Madrid on January 6, 2013
Match Analysis: Real Sociedad 3-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole brings you match analysis from Barcelona's surprise loss at Real Sociedad.
Jan 19, 19:33
 Tito Vilanova
Barcelona blow two-goal lead
A stoppage-time goal from Imanol Agirretxe sees Real Socieded come from two goals down to defeat Barcelona.
Jan 19, 18:51
 Estadio Anoeta
Live Commentary: Real Sociedad 3-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Barcelona.
Jan 19, 16:44
 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
Gerd Muller "happy" to receive Lionel Messi shirt
Gerd Muller says that he is "proud" to have received a signed shirt from Lionel Messi, who broke the German's 40-year goalscoring record.
Jan 18, 13:26
 Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Match Analysis: Barcelona 2-2 Malaga
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona and Malaga draw 2-2 in the first leg of their quarter-final clash in the Copa del Rey.
Jan 16, 22:43
 Barcelona players celebrate their second goal against Malaga in the Copa del Rey on January 16, 2013
Ten-man Malaga draw with Barcelona at Camp Nou
A late goal gives Malaga a 2-2 draw with Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.
Jan 16, 22:22
 Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-2 Malaga - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's Copa del Rey quarter-final clash between Barcelona and Malaga at the Camp Nou.
Jan 16, 20:30
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