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
Carlos Tevez celebrating from the ground after scoring on November 17, 2012
Carlos Tevez: 'Argentina don't need me'
Carlos Tevez says that he is no longer needed by the Argentinian national side, as there are better strikers available for selection.
Jan 15, 08:11
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo undecided on future
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he will respect his contract at the Bernabeu but suggests that he may not sign a new deal.
Jan 14, 11:46
Paris Saint Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring the opener on December 8, 2012
Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'slams Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi's achievements'
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reportedly calls Lionel Messi short and claims that at least 10 players are better than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jan 14, 11:30
Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Match Analysis: Malaga 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 3-1 win over Malaga on Sunday.
Jan 13, 21:56
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Barcelona ease past Malaga
Barcelona retain their 11-point lead at the top of the La Liga table thanks to a 3-1 win at Malaga.
Jan 13, 21:48
Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi gives Barcelona the lead
Barcelona lead 1-0 at Malaga in tonight's La Liga match thanks to Lionel Messi's goal.
Jan 13, 20:47
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Live Commentary: Malaga 1-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's La Liga clash between Malaga and Barcelona at the Estadio La Rosaleda.
Jan 13, 19:52
Messi is congratulated by teammates after his early Copa Del Rey strike against Cordoba on December 12, 2012
Preview:Malaga vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's trip to Malaga in La Liga as they try to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Jan 11, 16:41
David Villa
Match Analysis: Barcelona 5-0 Cordoba (Barcelona win 7-0 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 5-0 win over Cordoba on Thursday.
Jan 10, 22:27
Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Don't write Real Madrid off'
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi insists that Real Madrid can still compete for the La Liga title.
Jan 10, 12:32
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is complete player'
Sir Alex Ferguson says that Cristiano Ronaldo has matured to become the "complete player".
Jan 10, 06:59
Iker Casillas
Video: Iker Casillas pinches Ronaldo's bum before Ballon d'Or ceremony
Real Madrid goalkeeper pinches Ronaldo's bum on the red carpet ahead of the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Jan 9, 14:57
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi sends shirt to Gerd Muller after breaking record
Barcelona star Lionel Messi sends his famous number 10 shirt with a message of "admiration" to Gerd Muller after breaking the German's goal record.
Jan 9, 14:46
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Real Sociedad on January 6, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Like God, I can't make everyone like me'
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo accepts that he can't make everyone like him but he will try to please the majority.
Jan 8, 13:27
Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta: 'Lionel Messi will get a fifth Ballon d'Or'
Andres Iniesta believes that Lionel Messi can win the Ballon d'Or for a fifth time, after the Argentine picked up his fourth award in a row.
Jan 8, 00:19
Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Barcelona's Lionel Messi: 'Unbelievable to win FIFA Ballon d'Or'
Lionel Messi says that he is delighted to win the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or for the fourth year in a row.
Jan 7, 20:15
Lionel Messi
Record-breaking Lionel Messi wins fourth Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi wins his record-breaking fourth-successive Ballon d'Or honour.
Jan 7, 19:00
Spain
Real Madrid, Barcelona dominate FIFA FIFPro team of the year
Radamel Falcao is the only player to be named in FIFA's FIFPro team of the year not to play for either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Jan 7, 18:17
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Live Coverage: 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or
Re-live the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or gala in Zurich with Sports Mole's coverage.
Jan 7, 17:58
Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Gary Lineker backs Lionel Messi for accolade
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker says that Barcelona's Lionel Messi deserves the Ballon d'Or award.
Jan 7, 17:30
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo plays down Lionel Messi rivalry
Cristiano Ronaldo says he does not see Lionel Messi as a rival.
Jan 7, 16:50
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho playing peekaboo on November 27, 2012
Jose Mourinho snubs Ballon d'Or event
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho snubs Monday's Ballon d'Or event in Zurich, according to reports.
Jan 7, 14:54
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates  late equaliser against West Ham on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole hails "incredible" Robin van Persie
Joe Cole thinks that Robin van Persie is an incredible talent after coming up against him in West Ham United's FA Cup third-round tie on Saturday.
Jan 7, 02:09