Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opener against Athletic Bilbao on December 1, 2012
Lionel Messi stretchered off
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is stretchered off during Wednesday's goalless draw with Benfica in the Champions League.
Dec 5, 21:36
Nou Camp
Half-Time Report: Benfica goalless at Barcelona
Benfica create a number of chances at the Nou Camp but fail to take the lead against a second-string Barcelona side.
Dec 5, 20:31
Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opener against Athletic Bilbao on December 1, 2012
Team News: Lionel Messi on bench for Barcelona
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is named on the bench for their final Champions League group match against Benfica at the Camp Nou.
Dec 5, 18:59
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Roberto Carlos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win Ballon d'Or'
Roberto Carlos says that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo should win the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or award.
Dec 5, 02:38
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona
Barcelona's Lionel Messi: 'I am not a tinpot dictator'
Lionel Messi dismisses suggestions that he towers over his Barcelona teammates and believes that his side are not over-reliant on him.
Dec 4, 05:37
Tito Vilanova
Preview:Barcelona vs. Benfica
Sports Mole previews the Iberian Champions League group clash between Barcelona and Benfica.
Dec 3, 16:54
Lionel Messi
Barcelona's Lionel Messi "hungry" for success
Lionel Messi fails to place his finger on what went wrong for Barcelona last season, but is keen to rectify the mistakes this term.
Dec 3, 05:22
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi "honoured" with Pele, Diego Maradona comparisons
Lionel Messi says that he feels "honoured" to be compared with Pele and Diego Maradona and insists that he wants to improve himself.
Dec 2, 17:36
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action for Paris Saint-Germain against Troyes on November 24, 2012
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Lionel Messi should not win Ballon d'Or'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that giving Lionel Messi the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the fourth year in a row would be unfair.
Dec 2, 14:11
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: Barcelona 5-1 Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a thumping 5-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
Dec 1, 21:24
Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opener against Athletic Bilbao on December 1, 2012
Record-breaking Barcelona thump Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona record the best ever start to a La Liga season by any club with a 5-1 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Dec 1, 20:49
Barcelona's Gerard Pique celebrates after scoring the opener on December 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: Barcelona in control against Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona hold a 3-0 lead over Athletic Bilbao at half time in tonight's La Liga encounter at the Camp Nou.
Dec 1, 19:49
Nou Camp
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's La Liga meeting between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp.
Dec 1, 18:53
Lionel Messi
Arsene Wenger: 'Lionel Messi deserves the FIFA Ballon d'Or'
Arsene Wenger believes that Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or but also hails the other candidates Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta.
Dec 1, 03:36
Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo understands Ballon d'Or snub
Andrea Pirlo says that he will "settle" for being named on the initial shortlist for the Ballon d'Or.
Nov 30, 15:50
Vincent Kompany, Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo "very proud" to make Ballon d'Or shortlist
Cristiano Ronaldo is "very proud" to be shortlisted for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or award and thanks his teammates at Real Madrid and Portugal for their "support".
Nov 30, 00:11
Nou Camp
Preview:Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's La Liga encounter with Athletico Bilbao on Saturday.
Nov 29, 19:16
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta up for Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta are shortlisted for FIFA's best player of the year award.
Nov 29, 15:07
David Villa
Team News: David Villa starts for Barcelona
David Villa is selected to start for Barcelona against Alaves, while Lionel Messi is rested.
Nov 28, 20:02
Brazil legend Ronaldo jokes with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke ahead of World Cup preparations on November 26, 2012
Ronaldo tips Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or
Brazilian legend Ronaldo tips Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or.
Nov 28, 19:28
Lionel Messi opens the scoring against Spartak on November 20, 2012
Lionel Messi record on hold
Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi is left out of the club's squad to face Deportivo Alaves in the Copa del Rey.
Nov 27, 15:33
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo jokes about Lionel Messi joining Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo jokes about Lionel Messi joining Real Madrid and insists that their rivalry is created by the media.
Nov 27, 13:47
Radamel Falcao
Diego Godin: 'Radamel Falcao is better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Diego Godin claims that his Atletico Madrid teammate Radamel Falcao is better than Cristiano Ronaldo and is less predictable than the Real Madrid forward.
Nov 27, 03:01
Tito Vilanova
Tito Vilanova insists work still to do in La Liga
Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova insists La Liga is far from won despite opening up an 11-point lead over title rivals Real Madrid.
Nov 26, 01:15
Andres Iniesta
Match Analysis: Levante 0-4 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 4-0 win over Levante on Sunday.
Nov 25, 22:00
Barcelona
Barcelona brush aside Levante
Barcelona score four goals in 16 second-half minutes to beat Levante ​at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia.
Nov 25, 21:47
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Barcelona being held by Levante
Barcelona and Levante both fail to score in the opening half of tonight's La Liga encounter at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia.
Nov 25, 20:46
Harry Redknapp
Video: Harry Redknapp reveals 'Ultimate Team'
New Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp reveals his 'Ultimate Team' for FIFA 13.
Nov 24, 13:01
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi "not thinking" about Gerd Muller's record
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says that he is not obsessed with breaking Gerd Muller's goalscoring record in a calendar year and puts his team above himself.
Nov 21, 02:02
Maximiliano Biancucchi in December 2011
Lionel Messi's cousin racially abused by own club president
Lionel Messi's cousin, Maxi Biancucchi, is racially abused by his own club president, Marcelo Recanate of Olimpia.
Nov 21, 00:36
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Tito Vilanova: 'Lionel Messi never fails to surprise'
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova claims that forward Lionel Messi never fails to surprise and has a very good tactical sense.
Nov 20, 23:18
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: Spartak Moscow 0-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona beat Spartak Moscow 3-0 in their Champions League Group G clash in Russia.
Nov 20, 19:02
Lionel Messi opens the scoring against Spartak on November 20, 2012
Barcelona through to last 16
Lionel Messi scores twice for Barcelona as the Spanish giants defeat Spartak Moscow 3-0 away to qualify for the Champions League last 16.
Nov 20, 18:54
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi becomes second-highest Champions League goalscorer
Lionel Messi nets his 56th goal in the Champions League to go second in the goalscorer standings.
Nov 20, 18:02
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi brace puts Barcelona in command
Lionel Messi takes his tally for the year to 80 goals as Barcelona hold a 3-0 lead at the break against Spartak Moscow.
Nov 20, 17:49
Carlos Tevez celebrating from the ground after scoring on November 17, 2012
Carlos Tevez: 'Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Carlos Tevez claims that Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but warns his Manchester City teammates against the Real Madrid forward's pace.
Nov 20, 16:49
David Villa
Team News: David Villa left out of Barcelona starting lineup against Spartak Moscow
David Villa starts on the bench for Barcelona against Spartak Moscow in Russia this evening, as does Carles Puyol.
Nov 20, 16:24
Tito Vilanova
Live Commentary: Spartak Moscow 0-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Champions League Group G clash between Spartak Moscow and Barcelona in Russia.
Nov 20, 16:00
David Silva
David Silva: 'Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
David Silva says that Lionel Messi is the best footballer in the world and hopes that a Spanish player wins the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or.
Nov 20, 15:23
Mario Balotelli on the bench for City
Roberto Mancini: 'Mario Balotelli can match Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi'
Roberto Mancini believes that Mario Balotelli can match up to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi if he improves his attitude.
Nov 20, 14:03