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
Santi Cazorla
Jack Wilshere gives Santi Cazorla nickname
Jack Wilshere gives Arsenal teammate the nickname 'Maradona' after his performance in the 5-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 19, 07:10
Tito Vilanova
Tito Vilanova: 'Barcelona are more than just Lionel Messi'
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova dismisses claims that they are too reliant on Lionel Messi.
Nov 18, 20:11
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: Barcelona 3-1 Real Zaragoza
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 3-1 victory over Real Zaragoza at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
Nov 17, 21:54
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Barcelona ease past Real Zaragoza
A brace from Lionel Messi helps Barcelona to a comfortable victory over Zaragoza as the Catalan club continue their unbeaten start to the season.
Nov 17, 20:50
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Half-Time Report: Barcelona edging Real Zaragoza
Alex Song cancels out Paco Montanes as Barcelona go into the dressing room with a slender lead over Real Zaragoza at the Camp Nou.
Nov 17, 19:47
Nou Camp
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Real Zaragoza - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Zaragoza at the Nou Camp.
Nov 17, 18:54
Neymar
Daniel Alves wants Neymar to join Barcelona
Daniel Alves believes that his Brazilian compatriot Neymar should move to Barcelona to develop his career.
Nov 16, 04:02
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Alex backs Zlatan Ibrahimovic for FIFA Ballon d'Or award
Alex believes that his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic's performance against England will help him in his bid to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or award this year.
Nov 16, 03:24
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi disappointed with Saudi Arabia stalemate
Lionel Messi expresses his frustration following Argentina's draw in Saudi Arabia.
Nov 15, 00:11
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona
Lionel Messi "disappointed" with Saudi Arabia draw
Lionel Messi admits that he is disappointed with Argentina's lacklustre performance against Saudi Arabia after being held to frustrating goalless draw in Riyadh.
Nov 14, 22:28
Lionel Messi
Argentina held by Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi fails to find a way past Saudi Arabia as Argentina are held in Riyadh.
Nov 14, 20:30
Hatem Ben Arfa
Video: Hatem Ben Arfa goal nominated for Puskas award
Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa has a goal nominated for the Puskas award, alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Radamel Falcao.
Nov 14, 19:55
Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero gives Lionel Messi's newborn an Argentina kit
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero gives Lionel Messi's baby son Thiago an Argentina football kit.
Nov 14, 14:04
Lionel Messi
Willy Sagnol hails 'untouchable' Lionel Messi
Willy Sagnol says that Lionel Messi is the best footballer in the world and deserves a fourth straight Ballon d'Or title.
Nov 14, 07:01
Wilfried Zaha
Andy Gray plays down Wilfried Zaha potential
Andy Gray says that Wilfried Zaha is too old to become the next Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
Nov 14, 06:50
Pele
Pele undergoes hip surgery
Pele undergoes a successful operation on his hip in his native Brazil.
Nov 13, 19:02
Wilfried Zaha
Wilfried Zaha denies being "arrogant" following Messi, Ronaldo comments
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha insists that he was not being arrogant when he claimed that only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are better players than him and says that his words were taken the wrong way.
Nov 13, 10:53
Wilfried Zaha
Wilfried Zaha: 'Only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are better than me'
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha insists that he considers only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to be better players than himself.
Nov 13, 07:47
Andres Iniesta
Anders Iniesta praises Lionel Messi
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says that Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.
Nov 12, 17:05
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona
Lionel Messi eclipses Pele goals record
Lionel Messi's double for Barcelona in their 4-2 win at Mallorca helps the Argentinean forward eclipse Pele's record for number of goals scored in a calendar year.
Nov 12, 04:09
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores two goals to help Barcelona beat Mallorca
Barcelona defeat Real Mallorca 2-0 at the Estadio Son Moix.
Nov 11, 22:53
Ruud Gullit
Ruud Gullit: 'Netherlands and Germany have no stars'
Ruud Gullit does not believe that the Netherlands or Germany have any super-star players.
Nov 11, 16:02
Ibrahim Afellay
Ibrahim Afellay seeks Barcelona return from Schalke
Ibrahim Afellay wants to return Barcelona once his loan deal at Schalke runs out at the end of the season.
Nov 10, 15:04
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