Lionel Messi
FIFA linesman asks for photo with Lionel Messi during Argentina clash
Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi poses for a photo with a FIFA linesman during the half-time interval of Argentina's 2-1 win over Chile.
Oct 17, 12:32
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higauin inspire Argentina to victory against Chile
Two goals in three minutes from Gonzalo Higuain and Lionel Messi hand Argentina a crucial 2-1 victory over Chile in a heated South American qualifying tie.
Oct 17, 02:28
 Jordi Alba
Jordi Alba praises Lionel Messi, David Villa
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba says that Lionel Messi is the 'best player in the world'.
Oct 16, 14:18
 Gareth Bale, Matthew Lowton
Harry Redknapp puts Gareth Bale on par with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Harry Redknapp believes that Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale is close to matching the quality of La Liga stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Oct 16, 08:40
 Vincent Kompany, Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first sportsman to reach 50m 'likes' on Facebook
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi and David Beckham to become the first sportsman to reach 50m 'likes' on social networking site Facebook.
Oct 16, 04:03
 Radamel Falcao
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo furious with continued speculation over Radamel Falcao
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo reacts angrily to a further round of questions linking star striker Radamel Falcao with a move to Manchester City.
Oct 15, 22:59
 Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
Andres Iniesta describes the perfect player
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta includes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in his model for the perfect footballer.
Oct 15, 14:31
 Lionel Messi
Barcelona in no hurry to renew Lionel Messi's contract
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is calm about extending Lionel Messi's current contract that runs out in June 2016.
Oct 14, 22:12
 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
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella: 'We played a great match against Uruguay'
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella praises his players for their performance against Uruguay in a 3-0 victory at home on Friday.
Oct 13, 04:59
 Lionel Messi
Argentina 3-0 Uruguay
Two goals from Lionel Messi see Argentina get the better of Uruguay 3-0 at home in their 2014 World Cup qualifier.
Oct 13, 02:29
 Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo best in universe'
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho describes Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in the universe and believes that it would be a crime if he didn't win the Ballon d'Or.
Oct 12, 12:43
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi praises quality of El Clasicos
Lionel Messi praises the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Oct 10, 14:30
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi insists becoming Argentina captain has not changed him
Lionel Messi is adamant that becoming Argentina captain has not made a difference to the way he is treated by national teammates.
Oct 10, 00:59
 Lionel Messi
Carles Rexach: 'Lionel Messi is the world's best footballer'
Carles Rexach says that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is the world's best footballer.
Oct 9, 21:35
 Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas picks Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas says that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi.
Oct 9, 11:16
 Lionel Messi
Tito Vilanova: 'Lionel Messi is the world's best player'
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova says that Lionel Messi is the best player in the world "by a big margin".
Oct 9, 04:18
 Raul
Raul: 'Draw was a fair result'
Former Spain striker Raul says that Real Madrid's 2-2 draw with Barcelona on Sunday has kept the La Liga title race alive.
Oct 8, 12:08
 Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho: 'Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo are from another planet'
Jose Mourinho hails Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo following the duo's performance in the Clasico on Sunday.
Oct 8, 04:10
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi says draw with Real Madrid was a "beautiful" match to play in
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi thinks that the 2-2 El Clasico draw with Real Madrid was a "beautiful" match to play in.
Oct 7, 23:47
 Cristiano Ronaldo
Emilio Butragueno: 'Real Madrid are not satisfied with Barcelona draw'
Emilio Butragueno believes that Real Madrid deserved more than a point against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Oct 7, 21:57
 Radamel Falcao
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks its 11 top performers in Spain following another week of La Liga action.
Oct 7, 21:51
 Tito Vilanova
Tito Vilanova: 'Adriano is faster than Alex Song'
Tito Vilanova says that he preferred Adriano to Alex Song in his starting lineup against Real Madrid because he is "faster".
Oct 7, 21:47
 Cristiano Ronaldo
Match Analysis: Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona and Real Madrid share the points in a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp on Sunday.
Oct 7, 20:18
 Lionel Messi
Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both bag a brace as the first El Clasico of the La Liga season ends in a 2-2 draw.
Oct 7, 19:46
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi praises Jose Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi says that Jose Mourinho is a "good coach" ahead of tonight's El Clasico at the Nou Camp.
Oct 7, 09:33
 Sergio Aguero
Sergio Aguero: 'I did not know who Lionel Messi was'
Sergio Aguero reveals that he was unaware of Lionel Messi's rising stature until he met him at the 2005 Under-20 World Cup in Netherlands.
Oct 5, 23:29
 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
Guti: 'Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti says that Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Sunday's El Clasico.
Oct 5, 19:20
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi not after "revenge"
Lionel Messi says that Barcelona are not after "revenge" when they face Real Madrid on Sunday.
Oct 3, 15:05
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: 'Scoring is not as important as Barcelona winning'
Lionel Messi says that for him winning with Barcelona is more important that scoring goals.
Oct 2, 22:52
 Cesc Fabregas
Match Analysis: Benfica 0-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole casts its eye over Barcelona's two-goal victory in the Iberian Champions League encounter at Benfica.
Oct 2, 21:01
 Cesc Fabregas
Benfica 0-2 Barcelona
Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas ensure victory for Barcelona in Lisbon.
Oct 2, 20:42
 Lionel Messi
Team News: Pedro, Lionel Messi, Alexis Sanchez in attack for Barcelona
Pedro and Alexis Sanches will partner Lionel Messi in attack as they travel to Lisbon for their Champions League group stage clash with Benfica.
Oct 2, 18:31
 Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Live Commentary: Benfica 0-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Live text coverage of the Group G Champions League encounter between Benfica and Barcelona, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Oct 2, 17:55
 Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Lionel Messi not worthy of Ballon d'Or'
Paris Saint-Germain forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not believe that Barcelona striker Lionel Messi deserves to pick up the Ballon d'Or after just winning one major trophy last season.
Oct 2, 09:42
 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi likes relationship with Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi reveals that Tito Vilanova possesses a frank and honest style of man management.
Oct 2, 04:29
 Old Trafford
Alen Halilovic not interested in Manchester United or Real Madrid move for now
Alen Halilovic says that he is focused on Dinamo Zagreb at the moment and brushes off a Real Madrid or Manchester United move in the near future.
Sep 30, 17:00
 Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas scores twice to help Barcelona come from 2-0 down to beat Sevilla away from home and maintain their 100% start to La Liga.
Sep 29, 21:54
 Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Half-Time Report: Sevilla 1-0 Barcelona
Barcelona go into the break 1-0 down to Sevilla after a neat finish from Pitor Trochowski.
Sep 29, 20:52
 Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Live Commentary: Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's La Liga encounter between Sevilla and Barcelona at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuan.
Sep 29, 19:30
 Vincent Kompany, Cristiano Ronaldo
Vincent Kompany reiterates desire to stay at Manchester City
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany says that he would never leave Manchester City to join one of Europe's other superpowers.
Sep 23, 09:16
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