FIFA 13
Hart, Oxlade-Chamberlain join Messi on 'FIFA 13' cover
Joe Hart and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain link up with Lionel Messi for the UK edition cover of FIFA 13.
Aug 20, 17:55
Tito Vilanova
Barcelona 5-1 Real Sociedad
Barcelona start the new La Liga campaign in winning style thanks to a comfortable 5-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou.
Aug 19, 20:49
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 4-1 Real Sociedad
Two goals from Lionel Messi helps give Barcelona a 4-1 half-time lead over Real Sociedad in tonight's match at the Camp Nou.
Aug 19, 19:49
Lionel Messi
Manchester City 'bid accidentally for Barcelona's Lionel Messi'
Former Manchester City chief executive says they made an accidental bid for Lionel Messi in 2009.
Aug 19, 04:59
Radamel Falcao
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao targets Pichichi
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao believes that he can finish as the topscorer in La Liga this season.
Aug 18, 03:25
Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas hails Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Iker Casillas believes that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the two best players in the world.
Aug 17, 03:30
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
Alejandro Sabella delighted with Argentina performance
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella is delighted with his side following their 3-1 friendly win over Germany on Wednesday.
Aug 16, 00:27
Lionel Messi
Germany 1-3 Argentina
Argentina defeat Germany 3-1 in their friendly international at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt.
Aug 15, 20:45
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: 'Media create Cristiano Ronaldo feud'
Lionel Messi insists that he has no rivalry with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Aug 15, 14:53
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Andreas Iniesta nominated for UEFA award
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Andreas Iniesta are on UEFA's three-man shortlist for their Best Player in Europe Award.
Aug 14, 21:15
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is more complete than Lionel Messi'
Usain Bolt says Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
Aug 12, 14:30
Cristiano Ronaldo
Gheorghe Hagi prefers Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo
Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi says that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is the best player in the world.
Aug 11, 14:15
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United 0-0 Barcelona (Barca win 2-0 on pens.)
Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 on penalties following a goalless 90 minutes in their friendly match in Gothenburg this evening.
Aug 8, 20:09
Gerard Pique
Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Barcelona (1-4 pens)
Barcelona need penalties to beat Paris Saint-Germain in an entertaining pre-season friendly on Saturday.
Aug 4, 21:45
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo wants justice in this years Ballon D'Or
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he wants justice as he aims to be named World Player of the Year for the first time since 2008.
Aug 4, 17:48
Javier Pastore
Javier Pastore tips Lionel Messi to win Ballon d'Or
Javier Pastore believes that his Argentinian teammate Lionel Messi will win this year's Ballon d'Or.
Aug 4, 13:25
Alexis Sanchez
Lionel Messi: "Alexis Sanchez important to Barcelona"
Lionel Messi believes that Alexis Sanchez will be a crucial player for Barcelona this season.
Jul 29, 12:54
Lionel Messi
Messi nets friendly hat-trick for Barcelona in Morrocco
Lionel Messi scores a first-half hat trick to give Barcelona a 5-0 lead at half-time of their friendly against Raja Casablanca.
Jul 28, 23:04
Lionel Messi
Alejandro Sabella: 'Argentina captaincy makes Lionel Messi better'
Argetina coach Alejandro Sabella insists that Lionel Messi is a better player with the captaincy.
Jul 28, 08:57
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi out of Barcelona friendly
A calf injury prevents Lionel Messi from taking part in Barcelona's opening pre-season friendly against Hamburg.
Jul 24, 13:54
Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard plays down Lionel Messi comparisons
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard has dismissed reports claiming that he could be as good as Lionel Messi.
Jul 22, 13:15
Jakub Blaszczykowski
Jakub Blaszczykowski to stay at Borussia Dortmund?
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski reveals that he is in talks with the club over a new contract.
Jul 20, 21:16
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: 'Team titles more important than individual accolades'
Lionel Messi has insisted that winning trophies with Barcelona is more important than any individual awards and records.
Jul 18, 10:45
Nou Camp
Barcelona sign new Lionel Messi?
Barcelona sign nine-year-old Irishman wonderkid Zak Gilsenan.
Jul 17, 23:00
Lionel Messi
Leslie Davies up for UEFA Best Player in Europe award
Bangor City striker Leslie Davies joins the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the shortlist for the UEFA Best Player in Europe award.
Jul 16, 18:05
Lionel Messi
Newell's Old Boys want Lionel Messi return
Newell's Old Boys president Guillermo Lorente insists that it should be an "obligation" for Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi to return to the club.
Jul 16, 14:40
Robin Van Persie
What next for Robin van Persie?
Having confirmed that he is not planning on signing a new contract with Arsenal, Sports Mole examines five possible destinations for Robin van Persie.
Jul 4, 17:25
Andres Iniesta, Keith Andrews
David Silva: 'Andres Iniesta over Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi'
David Silva claims that he would choose Spain teammate Andres Iniesta over Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
Jun 26, 23:56
Miguel Veloso, Cristiano Ronaldo
Futre: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or'
Former Portugal international Paulo Futre believes that Cristiano Ronaldo has done enough to succeed Lionel Messi as the best player in the world and win the Fifa Ballon d'Or.
Jun 25, 23:13
Ashley Cole
Frank Lampard: 'Ashley Cole is England's best ever left-back'
Frank Lampard claims that Ashley Cole is the best left-back England has ever produced.
Jun 24, 03:54
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: "I still have so much to learn"
Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi believes that he can still improve as a footballer.
Jun 23, 11:22
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: 'I want Spain to win Euro 2012'
Lionel Messi admits that he would like to see Spain win Euro 2012.
Jun 23, 07:04
Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff: 'Cristiano Ronaldo needs to grow up'
Former Barcelona attacker Johan Cruyff tells Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo that "he needs to grow up" if he is affected by chants from opposing fans.
Jun 20, 16:25
Cristiano Ronaldo, Arjen Robben
Sandro Rosell: 'Barcelona players are better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell insists that Barcelona's starting players are better than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jun 19, 12:52
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo hits back after 'Messi' chants
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at the Denmark fans who taunted him by chanting Lionel Messi's name during the Euro 2012 fixture between the two teams.
Jun 13, 23:44
Lionel Messi
Argentina 4-3 Brazil
A Lionel Messi hattrick seals a stunning win for Argentina over Brazil in New York.
Jun 9, 21:05
Sergio Aguero
Roberto Mancini: Sergio Aguero can emulate Lionel Messi
Roberto Mancini predicts that Sergio Aguero can score as many goals for Manchester City as Lionel Messi has done for Barcelona.
Jun 2, 12:13
Pep Guardiola
Lionel Messi: We will overcome Pep Guardiola departure
Lionel Messi insists that Barcelona will overcome the loss of manager Pep Guardiola.
Jun 2, 07:00
Wayne Rooney
Paris Saint-Germain prepare £100m Wayne Rooney bid?
Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a sensational £100m bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, according to reports.
Jun 1, 23:21
Pep Guardiola
Lionel Messi: 'I was shocked by Pep Guardiola departure'
Lionel Messi admits that he was shocked by Pep Guardiola's decision to quit Barcelona.
May 31, 02:49
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