Lionel Messi
Croatia World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews Croatia's chances four years after they came out second best against France in the final.
Nov 15, 21:00
Paris Saint-Germain 'have no interest in signing Cristiano Ronaldo'
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly have no interest in signing Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo following the striker's explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
Nov 15, 12:38
Poland World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this winter's World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole assesses the chances of playoff winners Poland escaping the group stage for the first time since 1986.
Nov 14, 21:00
Has Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview damaged his Manchester United legacy?
Sports Mole reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview and discusses where Manchester United and the 37-year-old go from here.
Nov 14, 20:15
Argentina World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews Argentina's chances as seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi bids to lift the trophy for the first time in his career.
Nov 14, 18:00
Marco Verratti 'on verge of signing new Paris Saint-Germain deal'
Paris Saint-Germain are close to agreeing a new contract with Marco Verratti until the summer of 2026, according to a report.
Nov 14, 12:58
Preview: United Arab Emirates vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between United Arab Emirates and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 11:26
Paris Saint-Germain 'to resume Lionel Messi talks after World Cup'
Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly resume contract talks with Lionel Messi after the World Cup amid rumours of a Barcelona return.
Nov 13, 23:13
Paris Saint-Germain 'to battle Real Madrid for Son Heung-min'
Paris Saint-Germain emerge as candidates to sign Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min, according to a report.
Nov 13, 15:57
Barcelona president Joan Laporta refuses to rule out Lionel Messi return
Barcelona president Joan Laporta suggests that Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi could return to the club last summer.
Nov 13, 14:10
Team News: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Auxerre injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Auxerre.
Nov 12, 12:00
Chelsea 'host Endrick family at training ground'
Chelsea reportedly host the family of Palmeiras starlet Endrick at their training ground as they attempt to win the race for the much-coveted 16-year-old.
Nov 11, 18:29
Lionel Messi headlines Argentina squad for 2022 World Cup, Paulo Dybala also included
Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, while Roma's Paulo Dybala is also named in the 26-man squad.
Nov 11, 16:22
Lionel Messi returns to Paris Saint-Germain training ahead of Auxerre clash
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi returns to team training from an Achilles injury ahead of Sunday's Ligue 1 showdown with Auxerre.
Nov 11, 13:33
How Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Auxerre
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Paris Saint-Germain could line up for Sunday's Ligue 1 clash with Lorient.
Nov 11, 10:02
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Auxerre - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Auxerre, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 11, 09:55
Paris Saint-Germain 'preparing to battle Manchester United for Joao Felix'
Paris Saint-Germain could move for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix during the January transfer window, according to a report.
Nov 10, 09:18
Chelsea 'have held several meetings over Endrick move'
Chelsea are reportedly one of three top European clubs who are leading the race to sign Palmeiras starlet Endrick, with the Blues having held several meetings with the forward.
Nov 8, 19:30
Inter Miami chief responds to Lionel Messi speculation
Inter Miami chief Chris Henderson refuses to be drawn on speculation linking Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi with a potential switch to the MLS.
Nov 8, 16:59
Preview: Cameroon vs. Jamaica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Cameroon and Jamaica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 00:24
Lionel Messi 'suffers injury scare ahead of World Cup'
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi will reportedly miss Sunday's Ligue 1 game against Lorient after suffering an injury scare ahead of the World Cup.
Nov 5, 23:29
How Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Lorient
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Paris Saint-Germain could line up for Sunday's Ligue 1 clash with Lorient.
Nov 4, 09:52
Bruno Fernandes: 'Alejandro Garnacho had problems with his attitude earlier this season'
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes says that teenage attacker Alejandro Garnacho has improved his attitude in recent weeks.
Nov 4, 08:19
Lionel Messi 'opens contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain'
Lionel Messi reportedly opens contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from Manchester City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Inter Miami.
Nov 3, 21:29
Mbappe breaks Lionel Messi Champions League record
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe breaks Lionel Messi's record to become the youngest player to reach 40 Champions League goals.
Nov 3, 18:49
Champions League 40-goal club: Kylian Mbappe joins exclusive group
Sports Mole rounds up the latest standings in the Champions League 40-goal club as Kylian Mbappe becomes the exclusive group's 19th member.
Nov 3, 09:21
Paris Saint-Germain finish second in Group H despite victory at Juventus
Paris Saint-Germain beat Juventus 2-1 in the Champions League, although it is not enough for them to win Group H, with Benfica coming out on top.
Nov 2, 22:08
Barcelona, Inter Miami 'battling to take Lionel Messi away from Paris Saint-Germain'
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly battling to keep hold of Lionel Messi amid interest from Barcelona and Inter Miami.
Nov 2, 09:20
Barcelona round off disappointing Champions League campaign with win in Plzen
Barcelona exit the Champions League at the group stage despite a 4-2 win away at Viktoria Plzen.
Nov 1, 21:54
Manchester City, Chelsea 'monitoring Lionel Messi situation'
Manchester City and Chelsea are amongst several clubs reportedly monitoring Lionel Messi's situation at Paris Saint-Germain, with his contract set to expire in the summer.
Nov 1, 21:17
Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi 'ignoring phone calls from Barcelona'
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi is reportedly ignoring phone calls from Barcelona president Joan Laporta amid speculation over a return to Camp Nou.
Nov 1, 12:27
How Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Juventus
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Paris Saint-Germain could line up for Wednesday's Champions League Group H clash with Juventus.
Oct 31, 11:28
Preview: Juventus vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 11:20
Inter Miami 'confident of winning race to sign Lionel Messi'
Inter Miami are reportedly 'increasingly confident' of winning the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi in 2023.
Oct 31, 09:19
Lionel Messi 'will not leave Paris Saint-Germain in January amid Barcelona talk'
Lionel Messi will not be leaving Paris Saint-Germain in January regardless of his contract situation, according to a report.
Oct 30, 09:29
Barcelona 'hoping to re-sign Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi in January'
Barcelona reportedly plot to bring Lionel Messi back to the club from Paris Saint-Germain in January, but the French champions have no intention of selling.
Oct 29, 23:38
Preview: Auxerre vs. Ajaccio - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Auxerre and Ajaccio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 28, 16:14
Champions League 40-goal club: Lionel Messi moves closer to Cristiano Ronaldo record
Sports Mole looks at the latest standings in the Champions League 40-goal club as Lionel Messi moves to within 11 of Cristiano Ronaldo, while Neymar and Mohamed Salah also rise.
Oct 27, 10:06
Champions League Team of the Week - Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Sandro Tonali
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Sandro Tonali.
Oct 27, 10:05
How Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Troyes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Paris Saint-Germain could line up for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash with Troyes.
Oct 27, 08:35