Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Friday's papers: Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, Olivier Giroud
Manchester City have been given a boost in their pursuit of Lionel Messi, while Olivier Giroud may look for a move away from Chelsea.
Nov 20, 08:20
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Rivaldo: 'Barcelona need a major title to convince Lionel Messi to stay'
Barcelona will have to win either the Champions League or La Liga this season to stand a chance of convincing Lionel Messi to sign a new deal, according to Rivaldo.
Nov 19, 23:57
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Manchester City 'to step up Lionel Messi pursuit after Pep Guardiola deal'
Manchester City will reportedly up their efforts to sign Barcelona forward Lionel Messi after agreeing a new deal with Pep Guardiola.
Nov 19, 18:08
 Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix celebrates scoring on November 7, 2020
Combined XI: Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Nov 19, 17:18
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
A closer look at Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City
Manager has signed a new deal with the club.
Nov 19, 14:50
 Barcelona players celebrate Lionel Messi's goal against Dynamo Kiev on November 4, 2020
How Barcelona could line up against Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.
Nov 19, 13:49
 Antoine Griezmann in action for Barcelona on July 8, 2020
Victor Font: 'Barcelona should never have signed Antoine Griezmann'
Antoine Griezmann should never have been signed by Barcelona, according to presidential frontrunner Victor Font.
Nov 19, 13:45
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola pens new Manchester City contract
The Spaniard has committed his future to the club until 2023.
Nov 19, 13:18
 Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone pictured in November 2020
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 19, 13:15
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola signs new two-year Manchester City contract
The Spaniard has committed to managing the Premier League title challengers until 2023.
Nov 19, 12:52
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Lionel Messi 'tired' about his portrayal at Barcelona
Lionel Messi allegedly claims that he has grown "tired" of being blamed for numerous problems behind the scenes at Barcelona.
Nov 18, 23:10
 An upset Lionel Messi on July 16, 2020
Manchester City 'to make new move for Lionel Messi in January'
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a fresh move for Barcelona's Lionel Messi when the transfer window re-opens in January.
Nov 18, 01:34
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Barcelona presidential candidate: 'Keeping Lionel Messi is critical'
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font reiterates the importance of keeping Lionel Messi at Camp Nou, with the talismanic forward now in the final year of his deal.
Nov 17, 23:09
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Javier Tebas insists La Liga is "ready" for Lionel Messi departure
President Javier Tebas insists that La Liga will be able to cope without the presence of Lionel Messi should the forward leave Barcelona in 2021.
Nov 17, 18:03
 Argentina players celebrate scoring against Paraguay on November 13, 2020
Preview:Peru vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Peru and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 18:19
 Neymar in action for PSG on July 31, 2020
Barcelona 'eye Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar as Lionel Messi replacement'
Barcelona identify Neymar as the perfect replacement for Lionel Messi should the Argentine depart at the end of the season, according to a report.
Nov 15, 23:33
 Colombia players look dejected after losing to Uruguay on November 13, 2020
Preview:Ecuador vs. Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Ecuador and Colombia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 12:47
 Paraguay head coach Eduardo Berizzo pictured on November 13, 2020
Preview:Paraguay vs. Bolivia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup qualifying clash between Paraguay and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 11:30
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on October 31, 2020
Manchester City 'putting together plan to sign Lionel Messi'
Manchester City are drafting a plan to sign Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi next summer, according to a report.
Nov 15, 09:59
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Barcelona 'will owe Lionel Messi £30m even if he leaves for free'
Barcelona will reportedly have to pay Lionel Messi a £30m loyalty bonus next summer even if he decides to leave the club.
Nov 15, 09:34
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola closing in on new Man City contract?
Pep Guardiola is reportedly close to penning fresh terms at Manchester City, with the 49-year-old's current deal set to expire in 2021.
Nov 14, 23:45
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Lionel Messi 'demands both Pep Guardiola and Segrio Aguero stay at Man City if he is to join'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is reportedly open to a move to Manchester City, so long as Pep Guardiola and Sergio Aguero both stay past 2021.
Nov 13, 23:30
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on October 31, 2020
Lionel Messi's father dismisses talk of Paris Saint-Germain move
Lionel Messi's father labels speculation regarding the Barcelona forward's future "fake news".
Nov 12, 09:47
 Giovani Lo Celso is congratulated by his Argentina teammates after scoring his side's second goal against Venezuela on June 28, 2019
Preview:Argentina vs. Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Argentina and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 11, 09:27
 Bolivia forward Marcelo Martins pictured in October 2020
Preview:Bolivia vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Bolivia and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 10:30
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Lionel Messi future 'depends on new Barcelona president'
Lionel Messi is reportedly not making any decisions about his future until Barcelona's new president instils confidence in him over the long-term plan at Camp Nou.
Nov 9, 23:32
 Barcelona's Anssumane 'Ansu' Fati celebrates scoring their second goal
Barcelona's Ansu Fati sidelined for several months?
Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati is reportedly set for months on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury during La Blaugrana's win over Real Betis in La Liga.
Nov 7, 23:34
 Bayern Munich players celebrate after Robert Lewandowski scores against Borussia Dortmund on November 7, 2020
European roundup: Bayern win Der Klassiker, Messi saves the day for Barcelona
Dortmund dropped down to third.
Nov 7, 22:37
 Lionel Messi scores for Barcelona against Real Betis on November 7, 2020
Koeman delighted with Messi impact off the bench in Betis victory
Ronald Koeman opted to keep Barcelona's talisman in reserve.
Nov 7, 20:21
 Barcelona duo Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Leganes in La Liga on January 20, 2019.
Luis Suarez open to Lionel Messi reunion at Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid forward Luis Suarez claims he would try to persuade Lionel Messi to join him in the capital if he seeks a move away from Barcelona in the near future.
Nov 7, 19:40
 Lionel Messi scores for Barcelona against Real Betis on November 7, 2020
Messi comes off bench to inspire Barcelona to victory over Real Betis
Antonio Sanabria had equalised for Betis in first-half stoppage time
Nov 7, 17:45
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on October 31, 2020
Toni Freixa: 'Lionel Messi would have to accept pay cut to sign new Barcelona deal'
Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa says that Lionel Messi would have to accept a pay cut to sign a new contract with the club.
Nov 7, 09:47
 Dani Alves pictured in action for Barcelona in December 2015
Dani Alves accuses Josep Maria Bartomeu of "prostituting" Barcelona
Ex-Barcelona defender Dani Alves accuses former president Josep Maria Bartomeu of "prostituting" the club after the Spaniard's recent resignation.
Nov 6, 23:56
 Barcelona's Pedri scores against Ferencvaros in the Champions League in October 2020
How Barcelona could line up against Real Betis
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Betis.
Nov 5, 16:17
 Barcelona players celebrate Lionel Messi's goal against Dynamo Kiev on November 4, 2020
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Betis, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 5, 15:54
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on October 31, 2020
Former Manchester City striker warns club against signing Lionel Messi
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola "does not need" Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, according to the club's former player Emile Mpenza.
Nov 5, 13:09
 Liverpool forward Diogo Jota completes his hat-trick against Atalanta BC on November 3, 2020
Champions League Team of the Week - Diogo Jota, Alassane Plea, Robert Lewandowski
selects its Champions League team of the week for matchday three, including Diogo Jota, Alassane Plea and Robert Lewandowski.
Nov 5, 09:02
 Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Champions League on November 4, 2020
Champions League roundup: Man United suffer surprise loss to Istanbul Basaksehir
Former West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea forward Demba Ba scored early on.
Nov 4, 22:31
 Diego Maradona at the Best FIFA Football Awards on January 9, 2017
Wednesday's sporting social: Messi's Maradona love and Hamilton misses England
Conor McGregor also smashed it up in the gym.
Nov 4, 17:59
 Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Doctor: 'Diego Maradona is improving after brain surgery'
The 1986 World Cup winner with Argentina is set to remain in a clinic in La Plata, south of Buenos Aires, for at least 48 hours as he recovers.
Nov 4, 16:15
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