Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
A full list of Lionel Messi's most impressive records for Barcelona and Argentina
Sports Mole rounds up a conclusive list of records held by Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi, including world, continental, international and club landmarks.
May 2, 21:50
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata pictured on January 11, 2020
Daniel James names Manchester United teammate Juan Mata as his footballing hero
Manchester United winger Daniel James admits that he idolised Juan Mata as a youngster and finds it "surreal" playing in the same side as the Spaniard.
May 2, 10:25
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona on December 1, 2019
Only Lionel Messi, Frenkie de Jong, Marc-Andre ter Stegen safe from Barcelona overhaul?
Lionel Messi, Frenkie de Jong and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are the only players safe from the chop at Barcelona this summer, according to a report.
May 2, 08:22
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in action for Southampton on January 11, 2020
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Chris Smalling, Axel Disasi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 2, 06:57
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Quique Setien: 'Lionel Messi, Barcelona will always be united'
Quique Setien insists that Barcelona and Lionel Messi will 'always be united', despite alleged disagreements behind the scenes at Camp Nou.
May 1, 09:57
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nabil Fekir
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 1, 06:57
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez reacts after his goal is disallowed for offside on December 10, 2019
Fabio Capello urges Lautaro Martinez to stay at Inter Milan amid Barcelona links
Fabio Capello advises Lautaro Martinez to stay at Inter Milan instead of moving to Spanish giants Barcelona this summer.
Apr 30, 13:58
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Sergio Aguero expects Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is sure that Argentina teammate and close friend Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona despite falling out with members of the board.
Apr 30, 10:39
Victor Moses and Romelu Lukaku warming up for Inter Milan in February 2020
Manchester United's Luke Shaw names Victor Moses as toughest opponent
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw names Chelsea's Victor Moses as one of the toughest opponents he has faced.
Apr 28, 19:32
Atletico Madrid's Hector Herrera in action with Real Valladolid's Mohammed Salisu in La Liga on October 6, 2019
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Mohammed Salisu, Scott McTominay, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 28, 06:57
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Ronaldo insists he and Cristiano "cannot be compared"
Brazil legend Ronaldo insists that he and namesake Cristiano Ronaldo "cannot be compared" and insists that the Portuguese forward is "one of the best".
Apr 27, 14:33
Philippe Coutinho in action for Bayern Munich on October 5, 2019
Lionel Messi wants Philippe Coutinho to stay at Barcelona?
Lionel Messi is allegedly keen for Barcelona to retain the services of Philippe Coutinho, rather than looking to cash in on the Brazil international.
Apr 27, 12:10
Ed Woodward watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on May 5, 2019
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Timo Werner, Dani Ceballos, Bukayo Saka
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 25, 06:57
Neymar celebrates scoring for PSG on September 14, 2019
Lionel Messi 'wants Barcelona to sign Neymar over Lautaro Martinez'
Lionel Messi allegedly wants Barcelona to prioritise a reunion with Neymar over attempting to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez.
Apr 24, 08:13
Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal on March 7, 2020
Sadio Mane 'unhappy with Jurgen Klopp'
Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane was unhappy with Jurgen Klopp's decision to publicly back Virgil van Dijk to win the 2019 Ballon d'Or, according to a report.
Apr 22, 08:56
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in Europa League action in February 2020
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 21, 06:57
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
David Beckham: 'Cristiano Ronaldo does not reach Lionel Messi's level'
David Beckham claims that Lionel Messi is in a class of his own and does not believe that his fellow Man United and Real Madrid alumnus Cristiano Ronaldo can compare.
Apr 20, 21:30
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action for Milan on January 6, 2020
Roberto Mancini: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic on same level as Lionel Messi, Ronaldo'
Former Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini claims that Zlatan Ibrahimovic deserves to be held in the same esteem as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 20, 21:21
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Alex Ferguson 'urged Barcelona to sign Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Real Madrid'
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly urged Lionel Messi's Barcelona to sign Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Real Madrid in 2009.
Apr 20, 15:53
Ronaldo pictured on July 20, 2018
Christian Vieri: 'Brazilian Ronaldo better than Cristiano'
Italy legend Christian Vieri says that he rates former teammate Ronaldo as a better player than Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 20, 14:12
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona on December 1, 2019
Cesc Fabregas: 'Lionel Messi plans to end career at Barcelona'
Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas expects Lionel Messi to remain at Camp Nou for the rest of his career, despite recent links to Inter Milan.
Apr 20, 09:56
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Wayne Rooney picks Lionel Messi over former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes that Lionel Messi is a better player than "ruthless" former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 19, 15:59
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
Paris Saint-Germain 'preparing £640k-a-week Neymar contract'
Paris Saint-Germain prepare to offer Neymar a new deal worth £640,000 per week in order to fend off interest from Barcelona, according to a report.
Apr 19, 09:54
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Marseille on October 27, 2019
Top-scoring trios in world football
Sports Mole runs through the top-scoring trios in world football.
Apr 18, 12:13
Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal on February 25, 2020
Antoine Griezmann 'determined to fight for Barcelona place'
Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann intends to stay at the club and fight for a place in the side, according to a report.
Apr 18, 10:36
Mauro Icardi in action for PSG on February 15, 2020
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Mauro Icardi, Gabriel Magalhaes, Layvin Kurzawa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 18, 06:57
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
Barcelona 'set for summer overhaul'
Barcelona are set for a summer overhaul with only Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Frenkie de Jong safe at the club, according to a report.
Apr 17, 22:46
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their first goal against Borussia Dortmund on November 5, 2019
Inter Milan 'demand Lautaro Martinez submits transfer request'
Inter Milan reportedly want Lautaro Martinez to hand in a transfer request if he wishes to leave San Siro for less than his release clause.
Apr 17, 15:06
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry pictured in April 2019
Top-scoring duos in European football
Sports Mole runs through the 11 top-scoring duos in European football.
Apr 17, 11:15
Neymar sticks a thumb up during a Brazil training session on October 9, 2018
Neymar urged to rejoin Barcelona by former teammate Javier Mascherano
Former Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano wants to see Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar reunited with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.
Apr 17, 10:21
Harry Kane celebrates scoring Tottenham Hotspur's third goal against West Ham United on November 23, 2019.
Harry Redknapp: 'Manchester United not a step up from Tottenham for Harry Kane'
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp does not believe that Harry Kane would see a move to Manchester United as a step up from his current club.
Apr 16, 16:01
Antonio Rudiger pictured for Chelsea on December 10, 2019
Antonio Rudiger picks Lionel Messi above Cristiano Ronaldo as greatest ever
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger picks Barcelona forward Lionel Messi above Juventus's Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time.
Apr 16, 15:00
Axel Disasi pictured for Reims on September 15, 2019
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: William Saliba, Alexandre Lacazette, Loris Karius
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 16, 06:57
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
Quique Setien: 'Lionel Messi will finish career at Barcelona'
Barcelona manager Quique Setien claims that Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona until he hangs up his boots.
Apr 15, 19:16
Francisco Trincao pictured in July 2018
New Barcelona signing Trincao hails Messi, Ronaldo as his idols
New Barcelona signing Francisco Trincao acknowledges that he regards Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as two of his idols.
Apr 14, 22:54
Barcelona's Lionel Messi shakes hands with Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand after winning the Champions League final
Rio Ferdinand: 'Lionel Messi made me feel embarrassed'
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand names Barcelona's Lionel Messi as the best player he has ever faced, admitting that the Argentine left him feeling "embarrassed".
Apr 14, 09:51
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their first goal against Borussia Dortmund on November 5, 2019
Mario Kempes urges Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez to join Barcelona
Former Argentina international Mario Kempes believes that Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez should not pass up the opportunity to join Barcelona this summer.
Apr 13, 19:35
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez reacts after his goal is disallowed for offside on December 10, 2019
Javier Zanetti reiterates belief Lautaro Martinez will stay at Inter Milan
Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti remains confident that Lautaro Martinez's future is at San Siro, despite speculation linking him with a move away.
Apr 13, 12:01
Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Dayot Upamecano, Lautaro Martinez, Josh Maja
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 12, 06:57
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Javier Tebas insists La Liga can cope without Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi
La Liga chief Javier Tebas insists that the league would be able to cope with losing Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi following speculation linking him with Inter Milan.
Apr 11, 16:07