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
Kylian Mbappe scores for PSG on March 31, 2019
Rivaldo expects Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid "sooner or later"
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid "sooner or later", according to former Barcelona star Rivaldo.
Apr 11, 08:30
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring for Brazil on November 19, 2019
Saturday's papers: Philippe Coutinho, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Odion Ighalo
Valencia's loss could be Tottenham's gain if Geoffrey Kondogbia goes to north London.
Apr 11, 07:01
Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
Agent admits Lautaro Martinez would be interested in Barcelona move
The agent of Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez admits that the Argentina international would be interested in discussing a move to Barcelona.
Apr 10, 22:08
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Marseille on October 27, 2019
World's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in world football.
Apr 10, 09:01
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Friday's papers: Lionel Messi, Jack Grealish, Philippe Coutinho
Manchester City could swap Joao Cancelo for Barcelona's Nelson Semedo as clubs get creative on transfers, according to the rumour mill.
Apr 10, 07:55
Geoffrey Kondogbia pictured ahead of a Champions League match for Valencia in November 2019
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Geoffrey Kondogbia, Jan Vertonghen, Yannick Bolasie
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 10, 06:57
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Barcelona's Lionel Messi dismisses reports of Inter Milan move
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi rubbishes reports linking him with a move to Inter Milan this summer.
Apr 9, 20:16
Thierry Henry during Belgium's warm-up session at the World Cup on July 10, 2018
Lionel Messi admits being starstruck by Thierry Henry
Lionel Messi admits that he was starstruck upon Thierry Henry's arrival at Camp Nou.
Apr 9, 19:39
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Rivaldo doubts Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona
Club legend Rivaldo doubts that Lionel Messi will decide to leave Barcelona during the next transfer window.
Apr 9, 19:04
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Lionel Messi 'has two options on table if he leaves Barcelona'
Lionel Messi reportedly has 'two options on the table' if he decides to leave Barcelona in the future.
Apr 9, 18:24
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
Cesar Luis Menotti: 'Neymar best placed to succeed Lionel Messi at Barcelona'
Former Barcelona coach Cesar Luis Menotti claims that Neymar is best placed to act as Lionel Messi's successor at Camp Nou.
Apr 8, 22:55
Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
The shirt numbers available to Lautaro Martinez at Barcelona
Amid speculation linking Lautaro Martinez with a move to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers could be available at Camp Nou.
Apr 7, 12:13
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Kaka picks "genius" Lionel Messi over former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo
Brazil legend Kaka chooses Lionel Messi over his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo when asked to name the best player of their generation.
Apr 6, 21:52
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Former Inter Milan chief tips Italian giants to sign Barcelona's Lionel Messi
Former president Massimo Moratti says that Inter Milan should attempt an ambitious bid to sign Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.
Apr 6, 19:46
Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring for Liverpool on November 30, 2019
Virgil van Dijk names Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero as toughest opponents
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk names Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi and Manchester City record-scorer Sergio Aguero as his toughest opponents.
Apr 6, 15:44
Alexis Sanchez in action for Inter Milan on September 14, 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Alexis Sanchez, Antoine Griezmann, Odsonne Edouard
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 6, 06:57
Neymar in action for Brazil on September 10, 2019
Zico: 'Neymar lacks professionalism of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Brazil legend Zico claims that compatriot Neymar lacks the same professionalism of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 5, 19:00
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Barcelona legend Xavi: 'Only Lionel Messi is better than Ronaldinho'
Barcelona legend Xavi says that only Lionel Messi should be regarded as a better player than Ronaldinho in the history of football.
Apr 5, 16:49
Mason Mount in action for Chelsea on March 3, 2020
Lionel Messi tips Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to become "one of the best"
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi tips 21-year-old Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to become "one of the best" players in the world.
Apr 5, 15:15
Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
Lautaro Martinez 'rejects Inter Milan deal amid Barcelona interest'
Barcelona are given a boost in their pursuit of Lautaro Martinez as the striker has rejected a new contract offer from Inter Milan, according to a report.
Apr 5, 13:02
Generic image of a football
The impact of coronavirus on 'the biggest sport you've never heard of'
Esports chiefs are confident it will bounce back.
Apr 5, 12:39
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
Rivaldo urges Barcelona to focus on Neymar reunion
Club legend Rivaldo reiterates that he would like to see Barcelona prioritise the signing of Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar during the next transfer window.
Apr 4, 22:47
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona on December 7, 2019
Antonio Cassano: 'Lionel Messi has overtaken Diego Maradona as greatest ever'
Former Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano claims that Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has overtaken Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time.
Apr 4, 09:35
Luis Enrique in charge of Spain on October 8, 2018
Luis Enrique: 'Andres Iniesta the player who came closest to Lionel Messi'
Spain manager and former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique names Lionel Messi as the best player he has seen, but claims that Andres Iniesta comes "very close".
Apr 3, 10:32
Luis Suarez celebrates scoring for Barcelona on September 28, 2019
Luis Suarez denies Barcelona players refused to take pay cut
Luis Suarez denies suggestions that the Barcelona first-team squad refused to take a pay cut as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 3, 08:22
Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa during a training session in November 2018
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Layvin Kurzawa, Kylian Mbappe, Timo Werner
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 3, 06:57
Odsonne Edouard celebrates scoring for Celtic on August 22, 2019
Arsenal target has contributed to more goals than Lionel Messi this season
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Newcastle, boasts more direct goal contributions than any other player in the world bar one.
Apr 2, 21:49
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring their second goal in June 2018
Bruno Fernandes hails Cristiano Ronaldo as world's best player
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes claims that Portugal international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is the "best player in the world", ahead of Lionel Messi.
Apr 2, 14:44
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
Cafu: 'Neymar better than Lionel Messi technically'
Brazil legend Cafu claims that compatriot Neymar is the most technically-gifted footballer in the world, ahead of even six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.
Apr 2, 13:29
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Coronavirus latest: How sports stars passed the time on Wednesday, April 1
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were also in the gym.
Apr 1, 21:11
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen pictured ahead of a La Liga match in September 2019
Rivaldo urges Barcelona to tie Marc-Andre ter Stegen down to new contract
Barcelona legend Rivaldo urges the club to tie Marc-Andre ter Stegen down to a new contract in an attempt to ward off interest from Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
Mar 31, 18:28
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Josep Bartomeu: 'Lionel Messi never opposed salary cuts'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu claims that Lionel Messi was never opposed to sacrificing his wages amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 31, 13:28
Jack Grealish in action for Villa on February 29, 2020
Coronavirus latest: What sports stars have said during lockdown on March 30
Barcelona's players have agreed a pay cut.
Mar 30, 18:33
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Barcelona lead the way in goodwill gestures on March 30
Lionel Messi and his teammates have accepted a 70 per cent pay cut and will ensure club staff's full wages are covered.
Mar 30, 18:31
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Coronavirus: Lionel Messi reveals Barcelona players have accepted 70% wage cut
Lionel Messi said the players would also make contributions so club staff can continue to receive their full pay packets.
Mar 30, 12:17
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal in January 2020
Manchester City could earn £18m if Jadon Sancho joins Manchester United
Manchester City could be set for an £18m windfall if Borussia Dortmund hold out for their upper £120m Jadon Sancho asking price due to a 15% sell-on clause in his deal.
Mar 30, 08:34
Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi, but I'm the best'
Brazilian legend Pele claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi, but insists that he himself remains the greatest of all time.
Mar 29, 21:12
Manchester United's David de Gea pictured on March 1, 2020
The Premier League's 50 highest-paid players
Sports Mole looks at the 50 highest-paid players in the Premier League for 2019-20, including stars from Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Mar 28, 20:19
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal which is later disallowed on February 8, 2020
How does Jadon Sancho compare to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and others at 20?
To celebrate Jadon Sancho's 20th birthday, Sports Mole looks at how the Englishman compares to the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and others at the same age.
Mar 25, 16:44