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
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
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