Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Felipe Melo: 'Lionel Messi better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Former Brazil international Felipe Melo believes that Lionel Messi is "more complete" than his perennial rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 21, 21:53
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on September 24, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino eyes Newell's Old Boys reunion with Lionel Messi
Mauricio Pochettino reveals that he would like to secure a reunion with Newell's Old Boys at some stage in his career, potentially alongside Lionel Messi.
Mar 21, 09:58
Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool on March 7, 2020
Frank Leboeuf: 'Virgil van Dijk better than Nemanja Vidic'
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf claims that Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is a "more complete" player than Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic.
Mar 21, 08:18
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Barcelona 'make new Lionel Messi contract their priority'
Barcelona are determined to tie Lionel Messi to a new contract as soon as possible, according to a report.
Mar 20, 23:46
Lazio striker Ciro Immobile pictured in September 2018
Ciro Immobile leads the way: Current European Golden Boot rankings
Sports Mole runs through the list of contenders for the 2019-20 European Golden Boot.
Mar 20, 14:03
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
On This Day: Lionel Messi becomes Barcelona's record goalscorer
The Argentina star reached the milestone, aged just 24, with a hat-trick in a 5-3 win over Granada at the Nou Camp on March 20, 2012.
Mar 20, 12:01
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman on September 6, 2019
Ronald Koeman reveals Barcelona exit clause delayed until 2021
Ronald Koeman's Barcelona exit clause is delayed until 2021 as a result of the postponement of the European Championships due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Mar 18, 14:51
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in February 2020
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Bernd Leno, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 18, 06:57
Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina teammates on November 15, 2019
How coronavirus could affect Lionel Messi's claim to be the greatest of all time
Sports Mole looks at the impact CONMEBOL's decision to postpone the Copa America until 2021 could have on Lionel Messi's hopes of finally winning an international trophy.
Mar 17, 23:19
Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
Report: Chelsea, Manchester City enter Lautaro Martinez race
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is reportedly a transfer target for Premier League sides Chelsea and Manchester City.
Mar 17, 09:20
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on October 2, 2019
Coronavirus latest: How sports stars have reacted
Sport stars have been reacting to the pandemic.
Mar 16, 22:49
Liverpool celebrate Divock Origi's winning goal against Barcelona in the Champions League on May 7, 2019.
Ten classic matches people can watch while football is postponed
Football fans face an uncertain wait over when their clubs will return to action during the coronavirus pandemic, but which classic matches could you rewatch at home?
Mar 13, 16:15
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal which is later disallowed on February 8, 2020
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Jadon Sancho, Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Partey
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 13, 06:57
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
Samuel Eto'o: 'Lionel Messi will finish his career at Barcelona'
Former Barcelona forward Samuel Eto'o believes that Lionel Messi will finish his career at the Catalan giants.
Mar 12, 20:49
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister pictured in February 2020
Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister named in Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
The 21-year-old made his maiden Premier League appearance as a substitute during Albion's goalless draw at Wolves on Saturday.
Mar 10, 16:07
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen pictured ahead of a La Liga match in September 2019
Chelsea 'eye Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Kepa Arrizabalaga replacement'
Chelsea reportedly identify Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as a possible replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer
Mar 8, 09:16
Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Quique Setien hails Barcelona's mental strength to beat Real Sociedad
Lionel Messi kept his cool from the spot with 10 minutes left.
Mar 7, 22:25
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
European roundup: Lionel Messi sends Barcelona back top of La Liga
Victory sent Barcelona back to the LaLiga summit.
Mar 7, 20:07
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
Lionel Messi rescues late win to send Barcelona back top
Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand was penalised for an inadvertent handball and Lionel Messi made no mistake from the spot.
Mar 7, 20:05
Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring for Dortmund on February 18, 2020
Dimitar Berbatov: 'Haaland can be successor to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Dimitar Berbatov is backing Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland to be the successor to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mar 6, 23:12
Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite in action on February 22, 2020
New Barcelona signing Martin Braithwaite heaps praise on Lionel Messi
Martin Braithwaite reveals that new teammate Lionel Messi has made a significant effort to help him settle into life at Barcelona.
Mar 6, 12:59
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen pictured ahead of a La Liga match in September 2019
Barcelona 'lining up new contract for Marc-Andre ter Stegen'
A report claims that Marc-Andre ter Stegen is to be offered an improved contract to reflect his growing importance to Barcelona.
Mar 5, 13:09
Neymar takes part in a Paris Saint-Germain training session in August 2019
Report: Barcelona players urging club to re-sign Neymar
Lionel Messi is reportedly among the Barcelona players urging club president Josep Maria Bartomeu to bring Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar back to Camp Nou this summer.
Mar 5, 12:59
Barcelona's Anssumane 'Ansu' Fati celebrates scoring their first goal with Lionel Messi on February 2, 2020
How Barcelona could line up against Real Sociedad
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Sociedad.
Mar 5, 10:53
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on February 22, 2020
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Sociedad, including team news and predicted lineups.
Mar 5, 10:35
Timo Werner celebrates scoring for RB Leipzig on February 19, 2020
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Timo Werner, Markus Krosche, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 5, 06:57
Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva pictured in September 2019
Thiago Silva 'wants summer move to Barcelona'
Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva wants to join Barcelona this summer, according to a report.
Mar 4, 14:55
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen pictured ahead of a La Liga match in September 2019
Marc-Andre ter Stegen 'faces uncertain future at Barcelona'
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen reportedly does not know if he will still be at the club next season.
Mar 4, 14:11
Victor Wanyama celebrates opening the scoring for Spurs on April 13, 2019
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Tanguy Ndombele, Giovani Lo Celso, Nnamdi Collins
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 4, 06:57
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Barcelona 'planning summer overhaul to build new team around Lionel Messi'
Barcelona are reportedly planning a summer overhaul after their latest 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid, with the club hoping to build a new team around Lionel Messi.
Mar 3, 13:24
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior pictured on February 26, 2020
Vinicius Junior breaks Lionel Messi record in El Clasico
Vinicius Junior's opening goal for Real Madrid against Barcelona saw the Brazilian break a long-standing record held by Lionel Messi.
Mar 2, 09:57
Real Madrid's Mariano Diaz celebrates scoring their second goal with Raphael Varane, Casemiro and Sergio Ramos on March 1, 2020
Real Madrid end Clasico winless run to leapfrog Barcelona at top of table
Zinedine Zidane's side now lead the LaLiga standings by one point ahead of Barcelona.
Mar 1, 22:32
David de Gea in action for Manchester United on September 30, 2019
A look at David de Gea's past mistakes after Everton howler
Nightmare moment for De David de Gea in Man Utd draw at Everton
Mar 1, 16:06
Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Rivaldo accuses Quique Setien of making Barcelona too reliant on Lionel Messi
Barcelona legend Rivaldo accuses new boss Quique Setien of making the team too reliant on Lionel Messi and claims that he has not improved things since taking over.
Mar 1, 14:48
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez reacts after his goal is disallowed for offside on December 10, 2019
Luis Suarez backs Barcelona's pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez describes Lautaro Martinez as a "very talented" player amid rumours that the Inter Milan star could be on his way to Camp Nou.
Feb 29, 13:42
Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts angrily to a challenge from Sergio Ramos during the Clasico with Real Madrid on March 2, 2019
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos: 'Lionel Messi is one of greatest players in history'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos heaps praise on Barcelona forward Lionel Messi ahead of Sunday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu.
Feb 29, 09:42
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane before the match on February 26, 2020
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Feb 28, 17:00
Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi would not achieve what I did at Napoli'
Diego Maradona says that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi would not be able to have the same impact as he did at Napoli.
Feb 26, 20:24
Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring for Bayern Munich on November 9, 2019
David Alaba: 'Robert Lewandowski in same class as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba says that teammate Robert Lewandowski should be mentioned alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 26, 18:25
Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 23, 2019
Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's El Clasico showdown with Real Madrid.
Feb 26, 16:39