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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona's contract talks with Lionel Messi "going very well"
Barcelona are confident of seeing Lionel Messi sign a contract extension beyond the end of next year, according to the club's technical secretary Robert Fernandez.Jan 24, 11:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Barcelona comfortable winners at Ipurua to keep pressure on leaders
Barcelona ease to a 4-0 win over Eibar at Ipurua Municipal Stadium thanks to goals from Denis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.Jan 22, 21:38
Live Commentary: Eibar 0-4 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Barcelona's 4-0 win over Eibar, as the Catalan giants made it 12 without defeat in La Liga.Jan 22, 18:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fneymar.jpg "Barcelona forward Neymar in action during his side's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna at the Camp Nou on October 15, 2016")
Team News: Neymar back for Barcelona
Neymar returns to the starting XI for Barcelona's trip to Eibar in La Liga.Jan 22, 18:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Report: Manchester City, Barcelona begin Lionel Messi talks
Manchester City reportedly hold preliminary talks with Barcelona over a big-money move for striker Lionel Messi.Jan 17, 09:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid 'monitoring Diego Costa situation'
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly monitoring Diego Costa's situation at Chelsea amid speculation that he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.Jan 16, 22:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fanfield-general-main-stand.JPG "A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016")
Liverpool, Everton target keen to join Premier League club
Gustavo Viera, reportedly on the radar of a trio of Premier League clubs, admits to being a fan of the English top flight and says that he hopes to one day play there.Jan 15, 21:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fhenrikh-mkhitaryan.jpg "Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action for Manchester United against Hull City on August 27, 2016")
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 'Jurgen Klopp stopped me from joining Liverpool'
Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan reveals how he nearly joined Liverpool several years ago, but opted to sign for Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund instead.Jan 15, 11:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fluis-suarez_1.JPG "Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Luis Suarez hits brace in thumping Barcelona win
Barcelona return to winning ways in La Liga with a 5-0 success over Las Palmas in Saturday's clash at Camp Nou.Jan 14, 17:08
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-0 Las Palmas - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Las Palmas from Camp Nou.Jan 14, 14:15
Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea 'monitoring Lionel Messi situation'
Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Lionel Messi's ongoing contract discussions with Barcelona.Jan 13, 15:35
Luis Suarez: 'Ignore common sense with Lionel Messi'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez urges the club to forget "common sense" as they look to strike a new deal with teammate Lionel Messi.Jan 12, 12:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona edge past Athletic Bilbao to reach quarter-finals of Copa del Rey
Goals from Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi ensure that Barcelona reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 second-leg victory over Athletic Bilbao.Jan 11, 22:08
Barcelona "working hard" to renew Lionel Messi contract
Barcelona must 'remain cool and use common sense' when negotiating a deal with Lionel Messi, admits the club's chief executive Oscar Grau.Jan 11, 21:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flucas-digne.jpg "Lucas Digne in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016")
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Barcelona secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao.Jan 11, 19:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Luis Enrique backs Barcelona award ceremony snub
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique backs his players' decision not to attend the Best FIFA Football Awards in order to focus on preparation for their Copa del Rey clash.Jan 10, 20:02
Lionel Messi rescues late point for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores a 90th-minute equaliser as Barcelona share the points with Villarreal in Sunday's La Liga fixture at the Estadio de la Ceramica.Jan 8, 21:41
Nine-man Athletic Bilbao hold on against Barcelona for first-leg advantage
Barcelona fall to a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao at San Mames in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-16 tie.Jan 5, 22:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fneymar.JPG "Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Team News: Luis Enrique opts for strong Barcelona XI in Athletic Bilbao clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique opts for a strong starting XI ahead of Thursday night's Copa del Rey last-16 first leg at Athletic Bilbao.Jan 5, 19:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Flionel-messi-luis-suarez-neymar.JPG "Barcelona trio Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar in training")
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique sends out 'MSN' message
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique warns his club's rivals that Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar are recharged for the second half of the campaign.Jan 4, 18:23
David Villa: 'Lionel Messi will extend Barcelona contract'
Lionel Messi will commit his future to Barcelona by signing a new contract "sooner or later", according to former teammate David Villa.Dec 28, 12:22
Top four betting tips for January transfer window
Sports Mole looks at some of the hottest betting tips in January as we head into the final week of the transfer window.Dec 26, 09:22
Barcelona into last-16 of Copa del Rey with thumping win
Barcelona book their spot in the last-16 stage of the Copa del Rey after running out 8-1 aggregate winners over Hercules.Dec 21, 22:51
Team News: Luis Enrique rings the changes for Hercules cup tie
Luis Enrique makes nine changes to his starting lineup for the Copa del Rey clash with Hercules, with Javier Mascherano and Denis Suarez the only survivors.Dec 21, 20:09
Barcelona quartet given early Christmas break by Luis Enrique
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is confident that his side can overcome Hercules in the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie, granting four key players the night off.Dec 19, 15:54
Lionel Messi stars as Barcelona beat Espanyol
Spanish champions Barcelona regain second position in La Liga from Sevilla courtesy of a 4-1 win over Catalan rivals Espanyol at Camp Nou.Dec 18, 21:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Team News: Neymar returns to Barcelona attack for Espanyol clash
Neymar is back in Barcelona's starting lineup for the derby with Espanyol following his recent one-match suspension.Dec 18, 18:52
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Espanyol from Camp Nou.Dec 18, 18:45
Chinese club 'makes €500m Lionel Messi offer'
Chinese Super League side Hebei Fortune reportedly make a €500m (£420.5m) offer to tempt Barcelona striker Lionel Messi to switch to the club.Dec 16, 12:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fluis-suarez-golden-boot.JPG "Barcelona forward Luis Suarez proudly holds aloft his Golden Boot prior to his side's La Liga clash with Granada on October 29, 2016")
Luis Suarez "overjoyed" by new Barcelona contract
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi expresses his delight at having signed a new long-term deal with the club and urges Lionel Messi to join him in committing his future.Dec 15, 20:35
Luis Suarez agrees new five-year Barcelona deal
Luis Suarez agrees a new five-year contract with Barcelona, which will run until the end of the 2020-21 campaign.Dec 15, 17:38
Xavi: 'Cristiano Ronaldo not worthy of Ballon d'Or award'
Xavi is adamant that former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, despite Cristiano Ronaldo being crowned Ballon d'Or winner for 2016.Dec 14, 15:52
Cristiano Ronaldo "proud and happy" to win Ballon d'Or for fourth time
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo airs his delight at winning the 2016 Ballon d'Or, thanking his teammates for helping him pip Lionel Messi to the award.Dec 12, 20:12
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner - the fourth time he has earned the prestigious accolade.Dec 12, 19:08
Luis Enrique hails "ruthless" Barcelona following win over Osasuna
Luis Enrique praises his Barcelona players for their ruthlessness in breaking down a resilient Osasuna side during their La Liga clash on Saturday.Dec 11, 10:27
Lionel Messi nets brace in Barcelona win
Barcelona move to within three points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid courtesy of a 3-0 win over basement side Osasuna in Pamplona.Dec 10, 13:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fmarc-andre-ter-stegen.JPG "Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Live Commentary: Osasuna 0-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Osasuna and Barcelona from Pamplona.Dec 10, 11:00
Lionel Messi in talks with Barcelona over new contract
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi opens talks with the club over a new contract despite his current deal running until 2018.Dec 9, 20:32
New Barcelona deal for Luis Suarez 'imminent'
Barcelona will confirm that Luis Suarez has signed a new, six-year deal within the next few days, the club's president says.Dec 8, 11:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Froberto-firmino.JPG "Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino in action during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Roberto Firmino '£82m buyout clause not allowed to be triggered by Arsenal'
Liverpool star Roberto Firmino reportedly has a stipulation in his contract that prevents Arsenal from triggering his alleged £82m release clause.Dec 6, 09:02
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