This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important matches from across world football throughout the upcoming weekend.Feb 2, 07:00
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool had to be cool in January transfer window'
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool had to stay "cool" in the January transfer window because a mid-season replacement for Philippe Coutinho would have cost "completely crazy money".Feb 1, 23:02
Luis Suarez gives Barcelona first-leg advantage over Valencia in Copa del Rey
Barcelona earn a slender lead over Valencia in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash, thanks to a solitary goal from Luis Suarez at the Camp Nou.Feb 1, 22:25
Team News: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez lead Barcelona line against Valencia
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde picks a strong starting XI for Thursday night's Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Valencia at Camp Nou.Feb 1, 19:35
Ernesto Valverde: 'Philippe Coutinho versatility a big help'
Ernesto Valverde hails Philippe Coutinho's versatility and admits that the Brazilian's ability to play in a number of attacking positions is why Barcelona signed him.Jan 31, 21:36
James Rodriguez pushing for Liverpool move?
Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez is said to be keen on securing a move to Liverpool this summer as Philippe Coutinho's replacement.Jan 31, 07:40
Monaco: Liverpool, Arsenal bids for Thomas Lemar "not relevant"
Potential bids for Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar from Liverpool and Arsenal are dubbed "not relevant" by the French club's vice president Vadim Vasilyev.Jan 30, 10:54
Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho 'returns to Liverpool for farewell party'
Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho reportedly returns to Liverpool for a farewell party with his former teammates and manager Jurgen Klopp.Jan 29, 22:26
Watford enter race for Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu?
A report claims that Watford are to make a move for former Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu, who is valued at £10.5m by Barcelona.Jan 29, 14:57
Luis Suarez: Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona debut was "very good"
Luis Suarez says that Philippe Coutinho made a "very good" contribution on his first Barcelona start, despite being substituted in the win over Alaves.Jan 29, 11:13
Lionel Messi wins it late for Barcelona
Barcelona come from behind to record a 2-1 win over Alaves in Sunday night's entertaining La Liga clash at Camp Nou.Jan 28, 21:39
Team News: Philippe Coutinho makes first Barcelona start against Alaves
Philippe Coutinho makes his first start for Barcelona in Sunday's La Liga meeting with Alaves at Camp Nou.Jan 28, 18:38
Real Madrid planning £500m Premier League raid?
Real Madrid are reportedly planning to spend £500m to secure the signatures of Eden Hazard, David de Gea and Harry Kane.Jan 27, 11:16
Ernesto Valverde "has a lot of hope" for Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde hopes that Philippe Coutinho can shine at Camp Nou after showing some good link-up play with Lionel Messi on his debut.Jan 26, 12:31
Philippe Coutinho hails "very special" Barcelona debut
Philippe Coutinho says that he is "thrilled" to have made his Barcelona debut against Espanyol on Thursday night, but admits to having some nerves before the match.Jan 26, 11:26
Report: Javier Pastore rejects approach from Liverpool
Liverpool reportedly made a bid of between £22m and £25m for Javier Pastore, but the midfielder is not interested in a switch to Anfield and wants to join Inter Milan.Jan 26, 10:40
Philippe Coutinho makes debut as Barcelona beat Espanyol to reach Copa del Rey semi-finals
Barcelona reach the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey thanks to a 2-0 win over Espanyol in Thursday night's quarter-final second leg at Camp Nou for a 2-1 aggregate win.Jan 25, 22:25
Gremio striker Luan: 'No interest from Liverpool'
Brazilian striker Luan insists that Liverpool have not been in touch with parent club Gremio over a prospective move to Anfield despite reports to the contrary.Jan 25, 21:16
Philippe Coutinho, Yerry Mina named in Barcelona squad to face Espanyol
Barcelona include January signings Philippe Coutinho and Yerry Mina in their matchday squad for Thursday evening's Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg against Espanyol.Jan 25, 11:57
Barcelona confirm Philippe Coutinho shirt number
Barcelona confirm that January signing Philippe Coutinho will take the departing Javier Mascherano's shirt number at Camp Nou.Jan 24, 18:11
Roma join race to sign Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu?
Roma are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu, who is expected to leave Camp Nou before the end of the month.Jan 24, 17:49
Ernesto Valverde 'told Philippe Coutinho about Gerard Deulofeu exit'
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde reportedly offers midfielder Philippe Coutinho a definite starting role after allegedly outlining Gerard Deulofeu's exit.Jan 24, 14:23
Liverpool 'not interested' in Brazilian striker
Liverpool are said to be "categorically" not interested in a move for Brazilian striker Luan despite reports to the contrary.Jan 24, 08:58
Liverpool, Arsenal target Thomas Lemar wants to join Barcelona from Monaco?
Liverpool and Arsenal target Thomas Lemar is reportedly keen on joining Barcelona from Monaco.Jan 22, 20:07
Jamie Redknapp: 'Virgil van Dijk will help take Liverpool to next level'
Former midfielder Jamie Redknapp claims that January signing Virgil van Dijk will help take Liverpool towards the level required to challenge for the Premier League crown.Jan 22, 10:45
Team News: Luis Suarez leads Barcelona attack at Real Betis
Luis Suarez returns to the Barcelona XI for their La Liga trip to Real Betis.Jan 21, 18:52
Stoke City tell Liverpool that Jack Butland is not for sale?
Stoke City reportedly tell Liverpool that they would reject any offer below £40m for goalkeeper Jack Butland during the January transfer window.Jan 20, 11:23
Preview:Real Betis vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, lineups and a full preview of Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Barcelona.Jan 19, 17:55
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool not active in January window'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he intends to use the players available to him rather than bringing in a direct replacement for Philippe Coutinho.Jan 19, 16:34
Sergi Roberto renews Barcelona contract until 2022
Sergi Roberto joins Gerard Pique in extending his stay at Barcelona with a new four-and-a-half-year deal.Jan 19, 10:59
Liverpool join Tottenham Hotspur in race for Marcelo Brozovic?
A report claims that Liverpool will rival Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign £12m-rated midfielder Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan.Jan 19, 10:36
Alan Pardew: 'Football is losing the plot due to state of transfer market'
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew believes that football is "losing the plot" due to the current state of the transfer market.Jan 18, 21:35
Report: Liverpool block loan exit for youngster Ben Woodburn
A report claims that rumoured Sunderland and Leeds United loan target Ben Woodburn will remain at Liverpool for the rest of the 2017-18 campaign.Jan 18, 10:22
Liverpool 'eyeing James Rodriguez swoop'
Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, who is currently on loan at Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.Jan 17, 20:53
Top Premier League clubs 'in talks with Aleix Vidal'
Barcelona defender Aleix Vidal's agent is reportedly in discussions with clubs in Manchester and on Merseyside over a potential transfer.Jan 17, 09:44
Liverpool warned off £71m Suso bid
AC Milan release an official statement insisting that Suso is not for sale, even for £71m, amid reported interest from former club Liverpool.Jan 16, 10:05
Mauricio Pochettino: 'I know why Philippe Coutinho left Liverpool for Barcelona'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says that he knows the reason why Philippe Coutinho left Liverpool for Barcelona.Jan 15, 21:59
Gary Neville: Losing Emre Can "a big blow for Liverpool"
Former Manchester United full-back Gary Neville hails the "brilliant" performance of Emre Can against Manchester City and says that Liverpool risk losing a key player.Jan 15, 14:34
Liverpool 'drop interest in Monaco star Thomas Lemar'
Arsenal are out in front to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco as Liverpool have pulled out of the running to sign the French attacker, according to a report.Jan 15, 12:50
RB Leipzig 'demanded £17.8m' for early Naby Keita exit to Liverpool
RB Leipzig reportedly demanded a fee of £17.8m in order for permission to be granted for Naby Keita to join Liverpool in January rather than in the summer.Jan 15, 11:56


