Home debutant Malcom nets as Barcelona overcome Boca Juniors
Lionel Messi, Rafinha and new boy Malcom are all on target as Barcelona cruise to a 3-0 win over Boca Juniors to lift the Joan Gamper Trophy.Aug 15, 18:19
Team News: Lionel Messi captains Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup
Lionel Messi starts for Barcelona for the first time since being named as the club's new captain in their Spanish Super Cup clash with Sevilla.Aug 12, 18:56
Lionel Messi absent from Barcelona International Champions Cup campaign
Argentina forward Lionel Messi is not in Barcelona's squad for their pre-season tour of the United States as he recovers from playing in the 2018 World Cup.Jul 23, 20:22
Preview:World Cup final: France vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.Jul 13, 14:46
Everton 'keen on Lucas Digne'
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Lucas Digne from Barcelona in addition to teammate Yerry Mina.Jul 13, 08:20
Preview:Belgium vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of England's third-place playoff with Belgium in St Petersburg.Jul 12, 20:12
Alan Shearer: 'Third-place playoff match is pointless'
Former England forward Alan Shearer brands the third-place playoff match at the World Cup "utter stupidity".Jul 12, 13:15
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left unimpressed by France display
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticises the performance of France, despite Les Bleus reaching the World Cup semi-finals with victory in St Petersburg.Jul 11, 10:29
Jose Mourinho: 'France's Paul Pogba played with maturity against Belgium'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho praises the performance of Paul Pogba after he helped France defeat Belgium in the World Cup semi-finals.Jul 11, 10:02
Roberto Martinez tight-lipped over Belgium future
Roberto Martinez states that he will not be considering his future as Belgium boss until after the 2018 World Cup's third-place playoff on Saturday.Jul 10, 21:29
Didier Deschamps hails "exceptional" France win over Belgium at World Cup
Didier Deschamps is pleased with the character of his France team following their 1-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday which sealed a spot in the 2018 World Cup final.Jul 10, 21:17
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium sought to win World Cup'
Roberto Martinez confesses that his "disappointment is huge" after Belgium were beaten 1-0 by France in the semi-finals of the World Cup, a tournament that they sought to win.Jul 10, 21:09
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium beaten by bit of French luck'
Roberto Martinez describes France's goal in their 1-0 World Cup semi-final victory over Belgium as a "bit of luck".Jul 10, 20:56
Samuel Umtiti sends France into World Cup final
France book their place in the final of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Samuel Umtiti scoring the only goal of the game.Jul 10, 19:55
Live Commentary: France 1-0 Belgium - as it happened
Relive France's 1-0 win over Belgium as Samuel Umtiti's second-half header sends Les Bleus into the final of the 2018 World Cup.Jul 10, 17:00
Jean-Michel Aulas confident over Nabil Fekir future
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas 'thinks' that Liverpool target Nabil Fekir will stay with the French club this summer.Jul 7, 21:11
Clement Lenglet 'chooses Barcelona move'
Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet agrees to join Barcelona in this summer's transfer window, according to a report.Jul 3, 10:23
Team News: Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain out as Argentina face France in World Cup last 16
Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain miss out on a place in the Argentina starting XI ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against France in Kazan.Jun 30, 12:55
Preview:France vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup last-16 clash between France and Argentina.Jun 28, 10:40
Team News: France rest Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe against Denmark
France rest Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe for their World Cup group clash with Denmark.Jun 26, 12:52
Kylian Mbappe scorers winner as France knock out plucky Peru
France secure their passage to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Peru, who are knocked out by Kylian Mbappe's first-half goal in Yekaterinburg.Jun 21, 16:57
Didier Deschamps: 'France can do a lot better'
Didier Deschamps admits that France can "do a lot better" following their narrow 2-1 win over Australia in their World Cup Group C opener at the Kazan Arena.Jun 16, 16:08
Bert van Marwijk unhappy with VAR penalty call in Australia loss to France
Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk slams referee Andres Cunha following the Socceroos' 2-1 World Cup defeat to France that saw VAR used for the first time.Jun 16, 14:20
France edge past valiant Australia in World Cup opener
France begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Saturday's Group C opener in Kazan.Jun 16, 11:54
Preview:France vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup Group C clash between France and Australia in Kazan.Jun 14, 09:45
Thomas Vermaelen 'to be offered new Barcelona contract'
Thomas Vermaelen is reportedly set to be offered a one-year extension on his current Barcelona contract, which expires at the end of next season.Jun 10, 18:35
Samuel Umtiti: 'I'd like Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona'
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti claims that it would be "fantastic" if Antoine Griezmann joined the club from Atletico Madrid.Jun 5, 12:13
Barcelona president: 'Samuel Umtiti release clause set at £438m'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is confident that rival clubs will steer clear of making an approach for Samuel Umtiti due to the size of his release clause.Jun 4, 15:57
Samuel Umtiti, Barcelona reach agreement on new contract
Rumoured Manchester United target Samuel Umtiti agrees to a new long-term deal with Barcelona.Jun 3, 16:58
Didier Deschamps defends Paul Pogba after jeers in France friendly
France head coach Didier Deschamps defends Paul Pogba after the Manchester United midfielder was jeered by home fans during the nation's 3-1 win over Italy on Friday.Jun 2, 11:53
France overcome Italy in Nice
France continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with an impressive 3-1 win over Italy in Nice.Jun 1, 20:56
Live Commentary: France 3-1 Italy - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the international friendly between France and Italy from Nice, which finished 3-1.Jun 1, 18:00
Samuel Umtiti: 'I'm expecting to sign new Barcelona deal'
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti admits that he wants to sign a new deal at the Catalan club and hopes to resolve his future before the start of the World Cup in Russia.May 26, 10:48
Five Australia players who could earn a transfer to England
Seven players from the Australia World Cup squad played their football in England last season but that is only likely to increase after the tournament in Russia.May 21, 08:27
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin 'too expensive for Barcelona'
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague doubts that Hector Bellerin is a transfer target for Barcelona, as the Arsenal full-back "is too expensive".May 18, 18:08
Barcelona 'prioritise new contract for defender Samuel Umtiti'
Tying down Samuel Umtiti to a new contract this summer is more important for Barcelona than signing Antoine Griezmann, according to a report in the Spanish press.May 17, 14:06
Barcelona 'lining up £26.5m Clement Lenglet move'
Barcelona are reportedly lining up a £26.5m approach for Sevilla centre-back Clement Lenglet due to concerns over the ability of Thomas Vermaelen and Yerry Mina.May 15, 13:36
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Barcelona working on Samuel Umtiti deal'
Rumoured Manchester United target Samuel Umtiti is still in discussions with Barcelona regarding a new contract, president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms.May 7, 20:40
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of the final El Clasico showdown of the season, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI using players from both sides of the divide.May 4, 09:55
Manchester United end interest in Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti?
Manchester United reportedly call time on their interest in Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti.May 3, 16:43


