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Xavi tips Pep Guardiola for Barcelona return
Former Barcelona star Xavi says that Pep Guardiola will "choose the right moment" to return to the club.Jul 29, 23:42
Rafael van der Vaart: 'I'll play Xavi role for Real Betis'
Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart reveals that his role with Real Betis this season will involve being given "a lot of freedom".Jul 28, 14:28
Josep Bartomeu backs Louis van Gaal to succeed at Manchester United
Josep Bartomeu backs Louis van Gaal to succeed at Manchester United, after the Dutchman endured a slow start to life in England at the beginning of last season.Jul 25, 05:30
Ronaldinho's top five Barcelona goals
As Ronaldinho completes a move to Flamengo, Sports Mole picks out five of the best goals that he scored during his time with Barcelona.Jul 21, 10:39
Xavi tips Barcelona for Champions League
Xavi says that Barcelona have a great chance of repeating their treble success of last season in the new campaign.Jul 18, 14:11
Xavi: 'Barcelona wanted me to stay'
Xavi says that Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu tried to convince him to stay at the club this summer.Jul 18, 13:42
Xavi "sad and angry" at Iker Casillas farewell
Xavi reveals that he is "sad and angry" at the way Real Madrid handled Iker Casillas's departure, insisting that he deserves more respect from the club.Jul 18, 05:26
Xavi talks up 'loveable' Iker Casillas ahead of departure from Real Madrid
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi praises the personal and professional qualities of departing Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas.Jul 13, 00:05
Agent: Marco Verratti "happy" at Paris Saint-Germain
Marco Verratti is "absolutely calm" in the wake of speculation linking him with a switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona, according to the player's agent.Jul 6, 15:48
Five possible destinations for Paul Pogba
Sports Mole picks out five possible destinations for in-demand Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, should he leave Turin this summer.Jul 4, 11:58
Espanyol confirm Sergio Garcia exit
Espanyol captain Sergio Garcia agrees to join Al Rayyan, after five years at the La Liga club.Jun 29, 17:13
Xavi glad to end Barcelona career on a high
Barcelona legend Xavi says that he was pleased to finish his playing career at the club with the "euphoria" of winning the treble.Jun 26, 16:58
Koke "proud" of Barcelona interest
Koke speaks of his pride following reports that he is viewed by Barcelona as a good replacement for Qatar-bound Xavi.Jun 16, 13:13
Player Ratings: Belarus 0-1 Spain
Sports Mole rates the players that took part in Spain's 1-0 Euro 2016 Group C qualifying win over Belarus in Borisov.Jun 14, 22:10
Interview: Former Leeds United and Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister
Sports Mole catches up with Gary McAllister at the launch of BT Sport Europe to chat Champions League, Liverpool, Leeds United and more.Jun 10, 19:02
Ivan Rakitic pays tribute to Barcelona legend Xavi
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic pays tribute to Xavi as the legendary midfielder begins a fresh start with Al Sadd.Jun 10, 01:07
Xavi lands in Qatar
Veteran Spanish midfielder Xavi arrives in Qatar ahead of his presentation to Al Sadd.Jun 9, 12:42
End of season report: Barcelona
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona performed in the 2014-15 season.Jun 9, 12:15
Outgoing Barcelona midfielder Xavi to be unveiled as Al-Sadd player
Departing Barcelona midfielder Xavi will be presented as an Al-Sadd player on Thursday June 11, the Qatari club announce on their Twitter page.Jun 8, 18:46
Key stats: Juventus 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look back at Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Juventus in Berlin last night, with the aid of a selection of statistics.Jun 7, 12:11
Andres Iniesta hails Xavi's "perfect goodbye"
Andres Iniesta pays tribute to long-serving Barcelona teammate Xavi, calling his Champions League final farewell the "perfect goodbye".Jun 7, 05:48
Gerard Pique: 'Xavi deserves Champions League success'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that Xavi is deserving of lifting the Champions League trophy in his 767th and final game for the club.Jun 6, 22:33
Xavi hails 'perfect night'
Departing Barcelona midfielder Xavi admits that he 'cannot ask for any more' after winning a fourth Champions League with the Catalan outfit in Berlin.Jun 6, 22:24
Barcelona win the 2015 Champions League
Barcelona win the 2015 Champions League final with a 3-1 victory over Juventus in Berlin.Jun 6, 20:44
Xavi comes on for final Barcelona appearance
Barcelona midfielder Xavi comes on in the second half of the 2015 Champions League final against Juventus for what will be his final appearance for the Catalan outfit.Jun 6, 20:22
Team News: Andrea Barzagli replaces Giorgio Chiellini for Juventus
Andrea Barzagli replaces Giorgio Chiellini in the Juventus team for the Champions League final against Barcelona, for whom Xavi is only on the bench.Jun 6, 17:45
David Beckham pays Xavi tribute
David Beckham hails midfielder Xavi ahead of his final appearance for Barcelona in the Champions League final.Jun 6, 16:17
Champions League final in numbers
Sports Mole compiles a selection of statistics to further whet the appetite ahead of the Champions League final clash between Barcelona and Juventus.Jun 6, 12:26
Xavi: 'I've never played with a better attacking trio in my career'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi reveals that the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez is the best that he has played with in his career.Jun 6, 02:24
Paul Scholes: 'Lionel Messi is the greatest player I've shared a pitch with'
Paul Scholes says that Lionel Messi is the greatest player he has shared a pitch with, putting the Argentine ahead of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.Jun 6, 01:32
Preview:Champions League final - Juventus vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole brings you the lowdown on Saturday's Champions League final in Berlin between Juventus and Barcelona.Jun 5, 11:09
Andrea Pirlo wanted by New York City FC?
New York City FC agree to sign Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo, according to a report.Jun 3, 11:10
Xavi praises Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets
Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that he is "proud" to have played alongside Spanish teammates Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets at both club and international level.Jun 2, 17:35
Andres Iniesta pays tribute to Xavi
Andres Iniesta admits that he would pick Barcelona teammate Xavi over Juventus' Andrea Pirlo, but pays tribute to both players.Jun 2, 14:56
Xavi: 'Losing not an option'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists that his team will have to be at their best to beat Juventus in the Champions League final on Saturday.Jun 2, 14:42
Xavi: 'Future is bright for Barcelona'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists that the Catalan outfit will continue to win titles in his absence.Jun 2, 11:25
Lionel Messi hails Xavi
Barcelona midfielder Xavi "is the best player in Spain's history", according to Lionel Messi.Jun 1, 17:34
Xavi: "I will not play for Paris Saint-Germain"
Barcelona midfielder Xavi, who is moving to Qatari side Al Sadd this summer, denies that he could join Paris Saint-Germain on loan.Jun 1, 12:05
Xavi: 'We want treble'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi calls on his team to complete a treble in the Champions League final against Juventus on June 6.May 31, 14:05
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi's first goal was scandalous'
Barcelona captain Xavi believes that Lionel Messi's first strike in their Copa del Rey final victory over Athletic Bilbao was "one of the best goals he's ever scored".May 31, 10:11
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