Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick: 'Paul Scholes is underrated'
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick feels that Paul Scholes deserves more recognition for the contribution that he has made to football.
May 18, 12:31
Barca's Leo Messi is congratulated after a goal against Real Betis on May 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-2 Betis - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of tonight's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Betis that ends in yet another victory for the leaders.
May 5, 18:30
FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi during a press conference on April 22, 2013
Xavi lauds "extraordinary" Bayern Munich
Xavi says that Bayern Munich are worthy of a place in the Champions League final.
May 2, 06:14
Barca defender Dani Alves duels for the ball against Levante on April 20, 2013
Late Ander Herrera goal denies Barcelona win
A late Ander Herrera goal denies Barcelona a win against Athletic Bilbao after Lionel Messi had earlier turned the game on its head with a quickfire goal and assist.
Apr 27, 17:55
Bayern's Thomas Muller celebrates scoring against FC Barcelona during the Champions League semi final first leg on April 23, 2013
Match Analysis: Bayern Munich 4-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bayern Munich record a 4-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their semi-final tie in the Champions League.
Apr 23, 20:55
Pep Guardiola
Xavi: 'Pep Guardiola will back Barcelona against Bayern Munich'
Xavi believes that Pep Guardiola will support Barcelona against Bayern Munich on Tuesday despite his impending move to the German club.
Apr 23, 11:54
Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper and TV sports moderator Oliver Kahn on November 7, 2012
Oliver Kahn: "Moment of truth for Bayern Munich"
Oliver Kahn warns Bayern Munich that they need to step up their game to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 23, 11:31
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Xavi: 'Barcelona have missed Lionel Messi'
Xavi says that Barcelona are not the same team without the injured Lionel Messi.
Apr 23, 05:53
Xavi
Xavi: 'Barcelona must score in Munich'
Xavi insists that Barcelona need to score at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday to get the better of Bayern Munich in their two-legged Champions League semi-final tie.
Apr 22, 17:10
Barcelona's Xavi converts a penalty to score his team's second against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Barcelona's Xavi: 'Small details will decide brutal Bayern Munich clash'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that small details will decide Tuesday's "brutal" Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
Apr 21, 09:59
Neymar
Barcelona "extremely interested in Neymar"
Barcelona's South American representative reveals that the club could make an offer to Santos this summer to sign forward Neymar.
Apr 15, 10:26
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Cristian Tello inspires Barcelona win
Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga, as two Cristian Tello goals help them overcome Real Zaragoza 3-0.
Apr 14, 18:51
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Half-Time Report: Barcelona lead at Real Zaragoza
Barcelona lead 2-1 at Real Zaragoza thanks to goals from Thiago Alcantara and Cristian Tello.
Apr 14, 17:50
Xavi
Xavi: 'Advantage to Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain'
Xavi says that Barcelona will be favourites to progress to the Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Paris Saint-Germain because of their two away goals.
Apr 8, 15:42
Barcelona's Xavi converts a penalty to score his team's second against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Barcelona's Xavi dedicates Champions League goal to cancer sufferer
Xavi pays tribute to a young cancer sufferer following his goal from the penalty spot in Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 3, 13:38
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Late Blaise Matuidi keeps Barcelona tie level
Blaise Matuidi scores in injury time to help Paris Saint-Germain draw their Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie against Barcelona 2-2 at home.
Apr 2, 20:43
Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012
Tito Vilanova to be on Barcelona bench against Paris Saint-Germain
Tito Vilanova will handle proceedings for Barcelona from the touchline against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes on Tuesday.
Apr 2, 09:30
Barcelona
Half-Time Report: Barcelona come from behind to go in level at the break
Cristian Tello's late first-half goal ensures that Barcelona go in 1-1 at half time against Celta Vigo after Natxo Insa's opener.
Mar 30, 17:53
Xavi
Xavi doubtful for Celta Vigo clash
Xavi is a doubt for Barcelona's trip to Celta Vigo on Saturday after picking up a hamstring strain.
Mar 28, 16:17
Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba: 'Red card was harsh'
Paul Pogba bemoans the decision to send him off during France's 1-0 defeat to Spain last night.
Mar 27, 12:24
France 'keeper Hugo Lloris sits dejected after Pedro's goal for Spain on March 26, 2013
Pedro strike downs 10-man France in Paris
A 58th-minute strike from Pedro is enough to move Spain above France in their World Cup qualifying group.
Mar 26, 21:55
Spain's Andres Iniesta is challenged by two French players on March 26, 2013
Half-Time Report: Goalless between France and Spain in Paris
It's all square at the break between France and Spain in their World Cup qualifying clash in Paris.
Mar 26, 20:49
Spain's Sergio Busquets during their match against the Republic of Ireland on June 14, 2012
Sergio Busquets: 'Barcelona, Real Madrid players united for Spain'
Sergio Busquets claims that Barcelona and Real Madrid players get along with each other when they play for Spain.
Mar 20, 14:59
Pepe Reina
Video: Pepe Reina stars in Spanish short film as Roman soldier
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina stars as a Roman soldier in a Spanish short film.
Mar 19, 14:24
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri hails Barcelona as "strongest side in world"
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri calls Barcelona the "strongest side in the world" following their 4-0 victory over his side in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Mar 13, 02:47
AC Milan players celebrate after defeating Barcelona on February 20, 2013
Preview:Barcelona vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's must-win Champions League tie against AC Milan.
Mar 10, 19:41
Xavi
Xavi struggling to be fit for AC Milan clash
Reports suggest that Xavi is a doubt for Barcelona's Champions League last-16 decider with AC Milan.
Mar 2, 04:58
Xavi
Xavi ruled out of El Clasico
Xavi will not be fit to face Real Madrid for the second time in a week and will miss Saturday's La Liga El Clasico.
Mar 1, 10:59
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid advance to the final of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Barcelona in the second leg of their semi-final clash.
Feb 26, 22:12
Real striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates his goal against Valencia on January 20, 2013
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain starts for Real Madrid
Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain is selected ahead of Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's match against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Feb 26, 19:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla
Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla at home, thanks to goals from David Villa and Lionel Messi.
Feb 23, 22:58
Xavi
Xavi dismisses Barcelona failure tag following AC Milan defeat
Barcelona midfielder Xavi claims that the club's season would not be a failure if they went out of the Champions League.
Feb 21, 17:12
AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng celebrates after scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 tie on February 20, 2013
Match Analysis: AC Milan 2-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as AC Milan record a 2-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Feb 20, 21:55
Xavi
Barcelona's Xavi wary of AC Milan threat
Barcelona midfielder Xavi admits that he is wary of AC Milan in their Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Feb 20, 03:55
Xavi
Xavi returns to Barcelona squad
Xavi recovers from a hamstring complaint to take his place in the Barcelona squad for Wednesday's match against AC Milan.
Feb 18, 18:47
San Siro
Preview:AC Milan vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between AC Milan and Barcelona on Wednesday.
Feb 18, 13:03
Xavi
Xavi still a doubt for AC Milan tie
Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura reveals that Xavi is still a doubt for the Champions League tie against AC Milan despite returning to training.
Feb 15, 23:30
Barcelona players celebrate their second goal against Malaga in the Copa del Rey on January 16, 2013
Preview:Granada vs. Barcelona
Probable La Liga champions Barcelona travel to Getafe on Saturday looking to extend their 12-point lead at the top.
Feb 15, 14:15
Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp: 'It won't be easy for Pep Guardiola'
Jurgen Klopp states his belief that Pep Guardiola will struggle to be as successful with Bayern Munich as he was with Barcelona.
Feb 12, 20:30
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Preview:Barcelona vs. Getafe
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's clash with Getafe in La Liga on Sunday.
Feb 8, 12:39
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