Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Half-Time Report: Goalless in El Clasico
Real Madrid and Barcelona share a goalless first half at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Copa del Rey.
Jan 30, 20:50
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Jack Wilshere: 'I got Cesc Fabregas to nab Lionel Messi's shirt'
Jack Wilshere reveals that former Arsenal teammate Cesc Fabregas managed to get the midfielder Lionel Messi's shirt back in 2011.
Jan 29, 14:11
Xavi
Xavi agrees new Barcelona deal
Barcelona midfielder Xavi agrees a new two-year contract extension with the La Liga outfit.
Jan 28, 16:29
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after one of his four goals against Osasuna on January 27, 2013
Lionel Messi scores four in Barcelona win
Lionel Messi scores four of Barcelona's five goals against Osasuna at the Camp Nou.
Jan 27, 19:50
Messi is congratulated by teammates after his early Copa Del Rey strike against Cordoba on December 12, 2012
Barcelona set up Real Madrid semi-final
Barcelona reach the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 6-4 aggregate victory over Malaga.
Jan 24, 22:47
David Villa
Match Analysis: Barcelona 5-0 Cordoba (Barcelona win 7-0 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 5-0 win over Cordoba on Thursday.
Jan 10, 22:27
Spain
Real Madrid, Barcelona dominate FIFA FIFPro team of the year
Radamel Falcao is the only player to be named in FIFA's FIFPro team of the year not to play for either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Jan 7, 18:17
Barca striker Pedro clips the ball in for the third goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Match Analysis: Barcelona 4-0 Espanyol
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona thump Espanyol 4-0 at the Nou Camp on Sunday.
Jan 6, 20:01
Barca striker Pedro clips the ball in for the third goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
First-half Pedro brace downs sorry Espanyol
Barcelona score four goals in 30 minutes to tear apart Espanyol at the Nou Camp.
Jan 6, 19:50
Barca striker Pedro clips the ball in for the third goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-0 Espanyol - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's La Liga meeting between Barcelona and Espanyol at the Nou Camp.
Jan 6, 17:52
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi tops Guardian "Best 100 Footballers in the World" list
Lionel Messi pips Cristiano Ronaldo to top spot a list of the world's 100 best footballers, compiled by The Guardian.
Dec 24, 23:00
Jose Manuel Pinto
Jose Manuel Pinto agrees new Barcelona deal
Barcelona keeper Jose Manuel Pinto agrees to extend his stay at the club until at least June 30, 2014.
Dec 23, 13:23
Messi is congratulated by teammates after his early Copa Del Rey strike against Cordoba on December 12, 2012
Match Analysis: Real Valladolid 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 3-1 win over Real Valladolid on Saturday.
Dec 22, 19:00
Messi is congratulated by teammates after his early Copa Del Rey strike against Cordoba on December 12, 2012
Lionel Messi secures Barcelona win
Lionel Messi completes his record-breaking year with his 91st goal as Barcelona beat Valladolid 3-1.
Dec 22, 18:51
Jose Zorrilla Stadium, home of Real Valladolid
Live Commentary: Real Valladolid 1-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's La Liga meeting between Real Valladolid and Barcelona at the Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla.
Dec 22, 16:30
Cristiano Ronaldo
Patrice Evra: 'Cristiano Ronaldo should come back to Manchester United'
Patrice Evra says that Cristiano Ronaldo needs to go back to Manchester United to prove he is better than Lionel Messi.
Dec 21, 20:28
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol, Xavi sign new Barcelona contracts
Barcelona duo Carles Puyol and Xavi both extend their contracts at the Nou Camp until 2016.
Dec 18, 11:03
Paul Scholes
Xavi: 'Paul Scholes is the best midfielder'
Barcelona's Xavi says that Paul Scholes is the best midfielder of the last two decades.
Dec 9, 11:18
Mario Gotze
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Mario Gotze, Marco Reus world's best midfield duo'
Franz Beckenbauer believes that Borussia Dortmund midfielders Mario Gotze and Marco Reus are the best midfield duo in the world.
Dec 1, 15:14
Joe Allen
Joe Allen aiming to emulate Xavi
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen insists that he has lofty ambitions in the game and wants to model his career on Spanish playmaker Xavi.
Nov 25, 00:27
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Zaragoza on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: Spartak Moscow 0-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona beat Spartak Moscow 3-0 in their Champions League Group G clash in Russia.
Nov 20, 19:02
Victor Wanyama
Victor Wanyama: 'We have to keep the ball in Champions League matches'
Victor Wanyama believes that Celtic have learned how to play in the Champions League from their match against Barcelona.
Nov 20, 01:31
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores two goals to help Barcelona beat Mallorca
Barcelona defeat Real Mallorca 2-0 at the Estadio Son Moix.
Nov 11, 22:53
Ibrahim Afellay
Ibrahim Afellay seeks Barcelona return from Schalke
Ibrahim Afellay wants to return Barcelona once his loan deal at Schalke runs out at the end of the season.
Nov 10, 15:04
Xavi
Xavi: 'We must move on'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists that his side must finish top of their Champions League group.
Nov 8, 14:07
Xavi
Neil Lennon "disappointed" with Xavi
Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists that the Scottish club will not be defensive against Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Nov 6, 16:55
Nou Camp
Preview:Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo
Sports Mole previews the La Liga showdown between leaders Barcelona and Celta Vigo.
Nov 1, 23:37
Tito Vilanova
Preview:Alaves vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona trip to Alaves for the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.
Oct 30, 09:15
Eden Hazard is pulled back by Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney makes Ballon d'Or shortlist
Five Premier League players are shortlisted for this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or award.
Oct 29, 15:13
Lionel Messi
Match Analysis: Rayo Vallecano 0-5 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 5-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday.
Oct 27, 22:23
Barcelona
Live Commentary: Rayo Vallecano 0-5 Barcelona - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona at the Estadio del Rayo Vallecano.
Oct 27, 19:52
Andres Iniesta
Team News: Andres Iniesta starts on the bench for Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas starts in Barcelona's midfield ahead of Andres Iniesta for their trip to face Rayo Vallecano tonight.
Oct 27, 19:28
Iker Casillas
Xavi backs Iker Casillas for Ballon d'Or
Barcelona midfielder Xavi backs Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas for the Ballon d'Or.
Oct 27, 14:05
Gerard Pique
Gerard Pique: 'Carles Puyol should have received Prince of Asturias award'
Gerard Pique says that Carles Puyol should have been given the Prince of Asturias award along with Xavi and Iker Casillas.
Oct 26, 22:48
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos thanks Iker Casillas for Ballon d'Or nomination
Sergio Ramos thanks his Real Madrid and Spain teammate Iker Casillas for nominating him for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or award.
Oct 24, 19:10
Jordi Alba
Brave Celtic lose late at the Nou Camp
Jordi Alba scores in injury time to see Barcelona defeat Celtic 2-1 at the Nou Camp.
Oct 23, 20:41
Giorgos Samaras, Efe Ambrose and Mikael Lustig
Half-Time Report: Andres Iniesta denies Celtic half-time lead
Andres Iniesta's goal cancels out Giorgos Samaras's 17th-minute strike to send Barcelona in level with Celtic at the break.
Oct 23, 19:34
Xavi
Henrik Larsson backs Barcelona midfielder Xavi for FIFA Ballon d'Or
Former Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson backs Xavi to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or award this year.
Oct 23, 04:21
Tito Vilanova
Tito Vilanova laments referee's performance in Barcelona's Deportivo La Coruna win
Tito Vilanova admits that he is not happy with some of the decisions that the referee made during Barcelona's win at Deportivo La Coruna.
Oct 21, 01:03
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
Lionel Messi hat-trick gives Barcelona the edge in nine-goal thriller
A Lionel Messi hat-trick helps Barcelona overcome Deportivo in a pulsating game in La Liga.
Oct 20, 21:54
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