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Barcelona manager Quique Setien pictured in January 2020
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Andres Iniesta, Luis Suarez, Jack Graelish
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 9, 06:57
Andres Iniesta poses with the Vissel Kobe shirt after confirming his move to Japan on May 24, 2018
Barcelona 'attempted to re-sign Andres Iniesta on loan'
Barcelona reportedly tried to re-sign experienced midfielder Andres Iniesta on loan during the January transfer window.
Feb 8, 20:07
Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match on November 30, 2019
Mikel Arteta 'to raid Manchester City backroom staff after Arsenal move'
Mikel Arteta is allegedly prepared to target Manchester City's backroom staff as he bids to put together his own team at Arsenal.
Dec 18, 17:52
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri pictured in May 2019
Massimiliano Allegri: 'Football mistakenly followed Pep Guardiola'
Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri claims that football mistakenly followed the philosophy of Pep Guardiola for the last 20 years.
Dec 7, 13:19
David Silva celebrates scoring for Man City on October 19, 2019
David Silva to join Andres Iniesta at Vissel Kobe next summer?
Manchester City forward David Silva reportedly enters talks with Vissel Kobe over the possibility of linking up with former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta in 2020.
Nov 13, 23:25
Neymar in action for PSG on September 28, 2019
Andres Iniesta doubts Neymar will return to Barcelona
Andres Iniesta says that he feels it is unlikely that Neymar will return to Barcelona in the current climate.
Nov 1, 23:54
Philippe Coutinho in action for Bayern Munich on October 5, 2019
Liverpool to miss out on £80m of Philippe Coutinho fee?
Liverpool are set to miss out on up to £80m of the fee Barcelona owe them for the purchase of Philippe Coutinho, who is now on loan with Bayern Munich.
Oct 8, 14:19
Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Granada on September 21, 2019
Preview: Barcelona vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Villarreal, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 22, 23:08
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi watches on ahead of their match against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Josep Maria Bartomeu 'calm' over Lionel Messi's Barcelona future
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that he is calm over Lionel Messi's future at the club amid the recent speculation.
Sep 7, 09:52
Antoine Griezmann in action for Barcelona on July 23, 2019
Preview: Vissel Kobe vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the pre-season clash between Vissel Kobe and Barcelona, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 24, 22:13
Antoine Griezmann is unveiled as a Barcelona player on July 13, 2019
Preview: Barcelona vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday morning's pre-season friendly between Barcelona and Chelsea.
Jul 23, 08:19
Everton's Andre Gomes celebrates scoring against Wolves on February 2, 2019
New Everton signing Andre Gomes sets sights on helping Toffees into Europe
The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Goodison Park after making 72 appearances in two years at the Nou Camp.
Jul 4, 14:56
Rodrigo is mobbed by his Spain teammates after opening the scoring in the Euro 2020 qualifier against Norway on March 23, 2019
Preview: Faroe Islands vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Euro 2020 qualifier between Faroe Islands and Spain, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jun 5, 19:41
David Silva in action during the EFL Cup semi-final game between Manchester City and Burton Albion on January 9, 2019
Report: Vissel Kobe want David Silva to link up with Andres Iniesta
Manchester City midfielder David Silva will reportedly be offered a lucrative contract to join Vissel Kobe at the end of the season.
May 3, 18:05
Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi reaffirms his status as the greatest of all time
Sports Mole stakes a claim for Lionel Messi to be regarded as the greatest player of all time after bringing up his 600th club goal in style against Liverpool.
May 2, 16:56
Barcelona duo Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Leganes in La Liga on January 20, 2019.
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects its star-studded combined XI from the squads of Barcelona and Liverpool ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg at Camp Nou.
Apr 29, 18:00
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Champions League on April 16, 2019
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Barcelona's home La Liga clash with Real Sociedad this weekend.
Apr 18, 11:32
Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Spain on March 23, 2019
Preview: Malta vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Euro 2020 qualifier between Malta and Spain.
Mar 24, 18:28
Sergio Ramos reacts during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018
How Spain could line up against Norway
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier with Norway.
Mar 21, 14:25
Sergio Ramos reacts during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018
Preview: Spain vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Euro 2020 qualifier between Spain and Norway.
Mar 21, 14:05
Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe celebrates opening the scoring against Vorskla Poltava on November 29, 2018
Emile Smith Rowe: 'I rejected Barcelona'
Arsenal teenager Emile Smith Rowe reveals that he has previously rejected interest from Barcelona.
Dec 13, 13:18
Spain's David Villa gestures to fans on September 2, 2017
David Villa to join Andres Iniesta at Vissel Kobe following New York exit
Villa and Iniesta won the European Championship and World Cup together with Spain.
Dec 1, 10:28
Spain's David Villa gestures to fans on September 2, 2017
David Villa to join Andres Iniesta at Vissel Kobe
David Villa reveals that he will join former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta at Japanese club Vissel Kobe.
Dec 1, 09:15
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City in the EFL Cup on September 25, 2018
Phil Foden: 'Scoring for Manchester City is a dream'
Young midfielder Phil Foden admits that he fulfilled a childhood dream when netting for Manchester City against Oxford United in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night.
Sep 26, 11:53
Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on April 22, 2018
Pep Guardiola avoids Phil Foden, Andres Iniesta comparison
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals that he has high hopes for Phil Foden over the next 10 years, but stops short of agreeing with comparisons to Andres Iniesta.
Sep 25, 23:47
Lionel Messi celebrates the opener during the Champions League group game between Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven on September 18, 2018
Lionel Messi's eight Champions League hat-tricks
Following Lionel Messi's record-breaking eighth Champions League hat-trick, Sports Mole looks back at the Barcelona superstars previous trebles in the competition.
Sep 19, 10:48
Philippe Coutinho during a Champions League press conference on September 17, 2018
Philippe Coutinho rejects Andres Iniesta comparisons
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho rejects comparisons with the club's former captain Andres Iniesta.
Sep 18, 13:05
Harry Winks in action for Tottenham Hotspur on December 13, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Winks like Xavi, Andres Iniesta'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino claims that midfielder Harry Winks could be England's 'Xavi or Andres Iniesta'.
Sep 14, 23:55
Sergio Ramos in action for Spain on September 2, 2017
How Spain could line up against England
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash against England at Wembley.
Sep 6, 15:53
Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa in Europa League action against Arsenal on May 3, 2018
Diego Costa pulls out of Spain squad for "personal reasons"
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa pulls out of the Spain squad to face England and Croatia due to "personal reasons", being replaced by Iago Aspas.
Sep 3, 20:01
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba in action during his side's La Liga clash with Eibar on February 17, 2018
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba omitted from Spain squad
Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba is absent from Luis Enrique's first Spain squad ahead of the UEFA Nations League fixtures against England and Croatia.
Aug 31, 22:36
Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona on May 6, 2018
Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets 'snub Paris Saint-Germain interest'
Ivan Rakitic and Sergio Busquets are to sign new Barcelona contracts after informing Paris Saint-Germain that they are not interested in a move, according to a report.
Aug 22, 14:33
Lionel Messi celebrates with Jordi Alba after scoring Barcelona's opening goal against Alaves on August 18, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: "Genius" Lionel Messi still surprises me
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says that "there is still room for Lionel Messi to surprise us" following the superstar forward's latest goalscoring double.
Aug 19, 11:58
Spain midfielder David Silva reacts at the 2018 World Cup
David Silva retires from international football
Manchester City midfielder David Silva announces his retirement from international football after playing 125 games for Spain.
Aug 13, 18:55
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
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, 19:56
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Lionel Messi named new Barcelona captain
Five-time Ballon d'Or winner and all-time club-record goalscorer Lionel Messi is named as the new Barcelona captain following Andres Iniesta's departure.
Aug 10, 13:13
Paul Pogba scores the winner during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Paul Pogba 'wants Andres Iniesta's shirt number at Barcelona'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba wants to take on the shirt number of Andres Iniesta if he moves to Barcelona, according to a report.
Aug 3, 10:25
Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich on December 2, 2017
Barcelona 'join Arturo Vidal hunt'
Barcelona reportedly join the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Inter Milan in the race for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Aug 2, 14:12
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
Dani Parejo: 'I want to stay at Valencia'
Valencia captain Dani Parejo says that he wants to stay with Los Che this summer despite reported interest from Barcelona.
Jul 31, 11:37
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
Ernesto Valverde: 'More signings are likely'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that his club "are likely" to make more signings this summer.
Jul 28, 18:25
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Vissel KobeVissel Kobe36208857352268
2Sanfrecce HiroshimaHiroshima361811766392765
3Machida Zelvia36189952312163
4Gamba OsakaGamba Osaka361612845341160
5Kashima AntlersKashima Antlers361611955401559
6Tokyo Verdy36141394746155
7Cerezo OsakaCerezo361313104343052
8FC Tokyo36149134949051
9Yokohama F MarinosYokohama36147155858049
10Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa361211134944547
11Nagoya GrampusNagoya Grampus36145174244-247
12Avispa Fukuoka361114113135-447
13Kawasaki FrontaleKawasaki361113125852646
14Kyoto Sanga361210144354-1146
15Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmare36129155152-145
16Albirex Niigata361011154458-1441
17Kashiwa ReysolReysol36913143849-1140
18Jubilo Iwata3698194564-1935
19Consadole SapporoConsadole36810184161-2034
20Sagan Tosu3685234268-2629


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