Lionel Messi
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
Argentina held to stalemate by Chile in Lionel Messi absence
Argentina were missing Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero for the friendly.
Sep 6, 13:34
Gerard Pique not concerned by Lionel Messi release clause
Gerard Pique insists that he is not concerned by a clause in Lionel Messi's contract which enables him to leave Barcelona for free at the end of the season.
Sep 6, 10:00
Barcelona 'wanted Luka Jovic in summer deal'
Barcelona wanted to sign Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt during the summer, according to a report.
Sep 5, 23:26
Lionel Messi 'free to leave Barcelona at end of season'
Lionel Messi has a clause in his Barcelona contract which allows him to decide at the end of each season whether he wants to leave the club, according to a report.
Sep 5, 19:26
Barcelona stars unhappy with club chiefs over Neymar pursuit?
Barcelona's failed pursuit of Neymar has reportedly upset a number of the Blaugrana's key stars - including the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique.
Sep 4, 12:46
Lionel Messi text 'sparked Neymar transfer saga'
Lionel Messi reportedly wants Neymar back at Barcelona and sent the Brazilian a text asking him to return so that the Blaugrana could win the Champions League again.
Sep 3, 09:45
Tuesday's papers: Paul Pogba, Neymar, Ruben Dias
The papers report on Paul Pogba's social media activity and club bosses wanting to align England's transfer window with Europe.
Sep 3, 07:43
The Best FIFA awards: A look at the 2019 contenders
The PA news agency looks at the contenders for FIFA's player prizes, with the winners to be announced later this month.
Sep 2, 17:12
Rio Ferdinand: 'Virgil van Dijk does not deserve UEFA award'
Rio Ferdinand insists that Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk was unworthy of receiving the UEFA Player of the Year award.
Sep 2, 00:04
Anssumane Fati 'honoured' to score famous goal for Barcelona
Teenage attacker Anssumane Fati reveals his delight after scoring his first goal for Barcelona against Osasuna.
Sep 1, 20:49
Marcelino: 'Rafinha not joining Valencia'
Valencia boss Marcelino reveals that Rafinha's proposed loan move from Barcelona has broken down.
Sep 1, 14:46
Ryotaro Meshino compares himself to Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard
On-loan Manchester City midfielder aims to make the right impression.
Aug 30, 20:31
Lionel Messi still not fit enough to feature for Barcelona
The Argentinian is still battling a calf problem.
Aug 30, 18:37
Barcelona 'agree to loan Rafinha to Valencia'
Valencia reach an agreement with Barcelona to loan Rafinha for the rest of the season, according to a report.
Aug 30, 18:16
Virgil van Dijk "very proud" after beating Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo to UEFA's top award
The Liverpool star comfortably beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a vote for Europe's best player at the Champions League draw in Monaco.
Aug 30, 07:50
Virgil van Dijk beats Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo to be named UEFA Men's Player of the Year
The Holland international helped Liverpool win the Champions League last season.
Aug 29, 19:19
How Barcelona could line up with Neymar
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up should they re-sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Aug 28, 20:29
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi suffers fresh injury setback?
Lionel Messi is reportedly likely to miss Barcelona's La Liga fixture with Osasuna at the weekend as he continues to recover from a calf injury.
Aug 28, 13:02
Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Osasuna
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga showdown with Osasuna.
Aug 27, 16:48
Antoine Griezmann nets brace in impressive Barcelona win
Antoine Griezmann scores twice as Barcelona come from behind to record a 5-2 win over Real Betis at Camp Nou.
Aug 25, 21:53
Lionel Messi still absent for Barcelona
Real Betis are Sunday's visitors to the Nou Camp.
Aug 24, 20:11
Barcelona to loan Rafinha to Valencia?
Valencia are closing in on the loan signing of Barcelona attacker Rafinha, according to a report.
Aug 23, 20:10
How Barcelona could line up against Real Betis
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Real Betis.
Aug 23, 13:07
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Betis, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 23, 12:50
Lionel Messi steps up recovery from injury for Barcelona
The Argentina playmaker missed the LaLiga opening round defeat to Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 21, 21:13
Andros Townsend up against Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Puskas award
The winger scored a stunner against Manchester City.
Aug 19, 17:59
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi back in full training after calf injury
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is reportedly ready to return to first-team training after recovering from a calf injury.
Aug 19, 12:30
Lionel Messi 'driving Barcelona's pursuit of Neymar'
A report claims that Barcelona captain Lionel Messi is acting as the main driving force behind the club's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar.
Aug 18, 23:29
Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Betis
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's La Liga showdown with Real Betis.
Aug 18, 18:45
Ernesto Valverde demands more from Antoine Griezmann after Barcelona defeat
Griezmann was initially deployed wide on the left of the Barcelona attack.
Aug 17, 08:19
Aritz Aduriz stuns Barcelona with wonder goal in season opener
Thirty-eight-year-old Aritz Aduriz comes off the bench to score an 89th-minute winner for Athletic Bilbao against champions Barcelona on the opening day of the season.
Aug 16, 21:54
Neymar 'willing to take pay cut to join Barcelona'
Spanish journalist Guillem Balague says that Neymar would be willing to take a pay cut of €15m (£13.7m) to re-join Barcelona.
Aug 15, 23:46
Barcelona to be without Messi for visit to Bilbao
The 32-year-old is recovering from injury and has yet to train with the team.
Aug 15, 22:15
Hristo Stoichkov warns Barcelona off Neymar move
Former Barcelona forward Hristo Stoichkov warns the Spanish champions off a move for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar.
Aug 15, 21:38
How Barcelona could line up against Bilbao
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Friday night's La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 14, 17:29
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 14, 17:10
Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 13, 16:00
Lionel Messi 'calls Neymar to tell him to join Barcelona'
Lionel Messi reportedly phones Neymar to convince the Brazilian to return to Barcelona rather than join Real Madrid.
Aug 13, 12:10
Ernesto Valverde provides Lionel Messi injury update
Lionel Messi is unlikely to be fit for Barcelona's La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao, according to Ernesto Valverde.
Aug 11, 21:43
