Lionel Messi
Team News: Neymar out for Barcelona against Deportivo
Neymar misses out on a place in the Barcelona squad against Deportivo La Coruna after picking up a leg injury in training earlier this week.
Dec 12, 14:09
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-2 Deportivo la Coruna - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Deportivo la Coruna's comeback to secure a 2-2 draw with Barcelona at Camp Nou in La Liga.
Dec 12, 14:00
Player Ratings: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back at the 1-1 draw between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona to judge how each player performed.
Dec 9, 23:25
Match Analysis: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back at the 1-1 draw between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona in the Champions League.
Dec 9, 22:33
Barcelona draw to knock Bayer Leverkusen out
Barcelona hold Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League clash to consign the German outfit to Europa League football in the New Year.
Dec 9, 21:38
Half-Time Report: Javier Hernandez cancels out Lionel Messi opener
A Javier Hernandez equaliser cancels out Lionel Messi's opener to ensure that the scores are level between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona at the break.
Dec 9, 20:37
Team News: Barcelona make eight changes for Bayer Leverkusen clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique makes eight changes for his side's Champions League match with Bayer Leverkusen, as former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen starts.
Dec 9, 18:52
Live Commentary: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Bayer Leverkusen's 1-1 draw against Barcelona, as a spirited home side crashed out of the Champions League.
Dec 9, 18:45
Dani Alves: 'Lionel Messi deserves Ballon d'Or'
Barcelona defender Dani Alves 'expects' Lionel Messi to land the Ballon d'Or next month ahead of teammate Neymar and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dec 8, 13:52
Dunga backs Neymar for Ballon d'Or
Brazil boss Dunga says that 'now is the time' for Barcelona attacker Neymar to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dec 7, 14:50
Report: Jonathan Soriano top of Barcelona's wishlist
A report claims that Barcelona want to re-sign Red Bull Salzburg forward Jonathan Soriano, 30, in the January transfer window.
Dec 7, 12:13
Lionel Messi's goal against Bayern most tweeted-about sporting moment of 2015
Lionel Messi's wonder-goal against Bayern Munich in Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg was the most tweeted-about sporting moment of 2015.
Dec 7, 11:29
Toronto's Sebastian Giovinco rules out Barcelona move
Sebastian Giovinco rubbishes reports that he may join Barcelona by saying that he would not get a game at the Camp Nou.
Dec 6, 10:25
Valencia strike late to hold Barcelona
Gary Neville watches from the stands as Santi Mina scores a late equaliser to earn Valencia a 1-1 draw against La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Dec 5, 21:23
Half-Time Report: Valencia holding off Barcelona
Barcelona miss good chances in a goalless first half as new Valencia boss Gary Neville watches from the stands at the Mestalla.
Dec 5, 20:17
Team News: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar all start for Barcelona
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar all start for Barcelona as new Valencia head coach Gary Neville watches from the stands.
Dec 5, 18:36
Live Commentary: Valencia 1-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary as Valencia fight back to share a 1-1 draw with Barcelona at the Mestalla.
Dec 5, 18:30
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi has to win Ballon d'Or'
Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona teammate Neymar and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Spanish veteran Xavi.
Dec 5, 12:44
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City can attract the world's elite'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini believes that the Sky Blues have proven that they can attract the world's elite players.
Dec 5, 01:55
Preview: Valencia vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match between Valencia and league leaders Barcelona at the Mestalla.
Dec 4, 17:17
Luis Enrique: 'Barcelona's front three is the best in history'
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique lauds his trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar as the greatest attack in the history of football.
Dec 4, 16:31
Team News: Neymar, Luis Suarez on Barcelona bench
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique names both Luis Suarez and Neymar on his bench for tonight's Copa del Rey last-32 second leg against Villanovense.
Dec 2, 18:30
Rio Ferdinand struggles to separate Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are "two different superstars" that both have their strengths, according to former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand.
Dec 2, 15:43
Analysing Kobe Bryant's NBA legacy
Sports Mole takes a look at the legacy left by Kobe Bryant following the announcement that he will retire at the end of the season.
Dec 2, 15:12
Roberto Mancini: 'Gonzalo Higuain is like Lionel Messi'
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini admits that Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain was the difference during his team's 2-1 defeat in Naples on Monday.
Dec 2, 14:38
Lionel Messi left out of Barcelona squad
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique leaves Lionel Messi out of his squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey last-32 second leg against Segunda B team Villanovense.
Dec 2, 12:38
Video: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo hugs emotional fan
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo comforts an emotional supporter while walking through Bilbao airport.
Dec 2, 11:26
Luis Enrique coy on Lionel Messi involvement
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hints that Lionel Messi could be involved in Wednesday's Copa del Rey last-32 second leg against Villanovense.
Dec 1, 17:51
Neymar, Lionel Messi wanted Luis Suarez to be up for Ballon d'Or
Neymar and Lionel Messi believe that their Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez should have been included in the Ballon d'Or shortlist over Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dec 1, 09:06
Preview: Barcelona vs. Villanovense
Sports Mole previews the Copa del Rey clash between Barcelona and Villanovense at Camp Nou.
Nov 30, 22:08
Edgar Davids: "Cristiano Ronaldo is just an athlete"
Former Netherlands midfielder Edgar Davids claims that it is more achievable for players to become like Cristiano Ronaldo, rather than reaching the level of Lionel Messi.
Nov 30, 15:16
Ruud Gullit: 'Eden Hazard should conserve energy'
Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit claims that Eden Hazard "worked too hard" in Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, which harmed his effectiveness.
Nov 30, 14:50
Dani Alves: 'Neymar is a monster'
Barcelona defender Dani Alves pays tribute to Brazilian attacker Neymar, claiming that his club and international teammate can "become whatever he wants" in the game.
Nov 30, 13:42
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar shortlisted for FIFA Ballon d'Or
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar are shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award, with the winner to be announced in January 2016.
Nov 30, 13:24
Report: Barcelona eye Breel Embolo
Barcelona reportedly enter the race to sign supposed Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Breel Embolo, who currently plays for Basel in Switzerland.
Nov 29, 12:03
Player Ratings: Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Barcelona's 4-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga.
Nov 28, 20:42
Match Analysis: Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona record a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga.
Nov 28, 20:00
Rudi Garcia: 'Roma must bounce back after Barcelona thrashing'
Rudi Garcia urges that his side must bounce back from the 6-1 thrashing to Barcelona in midweek when they play Atalanta on Sunday.
Nov 28, 17:43
Barcelona cruise to win over Real Sociedad
Neymar scores a brace as Barcelona wrap up a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Sociedad at Camp Nou in La Liga.
Nov 28, 16:54
Half-Time Report: Neymar, Luis Suarez give Barcelona lead
Luis Suarez and Neymar score in the first half to give Barcelona a 2-0 lead over Real Sociedad in La Liga.
Nov 28, 15:49
