Lionel Messi
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects 11 of the most impressive players from the third batch of 2015-16 Premier League encounters.
Aug 25, 10:06
Pedro: 'Leaving Barcelona for Chelsea was not about money'
Pedro insists that financial reasons were not behind his decision to leave Barcelona for Chelsea.
Aug 24, 12:43
Player Ratings: Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Barcelona's 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on the opening weekend of La Liga.
Aug 23, 23:25
Luis Suarez strike secures Barcelona win
Luis Suarez's second-half strike leads Barcelona to a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in their La Liga opener at San Mames Stadium.
Aug 23, 19:26
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi misses penalty as Bilbao hold Barcelona
Lionel Messi's penalty is saved by Gorka Elustondo as Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona go into half time level in their La Liga opener.
Aug 23, 18:21
Team News: Thomas Vermaelen starts for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao
Thomas Vermaelen replaces Gerard Pique in the centre of Barcelona's defence in the La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 23, 16:35
Live Commentary: Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at San Mames.
Aug 23, 16:30
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's Primera Liga opener at Athletic Bilbao as the reigning champions look to kick off their defence in style.
Aug 22, 22:40
Marc Bartra: Barcelona "unstoppable" with or without Pedro
Marc Bartra says that Pedro's departure does not make Barcelona any less of a superpower on the domestic and European stage.
Aug 22, 00:47
Carlos Tevez slams Lionel Messi critics
Carlos Tevez says that he would have stopped playing for Argentina if he received as much criticism as his international teammate Lionel Messi.
Aug 21, 22:11
Luca Toni: 'I will not stop playing until I stop scoring'
Serie A top scorer Luca Toni says that he will not quit football until he is scoring just three goals a season and is no longer competitive.
Aug 21, 16:39
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho impressed by Pedro's "ambition" to play
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho praises Pedro's decision to leave "giant" Barcelona to test himself in the Premier League.
Aug 21, 12:45
Video: Adidas tells fans to unfollow Barcelona star Lionel Messi
Adidas tells fans to unfollow Barcelona star Lionel Messi and create their own memories.
Aug 20, 17:43
Player Ratings: Barcelona 1-1 (1-5) Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed as Athletic Bilbao won the Spanish Super Cup with a 1-1 draw at Barcelona.
Aug 18, 00:25
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-1 (1-5) Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole dissects the action as Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Super Cup with a 1-1 draw at Barcelona.
Aug 17, 23:40
Athletic Bilbao clinch Spanish Super Cup after holding off Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao win the Spanish Super Cup after holding Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in their second-leg clash at the Camp Nou to seal a 5-1 win on aggregate.
Aug 17, 22:53
Live Commentary: Barcelona 1-1 (1-5) Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou.
Aug 17, 20:00
In profile: Manchester United's Champions League opponents Club Brugge
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Club Brugge, who stand between Manchester United and a place in the group stages of this season's Champions League.
Aug 17, 16:50
Preview: Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's second-leg Spanish Cup meeting with Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou as the Catalans look to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat.
Aug 17, 11:09
Luis Enrique: 'Blame me for Spanish Super Cup rout'
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique takes full responsibility for his side's abject 4-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup.
Aug 15, 00:54
Artiz Aduriz hat-trick stuns Barcelona
Artiz Aduriz scores a hat-trick as Athletic Bilbao thump Barcelona in the first leg of the Supercopa de Espana.
Aug 14, 22:49
Half-Time Report: Mikel San Jose stunner gives Athletic Bilbao lead against Barcelona
Mikel San Jose scores from the halfway line to give Athletic Bilbao a half-time lead over Barcelona.
Aug 14, 21:49
Team News: Pedro starts against Athletic Bilbao
Pedro, who has been linked with a move away from Barcelona, will start for the Catalans in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup away to Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 14, 20:30
Sergio Busquets: 'Pedro deserved more playing time at Barcelona'
Sergio Busquets says that Manchester United target Pedro "deserved" more playing time at Barcelona.
Aug 13, 08:57
Fernando Torres backs Pedro to succeed at Manchester United
Fernando Torres backs former Spain teammate Pedro to excel at Manchester United if he joins the Red Devils from Barcelona.
Aug 13, 01:17
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona, which takes place at San Mames on Friday.
Aug 12, 17:55
Jose Castro: 'Lionel Messi is an alien'
Sevilla president Jose Castro claims that Lionel Messi was the difference between his team and Barcelona in the European Super Cup on Tuesday.
Aug 12, 12:38
Lionel Messi full of praise for Pedro
Lionel Messi claims that Pedro deserved to score the winner for Barcelona in the UEFA Super Cup due to his efforts for the club over the years.
Aug 12, 05:01
Player Ratings: Barcelona 5-4 Sevilla
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Barcelona's 5-4 victory over Sevilla in the 2015 European Super Cup.
Aug 11, 23:55
Pedro denies reports he wants to leave Barcelona
Barcelona forward Pedro denies reports that he has handed in a transfer request.
Aug 11, 23:47
Match Analysis: Barcelona 5-4 Sevilla
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona win the European Super Cup in sensational circumstances with a 5-4 extra-time victory over Sevilla.
Aug 11, 23:07
Barcelona edge Sevilla in nine-goal thriller to win Super Cup
Wantaway striker Pedro scores an extra-time winner to hand Barcelona a thrilling 5-4 victory over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup.
Aug 11, 22:17
Manchester City 'enter Pedro race'
Manchester City will reportedly challenge Manchester United for the signing of Pedro from Barcelona this summer.
Aug 11, 21:10
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi magic puts Barcelona in front
Lionel Messi scores two direct free kicks to help Barcelona come from behind and lead Sevilla 3-1 at half time in the European Super Cup.
Aug 11, 20:31
Manchester United target Pedro 'asks to leave Barcelona'
Manchester United target Pedro reportedly hands in a transfer request in an attempt to force a move from Barcelona this summer.
Aug 11, 19:26
Team News: No Pedro for Barcelona
Barcelona forward Pedro misses out on a place in the starting lineup against Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup.
Aug 11, 18:41
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-4 Sevilla - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the European Super Cup between Barcelona and Sevilla in Georgia.
Aug 11, 18:30
Andres Iniesta lavishes praise on Lionel Messi
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta claims that having Lionel Messi at Camp Nou is "almost a guarantee of success".
Aug 11, 17:08
Barcelona star Lionel Messi donates £315,000 to UNICEF
Barcelona star Lionel Messi donates around £315,000 to children's charity UNICEF.
Aug 10, 16:56
Preview: Barcelona vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Super Cup between La Liga duo Barcelona and Sevilla.
Aug 10, 12:55
