Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, Neymar left out of Barcelona squad for US tour
Lionel Messi and Neymar are among five players omitted from Barcelona's tour of the US following their Copa America exploits.
Jul 17, 22:22
Chelsea close to sealing deal for Barcelona winger Pedro?
Premier League champions Chelsea are reportedly close to sealing a deal to sign Barcelona winger Pedro for a fee thought to be in the region of £22m.
Jul 14, 23:15
Diego Maradona slams Lionel Messi for Argentina displays
Diego Maradona says that Lionel Messi failed to produce his best form for Argentina at the Copa America.
Jul 13, 18:11
Barcelona's Pedro denies holding talks with Jose Mourinho about Chelsea move
Barcelona's Pedro denies reports that he has held talks with Jose Mourinho regarding a potential move to Chelsea.
Jul 13, 14:48
Liverpool's Jordan Henderson wins vote to become 'FIFA 16' cover star
New Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson beats Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero to be named FIFA 16 cover star alongside Lionel Messi.
Jul 10, 15:13
Chelsea's Juan Cuadrado voted 'FIFA 16' cover star in Latin America
Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado is voted as FIFA 16's cover star in Latin America.
Jul 9, 10:34
Pedro coy on Barcelona future
Pedro concedes that his Barcelona career is at a crossroads amid speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League.
Jul 9, 00:45
Lionel Messi contemplating international sabbatical?
A report claims that an upset Lionel Messi is potentially preparing to have a break away from international football.
Jul 7, 16:42
Lionel Messi admits 'pain' after Copa America final defeat
Lionel Messi describes Argentina's defeat to Chile in the Copa America final as "painful".
Jul 7, 11:06
Pedro 'to snub Premier League move and fight for place at Barcelona'
Pedro reportedly tells Barcelona boss Luis Enrique that he wants to stay at the club, despite interest from Premier League clubs.
Jul 7, 06:46
Chile clinch Copa America win in shootout
Chile beat Argentina on penalties to clinch their first ever Copa America title.
Jul 4, 23:48
Half-Time Report: No goals in Copa America final between Chile, Argentina
It is goalless after the first 45 minutes of the Copa America final between Chile and Argentina in Santiago.
Jul 4, 21:55
Live Commentary: Chile 0-0 Argentina (Chile win 4-3 on pens) - as it happened
Relive the 2015 Copa America final as Chile clinch their first ever international trophy with victory over Argentina via a penalty shootout.
Jul 4, 20:00
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina desperate to win international trophy'
Lionel Messi claims that his Argentina teammates, beaten finalists in the 2014 World Cup, are "desperate" to win Saturday's Copa America final against hosts Chile.
Jul 4, 15:16
LeBron James backs Liverpool's Jordan Henderson for 'FIFA 16' cover
Basketball superstar LeBron James wants Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson to join Lionel Messi on the cover of video game FIFA 16.
Jul 4, 13:51
Antalyaspor president wants Lionel Messi
Antalyaspor president Gultekin Gencer says that he wants the Turkish club to sign Lionel Messi in five years.
Jul 4, 13:32
Marcos Rojo: 'Angel di Maria is as good as Lionel Messi on his day'
Marcos Rojo believes that Angel di Maria has the ability to be as good as Lionel Messi on his day, despite his struggles in his first season at Manchester United.
Jul 4, 03:54
Preview: Chile vs. Argentina
Sports Mole looks forward to Saturday's 2015 Copa America final between hosts Chile and tournament favourites Argentina.
Jul 2, 19:43
Argentina score six to reach Copa America final
Argentina cruise to a 6-1 triumph over Paraguay to set up a Copa America final clash against Chile.
Jul 1, 02:20
Half-Time Report: Argentina hold slender lead against Paraguay in Copa America semi-final
A Lucas Barrios strike on the stroke of half time gives Paraguay hope of staging a comeback against Argentina in their Copa America semi-final.
Jul 1, 01:17
Team News: One change each for Argentina, Paraguay
Argentina and Paraguay both make one change for their Copa America semi-final clash.
Jul 1, 00:20
Video: FIFA 16 unveils new 'no touch' dribbling inspired by Lionel Messi
EA Sports announce a new dribbling feature inspired by Lionel Messi that will be introduced on FIFA 16 later this year.
Jun 30, 16:53
Preview: Argentina vs. Paraguay
Sports Mole looks ahead to the second Copa America semi-final between pre-tournament favourites Argentina and Paraguay.
Jun 29, 12:53
Mentioning Lionel Messi's name 'saved' Argentine from kidnappers in Nigeria
An Argentine man reportedly reveals that saying Lionel Messi's name "saved" him from a group of Nigerian kidnappers.
Jun 29, 10:35
Arrigo Sacchi: 'If football an individual sport, Ibrahimovic superior to Messi'
Arrigo Sacchi suggests that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be a superior player to Lionel Messi.
Jun 29, 10:33
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Barcelona must spend'
President Josep Maria Bartomeu warns Barcelona that they must spend in order to preserve their advantage over El Clasico rivals Real Madrid.
Jun 29, 01:27
Sergio Aguero backs goal-shy Lionel Messi to find form for Argentina
Argentina hitman Sergio Aguero tips goal-shy Lionel Messi to rediscover his red-hot form in front of goal before the Copa America comes to a conclusion.
Jun 28, 23:32
Diego Forlan: 'Neymar will be the best in the world'
Former Uruguay international Diego Forlan believes that Barcelona striker Neymar will become the best player in the world.
Jun 28, 11:36
Argentina beat Colombia on penalties in Copa America quarter-finals
Carlos Tevez scores the winning penalty to send Argentina through to the Copa America semi-finals.
Jun 27, 02:42
Manchester City, Liverpool interested in Pedro?
Manchester City and Liverpool are among the clubs considering moves for Barcelona's Pedro, according to reports.
Jun 26, 02:34
Colombia Jose Pekerman: 'Lionel Messi is simply the best'
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman says that Lionel Messi is "quite simply the best player in the world" ahead of their Copa America quarter-final showdown with Argentina.
Jun 26, 01:39
Willian: 'Brazil don't fear Lionel Messi'
Willian insists that he and his Brazil teammates are unafraid over the prospect of meeting Lionel Messi's Argentina in the semi-final of the Copa America.
Jun 25, 23:20
Irish FA seeks legal advice over bribery allegations
The Football Association of Ireland seeks legal advice over claims that Republic of Ireland players were bribed not to tackle Lionel Messi.
Jun 24, 18:09
Preview: Argentina vs. Colombia
Sports Mole looks ahead to the third Copa America quarter-final between Argentina and Colombia at the Estadio Sausalito.
Jun 24, 11:27
Jamaica's Wes Morgan takes home Messi, Cavani shirts from Copa America
Jamaica's Wes Morgan collects shirts from Lionel Messi, Edinson Cavani and Roque Santa Cruz during his Copa America campaign.
Jun 22, 16:46
Copa America quarter-finals: Four talking points
Sports Mole picks out the biggest talking points from the four Copa America quarter-finals.
Jun 22, 16:19
Barcelona 'outsell Old Firm shirts in Scotland'
Shops in Scotland are selling more Barcelona shirts than that of Rangers and Celtic, according to a report.
Jun 22, 14:14
Lionel Messi: 'I'm sorry Neymar is suspended for Copa America'
Argentina captain Lionel Messi says that Barcelona teammate Neymar will be missed at the Copa America after the Brazil forward was banned for the rest of the tournament.
Jun 21, 15:16
Winfried Schafer "very proud" of Jamaica
Winfried Schafer says that Jamaica can be proud of their efforts in the Copa America, following their exit at the group stage.
Jun 21, 13:15
Wasteful Argentina limp into quarter-finals after Jamaica win
Argentina top Group B in the Copa America after edging out Jamaica 1-0 in Vina del Mar, Chile.
Jun 21, 00:25
