Lionel Messi
Thibaut Courtois tips Eden Hazard for Ballon d'Or
Thibaut Courtois says that Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard can end Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's stronghold on the Ballon d'Or.
Jun 19, 01:14
Chile motel 'to offer free drinks every time Lionel Messi scores for Argentina'
A motel in Chile promises to offer free drinks every time Lionel Messi scores a goal during the Copa America.
Jun 18, 11:23
Preview: Argentina vs. Jamaica
Sports Mole looks ahead to Argentina's Copa America group encounter against Jamaica in Vina del Mar.
Jun 18, 11:04
Sergio Aguero "very happy" at Manchester City
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero responds to speculation about his future by revealing that he is "very happy" at the Etihad Stadium.
Jun 16, 14:50
Football fans given chance to vote for 'FIFA 16' cover star
Fans are given the chance to choose either Harry Kane, Thibaut Courtois, Sergio Aguero or Jordan Henderson to be FIFA 16's new cover star.
Jun 16, 12:47
Video: Pele narrates in new 'FIFA 16' gameplay trailer
Pele narrates EA Sports' gameplay trailer for FIFA 16, which will be released in September.
Jun 16, 11:24
Report: Neymar agrees to Barcelona extension until 2020
Barcelona forward Neymar verbally agrees to a contract extension at Camp Nou worth £8.7m per year until 2020, according to reports from Spain.
Jun 15, 21:09
Mark van Bommel, Roy Makaay back Memphis Depay to succeed at Manchester United
Memphis Depay possesses the potential to be a success at Manchester United, Mark van Bommel and Roy Makaay tell Sports Mole.
Jun 15, 16:20
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina fell asleep against Paraguay'
Lionel Messi claims that Argentina fell asleep when throwing away a two-goal lead againts Paraguay in their opening game of the Copa America.
Jun 14, 13:17
Mark Sampson hails Fran Kirby impact in England victory
England Women's manager Mark Sampson believes that the key to overcoming Mexico Women in their World Cup group-stage clash was to "stay patient".
Jun 14, 11:45
Gerardo Martino 'worried' after Argentina draw with Paraguay
Gerardo Martino says that Argentina lacked confidence after Paraguay recovered to draw 2-2 in Copa America.
Jun 14, 06:35
Lucas Barrios grabs last-minute equaliser as Paraguay come back to draw
Argentina throw away a two-goal lead against Paraguay in the Copa America as goals from Nelson Valdez and Lucas Barrios earn Ramon Diaz's side a 2-2 draw.
Jun 14, 00:26
Half-Time Report: Argentina hold comfortable half-time lead over Paraguay in Copa America
Argentina hold a comfortable 2-0 half-time lead over Paraguay in Group B of the Copa America, thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi.
Jun 13, 23:19
Team News: Lionel Messi returns to spearhead Argentina attack
Champions League winners Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano come straight back into the Argentina starting lineup for their Copa America opener against Paraguay.
Jun 13, 22:21
Live Commentary: Argentina 2-2 Paraguay - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the thrilling Copa America draw between Argentina and Paraguay at the Estadio La Portatda.
Jun 13, 22:00
Carlos Tevez denies Lionel Messi conflict
Argentina striker Carlos Tevez says that there is no problem between himself and international teammate Lionel Messi.
Jun 13, 14:30
Gerardo Martino: 'Lionel Messi in unbeatable shape'
Gerardo Martino believes that Lionel Messi is "playing above his usual level" as Argentina bid to end their long wait for Copa America success.
Jun 13, 13:43
Lionel Messi wants Argentina Copa America success
Lionel Messi wants Argentina to end their 22-year trophy drought by winning the Copa America.
Jun 12, 00:41
Preview: Argentina vs. Paraguay
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Copa America group fixture between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Paraguay.
Jun 11, 17:04
Copa America - Group C preview
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the four nations that make up Group C of this summer's Copa America.
Jun 11, 11:57
Lionel Messi's camp 'angry after Barcelona star used in political endorsement'
Lionel Messi's camp are reportedly angered by a political party in Guatemala, who have used the Barcelona star's image in their election campaign without permission.
Jun 11, 11:50
Argentina star Lionel Messi expects tight Copa America contest
Lionel Messi believes that Argentina are strong contenders for Copa America glory, but thinks that this year will be the closest contest yet.
Jun 11, 08:46
Interview: Former Leeds United and Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister
Sports Mole catches up with Gary McAllister at the launch of BT Sport Europe to chat Champions League, Liverpool, Leeds United and more.
Jun 10, 20:02
Lionel Messi to stand trial for alleged tax fraud
Lionel Messi will sit in the dock and face questions over alleged tax fraud after a court rejected an appeal.
Jun 10, 13:17
Copa America - Group B preview
Sports Mole takes a detailed look at the four countries that make up Group B of this year's Copa America.
Jun 10, 11:17
Johan Cruyff tips Gianluigi Buffon for Ballon d'Or
Johan Cruyff says that Gianluigi Buffon has a good chance of winning the Ballon d'Or, despite the form of Lionel Messi.
Jun 9, 20:50
End of season report: Barcelona
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona performed in the 2014-15 season.
Jun 9, 13:15
Key stats: Juventus 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look back at Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Juventus in Berlin last night, with the aid of a selection of statistics.
Jun 7, 13:11
Sports Mole's Champions League Team of the Season
With the Champions League now over for another season, Sports Mole picks out the 11 best performers from across the 2014-15 competition.
Jun 7, 12:28
Luis Enrique: 'Neymar proved he's among the world's best'
'Neymar is among the best players in the world,' says Barcelona manager Luis Enrique after the Brazilian scored in their Champions League final win over Juventus.
Jun 7, 07:08
Hat-trick hero Sergio Aguero leads Argentina rout of Bolivia
Argentina beat Bolivia 5-0 in their final warm-up clash before the forthcoming Copa America.
Jun 7, 02:00
Luis Enrique: 'I could leave Barcelona'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hints that he could walk away from the Camp Nou this summer after winning the treble.
Jun 6, 23:44
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: 'Champions League victory defies explanation'
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen suggests that his side's 3-1 Champions League final victory over Juventus defies explanation.
Jun 6, 22:21
Half-Time Report: Ivan Rakitic sends Barcelona ahead in Berlin
Barcelona lead Juventus 1-0 at the interval of the 2015 Champions League final in Berlin.
Jun 6, 20:33
Team News: Andrea Barzagli replaces Giorgio Chiellini for Juventus
Andrea Barzagli replaces Giorgio Chiellini in the Juventus team for the Champions League final against Barcelona, for whom Xavi is only on the bench.
Jun 6, 18:45
Neymar: "This is the big one"
Barcelona attacker Neymar admits that the Champions League final against Juventus is 'the biggest game of his life'.
Jun 6, 18:15
Champions League final in numbers
Sports Mole compiles a selection of statistics to further whet the appetite ahead of the Champions League final clash between Barcelona and Juventus.
Jun 6, 13:26
Neymar: 'Playing in Champions League final is a dream'
Neymar says that it is "a dream" to play in the Champions League final ahead of Barcelona's meeting with Juventus on Saturday night.
Jun 6, 09:59
Xavi: 'I've never played with a better attacking trio in my career'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi reveals that the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez is the best that he has played with in his career.
Jun 6, 03:24
Paul Scholes: 'Lionel Messi is the greatest player I've shared a pitch with'
Paul Scholes says that Lionel Messi is the greatest player he has shared a pitch with, putting the Argentine ahead of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jun 6, 02:32
