Lionel Messi
Half-Time Report: Barcelona repelled by Real Sociedad
Barcelona are denied a half-time lead as Geromino Rulli make several saves to keep Real Sociedad level at the Camp Nou.
May 9, 17:50
Jamie Carragher: 'Lionel Messi is the best player of all time'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher hails Barcelona star Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time
May 9, 14:19
David Moyes fears 'unstoppable' Lionel Messi
David Moyes does not believe that his Real Sociedad defence have enough to combat the "fantastic" Lionel Messi in their trip to Barcelona.
May 9, 01:26
Medhi Benatia: 'Bayern Munich can beat Barcelona 4-0'
Mehdi Benatia would not be surprised to see Bayern Munich overturn their 3-0 first-leg Champions League defeat by beating Barcelona 4-0 to reach the final.
May 9, 01:09
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's visit of Real Sociedad as the Catalans look to move a step closer to La Liga glory.
May 8, 12:46
Manchester United 'angered by Jose Mourinho decision'
Jose Mourinho's decision to grant his Chelsea players an extended break this week has left Manchester United chiefs feeling angry, according to a report.
May 8, 08:36
Neymar: 'I'll never forget what Lionel Messi did for me'
Neymar admits that he was moved by Lionel Messi's decision to let him take a penalty in Barcelona's 8-0 win over Cordoba.
May 7, 23:55
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Augsburg
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Augsburg.
May 7, 21:02
Sean Dyche: "I believe in my players"
Sean Dyche admits that Burnley must up their game in their final three fixtures if they are to avoid a return to the Championship at the end of the season.
May 7, 17:16
Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas celebrates 28th birthday with Lionel Messi
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas celebrates his 28th birthday with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique.
May 7, 16:15
Jerome Boateng mocked on Wikipedia after Lionel Messi humiliation
The Wikipedia page of Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng is briefly changed to include a time of death following his humiliation by Lionel Messi in the Champions League.
May 7, 10:42
Pep Guardiola: 'Barcelona beat us, not Lionel Messi'
Pep Guardiola plays down Lionel Messi's impact in Bayern Munich's 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in their first-leg semi-final at Camp Nou.
May 7, 00:19
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi not our only piece of art'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique plays down two-goal Lionel Messi's impact in the 3-0 Champions League win over Bayern Munich, stressing that it was a team effort.
May 6, 23:56
Josep Maria Bartomeu "proud" of Barcelona
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is "proud" of the team following their 3-0 triumph over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
May 6, 23:38
Javier Mascherano: 'Tie is not over'
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano insists that their Champions League semi-final tie against Bayern Munich is not yet over, despite a 3-0 victory in the first leg.
May 6, 23:29
Player Ratings: Barcelona 3-0 Bayern Munich
Sports Mole reviews how each player performed during Barcelona's 3-0 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
May 6, 23:25
Philipp Lahm 'frustrated' by Bayern Munich defeat
Bayern Munich skipper Philipp Lahm admits that his side made it "too easy" for Barcelona during their Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat at Camp Nou.
May 6, 23:18
Pep Guardiola: 'Recovering three-goal deficit is tough'
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola admits that his side face an uphill struggle overturning their three-goal deficit from the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals.
May 6, 23:09
Manuel Neuer: "We must try to believe"
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer insists that his side must retain belief that they can overturn their three-goal deficit in the Champions League semi-final.
May 6, 22:56
Luis Enrique hails "perfect result"
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique claims that Wednesday's 3-0 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final was 'the perfect result'.
May 6, 22:46
Match Analysis: Barcelona 3-0 Bayern Munich
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Barcelona's enthralling 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash.
May 6, 22:37
Gerard Pique: 'You cannot stop Lionel Messi'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique claims that the Spanish side "are so lucky" to have Lionel Messi following the Argentine's double against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
May 6, 22:22
Javier Mascherano: 'Lionel Messi was the difference'
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano admits that Lionel Messi was the difference between his side and Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
May 6, 22:09
Gerard Pique hails "exceptional match"
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique reveals his delight after his team beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
May 6, 21:56
Lionel Messi secures Barcelona win
Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou.
May 6, 21:37
Team News: No surprises in Barcelona XI
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez all start for Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
May 6, 18:43
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-0 Bayern Munich - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's memorable 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich as Pep Guardiola's return to Camp Nou ends in a heavy defeat.
May 6, 18:14
Thiago Alcantara: 'Lionel Messi is incredible'
Thiago Alcantara says that his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi would score 25 times a season if he started in goal.
May 6, 16:48
Mehdi Benatia: 'I'm not scared of Barcelona forwards'
Bayern Munich defender Mehdi Benatia insists that he does not fear Barcelona's attackers ahead of the Champions League semi-final.
May 6, 04:38
Pep Guardiola: 'Lionel Messi is unstoppable'
Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola admits that Lionel Messi is unstoppable ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg with Barcelona.
May 5, 19:47
Lionel Messi: 'Luis Enrique relationship back on track'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi insists that his relationship with head coach Luis Enrique is now strong.
May 5, 17:31
Lionel Messi: 'I no longer have relationship with Pep Guardiola'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits that he no longer has a bond with former head coach Pep Guardiola, who is now in charge of Bayern Munich.
May 5, 17:18
Lionel Messi: 'Injuries no excuse for Bayern Munich'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi believes that Champions League opponents Bayern Munich have a deep enough squad to cope with their injury problems.
May 5, 13:55
Cesc Fabregas: 'Eden Hazard needs to prove himself in the Champions League'
Cesc Fabregas says that Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard needs to "prove himself" in the Champions League next season.
May 5, 06:28
Preview: Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole looks ahead to Pep Guardiola's return to Barcelona in the Champions League.
May 4, 12:49
Player Ratings: Cordoba 0-8 Barcelona
Sports Mole rates the performances of every player involved in Barcelona's 8-0 thrashing of Cordoba in La Liga.
May 2, 23:33
Match Analysis: Cordoba 0-8 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Barcelona's 8-0 triumph over Cordoba in their La Liga match at the Nuevo Arcangel.
May 2, 17:54
Barcelona put eight past Cordoba
Luis Suarez scores a hat-trick to lead Barcelona to an 8-0 rout over relegated Cordoba in La Liga.
May 2, 17:16
Half-Time Report: Luis Suarez, Ivan Rakitic give Barcelona lead
First-half goals from Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic give Barcelona a 2-0 lead over Cordoba in La Liga.
May 2, 15:52
Team News: Five changes for Barcelona ahead of Cordoba match
Barcelona make five changes as they travel to relegation-threatened Cordoba in La Liga.
May 2, 14:42
