Lionel Messi
Player Ratings: Eibar 0-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 2-0 La Liga win at Eibar.
Mar 14, 20:10
Match Analysis: Eibar 0-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona move four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at Eibar.
Mar 14, 19:28
Lionel Messi double puts Barcelona four points clear of Real Madrid
Lionel Messi's brace guides Barcelona to a comfortable win against relegation-threatened Eibar in La Liga.
Mar 14, 18:52
Half-Time Report: Lionel Messi penalty puts Barcelona ahead against Eibar
Lionel Messi's penalty put Barcelona on course for victory against relegation-threatened Eibar in La Liga.
Mar 14, 17:48
Live Commentary: Eibar 0-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of Barcelona's victory over Eibar in La Liga.
Mar 14, 16:52
Team News: Neymar recalled by Barcelona for Eibar clash
Neymar returns from suspension for Barcelona in their La Liga clash with Eibar.
Mar 14, 16:39
Marc Wilmots: 'Eden Hazard is more like Zinedine Zidane than Lionel Messi'
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots believes that Eden Hazard should be compared to Zinedine Zidane, not Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
Mar 14, 14:20
Gerardo Martino hails Lionel Messi
Argentina boss Gerardo Martino says that Barcelona's Lionel Messi is now "back to his best again" following an excellent start to 2015.
Mar 11, 15:42
Rio Ferdinand: 'Cristiano Ronaldo as good as Diego Maradona, Pele'
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand says that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo belongs in the same company as Diego Maradona and Pele.
Mar 11, 13:57
Maurizio Zamparini: 'Paulo Dybala is the new Lionel Messi'
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini claims that in-demand Argentine youngster Paulo Dybala is the new Lionel Messi.
Mar 10, 16:49
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers from another weekend of enthralling La Liga action.
Mar 10, 15:56
Thibaut Courtois backs Eden Hazard to reach Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi level
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes that Eden Hazard could one day be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Mar 10, 08:46
Karim Benzema 'dreams of Ballon d'Or'
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema admits that he still harbours hopes of winning the Ballon d'Or.
Mar 9, 13:44
Ariedo Braida: 'Only Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain can afford Lionel Messi'
Barcelona sporting director Ariedo Braida claims that Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are the only two clubs that could afford Lionel Messi.
Mar 9, 11:11
Gerard Pique plays down going top of La Liga
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique plays down the significance of going top of La Liga after a 6-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Mar 8, 14:20
Lionel Messi hat-trick sends Barcelona top of La Liga
Lionel Messi scores a second-half hat-trick as Barcelona go top of the La Liga table with a 6-1 victory at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Mar 8, 12:51
Live Commentary: Barcelona 6-1 Rayo Vallecano - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Barcelona's 6-1 La Liga thrashing of Rayo Vallecano as Lionel Messi again plays a starring role at the Camp Nou.
Mar 8, 10:30
Jonas Gutierrez wants Newcastle United extension
Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez hopes to use the next three months as a platform to earn a contract extension at St James' Park.
Mar 7, 22:22
Lionel Messi welcomes Jonas Gutierrez back to football
Lionel Messi welcomes former Argentina teammate Jonas Gutierrez back to football after the Newcastle United midfielder made his return from testicular cancer.
Mar 7, 17:19
Cristiano Ronaldo tops football's annual rich list
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo tops the annual football rich list with an estimated net worth of €210m (£151.7m)
Mar 6, 11:14
Cesar Azpilicueta backs Eden Hazard for future Ballon d'Or award
Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta backs teammate Eden Hazard to one day lay claim to FIFA's coveted Ballon d'Or award.
Mar 6, 09:13
Video: Barcelona squad star in watch advert
Barcelona's players receive special edition watches from Swiss brand Maurice Lacroix in an advert for the company.
Mar 5, 12:30
Luis Suarez, Neymar goals help Barcelona beat Villarreal to Copa del Rey final
Luis Suarez and Neymar goals help Barcelona beat Villarreal and reach the Copa del Rey final.
Mar 4, 20:38
Luis Enrique plays down Luis Suarez incident
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique refuses to comment on Luis Suarez's frustrated reaction to being substituted in Saturday's 3-1 win at Granada.
Mar 3, 15:02
Report: Pedro to leave Barcelona this summer
A report claims that Barcelona could allow Pedro to leave the Camp Nou this summer.
Mar 2, 12:38
Ivan Rakitic proud of Barcelona display in Granada win
Ivan Rakitic praises Barcelona for their response to a shock defeat by Malaga following the win over Granada.
Feb 28, 22:58
Player Ratings: Granada 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 3-1 La Liga win at Granada.
Feb 28, 18:10
Jose Mourinho: 'Lionel Messi will never leave Barcelona'
Jose Mourinho suspects that Lionel Messi will spend his entire career at Barcelona despite previous reports claiming that the Argentine could leave the Camp Nou.
Feb 28, 17:59
Match Analysis: Granada 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona beat Granada 3-1 in La Liga.
Feb 28, 17:28
Barcelona seal comfortable away win over Granada with 3-1 victory
Goals from Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi give Barcelona a comfortable 3-1 victory away at Granada in La Liga.
Feb 28, 16:50
Half-Time Report: Ivan Rakitic puts Barcelona ahead at the break
Barcelona hold a 1-0 half-time lead over Granada in La Liga thanks to Ivan Rakitic's first-half goal at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes.
Feb 28, 15:47
Team News: Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar all start for Barcelona at Granada
Barcelona feature a front three of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar as they visit Granada in La Liga.
Feb 28, 14:46
Live Commentary: Granada 1-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of Barcelona's 3-1 win over Granada in La Liga.
Feb 28, 14:30
Preview: Granada vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Granada and Barcelona.
Feb 27, 17:55
Manuel Pellegrini defends attacking tactics against Barcelona
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini defends his decision to play two strikers in their first-leg defeat to Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 25, 17:54
Andres Iniesta: Win over Manchester City not "definitive"
Andres Iniesta says that Barcelona are not guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, despite their 2-1 win over Manchester City.
Feb 25, 11:50
Lionel Messi's girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo expecting couple's second child?
Lionel Messi's girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo is reportedly expecting the couple's second baby.
Feb 25, 09:09
Luis Enrique content with Barcelona's narrow victory over Manchester City
Luis Enrique believes that Barcelona's victory against Manchester City was "thoroughly deserved", as they take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of the last-16 tie.
Feb 25, 06:15
Neymar in bust-up with Manchester City fan
Footage surfaces online of Neymar arguing with a Manchester City fan immediately after Barcelona's 2-1 Champions League win at Eastlands.
Feb 25, 01:23
Vincent Kompany rues sloppy first-half showing
Man City captain Vincent Kompany says that a poor first-half display undermined his teammates in the 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
Feb 25, 01:08
