Lionel Messi
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi to stay on penalty duty'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique confirms that Lionel Messi will stay on penalty duty despite missing a potentially decisive one in the 2-1 win over Man City.
Feb 25, 00:33
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City did not learn from mistakes'
Manuel Pellegrini criticises his Man City side for not learning from past mistakes after having a man sent off in the 2-1 Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
Feb 24, 23:48
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Joe Hart gives us hope'
Manuel Pellegrini concedes that Man City owe a debt of gratitude to Joe Hart for keeping them in the Champions League with a late penalty save from Lionel Messi.
Feb 24, 23:34
Joe Hart: 'Barcelona tie far from over'
Joe Hart says that Manchester City can still reach the last eight of the Champions League despite suffering a 2-1 first-leg defeat to Barcelona at the Etihad.
Feb 24, 23:13
Player Ratings: Manchester City 1-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 2-1 win at Manchester City in the Champions League.
Feb 24, 22:56
Sergio Aguero: 'We will fight until the end'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero vows to 'fight until the end', having handed his side a lifeline in their Champions League last-16 clash with Barcelona.
Feb 24, 22:32
Match Analysis: Manchester City 1-2 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona beat Manchester City 2-1 in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash in Manchester.
Feb 24, 22:25
Luis Suarez: 'Manchester City remain in tie'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez believes that his side must avoid complacency after defeating Manchester City 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League tie.
Feb 24, 22:10
Joe Hart: 'Manchester City can still progress into Champions League quarters'
Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart still believes that his side can progress to the Champions League quarter-finals despite a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the last-16 first leg.
Feb 24, 22:06
Luis Suarez brace steers Barcelona past 10-man Manchester City
A first-half brace from Luis Suarez helps Barcelona to a 2-1 lead over Manchester City after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Feb 24, 21:38
Half-Time Report: Luis Suarez brace puts Barcelona in control against Manchester City
Luis Suarez scores twice to hand Barcelona a 2-0 lead over Manchester City at the halfway stage of their Champions League last-16 first leg at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 24, 20:34
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League last-16 first leg between Manchester City and Barcelona.
Feb 24, 18:45
Gerard Pique plays down casino trip
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes that his trip to the casino on Saturday with Lionel Messi and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been blown out of proportion.
Feb 24, 13:56
Luis Suarez hails Lionel Messi, Neymar
Luis Suarez insists that he is "not worried" about his lack of goals at Barcelona this season.
Feb 24, 13:04
Thierry Henry: 'Manuel Neuer is a pioneer'
Thierry Henry believes that Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a revolutionary figure in his position.
Feb 24, 10:34
Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta 'not speaking' to Barcelona star Lionel Messi
Pablo Zabaleta reveals that he has not spoken to Lionel Messi since Manchester City were drawn against Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 24, 06:22
Frank Lampard praises "really strong" Barcelona
Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard hails Barcelona ahead of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 24, 04:41
Eric Abidal: 'Paris Saint-Germain could be attractive for Lionel Messi'
Former Barcelona defender Eric Abidal believes that Paris Saint-Germain would be "an attractive club" for Lionel Messi.
Feb 23, 19:35
Thierry Henry: 'Lionel Messi better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is a better player than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, according to former France forward Thierry Henry, who played alongside Messi in Spain.
Feb 23, 13:14
Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, Cesc Fabregas spotted at Barcelona casino
Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique reportedly meet up with Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas at a casino in Spain.
Feb 23, 12:41
Jordi Alba: 'Lionel Messi is very happy at Barcelona'
Jordi Alba insists that Lionel Messi is "very happy" at Barcelona, despite rumours of a bust-up with head coach Luis Enrique.
Feb 23, 08:44
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City don't fear Barcelona'
Man City captain Vincent Kompany says that Barcelona do not scare them ahead of facing the Catalan giants in the Champions League.
Feb 22, 23:53
Match Analysis: Barcelona 0-1 Malaga
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Malaga beat Barcelona 1-0 at the Camp Nou.
Feb 21, 17:30
Early Juanmi strike gives Malaga surprise victory over Barcelona
An early Juanmi goal gives Malaga a surprise La Liga victory over Barcelona.
Feb 21, 16:53
Half-Time Report: Juanmi strikes early as Malaga lead Barcelona
An early Juanmi goal gives Malaga a surprise half-time lead over Barcelona in La Liga.
Feb 21, 15:52
Lionel Messi: 'Barcelona and Manchester City evenly matched'
Barcelona star Lionel Messi says that he is expecting a tough test against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Feb 19, 23:32
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Almeria
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between champions Atletico Madrid and relegation-threatened Almeria at the Vicente Calderon.
Feb 19, 18:24
Preview: Barcelona vs. Malaga
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between in-form Barcelona and Malaga as the hosts look to move top of the table.
Feb 19, 17:48
Lionel Messi expects 'difficult but beautiful challenge' against Manchester City
Lionel Messi believes that Barcelona face a "beautiful challenge" against Manchester City in the last 16 of the Champions League next week.
Feb 19, 16:07
Eric Abidal rejected two roles at Barcelona to accept Olympiacos offer
Eric Abidal reveals that he rejected the chance to take one of two roles at Barcelona before accepting an offer from Olympiacos.
Feb 18, 02:38
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers following another enthralling weekend of La Liga action.
Feb 17, 12:55
Barcelona star Neymar attends Katy Perry gig
Barcelona star Neymar attends a Katy Perry concert in the city the day after helping his side to a 5-0 rout over Levante.
Feb 17, 12:31
Pedro hails Lionel Messi
Spanish forward Pedro brands Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi "a unique and different player".
Feb 16, 18:42
Marc Bartra: 'Rotation at Barcelona is working'
Barcelona defender Marc Bartra believes that the Catalan outfit are remaining fresh due to their rotation policy in recent weeks.
Feb 16, 15:17
Andres Iniesta: 'Vital Barcelona keep Lionel Messi'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta claims that his "sole desire" is for Lionel Messi to remain with the Catalan outfit "for a long time".
Feb 16, 13:44
Neymar full of praise for "best friend" Lionel Messi after Levante thrashing
Neymar calls Lionel Messi his "best friend" after the two combine to help Barcelona thrash Levante 5-0.
Feb 15, 21:00
Lionel Messi hat-trick helps Barcelona dismantle lacklustre Levante
Lionel Messi's 23rd La Liga hat-trick helps Barcelona to a 5-0 win against Levante in Sunday afternoon's game at the Camp Nou.
Feb 15, 17:50
Half-Time Report: Barcelona cruising against Levante
Neymar and Lionel Messi give Barcelona a 2-0 half-time lead against Levante in their La Liga clash at the Camp Nou.
Feb 15, 16:47
Team News: Wholesale changes for Barcelona against Levante
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique makes eight changes ahead of his side's La Liga clash against Levante.
Feb 15, 15:52
Zinedine Zidane: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserved Ballon d'Or'
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane claims that Cristiano Ronaldo was a deserving winner of the Ballon d'Or, despite Manuel Neuer helping Germany to World Cup glory.
Feb 15, 12:37
