Lionel Messi
Luis Enrique: 'Job done for group winners Barcelona'
Luis Enrique insists that the key to Barcelona's comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain last night was all about remaining "relaxed" after falling behind.
Dec 11, 06:33
Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz: 'Lionel Messi the best of all time'
Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz describes Barcelona's Lionel Messi as "the best player ever" after facing him in the Champions League.
Dec 11, 01:11
Player Ratings: Barcelona 3-1 Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Dec 10, 22:55
Match Analysis: Barcelona 3-1 Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona secured top spot in Group F with a 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Dec 10, 22:15
Barcelona rally to defeat Paris Saint-Germain
Strikes from Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez fire Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain to confirm their place as winners of Group F.
Dec 10, 21:36
Half-Time Report: Neymar strike puts Barcelona ahead against Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona lead at the break in their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain thanks to a strike just before the break from Neymar.
Dec 10, 20:32
Team News: Five changes for Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain clash
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique makes five changes to his side for their Champions League Group F showdown against Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou.
Dec 10, 19:18
Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Paris Saint-Germain - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League Group F clash between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, which ended in a 3-1 home win.
Dec 10, 18:45
Brazil World Cup most talked-about event on Facebook in 2014
The World Cup in Brazil was the most talked-about event of 2014 on Facebook.
Dec 10, 11:39
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star players following another week of pulsating La Liga football.
Dec 9, 15:17
Report: Barcelona reported for chanting
A report claims that the LFP has filed a complaint to Barcelona following reports of inappropriate chanting during Sunday's Catalan derby against Espanyol.
Dec 9, 13:58
Javier Faus: 'Key players will never be sold'
Barcelona vice-president Javier Faus warns that key players will never be allowed to leave the Catalan outfit.
Dec 9, 12:39
Preview: Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League Group F clash between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou.
Dec 8, 18:16
Espanyol boss Sergio hails Lionel Messi
Espanyol boss Sergio admits that his side could not deal with Lionel Messi in Sunday's 5-1 loss at Barcelona.
Dec 8, 14:50
Gerard Pique: 'No words to describe Lionel Messi'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique lavishes praise on Lionel Messi following the Argentine's 21st La Liga hat-trick.
Dec 8, 14:37
Luis Enrique pleased with response
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique calls on Lionel Messi to continue 'contributing to the team' following his third hat-trick in four games.
Dec 8, 14:11
Ivan Rakitic hails Lionel Messi
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic lavishes praise on Lionel Messi following the Argentine's third hat-trick in four games.
Dec 8, 13:18
Andoni Zubizarreta 'not worried' about Luis Suarez's lack of goals
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says that Luis Suarez's current lack of goals is not a concern.
Dec 8, 12:39
Pedro vows to fight for place
Spanish attacker Pedro vows to regain his spot in the Barcelona attack.
Dec 8, 12:13
Video: Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard battle in festive 'FIFA 15' ad
Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard go head to head in a game of FIFA 15 in a Christmas-themed new advert.
Dec 8, 11:19
Player Ratings: Barcelona 5-1 Espanyol
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 5-1 win over Espanyol in La Liga.
Dec 7, 22:13
Match Analysis: Barcelona 5-1 Espanyol
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 5-1 win over Espanyol in La Liga.
Dec 7, 21:40
Lionel Messi hat-trick fires Barcelona to comeback victory over Espanyol
Barcelona come from a goal behind to see off local rivals Espanyol 5-1 at the Camp Nou.
Dec 7, 17:48
Half-Time Report: Barcelona, Espanyol level in Catalan derby
Barcelona score late on in the first half of their La Liga clash against local rivals Espanyol to ensure that the scoreline is locked at 1-1 at the break.
Dec 7, 16:49
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-1 Espanyol - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Barcelona's 5-1 La Liga victory over Catalan rivals Espanyol, in which Lionel Messi bagged a hat-trick.
Dec 7, 15:30
Gus Poyet: 'Liverpool are a mid-table side without Luis Suarez'
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet believes that he has been proven right, after claiming in March that Liverpool would be a mid-table team without Luis Suarez.
Dec 6, 19:40
Manuel Neuer: 'Ballon d'Or nod for goalkeeper is special'
Manuel Neuer says that it is "special" for a goalkeeper to be recognised among the best in the world and it is much harder for keepers to win the award.
Dec 6, 12:02
Arsene Wenger: 'Luis Suarez's slow start down to Lionel Messi'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reveals that the reason behind Luis Suarez's sluggish start to his Barcelona career is down to the dominance of Lionel Messi.
Dec 6, 10:01
Santiago Canizares: 'Thibaut Courtois is as good as Manuel Neuer'
Santiago Canizares believes that Manuel Neuer and Thibaut Courtois are currently the two best goalkeepers in world football.
Dec 5, 20:06
Paulo Dybala rules out Italy call-up
Palermo striker Paulo Dybala says that he only wants to play for Argentina, despite interest from Italy manager Antonio Conte.
Dec 5, 19:49
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has yellow card rescinded
The Spanish Football Federation scraps the controversial booking Lionel Messi picked up against Valencia.
Dec 4, 23:14
Lothar Matthaus: 'Cristiano Ronaldo's goals will win Ballon d'Or'
Lothar Matthaus reveals his concerns that Cristiano Ronaldo will win the Ballon d'Or because of his impressive goalscoring record.
Dec 4, 20:27
Sergio Aguero: 'I'll try to convince Lionel Messi to join Manchester City'
Sergio Aguero says that he will "certainly try to convince" Lionel Messi to join Manchester City, should his Argentina teammate leave Barcelona anytime soon.
Dec 3, 08:58
Mestalla bottle-thrower to escape punishment?
A report claims that the Valencia supporter who struck Barcelona's Lionel Messi with a bottle at the weekend could escape punishment.
Dec 2, 14:23
Manuel Neuer 'honoured' to be on Ballon d'Or shortlist
Manuel Neuer says that it is a "huge honour" for him to be on the three-man shortlist alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or.
Dec 1, 19:12
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer on 2014 Ballon d'Or shortlist
FIFA confirms that Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer will battle it out for the 2014 Ballon d'Or.
Dec 1, 16:40
Valencia vow to ban bottle-throwing supporter
Valencia release a statement vowing to issue a lifetime ban to the supporter found guilty of throwing a bottle at Barcelona's Lionel Messi on Sunday evening.
Dec 1, 12:52
Match Analysis: Valencia 0-1 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona score late to beat Valencia 1-0 in their La Liga clash at the Mestalla.
Nov 30, 22:30
Brazil legend Ronaldo tips Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo tips his namesake Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or this year.
Nov 29, 17:57
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi deserves Ballon d'Or'
Luis Enrique believes that Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.
Nov 29, 15:45
