A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 top performers in La Liga following another pulsating weekend of Spanish football.
Aug 27, 11:50
United winger Nani celebrates opening the scoring against Reading on February 18, 2013
Why Manchester United should keep Nani
Sports Mole explains why Manchester United should keep Portuguese winger Nani at the club this summer.
Jul 31, 11:54
Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011
Five defenders to watch in La Liga
Sports Mole tips five defenders to make a big impact in La Liga next season.
Jul 14, 10:53
Alvaro Arbeloa
Alvaro Arbeloa to "straighten things out" with Iker Casillas
Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa insists that he has not fallen out with Iker Casillas and will speak to the goalkeeper to "straighten things out".
Jun 16, 06:44
Iker Casillas
Vicente del Bosque: 'No Alvaro Arbeloa-Iker Casillas issue'
Vicente del Bosque says that he has had no problems between Alvaro Arbeloa and Iker Casillas while on duty with Spain.
Jun 11, 06:02
Alvaro Arbeloa
Alvaro Arbeloa denies Iker Casillas bust-up
Alvaro Arbeloa says that he has not fallen out with Iker Casillas, amid reports that their relationship had grown sour.
Jun 11, 05:54
Alvaro Arbeloa
Alvaro Arbeloa: 'Jose Mourinho will never return to Real Madrid'
Alvaro Arbeloa says that former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is unlikely to ever return to the club.
Jun 6, 00:53
Alvaro Arbeloa
Alvaro Arbeloa: Real Madrid "lacked maturity"
Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa says that the club "lacked maturity" at various stages throughout the season.
Jun 2, 07:57
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his players celebrate with the Premier League trophy during the winners parade on May 13, 2013
End-of-season report: Manchester United
Sports Mole looks back over Sir Alex Ferguson's last campaign as manager of Manchester United.
May 21, 14:02
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will play against Borussia Dortmund'
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says that Cristiano Ronaldo will play against Borussia Dortmund but Alvaro Arbeloa and Marcelo could miss out with injuries.
Apr 29, 11:47
Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski scores from the penalty spot in the Champions League semi final with Real Madrid on April 24, 2013
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
Sports Mole looks ahead to Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final second leg against Borussia Dortmund.
Apr 28, 18:58
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Madrid derby
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo misses Saturday's La Liga clash against local rivals Atletico Madrid with a leg injury.
Apr 26, 17:07
Dortmund striker Marco Reus is congratulated after scoring against Mainz on April 20, 2013
Preview:Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Champions League semi-final clash between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in Germany.
Apr 22, 13:26
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Galatasaray on April 9, 2013
Match Analysis: Galatasaray (3)3-2(5) Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at a thrilling night of European football that saw Real Madrid progress into the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 9, 21:26
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Galatasaray on April 9, 2013
Real Madrid survive late scare to reach semis
Real Madrid lose 3-2 to Galatasaray in Istanbul but progress to the Champions League semi-finals 5-3 on aggregate.
Apr 9, 20:41
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
UEFA fine Alex Ferguson for avoiding media, hand one-match ban to Nani
UEFA issue a one-match ban to Manchester United winger Nani and fine manager Sir Alex Ferguson following their Champions League exit.
Mar 22, 16:08
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson, Nani to learn fate on Thursday
UEFA are likely to hand out punishments to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Nani tomorrow.
Mar 20, 18:29
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Referee Cuneyt Cakir defends Nani red card
Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir says that he was right to send Nani off during Manchester United's loss to Real Madrid earlier this week.
Mar 8, 13:03
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson "concerned" by appointment of referee Cunety Cakir
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he had a "big worry" about referee Cuneyt Cakir prior to Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 8, 10:41
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson stands by decision to drop Wayne Rooney
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he made the right decision to drop Wayne Rooney to the bench for Manchester United's defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 8, 10:31
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson protests after Nani is sent off during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Champions League injustice was not easy to take'
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he 'lost faith' in the game when Nani was controversially sent off during Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 8, 10:12
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
UEFA probe Twitter account claiming referee Cuneyt Cakir is a Real Madrid fan?
UEFA reportedly look into a Twitter account claiming to be Champions League referee Cuneyt Cakir, who is suggested to be a Real Madrid fan.
Mar 7, 14:15
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Hate pages dedicated to referee who sent off Manchester United's Nani
Hate pages dedicated to the referee who sent off Manchester United winger Nani against Real Madrid emerge on Facebook.
Mar 7, 13:05
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson protests after Nani is sent off during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
UEFA open up Sir Alex Ferguson proceedings
Sir Alex Ferguson's refusal to speak with the press last night is to be investigated by UEFA.
Mar 6, 16:46
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Manchester United fan calls 999 after Nani gets sent off
An 18-year-old Manchester United fan angers police by calling 999 when Manchester United's Nani was sent off during last night's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 6, 13:44
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
UEFA: "No problem" with Cuneyt Cakir
UEFA says that they have no intention of dropping Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir following his decision to send off Nani.
Mar 6, 13:43
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand had sleepless night after Champions League exit
Rio Ferdinand reveals that he has had a sleepless night following Manchester United's defeat to Real Madrid in the final 16 of the Champions League.
Mar 6, 11:47
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Decision to drop Wayne Rooney shouldn't be questioned'
Jose Mourinho says that nobody has the right to question Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to demote Wayne Rooney to the bench.
Mar 6, 11:02
Manchester United's Nani is shown a red card during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Gary Neville: 'Manchester United fans were shocked at Nani red'
Gary Neville says that Manchester United fans were in shock when Nani was 'wrongly' sent off during the Red Devils' Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 6, 09:23
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson protests after Nani is sent off during the second half against Real Madrid on March 5, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson 'distraught' at red card
Sir Alex Ferguson was in "no fit state" to talk after Manchester United's Champions League exit on Tuesday.
Mar 6, 06:59
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Manchester United in the Champions League on March 5, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Red card changed the game'
Jose Mourinho says that Nani's sending-off changed the game against Manchester United in his side's favour.
Mar 6, 06:32
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: 'Real Madrid better after sending off'
Xabi Alonso says that Real Madrid produced their best football after Manchester United were reduced to 10 men.
Mar 5, 22:45
Mike Phelan
Mike Phelan: 'Sending off seemed harsh'
Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan says that sending Nani off during the 2-1 loss to Real Madrid was a harsh decision by the referee.
Mar 5, 22:30
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Manchester United on March 5, 2013
Match Analysis: Manchester United (2)1-2(3) Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at an eventful night of Champions League football as Real Madrid beat Manchester United 2-1 to run out 3-2 winners on aggregate.
Mar 5, 22:21
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Manchester United on March 5, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo knocks out 10-man Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the decisive goal as Real Madrid progress to the Champions League last eight at the expense of his former club Manchester United.
Mar 5, 21:38
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during their sides games on February 13, 2013
Preview:Manchester United vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's evenly-poised Champions League last-16 clash between Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Mar 3, 11:43
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Cristiano Ronaldo penalty puts Real Madrid ahead at Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot to put Real Madrid 1-0 ahead against Barcelona in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.
Feb 26, 20:51
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo own goal gives Granada the win
Cristiano Ronaldo's own goal give Granada a rare win over Real Madrid in La Liga.
Feb 2, 22:47
Jose Callejon
Jose Callejon: 'Lionel Messi was out of order'
Jose Callejon slams Lionel Messi's behaviour in the wake of Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Barcelona.
Feb 1, 19:33
Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
Lionel Messi argues with Alvaro Arbeloa in car park?
Lionel Messi reportedly calls Alvaro Arbeloa "stupid" when confronting him in a car park following Barcelona's draw with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
Feb 1, 13:20
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