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Five outsiders to watch at 2014 World Cup
Sports Mole looks at five outsiders who will be good to watch at the 2014 World Cup.Oct 18, 10:56
Match Analysis: Belgium 1-1 Wales
Sports Mole takes a closer look at this evening's final Group A World Cup qualifier between Belgium and Wales in Brussels.Oct 15, 21:45
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Belgium team celebrate qualifying for World Cup in nightclub?
The Belgium football team reportedly celebrate qualifying for the World Cup by partying in nightclubs in their homeland.Oct 14, 11:53
Austria Vienna hold 10-man Zenit St Petersburg
Austria Vienna hold 10-man Zenit St Petersburg to a goalless draw in their Group G Champions League match.Oct 1, 17:52
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Zenit St Petersburg - as it happened
Read how Atletico Madrid got their first Champions League campaign in five years off to a winning start with a 3-1 victory over Zenit, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.Sep 18, 17:50
Belgium beat Scotland to remain top of group
Belgium strengthen their position as Group A leaders in World Cup qualifying by beating Scotland 2-0 at Hampden Park.Sep 6, 20:56
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Axel Witsel would consider Paris Saint-Germain move
Axel Witsel admits that a move to Paris Saint-Germain would interest him.Jun 24, 09:59
Report: Paris Saint-Germain make £34m Axel Witsel bid
A Belgian newspaper claims that Paris Saint-Germain have made a bid for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel.Jun 17, 14:10
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Live Commentary: USA 2-4 Belgium - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of the international friendly success for Belgium against the USA in Cleveland, Ohio.May 29, 23:30
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Zenit St Petersburg keen to snap up Andrey Arshavin
Zenit boss Luciano Spalletti believes that resigning former Arsenal attacker Andrey Arshavin on a free should be the Russian club's transfer priority this summer.May 28, 00:38
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Eden Hazard strike secures Belgium win over Macedonia
A 62nd-minute strike from Eden Hazard is enough to give Belgium all three points against Macedonia in their World Cup qualifying clash. Mar 26, 21:47
10-man Basel sneak past Zenit St Petersburg
10-man Basel become the first team to reach the quarter-finals of this season's Europa League, as a 1-0 defeat away to Zenit St Petersburg sees the Swiss champions progress 2-1 on aggregate.Mar 14, 19:08
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Zenit St Petersburg want Roberto Mancini?
Russian side Zenit St Petersburg reportedly want Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to take over from Luciano Spalletti as their coach.Mar 13, 04:29
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Marouane Fellaini courted by Zenit St. Petersburg
Big-spending Russian giants Zenit St. Petersburg are reportedly considering a swoop for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.Dec 6, 03:12
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Mbokani settles tight affair in Brussels
Dieudonne Mbokani proves to be the difference between Anderlecht and Zenit St Petersburg, as the Belgian giants carve out a slender 1-0 win.Nov 6, 22:22
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Zenit forward Hulk suffers thigh injury
Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk will be out of action for two weeks with a thigh injury.Nov 5, 12:46
Team News: Axel Witsel starts for Zenit St Petersburg
Axel Witsel recovers from injury to feature in the Champions League for Zenit St Petersburg against seven-time winners AC Milan.Oct 3, 15:37
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Preview:Zenit St. Petersburg vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League Group C clash between Zenit St. Petersburg and AC Milan.Oct 2, 11:20
Zenit St. Petersburg receive fake bomb with Hulk picture attached
Russian police discover a fake bomb with a picture of Hulk attached to it outside Zenit St. Peterburg's training ground this week.Sep 28, 15:41
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Igor Denisov blasts 'disrespectful' Zenit St. Petersburg
Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Igor Denisov expresses his displeasure at the expensive contracts given to recent arrivals Hulk and Axel Witsel.Sep 25, 19:10
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Jose Mourinho unconcerned by mega-rich rivals
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho insists that he is not concerned about the emergence of mega-rich clubs in Europe.Sep 6, 22:38
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Zenit St. Petersburg confirm Nani talks
Zenit St. Petersburg confirm that they are in talks with Manchester United winger Nani.Sep 6, 21:58
Zenit St Petersburg sign Axel Witsel from Benfica
Zenit St Petersburg sign defender Axel Witsel from Benfica on a five-year contract.Sep 4, 00:37
Hulk completes Zenit St Petersburg transfer
Zenit St Petersburg confirm the arrival of Brazilian striker Hulk for a reported £45m from FC Porto.Sep 3, 18:32
Benfica: 'Axel Witsel will cost £31m'
Benfica inform other clubs that Belgian international Axel Witsel will cost £31m this summer.Jul 25, 14:24
Roma favourites for Axel Witsel?
Roma reportedly lead the race for Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel.Jul 24, 23:05
Rui Costa: 'No Axel Witsel negotiations'
Benfica sporting director Rui Costa reveals that no clubs are currently in negotiations to sign Axel Witsel.Jul 11, 19:16
Benfica slap £20m price tag on Axel Witsel
Benfica will ask for £20m for midfielder Axel Witsel, according to reports.Jul 2, 17:56
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Real Madrid tracking Axel Witsel
Real Madrid emerge as rivals to Manchester United for the signature of Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel.May 3, 12:07
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Ramires: 'Chelsea are watching Axel Witsel'
Chelsea midfielder Ramires claims that his team are scouting Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel.Apr 8, 12:36
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Team News: Fernando Torres, Salomon Kalou start for Chelsea
Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard both drop to the bench for Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final trip to Benfica.Mar 27, 18:00
Preview:Benfica vs. Chelsea
Chelsea head to Benfica tomorrow evening looking for their first away win in the Champions League. Here, Sports Mole assesses the chances of the Blues breaking their duck.Mar 26, 16:20
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Manchester United chase Axel Witsel
Benfica midfielder Alex Witsel emerges as possible transfer target for Manchester United.Mar 25, 14:09
PSG chase Man Utd, Man City target
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly chasing Benfica's £25m-rated defensive midfielder Axel Witsel.Mar 15, 04:13
Manchester duo chase Axel Witsel
Premier League title rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are both interested in signing Benfica defensive midfielder Axel Witsel.Mar 9, 22:36
Benfica 2-0 Zenit St. Petersburg
Goals from Nelson Oliviera and Maxi Periera see Benfica progress to the Champions League last eight with a 4-3 win on aggregate over Zenit St. PetersburgMar 6, 21:54
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