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Preview:Congo DR vs. Benin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Congo DR and Benin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 23:57
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Preview:Tanzania vs. Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Tanzania and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 10, 02:43
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Joan Laporta 'will bring three new players to Barcelona in January'
Barcelona president Joan Laporta tells fans of the Catalan club that three new players will arrive at Camp Nou in January, according to a report.Nov 6, 16:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F41%2Fcedric-bakambu.jpg "Cedric Bakambu in action for Villarreal in November 2017")
Barcelona 'have started contacts to sign Cedric Bakambu'
Barcelona are in talks with Cedric Bakambu over a move to Camp Nou in January, according to report.Nov 6, 12:22
Preview:Benin vs. Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Benin and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 4, 22:32
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Saturday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Matheus Fernandes, Gareth Bale, Samuel Umtiti
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Saturday, February 1.Feb 1, 11:09
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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.Feb 1, 06:57
Saturday's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup: Matheus Fernandes, Francisco Trincao, Lionel Messi
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Barcelona on Saturday, February 1.Feb 1, 06:25
Barcelona 'pull out of Cedric Bakambu deal'
Barcelona reportedly opt against completing a deal for Beijing Guoan striker Cedric Bakambu, who has previously impressed for Villarreal in La Liga.Jan 31, 13:40
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Monday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Donny van de Beek, Bruno Fernandes, James Rodriguez
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Monday, January 20.Jan 20, 11:09
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Monday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Monday, January 20.Jan 20, 11:07
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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Christian Eriksen, Leonardo Campana
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.Jan 20, 06:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F35%2Falexandre-lacazette.jpg "Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring their first goal on September 1, 2019")
Atletico Madrid 'target Alexandre Lacazette as Edinson Cavani move stalls'
Atletico Madrid will reportedly target Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette this month if a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani fails to materialise.Jan 19, 23:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F27%2Fbritt-assombalonga.jpg "Britt Assombalonga celebrates scoring for DR Congo on June 30, 2019")
DR Congo brush aside Zimbabwe to keep hopes of progress alive
Replacement goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze was at fault for three of DR Congo's goals.Jun 30, 21:02
Tottenham Hotspur 'lining up move for Cedric Bakambu'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly revive their interest in signing striker Cedric Bakambu, who currently plays in China for Beijing Guoan.Oct 12, 08:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F23%2Fmoussa-dembele.jpg "A very alarmed Moussa Dembele in action for Celtic in September 2016")
Villarreal plotting summer swoop for Celtic's Moussa Dembele?
Spanish side Villarreal are linked with a summer move for Celtic star Moussa Dembele.Apr 19, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fcedric-bakambu.jpg "Cedric Bakambu in action for Villarreal in the Europa League in April 2016")
Cedric Bakambu leaves Villarreal for Beijing Guoan for African record
Forward Cedric Bakambu formally completes his transfer from Villarreal to Beijing Guoan for an African record.Mar 1, 12:36
Cedric Bakambu to join Beijing Guoan from Villarreal in record deal
Cedric Bakambu becomes the most expensive African player of all time after Beijing Guoan pay £65m for his services.Jan 12, 20:59
Cedric Bakambu confirms China move
Cedric Bakambu confirms that he is leaving Villarreal to move to the Chinese Super League.Jan 5, 20:10
Tottenham Hotspur interested in Villarreal striker?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a bid for Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu.Dec 28, 12:33
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Barcelona overcome 10-man Villarreal
Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi score the goals as Barcelona record a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal on Sunday night.Dec 10, 21:39
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Cedric Bakambu renews Villarreal deal until June 2022
Cedric Bakambu, who has been linked with moves to West Ham United and Newcastle United this summer, extends his contract with Villarreal until 2022.Jul 14, 19:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fjoe-hart-torino.jpg "Joe Hart in action for Torino against Roma on February 19, 2017")
Report: Newcastle United eye Joe Hart
A report claims that Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez wants to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart this summer.Jul 2, 09:35
Newcastle United 'to move for Cedric Bakambu'
A report claims that Newcastle United will have to break their transfer record if they wish to sign Villarreal forward Cedric Bakambu this summer.Jul 2, 09:08
Luis Enrique: Neymar "more like a ballet dancer than a footballer"
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique describes Neymar as "more like a ballet dancer than a football player" following Saturday's 4-1 win over Villarreal.May 7, 09:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Lionel Messi brace helps Barcelona three points clear
Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are all on the scoresheet as Barcelona beat Villarreal 4-1 to move three points clear at the top of La Liga.May 6, 18:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flucas-digne.jpg "Lucas Digne in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016")
Team News: Two changes for Barcelona
Lucas Digne and Andres Iniesta come into the starting lineup as Barcelona host Villarreal.May 6, 15:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal as Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are all on the scoresheet to send the champions three points clear.May 6, 15:30
Real Madrid launch stunning second-half comeback to move top of La Liga
Real Madrid launch a stunning but controversial second-half comeback to beat Villarreal 3-2 and regain their spot at the top of La Liga.Feb 26, 21:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_1.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Live Commentary: Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Real Madrid's dramatic 3-2 win over Villarreal as Los Blancos launch a stunning late comeback to climb back to the top of the table.Feb 26, 18:45
Cedric Bakambu: 'I rejected Paris Saint-Germain'
Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu claims that he turned down the chance to join Paris Saint-Germain last summer.Nov 14, 15:02
Liverpool ease past Villarreal at Anfield to book Europa League final berth
Liverpool beat Villarreal 3-0 at Anfield to secure their place in the final of the Europa League, where they will meet reigning champions Sevilla.May 5, 20:57
Preview:Liverpool vs. Villarreal
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg between Liverpool and Villarreal at Anfield, with the visitors holding a 1-0 aggregate lead.May 4, 13:04
Villarreal strike late to down Liverpool
Villarreal score in the 92nd minute to take a 1-0 lead at the halfway stage of their Europa League semi-final against Liverpool.Apr 28, 20:59
Preview:Villarreal vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg between Villarreal and Liverpool at Estadio El Madrigal.Apr 27, 10:51
Villarreal, Real Sociedad play out goalless draw
Villarreal and Real Sociedad share the points in a goalless draw in Sunday's La Liga clash at El Madrigal.Apr 24, 20:20
Report: Atletico Madrid in Cedric Bakambu talks with Villarreal
A report claims that Atletico Madrid are currently in talks with Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu over a move to the Vicente Calderon. Apr 22, 18:13
Team News: Lucas Vazquez comes in for Gareth Bale at the Bernabeu
Lucas Vazquez replaces Gareth Bale in Real Madrid's starting lineup for the visit of Villarreal at the Bernabeu.Apr 20, 19:18
Cedric Bakambu stars as Villarreal beat Sparta Prague to reach Europa semis
Cedric Bakambu scores twice as Villarreal earn a 4-2 win over Sparta Prague to book themselves into the semi-finals of the Europa League.Apr 14, 20:57
Live Commentary: Sparta Prague 2-4 Villarreal - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text commentary of the Europa League quarter-final second leg between Sparta Prague and Villarreal.Apr 14, 18:00
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