Real Madrid's Luka Modric celebrates a goal against Mallorca on March 16, 2013
Five alternatives to Thiago Alcantara for Manchester United
Having lost out on signing Thiago Alcantara, Sports Mole picks out five other midfield options for Manchester United.
Jul 15, 10:32
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Manchester United reignite interest in Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas?
Manchester United are reportedly poised to make an inquiry to Barcelona over the availability of Cesc Fabregas after failing to land Thiago Alcantara.
Jul 15, 08:22
 Santos' Neymar prior to the start of the match against Flamingo on May 26, 2013
Where will Neymar operate for Barcelona?
Sports Mole speculates where Neymar could operate for Barcelona next season.
Jul 13, 11:46
 Netherlands' Nigel de Jong fouls Spain's Xabi Alonso during the World Cup final on July 11, 2010
On this day: Spain beat Netherlands in 2010 World Cup final
Three years ago today, Spain beat the Netherlands to win the World Cup for the first time.
Jul 11, 09:03
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Report: Arsenal prepare Cesc Fabregas swoop
Arsenal are readying a move to bring former captain Cesc Fabregas back to the Emirates Stadium.
Jul 11, 06:13
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas holiday together in Ibiza
Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas head to Ibiza on holiday together.
Jul 9, 11:42
 Luis Nani celebrates scoring United's third
Five players who could leave Manchester United
Sports Mole picks out five players who could leave Manchester United this summer as the David Moyes regime gets underway.
Jul 9, 11:18
 Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Lionel Messi sparks outrage by cancelling charity match in United States
Lionel Messi sparks outrage by cancelling a US charity match just a day before the event.
Jul 3, 11:59
 Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas calls for calm
Cesc Fabregas insists that Barcelona do not need to overhaul their squad this summer.
Jun 30, 17:20
 Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas: Lionel Messi transfer "unthinkable"
Cesc Fabregas dismisses Johan Cruyff's claims that Barcelona should be looking to sell Lionel Messi following Neymar's arrival.
Jun 30, 10:21
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Cesc Fabregas hails "unpredictable" Neymar
Cesc Fabregas praises his future Barcelona teammate Neymar ahead of the Confederations Cup final between Spain and Brazil this evening.
Jun 30, 07:25
 Lukas Podolski is congratulated by Kieran Gibbs after scoring his team's second goal against Norwich on April 13, 2013
Kieran Gibbs hails Arsenal trio
Kieran Gibbs praises Lukas Podolski, Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla for their first season at Arsenal.
Jun 27, 07:42
 Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain before a game with Colombia on June 8, 2013
Report: Gonzalo Higuain to undergo Arsenal medical on Monday
Gonzalo Higuain will undergo a medical at London Colney on Monday prior to joining Arsenal, according to a report.
Jun 24, 05:24
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Live Commentary: Nigeria 0-3 Spain - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the Confederations Cup clash between Spain and Nigeria that ends in a win for the European giants.
Jun 23, 18:30
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Cesc Fabregas confuses the British and Irish Lions for a pop band
When asked about the British and Irish Lions by a Spanish newspaper, Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas claims that they are an Irish pop band.
Jun 21, 12:15
 David Beckham
Top five opening day matches in the Premier League
Sports Mole looks back over five of the most memorable opening day encounters in Premier League history.
Jun 19, 11:13
 Neymar
Cesc Fabregas: 'Neymar needs time'
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes that Neymar should be given time to settle at the club.
Jun 18, 14:16
 Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Cesc Fabregas questions Gareth Bale fee
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas questions the €100m (£85m) fee that Real Madrid are reportedly willing to pay for Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale.
Jun 18, 12:57
 Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Rio Ferdinand: "I could have left Manchester United"
Rio Ferdinand claims that he has previously rejected more money to stay at Manchester United and encourages players to join the club.
Jun 17, 14:59
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Cesc Fabregas told to play Arsenal role by Spain coach
Cesc Fabregas says that Vicente del Bosque asked him to play the same role for Spain that he did for Arsenal during their 2-1 win over Uruguay.
Jun 17, 07:50
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Roberto Soldado helps Spain ease past Uruguay
Roberto Soldado is on target as Spain cruise past Uruguay in their Confederations Cup Group B opener in Recife.
Jun 16, 23:53
 Francesc Fabregas, Gerard Pique
Cesc Fabregas: 'Spain want to win everything'
Cesc Fabregas insists that the current Spain side want to win every tournament, ahead of the Confederations Cup, which begins this weekend.
Jun 13, 18:40
 Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas reiterates that he will stay at Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas reiterates that he will stay at Barcelona, despite reported interest from Premier League champions Manchester United.
Jun 13, 08:41
 Eric Cantona celebrating a goal for Manchester United in 1997.
Manchester United refuse to print 'Cantona' on new shirts?
Manchester United reportedly refuse to print Eric Cantona's name on supporters' shirts due to image rights.
Jun 11, 11:56
 Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on April 24, 2013
Manchester United confident of signing Robert Lewandowski, Cesc Fabregas?
Robert Lewandowski and Cesc Fabregas reportedly privately express to Manchester United that they would be open to moving to Old Trafford this summer.
Jun 11, 08:10
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Cesc Fabregas: 'I'll leave if Barcelona don't want me'
Cesc Fabregas says that he will only leave Barcelona if he isn't wanted by the club.
Jun 11, 07:54
 James McCarthy
Giovanni Trapattoni: 'James McCarthy should seize opportunity'
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes that James McCarthy should seize his opportunity to impress against Spain on Tuesday.
Jun 10, 04:40
 Cesc Fabregas is congratulated by his team mates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Dennis Irwin: 'Manchester United want Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas'
Former Manchester United defender Dennis Irwin says that the club will "move heaven and earth" to sign Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas this summer.
Jun 9, 11:01
 Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Haiti impressive in Spain defeat
A near full-strength Spain team just manage to see off Haiti in a friendly on Saturday night.
Jun 8, 22:00
 Spain
Live Commentary: Spain 2-1 Haiti - as it happened
Re-live all the action from the international friendly clash between Spain and Haiti with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary.
Jun 8, 19:38
 Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara in action on May 1, 2013
The Manchester battle for Thiago Alcantara
Sports Mole assesses which of the two Manchester clubs are more likely to sign Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara.
Jun 5, 11:03
 Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas eager for Barcelona stay
Cesc Fabregas plays down speculation of a return to Arsenal by claiming that he wants to spend the next few years with Barcelona.
Jun 4, 17:23
 Spain
Juan Mata content with Spain role
Juan Mata says he is happy to be a bit-part player for the Spanish national team, despite being the playmaker at Chelsea.
Jun 4, 06:58
 Cesc Fabregas
Arsene Wenger: 'Cesc Fabregas is lacking confidence'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Cesc Fabregas "must be hurt" by a reduced role at Barcelona in recent months.
Jun 4, 03:17
 Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Malaga on June 1, 2013
Barcelona reach 100 points with Malaga thrashing
Barcelona reach a club record total of 100 points in La Liga after running out 4-1 winners against Malaga on the final day of the season in Spain.
Jun 1, 19:03
 Eric Abidal
Eric Abidal makes final Barcelona appearance
Barcelona full-back Eric Abidal makes his final appearance for the Catalan giants during their final-day victory over Malaga.
Jun 1, 18:49
 Nou Camp
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-1 Malaga - as it happened
Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash at Camp Nou as Barcelona record a 4-1 win over Malaga.
Jun 1, 16:52
 Cesc Fabregas
Report: Cesc Fabregas to hold Barcelona talks
Cesc Fabregas will hold talks with Barcelona next week as four Premier League clubs - including Arsenal - track developments, according to a report.
May 31, 01:57
 Cesc Fabregas
Guillem Balague: 'Cesc Fabregas staying at Barcelona'
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague insists that Cesc Fabregas, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, will remain at Barcelona this summer.
May 30, 22:02
 Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara in action on May 1, 2013
Manchester United step up Cesc Fabregas, Thiago Alcantara pursuit?
A report says that Manchester United are hoping to sign Barcelona's midfield duo of Cesc Fabreags and Thiago Alcantara this summer.
May 29, 12:19
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