Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
This week's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important upcoming matches from all corners of the globe.
Jan 19, 09:45
Ryan Giggs pictured in 2013
Ryan Giggs confirmed as new Wales manager
Ryan Giggs is confirmed as the new manager of the Wales national side, taking over from Chris Coleman who stepped aside in November.
Jan 15, 13:06
Ryan Giggs pictured in 2013
Ryan Giggs 'to be unveiled as new Wales boss'
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs reportedly agrees terms to take over as the new Wales manager and is set to be unveiled on Monday.
Jan 14, 22:18
Didier Ndong and Morgan Schneiderlin in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017
Sunderland to appeal Didier Ndong red card against Cardiff City
Championship strugglers Sunderland are appealing Didier Ndong's straight red card in Saturday's 4-0 loss at Cardiff City.
Jan 14, 17:18
Gareth Bale in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Austria on September 2, 2017
Gareth Bale 'tells Wales chiefs to appoint Craig Bellamy'
A report claims that Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have been contacted by the Football Association of Wales for their thoughts on who should become Wales's next manager.
Jan 14, 13:10
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
Report: Ryan Giggs interviewed for Wales manager's job
A report claims that Ryan Giggs has been interviewed by the Football Association of Wales, as they step up their search for a new manager.
Jan 12, 12:02
Chris Coleman in charge of Wales in October 2017
Chris Coleman: 'Sunderland in dogfight for new signings'
Chris Coleman admits that Championship strugglers Sunderland are facing a "dogfight" to recruit new players in the January transfer window.
Jan 11, 21:38
Chris Coleman in charge of Wales in October 2017
Sunderland launch move for Burnley forward Jonathan Walters?
Sunderland are reportedly looking to secure a loan deal for Burnley forward Jonathan Walters before the end of January.
Jan 11, 16:19
Chris Coleman in charge of Wales in October 2017
Chris Coleman frustrated with Sunderland inconsistency
Sunderland manager Chris Coleman says that the club's inconsistency in achieving results has been the main frustration in his time at the Stadium of Light.
Jan 9, 13:18
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Sunderland secure Jake Clarke-Salter loan signing
Sunderland bring in England Under-20s defender Jake Clarke-Salter on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the campaign.
Jan 8, 16:55
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes 'will not consider managing Wales for second time'
A report claims that Mark Hughes has no intention of returning to international management with Wales, as he instead wants to continue working in the top flight.
Jan 8, 16:29
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
Ryan Giggs emerges as managerial candidate for Stoke City?
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs reportedly emerges as a candidate for the vacant managerial position at Stoke City.
Jan 8, 12:41
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
James McFadden: 'Scotland must move quickly to recruit Michael O'Neill'
Scotland risk losing out on top target Michael O'Neill if they do not move swiftly for the Northern Ireland manager, warns James McFadden.
Jan 7, 20:31
Chris Coleman in charge of Wales in October 2017
Chris Coleman: 'Sunderland naive and nervous against Middlesbrough'
Sunderland boss Chris Coleman describes his side as "naive and nervous" following their 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Jan 7, 12:14
General view at the Riverside Stadium ahead of the Premier League clash between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016
Middlesbrough reach FA Cup fourth round thanks to victory over Sunderland
Middlesbrough reach the fourth round of the FA Cup after securing a 2-0 win over North-East rivals Sunderland in Saturday's third-round clash at the Riverside Stadium.
Jan 6, 14:54
Lewis Grabban in action for Bournemouth on September 20, 2016
Bournemouth recall Lewis Grabban
Bournemouth cut short Lewis Grabban's loan spell with Sunderland as they gear up for a potential January sale.
Jan 6, 13:17
Mohamed Salah in action against Jonjoe Kenny during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on December 10, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important matches from across the world this weekend, including one of the most violent fixtures on the planet.
Jan 5, 07:00
Didier Ndong and Morgan Schneiderlin in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017
Watford target signing of Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong?
Watford reportedly identify Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong as their number-one target for the January transfer window.
Jan 4, 17:47
Chris Coleman in charge of Wales in October 2017
Chris Coleman: 'New Year's Day Barnsley defeat criminal for Sunderland'
Sunderland manager Chris Coleman says that the goal his side conceded in their 1-0 defeat to Barnsley on New Year's Day was "criminal".
Jan 2, 15:51
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
Report: Sunderland keeping tabs on Rangers full-back James Tavernier
Championship outfit Sunderland are reportedly interested in signing Rangers right-back James Tavernier.
Dec 27, 19:55
Ben Woodburn of Liverpool during the Premier League match against Stoke City on April 8, 2017
Report: Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn on Sunderland, Leeds United radar
Championship sides Sunderland and Leeds United are reportedly hoping to sign Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn on loan in January.
Dec 24, 14:56
Jack Colback of Newcastle United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James Park on August 9, 2015 in Newcastle, England.
Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback 'not on Sunderland radar'
Chris Coleman is reportedly hopeful of bringing five new players to Sunderland in January, but Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback is not among his targets.
Dec 22, 18:20
Wales forward Ben Woodburn scores on his international debut against Austria at the Principality Stadium on September 2, 2017
Liverpool 'ready to loan out young forward Ben Woodburn'
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn will reportedly be made available to sign on loan in January, with Sunderland and Leeds United among those interested.
Dec 19, 17:58
Wales forward Ben Woodburn scores on his international debut against Austria at the Principality Stadium on September 2, 2017
Sunderland to miss out on Liverpool duo Danny Ward and Ben Woodburn?
Sunderland are reportedly expected to miss out on the loan signings of Liverpool duo Danny Ward and Ben Woodburn, who are allegedly being tracked by the club.
Dec 17, 12:40
Chris Coleman in charge of Wales in October 2017
Chris Coleman "not getting carried away"
Chris Coleman hails "a positive day" but vows not to get complacent after his Sunderland side register their first home win in all competitions in almost a year.
Dec 16, 18:45
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
FAW chief executive Jonathan Ford cleared over "definitely not English" remark
The Football Association of Wales will not take action against Jonathan Ford for saying that the next Wales manager could be "foreign", but "definitely not English".
Dec 14, 18:36
Tony Pulis barks orders during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Watford on December 3, 2016
Report: Wales managerial shortlist down to three names
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is reportedly one of three contenders to replace Chris Coleman as the next manager of Wales.
Dec 14, 17:10
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
Jonathan Ford to face disciplinary commission over 'English' remark
Football Association of Wales chief executive Jonathan Ford is to face a disciplinary commission after claiming that the next Wales boss will "definitely" not be English.
Dec 13, 18:37
Chris Coleman in charge of Wales in October 2017
Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers held by Sunderland
Sunderland take another step towards safety by holding Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers to a goalless draw at Molineux.
Dec 9, 17:11
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
Ryan Giggs declares interest in vacant Wales job
Former Manchester United and Wales winger Ryan Giggs admits that he is interested in replacing Chris Coleman as Dragons manager.
Dec 9, 16:25
The mighty Nuno Espirito Santo watches on during the EFL Cup game between Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 23, 2017
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sunderland fixture in doubt due to snow?
Wolverhampton Wanderers say that they will be "doing everything possible" to ensure that Saturday's game with Sunderland goes ahead, despite the threat of snow.
Dec 8, 12:28
Chris Coleman in charge of Wales in October 2017
Chris Coleman: 'Reputation counts for little when picking Sunderland team'
Chris Coleman insists that players' reputations will mean little when it comes to picking the Sunderland team each week as he bids to get the Black Cats out of trouble.
Dec 7, 21:09
A more recent picture of Simon Grayson while in charge of Preston North End on April 22, 2016
Simon Grayson backs Sunderland for survival
Former Sunderland manager Simon Grayson says that the club have enough "quality" to beat the drop to League One this season.
Dec 6, 18:22
Generic image of the Stadium of Light
Report: Sunderland to make January move for Gary Madine
Bolton Wanderers striker Gary Madine is wanted by fellow Championship strugglers Sunderland, according to a report.
Dec 6, 14:32
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Sunderland fan: 'I did not defecate in the Stadium of Light'
A 17-year-old Sunderland fan denies allegations that he defecated in his seat at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 5, 18:20
Wales manager Chris Coleman on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Chris Coleman: 'No Welsh players on my radar at present'
Chris Coleman reveals that no players with whom he has worked in the Wales setup are transfer targets for Sunderland at the present time.
Dec 3, 22:40
Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Chris Coleman tight-lipped on Jermain Defoe return rumours
Chris Coleman refuses to discuss rumours linking Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe with a January return to the Stadium of Light.
Dec 3, 22:22
Wales manager Chris Coleman on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Chris Coleman: 'There may be no money to strengthen Sunderland squad in January'
Chris Coleman admits that Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain has not guaranteed any additional funds to strengthen the squad in January.
Dec 3, 22:09
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
Chris Coleman: 'Sunderland still have mountains to climb'
Chris Coleman is happy with the "incredible welcome" shown to him by the Sunderland fans but insists that there are still "mountains to climb" in a bid to secure safety.
Nov 30, 20:49
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
Championship trio want Newcastle United striker?
Three Championship clubs are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United striker Alex Gilliead in the January transfer window.
Nov 29, 16:19