Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho tips one of four teams for World Cup glory
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes that one of Portugal, Argentina, Brazil and Spain will win this summer's World Cup.
Jun 3, 14:03
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 13, 2018
Philippe Coutinho tips Mohamed Salah, Neymar to shine at World Cup
Philippe Coutinho believes that fellow Brazil star Neymar and former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah of Egypt will shine at this summer's World Cup in Russia.
Jun 3, 10:58
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in action during the La Liga clash with Leganes on February 21, 2018
Report: Manchester United target Gareth Bale biding time at Real Madrid
Gareth Bale is reportedly holding fire on a prospective move to Manchester United by biding his time and waiting to see who will be named manager at Real Madrid.
Jun 3, 08:44
Romelu Lukaku and Pepe in action during the international friendly between Belgium and Portugal on June 2, 2018
Belgium draw with Portugal to extend unbeaten streak
Two of the World Cup's potential dark horses Belgium and Portugal play out a goalless draw in a warm-up friendly in Brussels ahead of the tournament.
Jun 2, 20:39
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo asks Real Madrid for £1.35m-per-week salary in new deal
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly tells the Real Madrid board that he wants a salary of £1.35m per week if he is to commit his future to the Bernabeu.
Jun 2, 12:46
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Guillem Balague blames player comments on Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid exit
Guillem Balague claims that Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid due in part to comments made by Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale after the Champions League final.
May 31, 20:17
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Real Madrid players pay tribute to departing manager Zinedine Zidane
Several Real Madrid players take to social media to thank Zinedine Zidane for his services to the La Liga club, following his departure on Thursday.
May 31, 14:32
Loris Karius in tears after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Dietmar Hamann criticises Loris Karius's post-match behaviour
Dietmar Hamann questions Loris Karius's behaviour after Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, claiming that the goalkeeper has too big an ego.
May 30, 17:28
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo 'disappointed' by Manchester United pursuit
Reports suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo is "disappointed" with Manchester United's lack of effort to sign him this summer.
May 29, 20:29
Cristiano Ronaldo scores an overhead goal during Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Juventus in the Champions League on April 3, 2018
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #3
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time continues with number three - Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick against Juventus.
May 29, 17:09
Juventus's Mario Mandzukic scores to make it 1-1 against Real Madrid in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #5
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time begins with number five - Mario Mandzukic's hooked volley against Real Madrid.
May 29, 17:09
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Real Madrid kit launch
Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from Real Madrid's official kit launch adds fuel to rumours linking him with a move away from the club.
May 29, 14:51
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Gareth Bale 'could cost Manchester United £320m'
Manchester United are reportedly concerned about being priced out of a move for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale after being told that it could cost up to £320m to sign him.
May 29, 08:42
Joao Mario takes credit for the first goal during the World Cup qualifier between Portugal and Switzerland on October 10, 2017
Portugal blow two-goal lead at home to England World Cup opponents Tunisia
Euro 2016 champions Portugal squander a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with England's opening World Cup opponents Tunisia in Braga.
May 28, 20:35
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Rio Ferdinand urges Gareth Bale to join Manchester United
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand urges Gareth Bale to leave Real Madrid and become the "main man" under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
May 28, 18:20
Carles Puyol playing for Barcelona
Carles Puyol 'furious over Real Madrid Champions League win'
Former Barcelona centre-back Carles Puyol admits that he is "furious" over Real Madrid's Champions League victory on Saturday night.
May 28, 17:51
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo on track for new Real Madrid contract
Cristiano Ronaldo is to sign a new contract with Real Madrid worth up to £29m a year, according to a report.
May 28, 12:30
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Real Madrid stay
Cristiano Ronaldo affords supporters a huge sigh of relief as he hints at a potential stay at Real Madrid next season.
May 28, 09:57
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: "Cristiano Ronaldo will stay with Real Madrid"
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane does not want talk of Cristiano Ronaldo potentially leaving the club to overshadow Saturday night's latest Champions League success.
May 27, 19:56
Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017
Andrew Robertson: 'Finishing second is as good as finishing last'
Andrew Robertson admits to being 'devastated' following Liverpool's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid, insisting that the tag of runners-up counts for little.
May 27, 19:44
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I do not regret my comments'
Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he does not regret dropping a hint that his Real Madrid future is coming to an end, but concedes that the timing was wrong.
May 27, 18:11
Neymar wearing Beats headphones IN A PSG SHIRT
Real Madrid 'may sell Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale to buy Neymar'
Guillem Balague believes that Real Madrid may consider selling both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in order to fund the signing of Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
May 27, 15:17
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Cristiano Ronaldo pours doubt over Real Madrid future
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo hints that he could leave the club this summer and will make a decision over his future in the coming days.
May 27, 14:30
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Champions League should be named after me'
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo suggests that the Champions League should be named after him, having picked up his fifth winners' medal in the competition.
May 27, 14:08
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo must clear up his future'
Sergio Ramos has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo clarify his future at Real Madrid, following the Portuguese winger's comments after their Champions League win.
May 27, 10:24
Liverpool's players look dejected after conceding a goal in the Champions League final against Real Madrid
Gareth Bale brace wins third successive Champions League for Real Madrid
Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the 2018 Champions League final at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, courtesy of a brace from substitute Gareth Bale.
May 26, 20:40
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Cristiano Ronaldo: "I can keep playing until I'm 41"
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his intentions to continue playing football for several years, despite turning 33 years old in February.
May 26, 18:08
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Team News: Gareth Bale on Real Madrid bench against Liverpool
Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Isco have been selected to provide the Real Madrid attacking threat in tonight's Champions League final against Liverpool.
May 26, 17:35
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Mohamed Salah's family 'to sacrifice three calves'
The family of Liverpool maestro Mohamed Salah will allegedly sacrifice three calves in order to wish him luck in the Champions League final.
May 26, 17:09
Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Sergio Ramos: 'Mohamed Salah not yet at Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi level'
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is not yet on the same level as either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
May 26, 16:57
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane to start Gareth Bale in Champions League final?
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane decides to hand Gareth Bale a start in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev, according to a report in the press.
May 26, 16:00
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Manchester United 'to offer Paul Pogba plus £70m for Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United are reportedly willing to offer Paul Pogba plus an extra £70m to land Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid this summer.
May 26, 08:38
Gareth Bale after Real Madrid's Champions League final victory over Juventus on June 6, 2017
Ryan Giggs: 'Gareth Bale has to start Champions League final'
Ryan Giggs insists that Gareth Bale will 'make a difference' if he is handed a starting spot for Real Madrid in their meeting with Liverpool on Saturday evening.
May 25, 16:51
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Mohamed Salah's long-term potential not important'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is uninterested in whether Mohamed Salah can become the world's top player, but acknowledges that the forward has had an "outstanding" season.
May 25, 16:37
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the fourth during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Combined XI: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
May 25, 13:42
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
How Real Madrid could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole predicts the starting lineup that Zinedine Zidane will name for Real Madrid's Champions League final meeting with Liverpool.
May 25, 13:41
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Getafe and Real Madrid on October 14, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Ashley Cole was my toughest opponent'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is the toughest opponent of his career.
May 25, 12:25
Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Thomas Muller: 'Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah deserves to win Ballon d'Or'
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller claims that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah deserves to be considered a candidate for the Ballon d'Or.
May 25, 12:00
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Real Madrid midfielder Isco not interested in Premier League move
Isco believes that his decision to reject "serious offers" from Premier League clubs has been justified due to the number of major honours won at Real Madrid.
May 25, 10:40
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Liverpool and Maribor on November 1, 2017
Mohamed Salah reveals secret behind goalscoring form of Liverpool's front three
Mohamed Salah says that scoring goals collectively is "the most important thing" for Liverpool's front three, having fired the Reds into the Champions League final.
May 25, 10:29
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