Diego Simeone
Five players Atletico Madrid should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players that could help Atletico Madrid challenge for La Liga success next season.
Jul 13, 09:45
 Spain's David Villa celebrates his sides 7th goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
David Villa targets titles with Atletico Madrid
David Villa is targeting titles with Atletico Madrid after moving from Barcelona this week.
Jul 11, 20:02
 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
 Nacer Chadli
Report: Tottenham Hotspur make £7m Nacer Chadli bid
Tottenham Hotspur have turned their attention to Nacer Chadli after missing out on David Villa and have reportedly launched a £7m bid for the FC Twente winger.
Jul 10, 19:00
 Spain's David Villa celebrates his sides 7th goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Filipe Luis: David Villa is "correct choice" for Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis believes that striker David Villa will be a valuable signing for the club.
Jul 10, 18:28
 Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal against Malaga on June 1, 2013
David Villa "grateful" to Barcelona
David Villa thanks previous club Barcelona for allowing him to play football at the highest level.
Jul 10, 11:13
 Barcelona's David Villa celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in their Champions League clash with AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Atletico Madrid president hails David Villa signing
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is delighted at signing David Villa for a low transfer fee.
Jul 9, 11:49
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Where next for Christian Benteke?
Sports Mole assesses the options available to Aston Villa's wantaway centre-forward Christian Benteke.
Jul 9, 10:14
 Barcelona's David Villa celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in their Champions League clash with AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Barcelona confirm David Villa transfer to Atletico Madrid
Barcelona confirm reports that they have agreed a deal to sell David Villa to Atletico Madrid.
Jul 8, 18:28
 Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Cordoba on January 10, 2013
David Villa leaves Barcelona for Atletico Madrid
Barcelona striker David Villa agrees a deal to join Atletico Madrid.
Jul 8, 15:08
 Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Cordoba on January 10, 2013
Report: Tottenham Hotspur close to David Villa move
Tottenham Hotspur are close to securing a deal to sign Barcelona striker David Villa, according to a report.
Jul 8, 03:06
 Wayne Rooney poses with the Premier League trophy
Barcelona to offer cash plus David Villa for Wayne Rooney?
A Catalan newspaper says that Barcelona are willing to offer Manchester United £25m and David Villa for Wayne Rooney.
Jul 7, 09:15
 Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Everton on April 7, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas to make room for recruits?
A report says that a number of Tottenham Hotspur players, including Jermain Defoe, could be sold to make room for new signings.
Jul 1, 15:09
 Spain's David Villa celebrates his sides 7th goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Barcelona's David Villa to sign for Tottenham Hotspur next week?
David Villa will reportedly choose to join Tottenham Hotspur over Fiorentina as he moves closer to an exit from Barcelona.
Jun 30, 05:57
 Spain's David Villa celebrates his sides 7th goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Report: Franco Baldini to contact Barcelona's David Villa
Tottenham Hotspur technical director Franco Baldini will reportedly hold talks with Barcelona forward David Villa later this week.
Jun 27, 02:21
 Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring his team's second goal from a free-kick against Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter final on March 10, 2013
Barcelona tracking Wayne Rooney situation
Barcelona are weighing up a £25m summer move for unsettled Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, according to reports.
Jun 25, 02:08
 Jordi Alba
Spain send Nigeria home from Confederations Cup
Spain defeat Nigeria 3-0 to confirm the African team's exit from the Confederations Cup.
Jun 23, 20:54
 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 David Villa celebrates his sides 7th goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Agent: 'David Villa keen on Italy move'
The agent of David Villa hints that the Barcelona striker could join an Italian club this summer.
Jun 23, 10:33
 Spain's David Villa celebrates his sides 7th goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Fiorentina enter David Villa race?
Barcelona forward David Villa emerges as a transfer target for Fiorentina, according to his agent.
Jun 22, 12:41
 Spain's Fernando Torres scores a goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Fernando Torres: 'We showed Tahiti respect'
Spain striker Fernando Torres praises Tahiti following his side's 10-0 thrashing of the minnows.
Jun 20, 22:49
 Spain's Fernando Torres scores a goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Spain hit double figures against Tahiti
Spain thrash Tahiti in the Confederations Cup, with David Villa and Fernando Torres both netting hat-tricks.
Jun 20, 20:50
 Spain's Juan Mata in action on February 6, 2013
Live Commentary: Spain 10-0 Tahiti - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the Confederations Cup clash between Spain and Tahiti at the Maracana Stadium.
Jun 20, 18:30
 Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring against Real Sociedad on May 26, 2013
Report: Gonzalo Higuain 'agrees terms' with Arsenal
Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Gonzalo Higuain and are on the verge of signing him from Real Madrid, according to reports.
Jun 20, 06:49
 Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013
Report: Trio of signings will convince Andre Villas-Boas to stay
Paris Saint-Germain target Andre Villas-Boas will reportedly stay on as Tottenham Hotspur manager after convincing chairman Daniel Levy to fund a trio of summer signings.
Jun 17, 23:40
 Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Cordoba on January 10, 2013
David Villa to delay decision over Barcelona future
Barcelona striker David Villa says that he will not make a decision on his future until the end of Spain's Confederations Cup campaign.
Jun 14, 14:17
 Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates moments after scoring the opening goal against Benfica on May 15, 2013
Barcelona 'to offer £17m for Fernando Torres'
Barcelona are rumoured to be preparing an offer of £17m for the services of Chelsea's Fernando Torres.
Jun 12, 23:54
 Spain's Sergio Busquets during their match against the Republic of Ireland on June 14, 2012
Juan Mata, Roberto Soldado give Spain 2-0 win over Republic of Ireland
Second-half strikes from Juan Mata and Roberto Soldado give Spain a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in New York.
Jun 12, 01:52
 Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Cordoba on January 10, 2013
David Villa "happy" at Barcelona
Barcelona striker David Villa is adamant that he is "happy" at the club amid reports linking him with a move to the Premier League.
Jun 3, 04:42
 Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Deportivo on December 9, 2012
Who will replace Radamel Falcao at Atletico Madrid?
Sports Mole takes a look at five strikers who could replace Colombian international Radamel Falcao at Atletico Madrid.
Jun 2, 09:34
 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
 Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012
Alvaro Negrdo accepts being overlooked for Spain
Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo reacts magnanimously to his omission from the Spain squad that will travel to Confederations Cup.
May 29, 04:16
 Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012
Alvaro Negredo "displeased" by Spain snub
Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo admits that he is upset but not shocked to be left out Vicente del Bosque's Spain squad for next month's Confederations Cup in Brazil.
May 28, 15:22
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against West Ham on February 25, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur target Jackson Martinez, David Villa?
Jackson Martinez and David Villa are reportedly wanted in a £45m deal by Tottenham Hotspur.
May 28, 13:39
 Leandro Damiao
Report: Tottenham Hotspur positive of landing Leandro Damiao
Spurs reportedly reopen talks with Brazilian club Internacional over the £18m transfer of long-term forward target Leandro Damiao.
May 27, 23:53
 Barcelona's David Villa is congratulated by team mates after scoring against Cordoba on January 10, 2013
Report: Tottenham Hotspur open David Villa talks
Tottenham reportedly open up talks with Barcelona over the potential £10m transfer of Spain's record goalscorer, David Villa.
May 27, 23:36
 Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring the opening goal against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Barcelona enjoy comfortable win
Goals from Alexis Sanchez and Pedro Rodriguez give Barcelona a comfortable 2-0 victory over Espanyol.
May 26, 19:49
 Norwich City's Javier Garrido in action on October 6, 2012
Javier Garrido still harbours Spain hope
Javier Garrido is hoping that he will one day receive senior international recognition from Spain.
May 22, 11:47
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