Marlon King scores for Birmingham
Birmingham City reject Shanghai Shenhua's Marlon King approach?
A report claims that Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua have failed with a bid to sign Marlon King from Birmingham City.
Feb 13, 16:51
Sunday Mba is mobbed by his team mates after scoring the winner against Ivory Coast on February 3, 2013
Nigeria beat Ivory Coast to make semi-finals
A late winner from Sunday Mba puts Nigeria through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of the Ivory Coast.
Feb 3, 17:06
Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka finalises move to Juventus
Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka moves from Shanghai Shenhua to Juventus on a six-month contract.
Feb 1, 17:30
Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast secure late draw
The Ivory Coast come from two goals down to secure a share of the spoils against Algeria.
Jan 30, 18:53
Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure strikes the ball to net his team's second in the Africa Cup of Nations match against Tunisia on January 26, 2013
Live Commentary: Algeria 2-2 Ivory Coast - as it happened
Live text updates from Ivory Coast's game against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 30, 16:30
Didier Drogba
Shanghai Shenhua "shocked" by Didier Drogba's 'breach of contract'
Shanghai Shenhua accuse Didier Drogba of breaching the terms of his contract by signing for Turkish outfit Galatasaray.
Jan 30, 09:05
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba explains Galatasaray move
Galatasary's new signing Didier Drogba reveals that he cannot wait to represent the club in the Champions League.
Jan 28, 19:32
Didier Drogba
Galatasaray confirm Didier Drogba arrival
Former Chelsea centre-forward Didier Drogba signs a contract with Galatasaray until the summer of 2014.
Jan 28, 19:07
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba turns down Chelsea comeback?
Didier Drogba reportedly turns down a contract offer from former club Chelsea in favour of a move to Galatasaray.
Jan 28, 09:20
Didier Drogba
Galatasaray confirm Didier Drogba talks
Galatasaray assistant manager Hasan Sas confirms that the club are in talks with Shanghai Shenua to sign former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
Jan 27, 22:57
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba joins Galatasaray?
Reports in the Turkish media claim that Didier Drogba has signed an 18-month contract with Galatasaray.
Jan 27, 16:41
Didier Drogba
AC Milan would welcome Didier Drogba arrival
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri suggests that the Italian outfit are considering a move for former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
Jan 23, 11:22
Ivorian Gervinho kisses the badge on his shirt after scoring the winning goal against Togo on January 22, 2013
Gervinho scores late winner for Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast score a late winner to record a 2-1 win over Togo in Group D's opening fixture of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
Jan 22, 16:53
Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates moments after scoring the opener on December 6, 2012
Live Commentary: Ivory Coast 2-1 Togo - as it happened
Live text coverage of Ivory Coast's opening Africa Cup of Nations match against Togo.
Jan 22, 14:26
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Video: Didier Drogba talks about his foundation
Watch video footage of former Chelsea and current Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba discussing his foundation.
Jan 18, 15:02
Didier Drogba
Africa Cup of Nations preview: Ivory Coast
Sports Mole previews the Africa Cup of Nations chances of the Ivory Coast, who are ranked the favourites with the bookmakers.
Jan 17, 03:24
Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta arrives at the Soccer League headquarters to attend a meeting on July 4, 2012
No "major signings" in January for Juventus
Beppe Marotta claims that Juventus will not make any "major signings" in January as there are not any "important" players to sign.
Jan 15, 03:23
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Fernando Torres wishes he was back at Liverpool?
Fernando Torres reportedly tells his Chelsea teammates that he wishes that he was back at Liverpool, where he left in 2011.
Jan 11, 11:58
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba dismisses Europe return
Didier Drogba says that speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan is wide of the mark, and that he won't return to Europe anytime soon.
Jan 8, 06:48
Didier Drogba
Juventus confirm Didier Drogba interest
Juventus director-general Beppe Marotta reveals that the Italian club have inquired about the "availability" of Shanghai Shenhua striker Didier Drogba.
Jan 7, 20:30
Didier Drogba
Juventus, AC Milan interested in Didier Drogba
Both Juventus and AC Milan have enquired about Didier Drogba, according to the Shanghai Shenhua striker's agent.
Jan 5, 15:08
Frank Leboeuf
Frank Leboeuf urges Demba Ba caution
Frank Leboeuf believes that Demba Ba will have to display "mental strength" if he is to prove to be an asset for Chelsea.
Jan 4, 13:23
Didier Drogba
Marcelo Lippi: 'Didier Drogba would do well for AC Milan'
Marcelo Lippi believes that AC Milan need Didier Drogba more than Juventus.
Dec 29, 15:15
CIty midfielder Yaya Toure celebrates the third goal in the 3-1 win over Newcastle on December 15, 2012
Yaya, Kolo Toure included in Ivory Coast squad for Africa Cup of Nations
Manchester City pair Yaya and Kolo Toure are among six Premier League players named in the Ivory Coast squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations.
Dec 28, 01:20
Silvio Berlusconi in November 2011
Silvio Berlusconi: 'No AC Milan moves for Mario Balotelli, Didier Drogba'
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi rules out January moves for the strike duo of Mario Balotelli and Didier Drogba.
Dec 23, 12:00
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba: 'Yaya Toure deserved award'
Didier Drogba believes that Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure deserved to win the African Player of the Year award.
Dec 22, 07:34
CIty midfielder Yaya Toure celebrates the third goal in the 3-1 win over Newcastle on December 15, 2012
Yaya Toure named African Player of the Year
Yaya Toure is named African Footballer of the Year for the second season in a row.
Dec 20, 21:40
Didier Drogba
Neil Warnock: 'Chelsea should have kept Didier Drogba'
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock thinks that Chelsea need former striker Didier Drogba as they experience a struggling period in their season.
Dec 19, 10:53
Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka in Shanghai Shenhua exit talks
Shanghai Shenhua say that they are in talks with Nicolas Anelka about cancelling the striker's contract with the club.
Dec 17, 08:00
Didier Drogba
Juventus deny interest in signing Didier Drogba
Juventus coach Antonio Conte says that the Italian champions will not be signing any big names in the January transfer window.
Dec 16, 17:53
Ryan Giggs
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs taught how to sleep properly
Sleep expert Nick Littlehales reveals that he taught Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs how to sleep properly.
Dec 14, 12:55
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill "touched" by Didier Drogba's decision to buy Chelsea team rings
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that he was "touched" to receive a Champions League ring from former teammate Didier Drogba.
Dec 13, 12:52
Mesut Ozil
Match Analysis: Real Valladolid 2-3 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 3-2 win over Real Valladolid on Saturday.
Dec 8, 21:11
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Nordsjaelland on December 5, 2012
Chelsea's Fernando Torres fails to attend Didier Drogba's event in London
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres reportedly decides against attending Didier Drogba's event in London to be with his son on his second birthday.
Dec 7, 13:19
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba gives rings to former Chelsea teammates
Didier Drogba holds an event for his former Chelsea teammates and gives them rings, thought to be worth over £800,000, to commemorate their Champions League glory from last season.
Dec 7, 12:52
Didier Drogba
Juan Mata admits Chelsea miss Didier Drogba
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata admits that Didier Drogba has proved irreplaceable at Stamford Bridge since leaving last summer.
Dec 7, 03:16
David Luiz scores Chelsea's first from the penalty spot
David Luiz: 'I nearly came to blows with Didier Drogba'
David Luiz concedes that he often has disagreements with some of Chelsea teammates during training sessions.
Nov 25, 12:14
Didier Drogba
Juventus open to Didier Drogba move?
Juventus managing director Beppe Marotta says that signing a striker in January remains the club's priority.
Nov 22, 15:45
Didier Drogba
FIFA reject Didier Drogba's loan request
FIFA deny Didier Drogba's request to join a club on loan outside the transfer window.
Nov 22, 14:31
Didier Drogba
Chelsea in talks to loan Didier Drogba?
Didier Drogba allegedly lodges a request with FIFA to fast-track a loan move to Chelsea.
Nov 21, 22:22
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