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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F07%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez watches his side take on Wolves on February 11, 2019")
Rafael Benitez being targeted by Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande?
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is a rumoured target for Guangzhou Evergrande, who are looking to replace Fabio Cannavaro.Mar 29, 09:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F02%2Fmarko-arnautovic_2.jpg "West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic waves goodbye during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal on January 12, 2019")
Marko Arnautovic's China move 'falls through'
Guangzhou Evergrande pull the plug on a proposed £45m deal for West Ham United attacker Marko Arnautovic, according to a report.Jan 20, 14:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fanderson-talisca.jpg "Anderson Talisca in action for Besiktas on February 20, 2018")
Talisca completes loan move to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande
Manchester United target Talisca joins Chinese outfit Guangzhou Evergrande on a six-month loan.Jun 8, 18:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F12%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "A dishevelled Gareth Southgate during an England training session on March 20, 2018")
England boss Gareth Southgate hails Italy's defence tactics
England manager Gareth Southgate praises Italy's defensive ability ahead of Tuesday night's international friendly.Mar 27, 08:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Luiz Felipe Scolari brings end to Guangzhou Evergrande tenure
Luiz Felipe Scolari quits Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande, but reveals that he may remain in the Far East for another managerial spell.Nov 5, 13:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.jpg "Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti takes his seat during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Report: Carlo Ancelotti in Guangzhou Evergrande talks
Former Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti is in talks over becoming manager of Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande, according to reports.Oct 24, 19:42
Sergio Ramos wants to emulate close friend Fabio Cannavaro
Sergio Ramos insists that snatching the Ballon d'Or award from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after a decade of dominance is 'not a crazy thought'.Aug 29, 15:18
Parma one step closer to Serie A after playoff promotion to second tier
Former Italian giants Parma are back in Serie B after their second consecutive promotion following bankruptcy, beating Alessandria 2-0 in the Lega Pro playoff final.Jun 17, 21:22
Fabio Capello takes charge of Chinese Super League team
Former England boss Fabio Capello returns to management with Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning.Jun 11, 17:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017")
Chelsea forward Diego Costa 'seals Chinese move'
A report claims that Chelsea forward Diego Costa will join Chinese outfit Tianjin Quanjian in a £75m deal at the end of the season.May 4, 12:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Tianjin Quanjian still interested in signing Diego Costa
The owner of Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian confirms that he is still interested in signing Diego Costa from Chelsea.Apr 20, 16:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fmarouane-fellaini.jpg "Manchester United speedster Marouane Fellaini in full flight during the FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017")
Marouane Fellaini not ready to quit Manchester United for China
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini says that making a switch to the Chinese Super League "is not a priority" at this stage of his career.Mar 8, 14:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fmarouane-fellaini.jpg "Marouane Fellaini in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on December 4, 2016")
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini offered to Tianjin Quanjian?
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini was offered to Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian, according to the team's boss Fabio Cannavaro.Mar 3, 10:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Fabio Cannavaro admits interest in signing Romelu Lukaku
Tianjin Quanjian manager Fabio Cannavaro reveals that he is interested in signing Romelu Lukaku from Everton, should he be able to tempt him away from the Premier League.Mar 2, 16:00
Chelsea 'offered £90m for Diego Costa during January window'
A report claims that Chelsea rejected a £90m offer from Tianjin Quanjian for Diego Costa last month in a deal worth £85m in wages to the Spaniard across three years.Feb 26, 21:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Tianjin Quanjian not interested in pursuing Manchester United's Wayne Rooney
Tianjin Quanjian boss Fabio Cannavaro insists that the Chinese Super League club are not in the market for Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney.Feb 22, 12:33
Nikola Kalinic 'turned down China move'
Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic claims that he rejected a move to China in January because he is not worth his release clause.Feb 12, 12:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fislam-slimani.jpg "Leicester City forward Islam Slimani in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Leicester City 'reject Tianjin Quanjian bid for Islam Slimani'
Leicester City reportedly reject a £30m bid for Islam Slimani from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian.Jan 26, 16:03
Report: Axel Witsel secures move to Tianjin Quanjian
Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian have reportedly completed a deal for Zenit St Petersburg and Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel.Jan 1, 21:39
Report: Tianjin Quanjian considering £80m bid for Chelsea striker Diego Costa
Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian are preparing a £80m bid for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, according to reports.Jan 1, 21:00
Fabio Cannavaro 'dreams of Real Madrid job'
Tianjin Quanjian head coach Fabio Cannavaro reveals that he 'dreams' of becoming the manager of former club Real Madrid.Oct 28, 11:29
Carlo Ancelotti laughs off Sergio Ramos criticism
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti comes to the defence of Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos, who has come under criticism for conceding four penalties this season.Oct 8, 19:23
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Pogba is best midfielder in world'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho declares Paul Pogba to be the best midfielder in the world ahead of his second debut for the club.Aug 18, 21:41
England beat Rest of World team in Soccer Aid clash
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe scores twice in Sunday night's Soccer Aid event at Old Trafford as an England XI beat a Rest of the World XI 3-2.Jun 5, 20:52
Massimo Cellino: 'Steve Evans needs to shut his mouth'
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino says that manager Steve Evans "has to learn to shut his mouth".Apr 18, 13:33
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Rio Ferdinand withdraws from charity match at Old Trafford with calf injury
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand withdraws from David Beckham's charity match at Old Trafford.Nov 12, 18:20
On this day: Alessandro Del Piero brace stuns Bernabeu
Seven years ago today, veteran striker Alessandro Del Piero scored both goals as Juventus recorded a 2-0 victory away at Real Madrid in the Champions League.Nov 5, 06:00
Report: Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro named Al-Nassr manager
Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has been named manager of Saudi Arabia champions Al-Nassr, according to reports.Oct 24, 17:12
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis airlifted from burning yacht
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is rescued by helicopter after his yacht caught fire in the Gulf of Naples.Sep 21, 15:40
On this day: Fabio Cannavaro was born
On this day in 1973, Italy's World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro was born in Naples.Sep 13, 08:51
Juventus 'unwilling to sell defender Daniele Rugani'
The agent of Juventus defender Daniele Rugani says that the club are unwilling to sell him.Sep 5, 00:15
Fabio Cannavaro tips Juventus for title
Fabio Cannavaro claims that Juventus remain favourites for the Serie A title after losing key players this summer.Jul 21, 21:40
Parma's all-time Serie A XI
Following news of their bankruptcy, Sports Mole picks out the best 11 players to have featured for Parma since their promotion to Serie A in 1990.Jun 23, 15:33
Fabio Cannavaro selects Frank Lampard pic in Steven Gerrard tribute
Fabio Cannavaro mistakenly posts a picture of Frank Lampard while paying tribute to Steven Gerrard's career.May 18, 12:10
Fabio Cannavaro sentenced to 10 months in prison for breaching police orders
Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro is reportedly handed a 10-month jail sentence for failing to adhere to rules in relation to a tax evasion probe.Feb 25, 12:54
Fabio Cannavaro named as Guangzhou Evergrande's new head coach
Fabio Cannavaro is officially appointed as the new head coach of Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande.Nov 5, 13:14
World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro 'investigated for tax fraud'
Italy World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro is reportedly under investigation over alleged tax fraud.Oct 22, 11:28
Fabio Cannavaro keen on return to Real Madrid as assistant to Carlo Ancelotti
Former Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro expresses his interest in replacing Zinedine Zidane as assistant coach of the European champions.Jul 7, 13:59
Fabio Cannavaro slams "disrespectful" Louis van Gaal
Fabio Cannavaro says that Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal was disrespectful for substituting his goalkeeper in their World Cup quarter-final tie against Costa Rica.Jul 7, 01:03
On this day: Italy leave it late to eliminate Germany
On this day in 2006, Italy beat Germany in the World Cup semi-finals thanks to two late extra-time goals.Jul 4, 08:35
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