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
Season preview: Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole runs its eye over Tottenham Hotspur's chances for the new Premier League season.
Aug 15, 13:00
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
Gareth Bale to miss start of Tottenham Hotspur's season
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas reveals that Gareth Bale will play no part in the start of the club's Premier League season.
Aug 15, 09:18
Wales manager Chris Coleman
Live Commentary: Wales 0-0 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Live coverage of the international friendly between Wales and the Republic of Ireland at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Aug 14, 17:45
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
Mesut Ozil emerges as Manchester United target?
Manchester United are reportedly keen to sign Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil in a deal worth £40m.
Aug 14, 14:31
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
Season preview: Norwich City
As the start of the new Premier League season draws ever closer, Sports Mole previews the months ahead for Norwich City.
Aug 14, 13:00
Roma's Lamela and Juventus' Arturo Vidal battle for the ball on February 16, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur open Erik Lamela talks?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly start talks with Roma over a move for Argentine winger Erik Lamela.
Aug 14, 11:28
Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman not thinking of Gareth Bale's future
Wales manager Chris Coleman claims that Gareth Bale's future has not entered his thinking ahead of tonight's match against the Republic of Ireland.
Aug 14, 04:50
Gareth Bale on a NBC billboard in Times Square
Arrigo Sacchi: 'Real Madrid's Gareth Bale pursuit is a commercial stunt'
Former Real Madrid sporting director Arrigo Sacchi believes that the Blancos' pursuit of Gareth Bale is primarily due to sponsorship reasons.
Aug 13, 18:13
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: 'Gareth Bale can handle Real Madrid move'
Wales boss Chris Coleman is confident that Gareth Bale would be able to handle playing for Real Madrid.
Aug 13, 15:33
Striker Javier Hernandez scores his team's third goal versus QPR on November 24, 2012
Report: Manchester United to use Javier Hernandez as Gareth Bale bait
Manchester United are apparently ready to rival Real Madrid for Gareth Bale and are prepared to offer striker Javier Hernandez to Spurs in part exchange.
Aug 12, 23:22
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
Marco Tardelli: 'Gareth Bale on par with Cristiano Ronaldo'
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli believes that Wales winger Gareth Bale deserves to be mentioned alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Aug 12, 21:14
Gareth Bale scores a brace
Gareth Bale ruled out for Wales
Gareth Bale misses Wales's friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
Aug 12, 16:32
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
Preview:Wales vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Wales and Republic of Ireland in Cardiff.
Aug 12, 15:17
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
Dwight Yorke understands Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez frustration
Speaking to Sports Mole, Dwight Yorke discusses the transfer sagas involving Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez.
Aug 12, 13:45
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale 'to train with Wales today'
Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale will reportedly take part in a training session with Wales today, despite struggling with a foot injury.
Aug 12, 10:30
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Manchester United still in Gareth Bale race?
Sports Mole explains why Manchester United could yet rival Real Madrid for the signature of Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale this summer.
Aug 12, 02:04
Angel Di Maria
Angel di Maria rules out Real Madrid exit
Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria insists that he is happy at the club and will not be leaving.
Aug 11, 08:18
Fabio Coentrao
Report: Tottenham Hotspur want Fabio Coentrao
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly prepare a move for Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao.
Aug 11, 07:17
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
Tottenham Hotspur to move for Luis Suarez if Gareth Bale goes?
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly turn their attention to Liverpool striker Luis Suarez should Gareth Bale move to Real Madrid this summer.
Aug 11, 06:17
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Jamie Redknapp: 'Gareth Bale has outgrown Tottenham Hotspur'
Jamie Redknapp believes Gareth Bale has outgrown Tottenham Hotspur, amid speculation linking him with Real Madrid this summer.
Aug 10, 22:24
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Southampton on May 4, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas will not comment on Gareth Bale's future
Andre Villas-Boas refuses to comment on the future of Gareth Bale due to continued speculation surrounding Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 10, 22:14
Isco
Isco: 'Gareth Bale would be a good signing for Real Madrid'
Isco believes Gareth Bale would be a good addition to the Real Madrid squad, should he join from Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 10, 11:10
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
Real Madrid struggling to find Gareth Bale funds?
Real Madrid are struggling to find the £100m transfer fee that Tottenham Hotspur are demanding for winger Gareth Bale, according to reports.
Aug 10, 05:55
Ewood Park
Derek Shaw: 'Blackburn Rovers don't want to sell top players'
Blackburn Rovers managing director Derek Shaw says that the club is not looking to sell its top players during this transfer window.
Aug 9, 18:47
Kevin Davies
Kevin Davies: Gareth Bale yet to "prove himself"
Preston North End striker Kevin Davies feels that Gareth Bale has yet to make his mark on the world stage.
Aug 9, 05:15
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Southampton on May 4, 2013
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Espanyol
Sports Mole previews the action from Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season friendly against La Liga side Espanyol.
Aug 9, 00:55
Jan Vertonghen celebrates his goal with team mates on December 16, 2012
Jan Vertonghen hopeful of being fit for Tottenham Hotspur opener
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen is hopeful that he can be fit for the club's opening Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.
Aug 8, 14:58
Real president Florentino Perez gives a press conference on May 26, 2010
Florentino Perez: '€100m is too much for any player'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez admits that €100m is too much for any player.
Aug 8, 13:55
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Gary Neville: 'Wayne Rooney must be replaced with a superstar'
Gary Neville believes that Manchester United can not afford to sell Wayne Rooney to Chelsea unless they bring in a world superstar to replace him.
Aug 8, 13:20
Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata scores against Rayo Vallecano on February 17, 2013
Real Madrid players refuse Tottenham Hotspur move in Gareth Bale deal?
Real Madrid players reportedly refuse to go to Tottenham Hotspur as part of the club's deal to sign Gareth Bale.
Aug 8, 10:24
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Real Madrid want to unveil Gareth Bale next week?
Real Madrid are reportedly planning to unveil potential world-record signing Gareth Bale at the Bernabeu next week.
Aug 8, 09:52
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Gareth Bale pursuit causing dressing room unrest at Real Madrid?
Real Madrid's relentless pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur allegedly sparks unrest at the club.
Aug 7, 23:21
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Gareth Bale in Wales squad
Wales name Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale in their squad for next week's friendly, despite the club's claim that he is injured.
Aug 7, 11:41
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Rio Ferdinand: 'We discuss transfers like fellas sitting in a pub'
Rio Ferdinand reveals that he and his Manchester United teammates discuss transfer gossip like "fellas sitting in a pub".
Aug 7, 09:21
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid'
Carlo Ancelotti is adamant that Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new deal at Real Madrid.
Aug 7, 07:23
Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti refuses to discuss Gareth Bale
Carlo Ancelotti refuses to talk about Gareth Bale for fear of angering Andre Villas-Boas further.
Aug 7, 06:29
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Everton on April 7, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur have 'other deals in the pipeline'
Tottenham Hotspur director Sir Keith Mills reveals that the club's summer transfer business is far from finished.
Aug 6, 23:30
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Franck Ribery make UEFA shortlist
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery make the shortlist for UEFA's Best Player in Europe Award.
Aug 6, 15:53
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Manchester United's Robin van Persie tops Premier League shirt sales
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie reportedly sold the most number of shirts in the Premier League last season.
Aug 6, 12:00
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline in the match against Barcelona on April 10, 2013
Season preview: Real Madrid
Sports Mole assesses whether Real Madrid can reclaim the La Liga title next season.
Aug 6, 11:53
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