Spain's Sergio Busquets during their match against the Republic of Ireland on June 14, 2012
Live Commentary: Spain 2-0 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the international friendly between Spain and the Republic of Ireland.
Jun 11, 23:28
 Spain
Live Commentary: Spain 2-1 Haiti - as it happened
Re-live all the action from the international friendly clash between Spain and Haiti with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary.
Jun 8, 19:38
 Spain's Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring against Finland during the World cup qualifying match on March 22, 2013
Preview:Spain vs. Haiti
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's international friendly between Spain and Haiti.
Jun 6, 18:13
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata targets Premier League glory under Jose Mourinho
Juan Mata says that he is determined to win the Premier League with Chelsea next season under manager Jose Mourinho.
Jun 6, 15:00
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata delighted with Chelsea honours
Juan Mata claims that he 'could not have wished for more' during his first two seasons at Chelsea.
Jun 5, 14:56
 Spain
Juan Mata content with Spain role
Juan Mata says he is happy to be a bit-part player for the Spanish national team, despite being the playmaker at Chelsea.
Jun 4, 06:58
 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho's transfer plans for the summer ahead
Sports Mole looks at the work that lies ahead for Jose Mourinho following his return as manager of Chelsea.
Jun 3, 16:13
 Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso to miss Confederations Cup through injury
Spain are forced to leave Xabi Alonso out of their Confederations Cup squad because of a groin problem.
Jun 3, 00:42
 Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata, Fernando Torres named in Spain's Confederations Cup squad
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque includes eight Premier League players in a provisional 26-man squad for next month's Confederations Cup.
May 27, 14:28
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard scores with his head against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Juan Mata "so happy" about Frank Lampard's new deal
Chelsea forward Juan Mata is delighted with Frank Lampard's decision to sign a new deal at the club, describing him as an idol for him and the other players.
May 26, 05:40
 Edin Dzeko
Manchester City triumph in New York
Manchester City defeat Chelsea 5-3 at the Yankees Stadium, their second victory over the Blues during their US tour.
May 26, 00:02
 Manchester City's Carlos Tevez shows his frustration during the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole dissects the post-season clash between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, which featured seven goals and a stoppage-time winner.
May 24, 03:16
 Edin Dzeko
Manchester City prevail in seven-goal thriller
Manchester City come back from three goals down to win 4-3 against Chelsea in St Louis.
May 24, 02:33
 Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring the opener against Norwich on December 29, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the post-season friendly between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, Missouri.
May 24, 00:00
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata backs Jose Mourinho to win Premier League
Juan Mata says that Jose Mourinho can help Chelsea win the Premier League next year.
May 23, 07:52
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sports Mole readers' Premier League Team of the Season
The votes are in! Here is who the readers of Sports Mole voted to be in their Premier League Team of the Season.
May 22, 13:40
 Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic is mobbed by team mates after scoring the late winner against Benfica on May 15, 2013
End-of-season report: Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back at Chelsea's marathon campaign that has seen play as many as 69 games.
May 21, 14:03
 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his players celebrate with the Premier League trophy during the winners parade on May 13, 2013
End-of-season report: Manchester United
Sports Mole looks back over Sir Alex Ferguson's last campaign as manager of Manchester United.
May 21, 14:02
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-1 Everton
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Chelsea's 2-1 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season.
May 19, 17:33
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea edge out Everton
Fernando Torres scores late in the game to hand Chelsea all three points against Everton at Stamford Bridge.
May 19, 16:54
 Everton's Steven Naismith celebrates scoring against Chelsea on May 19, 2013
Half-Time Report: Goal apiece at the Bridge
Chelsea and Everton go into the break at Stamford Bridge having scored a goal apiece.
May 19, 15:49
 Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Everton - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.
May 19, 14:00
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard scores with his head against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Juan Mata, Frank Lampard win Chelsea awards
Chelsea's Juan Mata is named as Players' Player of the Year for the second season in a row, while Frank Lampard is given a Special Recognition award.
May 16, 21:22
 Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic heads in the winning goal against Benfica on May 15, 2013
Match Analysis: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts an eye over Chelsea's Europa League success at the expense of Benfica in Amsterdam.
May 15, 21:17
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard scores with his head against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Juan Mata hails club "legend" Frank Lampard
Juan Mata hails Frank Lampard as a Chelsea "legend".
May 15, 11:14
 Juan Mata
Rafael Benitez: 'Juan Mata is one of the world's best'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez feels that Juan Mata is developing into one of the world's best players.
May 15, 04:56
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata: Europa League win would mean "amazing season"
Juan Mata feels that Chelsea will have had an "amazing season" if they win the Europa League tonight.
May 15, 02:50
 Wayne Rooney celebrates
What next for Wayne Rooney?
Sports Mole assesses why Wayne Rooney could still be a Manchester United player next season.
May 14, 17:40
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata ready for penalty duty
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata vows to volunteer if tomorrow's Europa League final goes to penalties, despite missing his spot kick in last season's Champions League decider.
May 14, 01:10
 Benfica's Eduardo Salvio is mobbed by teammates after his equaliser against Newcastle on April 11, 2013
Preview:Benfica vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League final between Benfica and Chelsea in Amsterdam.
May 13, 13:26
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the equalising goal in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on May 11, 2013
Frank Lampard brace earns Chelsea crucial win
Frank Lampard's landmark goal earns Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Villa Park, with Christian Benteke and Ramires both dismissed either side of half time.
May 11, 13:41
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke puts Aston Villa ahead against 10-man Chelsea
A composed finish from Christian Benteke earns Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Chelsea after 45 minutes at Villa Park, with the visitors down to 10 men as Ramires is dismissed.
May 11, 12:32
 Spurs striker Manu Adebayor celebrates a wonder goal against Chelsea on May 8, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at tonight's entertaining 2-2 draw between top-four chasing Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
May 8, 21:24
 Chelsea's Ramires celebrates his goal against Spurs on May 8, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - Chelsea bias - as it happened
Read how Sports Mole described the match against Tottenham Hotspur from a Chelsea persective.
May 8, 17:43
 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Juan Mata wary of Gareth Bale threat
Juan Mata says that playing Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday will be like a final for Chelsea.
May 7, 07:36
 Andre Villas-Boas barks at his Spurs players on November 17, 2012
Juan Mata praises "great manager" Andre Villas-Boas
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata praises Andre Villas-Boas and insists that he deserves a warm reception from Blues fans tomorrow night.
May 7, 03:51
 Ramires celebrates scoring with Juan Mata on his back
Juan Mata: 'Chelsea close to great season'
Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata believes that Europa League success and a third-place finish in the Premier League are enough for a "great season" at Stamford Bridge.
May 7, 01:25
 Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Jamie Redknapp: Juan Mata plays "with joy in his heart"
Jamie Redknapp says that Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata plays football "with joy in his heart".
May 7, 00:02
 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Juan Mata praises Gareth Bale impact
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata admits that Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale has become one of the best players in the world.
May 6, 11:16
 Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012
Chelsea's Juan Mata hails Manchester United's winning mentality
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata believes that Manchester United are worthy Premier League champions due to their consistency.
May 6, 10:00
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