Gareth Bale set for talks with Julen Lopetegui over Real Madrid future
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is reportedly set for face-to-face talks with new manager Julen Lopetegui regarding his future at the club next week.Jul 12, 16:11
Manchester United 'in advanced talks to sign Gareth Bale'
Manchester United are reportedly in advanced talks with Real Madrid over a deal to bring Gareth Bale to Old Trafford this summer.Jul 12, 12:00
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left unimpressed by France display
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticises the performance of France, despite Les Bleus reaching the World Cup semi-finals with victory in St Petersburg.Jul 11, 10:29
Samuel Umtiti sends France into World Cup final
France book their place in the final of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Samuel Umtiti scoring the only goal of the game.Jul 10, 19:55
Team News: France, Belgium make one change apiece for World Cup semi-final
Blaise Matuidi returns to France's starting lineup to face Belgium, while the Red Devils replace the injured Thomas Meunier with Mousa Dembele in their only change.Jul 10, 16:50
Olivier Giroud: Eden Hazard, Kylian Mbappe "are both geniuses"
Olivier Giroud says that Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard is "one of the three best players" that he has played with, while also talking up the quality of Kylian Mbappe.Jul 9, 10:13
Paris Saint-Germain 'eye £240m Philippe Coutinho swoop'
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly lining up a world-record £240m move for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho in a bid to keep star player Neymar happy.Jul 9, 08:37
Eden Hazard lavishes praise on Kylian Mbappe
Eden Hazard lavishes praise on France's Kylian Mbappe, with the Belgium attacker revealing that he has "mad respect" for the 19-year-old.Jul 8, 20:08
Laurent Blanc: 'Kylian Mbappe is a phenomenon'
Former France centre-back and head coach Laurent Blanc brands Les Bleus attacker Kylian Mbappe "a phenomenon".Jul 8, 19:55
Thomas Vermaelen: 'Belgium not content with reaching World Cup semi-finals'
Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen insists that his side will not be content unless they lift the World Cup, having made it to the semi-finals.Jul 8, 18:00
Preview:France vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup semi-final clash between France and Belgium.Jul 8, 10:40
Soft goals help France past Uruguay in opening quarter-final
Goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann earn France a 2-0 win over Uruguay in their World Cup quarter-final tie at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.Jul 6, 15:53
Real Madrid deny reaching an agreement for Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid release a statement to deny claims that a £239m agreement has been reached with Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Kylian Mbappe.Jul 4, 11:21
Luis Suarez: 'Uruguay can control Kylian Mbappe'
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez believes that his side can keep Kylian Mbappe quiet in their World Cup quarter-final clash against France on Friday.Jul 3, 19:59
Jorge Sampaoli 'to quit as Argentina boss'
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli will reportedly leave his current post after his side failed to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup.Jul 2, 11:58
Thiago Silva backs Neymar to shine for Brazil in World Cup last-16 tie
Thiago Silva hopes that Neymar can emulate Paris Saint-Germain teammates Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe in inspiring their countries through to the World Cup quarter-finals.Jul 1, 19:50
Florian Thauvin hails "incredible" Kylian Mbappe
France attacker Florian Thauvin jokes that international teammate Kylian Mbappe looked like he was 'riding a scooter' during Saturday's last-16 clash with Argentina.Jul 1, 17:58
Benjamin Pavard explains wonder strike against Argentina
France defender Benjamin Pavard reveals his delight after scoring a wonder goal in his nation's 4-3 win over Argentina in the round of 16.Jul 1, 17:27
Gary Neville hails "amazing" Kylian Mbappe
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville hails Kylian Mbappe for his "amazing" performance in France's 4-3 win over Argentina.Jul 1, 16:24
Jorge Sampaoli: "I'm sad and frustrated"
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli admits that he is "sad and frustrated" following his side's exit from the World Cup on Saturday.Jul 1, 10:30
Oscar Tabarez: France will be "very tough" opponents for Uruguay
Oscar Tabarez hails the "dedication" shown by Uruguay's players to overcome Portugal and set up a quarter-final against France, which he predicts will be even tougher.Jun 30, 21:38
Edinson Cavani brace sends Uruguay past Portugal and into quarter-finals
Uruguay secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Portugal at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.Jun 30, 19:55
Didier Deschamps: 'Kylian Mbappe quicker than Ronaldo'
France coach Didier Deschamps deems Kylian Mbappe to be "even quicker" than Brazil legend Ronaldo and has tipped the teenager to "make a lot of progress".Jun 30, 17:39
Didier Deschamps: 'France answered the call in World Cup last 16'
Didier Deschamps claims that his France side "answered the call" in Saturday's thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup.Jun 30, 17:26
France forward Kylian Mbappe flattered by Pele comparisons
France forward Kylian Mbappe describes comparisons to Pele as "flattering" but insists that the Brazil legend is in "another category" altogether.Jun 30, 16:45
France hit four past Argentina to reach World Cup quarter-finals
France reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a captivating 4-3 victory over 2014 runners-up Argentina in Saturday's clash in Kazan.Jun 30, 15:56
Live Commentary: France 4-3 Argentina - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as France edge a seven-goal thriller with Argentina to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.Jun 30, 13:00
Team News: Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain out as Argentina face France in World Cup last 16
Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain miss out on a place in the Argentina starting XI ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against France in Kazan.Jun 30, 12:55
Kylian Mbappe 'to donate France match fees to charity'
France forward Kylian Mbappe will reportedly donate his match fees from the World Cup to charity.Jun 30, 10:57
Preview:France vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup last-16 clash between France and Argentina.Jun 28, 10:40
Team News: France rest Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe against Denmark
France rest Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe for their World Cup group clash with Denmark.Jun 26, 12:52
Report: Manchester United join race to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe
Premier League giants Manchester United reportedly join Manchester City and Real Madrid in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe.Jun 24, 08:51
Didier Deschamps pleased with Kylian Mbappe display in France win over Peru
Didier Deschamps praises Kylian Mbappe's performance and match-winning goal in France's 1-0 victory against Peru at the World Cup.Jun 21, 19:52
Ricardo Gareca: 'Peru will end World Cup campaign on a high'
Ricardo Gareca insists that Peru will see out their World Cup campaign on a high note following their elimination from the competition at the hands of France.Jun 21, 18:40
Didier Deschamps "very satisfied" as France reach World Cup last 16
Didier Deschamps admits that he is "very satisfied" with France's progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup following Thursday's 1-0 win over Peru.Jun 21, 18:26
Kylian Mbappe scorers winner as France knock out plucky Peru
France secure their passage to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Peru, who are knocked out by Kylian Mbappe's first-half goal in Yekaterinburg.Jun 21, 16:57
Live Commentary: France 1-0 Peru - as it happened
Relive how France booked their last-16 place and knocked Peru out of the World Cup, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from Yekaterinburg.Jun 21, 14:00
Preview:France vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted XIs and a full match preview of the World Cup Group C clash between France and Peru at the Ekaterinburg Arena.Jun 20, 12:02
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Pogba should not have been awarded France winner'
Jose Mourinho believes that Paul Pogba should not have been awarded France's winning goal in their 2-1 victory against Australia at the World Cup.Jun 16, 16:47
France edge past valiant Australia in World Cup opener
France begin their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Australia in Saturday's Group C opener in Kazan.Jun 16, 11:54


