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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Folivier-giroud.jpg "Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018")
Marseille 'reignite interest in Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud'
Olivier Giroud is reportedly back on Marseille's list of summer transfer targets, with the French side willing to pay £13m to sign the Chelsea striker.Jul 30, 14:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fmario-balotelli.jpg "Mario Balotelli in action for France on June 1, 2018")
Aurelio De Laurentiis rubbishes Mario Balotelli talk
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis denies that his club will look to sign Nice forward Mario Balotelli in this summer's transfer window.Jul 28, 17:37
Mario Balotelli close to Marseille move?
Forward Mario Balotelli reportedly arrives in Marseille ahead of sealing a transfer to the Ligue 1 side.Jul 9, 13:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fpatrick-vieira.jpg "Patrick Vieira pictured during his time in charge of Manchester City's Under-21 team in October 2015")
Patrick Vieira keen to keep Mario Balotelli at Nice?
Patrick Vieira will reportedly look to keep striker Mario Balotelli at Nice if he becomes the new boss of the Ligue 1 outfit.Jun 9, 10:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fantoine-griezmann-france.jpg "France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their second goal against Italy in a friendly on June 1, 2018")
France overcome Italy in Nice
France continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with an impressive 3-1 win over Italy in Nice.Jun 1, 20:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F24%2Fmario-balotelli-nice_1.jpg "Nice's Mario Balotelli celebrates scoring against Paris Saint-Germain on April 30, 2017")
Arsenal considering move for Mario Balotelli?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Mario Balotelli, who will leave Nice on a free transfer this summer.May 30, 12:58
President Aurelio De Laurentiis: 'Napoli not considering Mario Balotelli'
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that the Serie A club are not currently considering an approach for Nice forward Mario Balotelli.May 29, 17:45
Mario Balotelli helps Italy to victory on international return
Mario Balotelli scores on his first Italy appearance for four years to help get Roberto Mancini's reign off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia.May 28, 20:42
Mario Balotelli recalled to Italy squad
Nice striker Mario Balotelli is recalled to the Italy squad by new Azzurri head coach and former Manchester City and Inter Milan colleague Roberto Mancini.May 19, 16:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fgoodison-park-general.jpg "A general shot of Goodison Park before Everton's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol on September 28, 2017")
Report: Everton seeking to recruit Mino Raiola for squad overhaul
Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri is reportedly looking to recruit top agent Mino Raiola in the summer to help overhaul the Toffees squad.Apr 15, 09:12
DC United planning Mario Balotelli move?
MLS side DC United are allegedly preparing a move for Nice striker Mario Balotelli.Apr 11, 10:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F24%2Fmario-balotelli-nice.jpg "Mario Balotelli in action for Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on April 30, 2017")
Italy boss Luigi Di Biagio defends Mario Balotelli omission
Italy caretaker manager Luigi Di Biagio stands by his decision to omit Nice's Mario Balotelli from recent friendlies.Apr 4, 14:02
Roma leading race for Mario Balotelli?
Roma are reportedly leading the race to sign Nice forward Mario Balotelli on a free transfer at the end of the season.Apr 3, 13:17
Agent: 'Mario Balotelli in talks over Premier League return'
Mario Balotelli's agent claims that he has held talks with teams in England and Italy over a potential summer move.Apr 2, 18:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate_1.JPG "Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Preview:England vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Tuesday's friendly international between England and Italy.Mar 26, 15:53
Jean-Pierre Rivere: 'Mario Balotelli likely to leave Nice'
Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere admits that Mario Balotelli is likely to leave the French club at the end of the season.Mar 15, 15:36
Mario Balotelli: 'Dani Alves should not talk rubbish about Davide Astori'
Nice forward Mario Balotelli slams Dani Alves for his comments regarding Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, who died unexpectedly at the age of just 31.Mar 8, 18:51
Mario Balotelli: 'I'm ready for Serie A return'
Nice striker Mario Balotelli says that he is "ready" to seal a return to Serie A from the French top flight.Mar 6, 10:48
Mino Raiola: 'English, Italian clubs after Mario Balotelli'
Nice striker Mario Balotelli has attracted interest from Juventus, Inter Milan, Napoli and Roma, as well as teams in England, according to agent Mino Raiola.Mar 1, 21:15
Igor Denisov strikes to cement Lokomotiv Moscow's progression
Igor Denisov scores his first European goal since 2010 to help Lokomotiv Moscow to a 1-0 second-leg win - and 4-2 triumph on aggregate - against Nice.Feb 22, 17:57
Mario Balotelli offered AC Milan, Inter Milan return?
Nice striker Mario Balotelli is reportedly offered a return to either AC Milan or Inter Milan.Feb 19, 10:37
Nice: 'Mario Balotelli booked for protesting racist abuse from Dijon crowd'
Ligue 1 club Nice allege that Mario Balotelli was booked during the 3-2 defeat at Dijon for protesting to the referee about racist insults from the home crowd.Feb 11, 12:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fleonardo-jardim.JPG "AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim watches on during his side's Champions League last 16 first leg with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017")
Radamel Falcao scores in injury time to help Monaco draw with Nice
Radamel Falcao scores a 92nd-minute equaliser as Monaco secure a 2-2 draw against Nice in Tuesday night's Ligue 1 encounter at the Stade Louis II.Jan 16, 21:56
Napoli to swoop for Nice striker Mario Balotelli?
Napoli are reportedly considering a move for controversial striker Mario Balotelli, who will be out of contract at Nice this summer.Jan 3, 15:58
Mario Balotelli: 'I would go back to Manchester City for free'
Mario Balotelli would like to return to Manchester City one day, admitting that he would even consider playing for free as he 'loves' the club.Dec 21, 15:51
/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")
Europa League roundup: Ostersunds make history by reaching knockout stages
Swedish side Ostersunds qualify for the knockout stages of a European competition for the first time in their history thanks to a 2-0 Europa League win over Zorya Luhansk.Nov 23, 22:28
Brendan Rodgers opens up on failed Alexis Sanchez bid when Liverpool boss
Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers reveals that Alexis Sanchez was his top target to replace Luis Suarez at Anfield three years ago, but he missed out to Arsenal.Oct 31, 17:34
Nice's Mario Balotelli takes veiled swipe at Liverpool, Manchester City fans
Nice striker Mario Balotelli insinuates that Liverpool and Manchester City fans turn their back on their teams during times of crisis.Oct 26, 21:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fharry-kane_1.jpg "Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City on September 16, 2017")
Harry Kane's record vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, Sports Mole delves into Harry Kane's record against the Reds.Oct 20, 08:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsimone-inzaghi-lazio.JPG "Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi at the match against Napoli on April 9, 2017")
Lazio maintain perfect Europa League record thanks to victory in Nice
Lazio maintain their perfect record in the Europa League thanks to a 3-1 win over Nice in Thursday's Group K clash at the Allianz Riviera.Oct 19, 19:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fpep-guardiola-bernardo-silva.jpg "Pep Guardiola has a chat with Bernardo Silva during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017")
Preview:Manchester City vs. Napoli
Sports Mole previews the Champions League encounter at the Etihad Stadium between Manchester City and Napoli.Oct 16, 14:27
Wesley Sneijder completes move to Nice after being released by Galatasaray
Nice announce the signing of Wesley Sneijder after being released by Galatasaray.Aug 7, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fpatrick-roberts.jpg "Patrick Roberts celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Report: Patrick Roberts close to joining Nice on loan
Celtic look set to miss out on re-signing Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts with French club Nice close to signing the Englishman on loan, according to reports.Aug 7, 11:16
Mario Balotelli signs Nice contract extension
Nice confirm that Italy striker Mario Balotelli has signed a contract extension at the Ligue 1 club.Jun 25, 18:15
Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere: 'Mario Balotelli wants to stay'
Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere says that striker Mario Balotelli is keen to remain at the Ligue 1 club.Jun 22, 13:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fandrea-belotti.JPG "Italy's Andrea Belotti in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Sinisa Mihajlovic wants decision made over Andrea Belotti future
Sinisa Mihajlovic says that his transfer plans are dependent on whether Andrea Belotti remains at Torino, with free agent Mario Balotelli lined up as a replacement.Jun 21, 13:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgiampiero-ventura.JPG "Italy manager Giampiero Ventura on the touchline during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Team News: Gianluigi Donnarumma in Italy starting XI for Uruguay friendly
Italy manager Giampiero Ventura picks teenage AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in his starting XI ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Uruguay in Nice.Jun 7, 18:14
Agent: "Mario Balotelli will play for Borussia Dortmund"
Agent Mino Raiola appears to reveal that Mario Balotelli will join Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer this summer.Jun 6, 19:51
Roberto Mancini 'wants Mario Balotelli at Zenit St Petersburg'
Mario Balotelli is linked with a reunion with Roberto Mancini at Zenit St Petersburg.Jun 3, 15:21
Agent: 'Mario Balotelli wanted by Borussia Dortmund, Marseille'
Agent Mino Raiola claims that Mario Balotelli is on the radar of Borussia Dortmund and Marseille, having seen his short-term deal with French side Nice expire.Jun 2, 15:47
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