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
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers from the opening weekend of the La Liga season.
Aug 19, 22:43
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
Monaco's Claudio Ranieri pleased with perfect start
Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri declares himself happy with the perfect start to life in Ligue , after claiming successive wins over Bordeaux and Montpellier.
Aug 19, 15:57
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
Monaco's Radamel Falcao denies exit rumours
Monaco forward Radamel Falcao quells claims that he could leave the club before the end of the transfer window.
Aug 19, 11:48
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
Diego Costa brace helps Atletico Madrid held edge Sevilla
Diego Costa scores twice as Atletico Madrid begin La Liga with a 2-1 success at Sevilla.
Aug 18, 22:57
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
Match Analysis: Monaco 4-1 Montpellier
Sports Mole takes a closer look at this afternoon's Ligue 1 clash between Monaco and Montpellier.
Aug 18, 14:40
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
Report: Real Madrid reject Radamel Falcao
A report says that Real Madrid opted against signing striker Radamel Falcao from French side Monaco.
Aug 18, 09:11
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
Monaco rubbish Radamel Falcao reports
Monaco insist that Colombian centre-forward Radamel Falcao will not be leaving the club this summer.
Aug 17, 11:24
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:Sevilla vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to Atletico Madrid's La Liga opener against Sevilla, with David Villa in line for his debut.
Aug 16, 23:38
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
Ibrahima Toure departs Monaco
Ibrahima Toure departs French outfit Monaco to join Qatar outfit Al Nasr.
Aug 14, 13:58
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Monaco have two-point penalty rescinded following appeal
Monaco's two-point penalty for crowd violence is rescinded following a successful appeal by the club.
Aug 13, 09:26
Monaco boss Claudio Ranieri gestures to his players on the touchline on May 4, 2013
Claudio Ranieri hails Monaco victory over Bordeaux
Claudio Ranieri says that Monaco's win over Bordeaux was a "good start" to their Ligue 1 return.
Aug 12, 08:00
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Emmanuele Riviere, Radamel Falcao seal Monaco win
Radamel Falcao scores on his Ligue 1 debut to help Monaco to a 2-0 win over Bordeaux at the Stade Chaban Delmas.
Aug 10, 20:52
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Team News: Radamel Falcao starts for Monaco
Radamel Falcao starts his first game for Monaco in their opening Ligue 1 encounter at Bordeaux.
Aug 10, 18:37
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Radamel Falcao: 'Monaco will get my peak years'
Monaco striker Radamel Falcao insists that the club will get his best years as they look to become established as a force in European football.
Aug 9, 14:42
Colombia's Duvan Zapata fight for the ball during a U-20 World Cup quarterfinals soccer match against Mexico on August 13, 2011
Queens Park Rangers agree Duvan Zapata deal
Queens Park Rangers agree to pay Estudiantes around £6.4m for Colombian youth international Duvan Zapata, with the deal subject to international clearance.
Aug 9, 11:58
Monaco boss Claudio Ranieri gestures to his players on the touchline on May 4, 2013
Season preview: AS Monaco
Sports Mole previews AS Monaco's chances of wresting the Ligue 1 title away from Paris Saint-Germain.
Aug 7, 10:52
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone during the Europa League match against Rubin Kazan on February 14, 2013
Season preview: Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole assesses whether Atletico Madrid can separate the top two in Spain in the new season.
Aug 6, 13:19
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Lyon boss: 'Monaco no threat to Paris Saint-Germain title'
Jean-Michel Aulas says that Paris Saint-Germain will retain the Ligue 1 title as Monaco are not a strong enough threat to challenge.
Aug 6, 06:18
Porto's James Rodriguez in action against Sporting Lisbon on March 2, 2013
James Rodriguez expects Monaco success
Monaco forward James Rodriguez insists that his side are capable of mounting an instant challenge for top honours.
Aug 5, 18:10
Athletico striker Diego Costa, when playing for Real Valladolid on August 7, 2009
In profile: Reported Liverpool target Diego Costa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at reported Liverpool transfer target Diego Costa.
Aug 4, 13:18
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Southampton on May 4, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas: 'We will take lessons from defeat'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas says that there are lessons to be learnt from today's 5-2 defeat to Monaco.
Aug 3, 21:21
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Zeki Fryers upbeat despite Tottenham Hotspur defeat
Zeki Fryers says that he enjoyed playing against Radamel Falcao in Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season friendly against Monaco.
Aug 3, 21:05
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
Monaco put five past Tottenham Hotspur in pre-season friendly
Radamel Falcao scores a brace as Monaco beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 in a pre-season friendly at the Stade Louis II.
Aug 3, 18:28
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Live Commentary: Monaco 5-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's latest pre-season match against Monaco.
Aug 3, 15:30
Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris on November 17, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur's Hugo Lloris excited by Monaco friendly
Hugo Lloris reveals that he is looking forward to Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season friendly against Monaco on Saturday.
Aug 3, 10:18
Monaco boss Claudio Ranieri gestures to his players on the touchline on May 4, 2013
Monaco sign Borja Lopez
Monaco bring in their 11th new player of the summer, signing Spanish youth international Borja Lopez on a four-year contract.
Aug 2, 19:45
Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho wary of Monaco's title chances
Monaco defender Ricardo Carvalho admits that his side will not win the Ligue 1 title this season.
Jul 28, 14:33
Gabi
Atletico Madrid's Gabi confident of success
Atletico Madrid midfielder Gabi is confident that the club will challenge for trophies next season.
Jul 28, 13:40
Nani
Monaco's Claudio Ranieri denies Nani move
Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri denies reports that he is preparing a summer swoop for Manchester United winger Nani.
Jul 27, 23:43
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Monaco ease past Leicester City
Goals from Layvin Kurzawa, Radamel Falcao and Marcel Tisserand give Monaco a 3-0 win over Leicester City in their pre-season friendly at the King Power Stadium.
Jul 27, 17:06
New Monaco signing Radamel Falcao with his shirt on July 9, 2013
Team News: Radamel Falcao, Joao Moutinho start against Leicester City
Radamel Falcao and Joao Moutinho both start for Monaco as the French club face Leicester City in a pre-season friendly at the King Power Stadium.
Jul 27, 14:54
Leicester City players celebrate at the end of their match with Nottingham Forest on May 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-3 Monaco - as it happened
Relive our coverage of the pre-season friendly between Leicester City and Monaco at the King Power Stadium.
Jul 27, 14:30
Monaco boss Claudio Ranieri gestures to his players on the touchline on May 4, 2013
Claudio Ranieri: 'Monaco need time'
Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri insists that the club need time to win the Ligue 1 title.
Jul 24, 12:55
New Monaco signing Radamel Falcao with his shirt on July 9, 2013
Monaco's Radamel Falcao denies "ridiculous" age claims
Radamel Falcao denies that he is lying about his age and insists that the rumour is "ridiculous".
Jul 24, 05:42
Santi Cazorla celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Atletico Madrid: 'Santi Cazorla offer is possible'
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone refuses to rule out a move for Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla.
Jul 23, 00:48
New Monaco signing Radamel Falcao with his shirt on July 9, 2013
Monaco's Radamel Falcao accused of lying about age
Reports in Colombia accuse Radamel Falcao of saying that he is two years younger than he actually is.
Jul 22, 22:03
Bafetimbi Gomis celebrates after completing his hat-trick against Marseille on November 28, 2012
In profile: Reported Newcastle United target Bafetimbi Gomis
Sports Mole takes a closer look at French striker Bafetimbi Gomis, who is thought to be of interest to Newcastle United.
Jul 21, 11:37
Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012
Where next for Sevilla's Alvaro Negredo?
Sports Mole identifies five possible suitors for Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo.
Jul 14, 11:55
Diego Simeone
Five players Atletico Madrid should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players that could help Atletico Madrid challenge for La Liga success next season.
Jul 13, 09:45
New Monaco signing Radamel Falcao with his shirt on July 9, 2013
Radamel Falcao: 'Monaco will build team around me'
Radamel Falcao says that Monaco promised him the team would be built around him.
Jul 11, 10:59
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