Raul Meireles
Raul Meireles banned for 11 matches
Fenerbahce midfielder Raul Meireles is suspended for 11 matches after spitting at a referee.
Dec 21, 00:34
Preview: Portugal vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole previews Portugal's World Cup qualifying encounter with Northern Ireland in Porto on Tuesday.
Oct 15, 00:19
Borussia Monchengladbach 2-4 Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce have come from behind to win 4-2 at Borussia Monchengladbach in the Europa League Group C.
Oct 4, 22:00
Half-Time Report: Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce have come from behind to lead 2-1 at Borussia Monchengladbach in the Europa League Group C.
Oct 4, 20:56
Preview: Fenerbahce vs. Marseille
Joey Barton could make his Marseille debut tomorrow night. Here, Sports Mole previews their trip to Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
Sep 19, 12:54
Raul Meireles: 'Dirk Kuyt advised me to join Fenerbahce'
Raul Meireles reveals that former Liverpool teammate Dirk Kuyt advised him to join Fenerbahce.
Sep 15, 13:51
Raul Meireles: 'I will miss Chelsea'
Raul Meireles admits that he will miss Chelsea following his move to Fenerbahce.
Sep 12, 23:52
Raul Meireles: 'Fenerbahce is a big club'
Raul Meireles reveals he is "very excited" at moving to Fenerbahce and believes they are as big a club as his previous club, Chelsea.
Sep 4, 16:00
Chelsea confirm Raul Meireles departure
Chelsea release a statement, confirming that midfielder Raul Meireles has joined Fenerbahce on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.
Sep 3, 23:51
Raul Meireles finalises Fenerbahce move?
Portuguese international Raul Meireles reportedly seals his move from Chelsea to Fenerbahce.
Sep 3, 19:43
Raul Meireles in Fenerbahce talks
Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles is in talks over a potential move to Turkish side Fenerbahce.
Sep 3, 12:45
Fenerbahce to move for Michael Essien?
Fenerbahce reportedly plot an £8m bid for out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, as well as enquiring about the possibility of signing Raul Meireles.
Aug 29, 05:06
Tottenham Hotspur to spend £50m this week?
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly given licence to spend £50m on new players before Friday's transfer deadline.
Aug 27, 02:28
In Pictures: Chelsea 2-0 Newcastle United
Pictures from Chelsea's 2-0 win over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 26, 17:30
Report: Chelsea fail in Luka Modric bid this summer
Chelsea reportedly attempted to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric this summer by offering Raul Meireles and Daniel Sturridge in an exchange offer.
Aug 19, 00:09
Roberto Di Matteo coy on Victor Moses, Raul Meireles futures
Roberto Di Matteo gives little away when questioned on the future of transfer target Victor Moses and midfielder Raul Meireles, who has been linked with Spurs.
Aug 17, 21:40
Raul Meireles linked with Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur allegedly earmark Raul Meireles as a replacement for the outgoing Luka Modric.
Aug 16, 23:25
Napoli in Raul Meireles talks?
Napoli and Chelsea reportedly attempt to strike a deal for the transfer of midfielder Raul Meireles.
Aug 9, 05:36
Napoli chase Martin Skrtel
Napoli are reportedly keen to invest some of the £24m that they received from the sale of Ezequiel Lavezzi into a deal to sign Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel.
Jul 4, 03:25
Portugal 0-0 Spain - Spain win 4-2 on penalties
Spain earn their place in the final of Euro 2012 with a dramatic penalty-shootout win over Portugal in Donetsk.
Jun 27, 22:31
Raul Meireles plays down Napoli talk
Chelsea's Raul Meireles cools talk of a move to Napoli.
Jun 27, 06:50
Napoli chase Raul Meireles
Napoli target Chelsea's Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles, according to reports.
Jun 26, 03:29
Germany 1-0 Portugal
Germany top Group B after Mario Gomez's second-half header secures all three points against Portugal in Lviv.
Jun 9, 21:38
Half-Time Report: Germany 0-0 Portugal
Germany dominate the opening 45 minutes against Portugal but fail to make the breakthrough in Lviv.
Jun 9, 20:33
Raul Meireles: Defeat won't harm Euro 2012 chances
Raul Meireles insists that Portugal's 3-1 defeat to Turkey will not harm their Euro 2012 ambitions.
Jun 3, 15:43
Portugal name Euro 2012 squad
Manchester United winger Nani and Chelsea's Raul Meireles are named in the Portugal squad for Euro 2012.
May 15, 00:14
John Terry: Suspended players still have part to play
John Terry says that the suspended players still have a big part to play in training ahead of this Saturday's Champions League final.
May 14, 22:16
Chelsea 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
Chelsea finish the season in sixth position despite a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.
May 13, 16:58
Half-Time Report: Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
Chelsea lead Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at the interval.
May 13, 15:47
Roberto Di Matteo knows of Bayern Munich weakness
Roberto Di Matteo travels to Germany to scout Chelsea's Champions League final opponents Bayern Munich, but he admits that he has already identified the side's weakness.
May 12, 00:11
Gary Cahill, David Luiz to miss Chelsea's last Premier League match
Roberto Di Matteo says that Gary Cahill and David Luiz are not fit for Chelsea's match against Blackburn Rovers but could return to action in the Champions League final.
May 11, 15:42
Raul Meireles hails "amazing" Liverpool supporters
Raul Meireles praises Liverpool's "amazing" supporters but is hopeful that Chelsea can clinch the FA Cup trophy over his former club.
May 4, 16:16
UEFA confirm Champions League final suspensions stand
The global football players' union claim that UEFA will not overturn bans for suspended players in the Champions League final for the next three years.
May 2, 11:20
Juventus consider Salomon Kalou offer
Serie A leaders Juventus reportedly consider making an offer to sign Chelsea striker Saloman Kalou on a free transfer.
May 1, 14:48
Ramires devastated by "harsh" booking
Chelsea midfielder Ramires reveals that he is extremely disappointed to be missing next month's Champions League final through suspension.
Apr 29, 12:27
Roberto Di Matteo: We want bans overturned
Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo says the club would be willing to join forces with Champions League final opponents Bayern Munich to overturn bans on players for next month's final.
Apr 29, 09:35
UEFA will not reinstate suspended players for Champions League final
UEFA confirm that they will not change the rules to allow the suspended Chelsea and Bayern Munich players to compete in the Champions League final.
Apr 26, 16:37
UEFA confirm John Terry can lift Champions League trophy
John Terry will be permitted to lift the Champions League trophy if Chelsea defeat Bayern Munich, despite the Blues captain's suspension from the game.
Apr 26, 15:24
FIFPro want banned players reinstated for Champions League final
FIFPro, the worldwide representative organisation for all professional footballers, pleads with UEFA to reinstate those players suspended for the Champions League final.
Apr 26, 13:17
Branislav Ivanovic oblivious to Champions League final suspension
Branislav Ivanovic says that he needs to move on from the disappointment of being ruled out of Chelsea's Champions League final match against Bayern Munich.
Apr 26, 10:54
