Paris Saint-German duo Neymar and Angel di Maria celebrate scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League in August 2020
Champions League Team of the Week: Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Angel di Maria
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the semi-finals, including Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Angel di Maria and Serge Gnabry.
Aug 20, 11:38
Sevilla celebrate winning the Europa League in 2016
Europa League final 2020: Sevilla's history in the UEFA Cup/Europa League
Ahead of the 2020 Europa League final between Sevilla and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Sevilla's unparalleled history in the competition.
Aug 20, 10:00
Inter Milan players Dennis Bergkamp and Wim Jonk celebrate with the UEFA Cup in 1994
Europa League final 2020: Inter Milan's history in the UEFA Cup/Europa League
Ahead of the 2020 Europa League final between Sevilla and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Inter Milan's rich history in the competition.
Aug 20, 10:00
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets pictured in July 2020
Sergio Busquets 'among players not wanted by Ronald Koeman at Barcelona'
Barcelona stalwart Sergio Busquets is reportedly among a host of high-profile players who could see his future at the club come under threat if Ronald Koeman takes over.
Aug 18, 13:04
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal pictured in January 2020
Barcelona 'decide against sacking sporting director Eric Abidal'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu reportedly decides against sacking sporting director Eric Abidal in the wake of the club's 8-2 Champions League defeat to Bayern.
Aug 18, 12:45
Ousmane Dembele in rare action for Barcelona in November 2019
Manchester United 'line up Barcelona raid for four players'
Manchester United are reportedly planning to raid Barcelona this summer, with Ousmane Dembele, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti all on their wanted list.
Aug 18, 12:24
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Espanyol on July 9, 2020
Barcelona 'to enforce wage cuts on players who refuse to leave this summer'
Barcelona are reportedly looking to offload a number of key players in a major summer overhaul and will threaten those reluctant to leave with pay cuts.
Aug 18, 12:11
Donny van de Beek in Champions League action for Ajax in October 2019
Ronald Koeman 'wants Donny van de Beek as first Barcelona signing'
Prospective new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman reportedly identifies Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek as his preferred first signing if he takes over at the club.
Aug 18, 11:46
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in August 2020
Pep Guardiola agent rules out imminent Manchester City exit
The agent of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola rules out the prospect of his client leaving the club amid speculation of a return to Barcelona.
Aug 17, 21:32
RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano pictured on August 13, 2020
Real Madrid eye Dayot Upamecano as Sergio Ramos replacement?
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly identifies RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano as a possible long-term successor to talismanic captain Sergio Ramos.
Aug 17, 10:14
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 16, 2020
Manchester United 'planning summer sale to fund further signings'
Manchester United is reportedly told that he must fund further summer signings through player sales, with the bulk of the club's budget to be spent on Jadon Sancho.
Aug 17, 10:00
Liverpool players and staff celebrate winning the 2019-20 Premier League title
Vote in the 2019-20 Sports Mole Reader Awards!
Who is your player of the season? What is your goal of the season? How about signing of the season? Cast your votes in the 2019-20 Sports Mole Reader Awards!
Aug 16, 19:32
Bayern Munich players celebrate Thomas Muller's goal against Barcelona on August 14, 2020
Champions League Team of the Week - Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski, Neymar
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the quarter-finals, including Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski and Neymar.
Aug 16, 11:10
Philippe Coutinho scores for Bayern Munich against Barcelona in the Champions League on August 14, 2020
SM Football Shorts: Europa League, Champions League semi-final predictions
The Sports Mole Football Shorts team provide their predictions for the semi-finals of the Europa League and Champions League.
Aug 16, 10:06
Philippe Coutinho in action for Bayern Munich on June 27, 2020
Philippe Coutinho agent opens door to Barcelona stay amid Arsenal links
The agent of Philippe Coutinho insists that the Brazilian could still stay at Barcelona this summer, despite speculation of an impending switch to Arsenal.
Aug 14, 11:34
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020
Napoli 'close in on Gabriel Magalhaes to pave way for Kalidou Koulibaly exit'
Napoli reportedly beat Manchester United and Arsenal to the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes in a deal which could pave the way for Kalidou Koulibaly to leave the club.
Aug 13, 22:42
Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara on June 10, 2020
Liverpool 'open talks with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara'
Liverpool reportedly make formal contact with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara over a possible summer switch to Anfield.
Aug 13, 22:18
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Xavi rules out taking Barcelona job in near future
Barcelona's all-time record appearance-maker Xavi rules out taking over as the club's manager anytime soon due to "external noise" surrounding the Catalan giants.
Aug 13, 13:56
Philippe Coutinho in Bundesliga action for Bayern Munich on February 29, 2020
Philippe Coutinho 'drops Arsenal transfer hint on Twitter'
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho raises speculation that he could move to Arsenal this summer by following a number of their players on Twitter.
Aug 13, 13:45
Talles Magno pictured for the Brazil youth team in 2019
Liverpool 'not interested in Brazilian starlet Talles Magno'
Contrary to recent reports from Brazil, Liverpool are allegedly not interested in signing Vasco da Gama starlet Talles Magno, who has been dubbed 'the next Neymar'.
Aug 13, 13:30
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho pictured in February 2020
Borussia Dortmund 'pressuring Jadon Sancho to rule out Manchester United move'
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly putting pressure on Jadon Sancho to publicly commit his immediate future to the club amid speculation of a move to Manchester United.
Aug 13, 13:18
Ben Chilwell in action for Leicester City on June 20, 2020
Manchester United 'to rival Chelsea for £80m Ben Chilwell'
Manchester United are reportedly ready to rival Chelsea for the signature of Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell, whom the Foxes value at £80m.
Aug 13, 12:59
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on July 7, 2020
Chelsea, Manchester City to rival Arsenal for Joelson Fernandes?
Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly join Premier League rivals Arsenal in the race to sign 17-year-old Sporting Lisbon winger Joelson Fernandes.
Aug 13, 09:55
Arsene Wenger pictured in February 2019
Arsene Wenger 'rejects offer to replace Quique Setien at Barcelona'
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly rejects an offer to take over from Quique Setien as Barcelona boss.
Aug 13, 09:46
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior pictured on February 26, 2020
Manchester United 'enquire about Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior'
Manchester United are reportedly the latest club to enquire about the availability of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior as they consider alternatives to Jadon Sancho.
Aug 13, 09:01
Kai Havertz during Leverkusen training on August 5, 2020
Chelsea 'still £20m short of Kai Havertz valuation'
Chelsea are reportedly still £20m short of Bayer Leverkusen's asking price for Kai Havertz, with the German club demanding £90m but Chelsea hoping for a £70m deal.
Aug 13, 08:44
Jadon Sancho during Borussia Dortmund training on August 6, 2020
Manchester United 'put other transfer talks on hold to revive Sancho deal'
Manchester United reportedly put all of their other transfer business on hold as they focus their full attention on reviving a deal for Jadon Sancho this summer.
Aug 13, 08:34
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Juve on August 7, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo 'offered to Barcelona to link up with Lionel Messi'
Juventus striker and Real Madrid's all-time record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly offered to Barcelona in a move which would see him link up with Lionel Messi.
Aug 13, 08:16
Lyon's Houssem Aouar pictured in February 2020
Arsenal, Manchester City 'handed boost in Houssem Aouar pursuit'
Lyon sporting director Juninho admits that Houssem Aouar could leave the club this summer amid reported interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Juventus.
Aug 13, 08:03
Ainsley Maitland-Niles pictured for Arsenal in December 2019
Arsenal to offer player-plus-cash deal for Joelson Fernandes?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a player-plus-cash bid for Sporting Lisbon starlet Joelson Fernandes, having seen their opening £29m bid rejected.
Aug 12, 22:15
Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele pictured in November 2019
Barcelona 'demand £81m for Manchester United-linked Ousmane Dembele'
Barcelona reportedly slap a €90m (£81.4m) price tag on Ousmane Dembele following reports that Manchester United are considering him as an alternative to Jadon Sancho.
Aug 12, 22:04
Jadon Sancho during Borussia Dortmund training on August 6, 2020
Jadon Sancho hints at Borussia Dortmund stay amid Manchester United links
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho insists that he is "really happy" at the club and "loves playing" alongside his current teammates amid links to Manchester United.
Aug 12, 21:52
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on August 9, 2020
Wednesday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Rangers vs. St Johnstone
Sports Mole provides score predictions for all of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership matches, including Rangers vs. St Johnstone.
Aug 12, 06:00
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020
Manchester United 'ready to reignite interest in Kalidou Koulibaly'
Manchester United are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, but are only willing to pay up to £63m for the defender.
Aug 11, 19:47
Gareth Bale rocking a topknot on July 5, 2020
Gareth Bale 'refusing to leave Real Madrid'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is reportedly prepared to not play another game for two years in order to see out his contract at the club, rather than leave this summer.
Aug 11, 19:32
Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette scores against Liverpool in the Premier League on July 15, 2020
Arsenal 'willing to use Alexandre Lacazette in swap deal with Juventus'
Arsenal are reportedly open to the idea of using Alexandre Lacazette in a swap deal with Juventus after the Italian champions registered an interest in the striker.
Aug 11, 19:15
Dani Ceballos in action for Arsenal on July 26, 2020
Real Madrid 'perform U-turn on Dani Ceballos future in blow to Arsenal'
Real Madrid are reportedly now interested in keeping Dani Ceballos at the club this summer, despite speculation linking him with a move back to Arsenal.
Aug 11, 19:02
Ousmane Dembele in rare action for Barcelona in November 2019
Manchester United 'sound out Ousmane Dembele as Jadon Sancho alternative'
Manchester United reportedly sound out Ousmane Dembele as a possible alternative to Jadon Sancho this summer after being told that their top target will not be sold.
Aug 11, 18:46
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured on August 10, 2020
Tuesday's Europa League predictions including Wolves vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole provides score predictions for both of Tuesday's Europa League quarter-finals - Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Basel and Wolves vs. Sevilla.
Aug 11, 06:00
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020
Manchester City 'keen to avoid Kalidou Koulibaly bidding war with Man United'
Manchester City are reportedly keen to avoid a bidding war with local rivals Manchester United over Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.
Aug 10, 13:55
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