Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during a pre-season friendly with Lyon in August 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek refuses to rule out Crystal Palace return
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek insists that he is focused on the Blues, but refuses to rule out a return to Crystal Palace in January.
Sep 12, 22:29
Hugo Lloris in action for Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to start against Liverpool?
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly has no plans to leave Hugo Lloris out of his side to face Liverpool despite the keeper's drink-driving admission.
Sep 12, 22:18
England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Marcus Rashford following his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia on July 11, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Jose Mourinho is a huge admirer of Marcus Rashford'
England manager Gareth Southgate insists that Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho is "a huge admirer" of striker Marcus Rashford.
Sep 12, 22:08
Liverpool's Lazar Markovic on July 19, 2018
Lazar Markovic demoted to Liverpool's Under-23 team
Out-of-favour Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic is demoted to the club's Under-23 side following his failed move away during the summer.
Sep 12, 19:03
Stephan Lichtsteiner in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Arsenal full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner rules out retirement
Arsenal full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner insists that he is up for the fight for first-team football after finding himself behind Hector Bellerin in the pecking order.
Sep 12, 18:53
Rui Patricio in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 25, 2018
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'to pay Sporting Lisbon £17.8m for Rui Patricio'
Sporting Lisbon are reportedly willing to accept a £17.8m compensation offer from Wolverhampton Wanderers for goalkeeper Rui Patricio, who initially joined on a free.
Sep 12, 18:41
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero: 'I am in fantastic shape'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero warns that he is currently in the best shape he has been in for years following knee surgery at the end of last season.
Sep 12, 18:30
John Terry during happier times for Aston Villa on May 15, 2018
John Terry turns down Spartak Moscow move
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry turns down a contract offer from Spartak Moscow due to family reasons.
Sep 12, 18:21
Hugo Lloris arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 12, 2018
Hugo Lloris 'fined £250,000 by Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur and France captain Hugo Lloris is banned from driving for 20 months and is set to be fined £250,000 by his club after admitting to drink driving.
Sep 12, 18:11
Ilkay Gundogan poses with his face mask during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Ilkay Gundogan 'to reject Barcelona approach'
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly willing to reject an approach from Barcelona in order to extend his stay at the Premier League champions.
Sep 11, 23:01
England defender Harry Maguire in action during his side's international friendly against Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Harry Maguire: 'Gareth Southgate had stern words at half time'
England centre-back Harry Maguire reveals that manager Gareth Southgate had "stern words" with his players at half time of their eventual 1-0 win over Switzerland.
Sep 11, 22:53
England full-back Danny Rose in action during his side's international friendly against Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Danny Rose slams "embarrassing" first-half England performance
England full-back Danny Rose admits that his side were fortunate not to be 3-0 down at half time of their eventual 1-0 friendly win over Switzerland.
Sep 11, 22:42
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during his side's international friendly with Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Gareth Southgate pleased with Switzerland victory
England manager Gareth Southgate admits that his side were not at their best in the first half against Switzerland, but is pleased with the eventual 1-0 friendly win.
Sep 11, 22:27
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring for England during his side's international friendly against Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Marcus Rashford will be a top player'
England manager Gareth Southgate tips Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford for a bright future after his match-winning display against Switzerland.
Sep 11, 22:17
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on August 19, 2018
Juventus 'line up Paul Pogba, Marcelo next summer'
Italian champions Juventus are reportedly planning moves for both Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Real Madrid defender Marcelo next summer.
Sep 11, 22:06
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring for England during his side's international friendly against Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Marcus Rashford fires England back to winning ways against Switzerland
England end a three-match losing streak courtesy of a 1-0 friendly win over Switzerland, with Marcus Rashford getting the only goal of the game at the King Power Stadium.
Sep 11, 20:52
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring for England during his side's international friendly against Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Live Commentary: England 1-0 Switzerland - as it happened
Relive England's 1-0 win over Switzerland as Marcus Rashford's goal at the King Power Stadium ends a run of three straight defeats for Gareth Southgate's side.
Sep 11, 18:00
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Uruguay boss Fabian Coito plays down Lucas Torreira injury
Caretaker Uruguay manager Fabian Coito does not believe that the calf strain sustained by Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira on international duty is anything serious.
Sep 11, 17:30
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'I must be patient at Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits that he would like to play more regular first-team football but acknowledges the need to be "patient" at the club.
Sep 11, 17:22
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone directs his team in training ahead of the 2018 Europa League final
Diego Simeone: 'Antoine Griezmann, Jan Oblak deserve FIFA awards'
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone insists that Antoine Griezmann and Jan Oblak should have been included in the FIFA award finalists.
Sep 11, 17:12
Hugo Lloris in action for Tottenham Hotspur during the 2018-19 season
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to return against Liverpool?
Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris suggests that he could be fit in time to return from a thigh injury for the upcoming Premier League clash with leaders Liverpool.
Sep 11, 16:57
Adrien Rabiot in action for PSG on August 18, 2018
Thomas Tuchel urges Adrien Rabiot to stay at Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel calls for contract rebel Adrien Rabiot to stay at the club amid reported interest from Liverpool, Barcelona and Manchester City.
Sep 11, 16:46
Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld in action against Brighton & Hove Albion on April 17, 2018
Toby Alderweireld: 'I never wanted to leave Tottenham Hotspur for Man Utd'
Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld insists that he never wanted to leave the club this summer, despite numerous reports linking him with Manchester United.
Sep 11, 16:36
Wales forward Gareth Bale celebrates with teammates during his side's UEFA Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland on September 6, 2018
Wales earn historic win with Republic of Ireland thrashing
Wales earn their first ever competitive win over Republic of Ireland with a 4-1 thrashing in their opening UEFA Nations League contest in Cardiff.
Sep 6, 20:41
Germany's Marco Reus in action with France's N'Golo Kante on September 6, 2018
Germany held to goalless stalemate by world champions France
France begin life as world champions with a 0-0 draw against Germany - the team they dethroned - in their UEFA Nations League clash in Munich.
Sep 6, 20:39
Germany's Marco Reus in action with France's N'Golo Kante on September 6, 2018
Live Commentary: Germany 0-0 France - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Germany and France as the past two world champions cancel each other out in their UEFA Nations League clash in Munich.
Sep 6, 17:45
England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Eric Dier urges England to build on World Cup performances
England midfielder Eric Dier urges his side to build on their performances at this summer's World Cup, but also insists that they should not be satisfied with the semis.
Sep 6, 17:37
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 27, 2018
EFL approves Tottenham Hotspur stadium change
The EFL approves a request from Tottenham Hotspur to play their EFL Cup third-round clash with Watford as Stadium MK, rather than Vicarage Road.
Sep 6, 17:17
England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Eric Dier: 'England more of a target after World Cup'
England midfielder Eric Dier claims that his side will be more of a target for other teams following their run to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Sep 6, 17:03
Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal in the Europa League on April 26, 2018
Nacho Monreal hits out at Mesut Ozil treatment
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal insists that there is no truth to the speculation that Mesut Ozil and manager Unai Emery have fallen out.
Sep 6, 16:51
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018
Agent: 'Jorginho agreed to join Manchester City'
The agent of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho reveals that his client agreed to join Manchester City this summer, before subsequently moving to Stamford Bridge.
Sep 6, 16:41
Sergio Ramos in action for Spain on September 2, 2017
How Spain could line up against England
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash against England at Wembley.
Sep 6, 14:53
England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
How England could line up against Spain
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up when they take on Spain at Wembley in their first match since the World Cup.
Sep 6, 14:31
England full-back Kieran Trippier celebrates bringing football one step closer to home with the opening goal in the World Cup semi-final against Croatia on June 11, 2018
Kieran Trippier: 'England can beat anyone'
England full-back Kieran Trippier insists that his side are capable of beating any team ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash with Spain at Wembley.
Sep 5, 08:00
Manuel Pellegrini gesticulates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Manuel Pellegrini sack 'would cost West Ham United £15m'
West Ham United would reportedly face a compensation package of almost £15m if they were to sack manager Manuel Pellegrini following the club's poor start to the season.
Sep 5, 07:51
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's La Liga clash with Huesca on September 2, 2018
Lionel Messi: 'Manchester City, Manchester United have closed the gap'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits that a number of European clubs, including Manchester United and Manchester City, have closed the gap on his side and Real Madrid.
Sep 5, 07:37
Nicolas Pepe in action for Lille on December 9, 2017
Arsenal 'interested in Lille winger Nicolas Pepe'
Arsenal reportedly find themselves in a four-way battle with Lyon, Sevilla and Real Betis for the signature of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe.
Sep 5, 07:24
Arsenal's Ivan Gazidis pictured at an event in 2012
Arsenal manager Unai Emery 'irritated by Ivan Gazidis uncertainty'
A number of Arsenal's senior management team, including head coach Unai Emery, are reportedly growing exasperated by the uncertainty over Ivan Gazidis's future.
Sep 5, 07:12
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United on August 13, 2018
Georginio Wijnaldum expecting Liverpool rotation
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum expects Jurgen Klopp to begin rotating his squad during a run of seven games in three weeks after the international break.
Sep 4, 08:00
England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate 'concerned by Harry Kane fitness'
England manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly hold talks with captain Harry Kane regarding his fitness after becoming concerned about fatigue affecting the striker.
Sep 4, 07:48
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