England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Marcus Rashford following his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia on July 11, 2018
Marcus Rashford pays tribute to Gareth Southgate
England striker Marcus Rashford credits manager Gareth Southgate for bringing "belief and the love of football back" following the team's semi-final exit.
Jul 12, 10:46
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Gareth Southgate: 'England have a long way to go'
England manager Gareth Southgate admits that his side still have a long way to go to compete for major honours, but believes that they are on the right track.
Jul 12, 10:34
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England must play with pride in third-place playoff'
England manager Gareth Southgate urges his side to pick themselves up and "play with pride" in their third-place playoff against Belgium following their semi-final loss.
Jul 12, 10:22
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain applauds fans at the end of the 2017-18 Serie A season
Juventus 'open to Gonzalo Higuain sale'
Juventus are reportedly willing to listen to offers for rumoured Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jul 12, 10:10
Nice's Jean Michael Seri in action with Napoli's Marek Hamsik on August 22, 2017
Fulham confirm Jean Michael Seri signing
Fulham confirm the signing of Ivory Coast international midfielder Jean Michael Seri from Nice on a four-year deal.
Jul 12, 09:47
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Barcelona 'make £100m Eden Hazard number one transfer target'
Barcelona will reportedly rival Real Madrid for the signature of £100m-rated Eden Hazard this summer after cooling their interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen.
Jul 12, 09:45
Chelsea loanee Kenedy in action for Newcastle United during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion on April 28, 2018
Kenedy completes Newcastle United loan move
Newcastle United complete the signing of Brazilian winger Kenedy on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.
Jul 12, 09:28
Croatia players celebrate with Mario Mandzukic after scoring the winning goal in their World Cup semi-final with England on July 11, 2018
England suffer semi-final heartbreak at hands of Croatia
England crash out in the semi-finals of the World Cup courtesy of a 2-1 defeat after extra time at the hands of Croatia, who will face France in the final.
Jul 11, 20:37
Croatia players celebrate with Mario Mandzukic after scoring the winning goal in their World Cup semi-final with England on July 11, 2018
Live Commentary: Croatia 2-1 England AET - as it happened
Relive England's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Croatia as Mario Mandzukic scores an extra-time winner to send Croatia in their first ever World Cup final.
Jul 11, 17:00
Leicester City defender Harry Maguire in action during a Premier League match against Burnley in April 2018
Leicester City 'to offer Harry Maguire bumper new contract'
Leicester City are reportedly planning to make Harry Maguire one of the club's highest earners with a new contract following his performances at the World Cup.
Jul 11, 09:30
Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak in action during an international friendly with Lithuania on June 12, 2018
Liverpool 'lining up Grzegorz Krychowiak move'
Liverpool are reportedly considering a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, who spent last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion.
Jul 11, 09:17
Real Madrid full-back Marcelo reacts after winning the Champions League in 2018
Juventus 'target Marcelo' after signing Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus are reportedly planning another transfer raid on Real Madrid as they eye full-back Marcelo having already completed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jul 11, 09:04
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum reacts after the 2018 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.
Georginio Wijnaldum 'considering Liverpool exit'
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is reportedly considering his future at the club following the summer arrivals of Naby Keita and Fabinho.
Jul 11, 08:52
Victor Lindelof in action for Manchester United on December 30, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho 'decides to keep Victor Lindelof'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly decides to keep hold of Victor Lindelof and will offer the Sweden international more first-team football next season.
Jul 11, 08:38
Xherdan Shaqiri in action for Switzerland on June 8, 2018
Liverpool 'begin Xherdan Shaqiri negotiations'
Liverpool reportedly begin official talks with Stoke City over a move for Switzerland international midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri.
Jul 11, 08:27
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante after sustaining an injury in the game against Huddersfield Town on May 9, 2018
Chelsea 'open N'Golo Kante contract talks'
Chelsea reportedly begin talks with N'Golo Kante over a contract extension which would make him one of the club's highest earners on around £200,000 per week.
Jul 11, 08:16
Maurizio Sarri in charge of Napoli on May 6, 2018
Maurizio Sarri 'demands Eden Hazard, Willian stay'
Prospective new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri reportedly tells Roman Abramovich that he will only take over at the club if they keep hold of Eden Hazard and Willian.
Jul 11, 08:06
France defender Samuel Umtiti celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Samuel Umtiti sends France into World Cup final
France book their place in the final of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Samuel Umtiti scoring the only goal of the game.
Jul 10, 19:55
France defender Samuel Umtiti wheels away in celebration after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Live Commentary: France 1-0 Belgium - as it happened
Relive France's 1-0 win over Belgium as Samuel Umtiti's second-half header sends Les Bleus into the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 10, 17:00
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
How England could line up against Croatia
Ahead of England's World Cup semi-final with Croatia, Sports Mole looks at how the Three Lions could line up in Moscow.
Jul 10, 13:05
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia in Moscow.
Jul 10, 11:07
Sevilla midfielder Franco Vazquez at a Champions League press conference in 2018
West Ham United 'interested in Sevilla midfielder Franco Vazquez'
West Ham United are reportedly considering a summer move for Sevilla midfielder Franco Vazquez.
Jul 10, 09:35
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates winning the Championship title on May 7, 2018
Nuno Espirito Santo signs one-year Wolverhampton Wanderers extension
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo signs a one-year contract extension with the club, keeping him at Molineux until 2021.
Jul 10, 09:14
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Eden Hazard still open to Real Madrid move
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard hints that it is still his "dream" to play for Real Madrid despite the departure of Zinedine Zidane, but insists that he is content at Chelsea.
Jul 10, 09:12
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
England 'to name unchanged starting lineup for World Cup semi-final'
England manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly name an unchanged starting lineup for the third knockout game in a row when his side take on Croatia in the semi-final.
Jul 10, 09:02
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Manchester United 'scout Alf-Inge Haaland's son'
Manchester United reportedly send scouts to watch the son of former Manchester City and Leeds United midfielder Alf-Inge Haaland.
Jul 10, 08:52
Bordeaux's Malcom looks dejected in the game against Marseille on February 18, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur 'edge closer to Malcom deal'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in talks with Bordeaux over a deal to sign 21-year-old winger Malcom, who turned down a Premier League move in January.
Jul 10, 08:42
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi in action during his side's Europa League clash with AC Milan in March 2018
Juventus 'considering Shkodran Mustafi swoop'
Juventus could reportedly move for Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi this summer, should their pursuit of Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin prove unsuccessful.
Jul 10, 08:32
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres bids farewell to fans at the end of the 2017-18 season.
Fernando Torres joins Japanese club Sagan Tosu
Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres announces that he will join J League outfit Sagan Tosu this summer.
Jul 10, 08:19
Croatia's Domagoj Vida celebrates after the match against Ukraine on March 24, 2017
Liverpool 'see £16m Domagoj Vida bid rejected by Besiktas'
Liverpool reportedly see their opening bid of almost £16m for Croatia international Domagoj Vida rejected by Turkish club Besiktas.
Jul 10, 08:07
Hugo Lloris makes a save during the World Cup group game between France and Australia on June 16, 2018
Hugo Lloris "ready to suffer" against Belgium
France captain Hugo Lloris warns his side that they must be "ready to suffer" against Belgium when the two sides meet in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 9, 18:00
RB Leipzig's Ademola Lookman watches on from the sideline in the game against Borussia Monchengladbach on February 3, 2018
RB Leipzig confirm Ademola Lookman interest
RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick confirms that the club are still in talks with Everton over a deal to sign Ademola Lookman, despite seeing an initial bid turned down.
Jul 9, 17:50
Marko Pjaca in action for Juventus in the Champions League in February 2017
Liverpool 'quoted £22m for Marko Pjaca'
Juventus reportedly place a £22m asking price on the head of rumoured Liverpool target and Croatia international Marko Pjaca.
Jul 9, 17:42
Rafael Nadal in action at Wimbledon on July 9, 2018
Rafael Nadal cruises into Wimbledon quarter-finals
Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal cruises into the quarter-finals at SW19 courtesy of a straight-sets victory over Jiri Vesely.
Jul 9, 17:33
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte poses with the FA Cup on May 19, 2018
Antonio Conte returns to take Chelsea training
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte returns to the club to take charge of pre-season training amid ongoing speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 9, 17:19
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Kyle Walker: 'Harry Kane is a goal machine'
England defender Kyle Walker heaps praise on captain Harry Kane, describing his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate as a "goal machine".
Jul 9, 17:09
Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko lies injured on the floor during his side's World Cup quarter-final with Russia
Sime Vrsaljko ruled out of Croatia's World Cup semi-final with England?
Croatia full-back Sime Vrsaljko is reportedly ruled out of his side's World Cup semi-final with England due to a knee injury.
Jul 9, 17:00
Kyle Walker at the England media day on June 5, 2018
Kyle Walker: 'England have best chance of winning World Cup since 1966'
England defender Kyle Walker admits that the current World Cup in Russia is arguably the country's best chance of lifting the trophy since 1966.
Jul 9, 16:48
England's Ashley Young during the press conference on May 28, 2018
Ashley Young: 'England have not won anything yet'
England wing-back Ashley Young warns his teammates that they have not won anything yet, despite making an unexpected charge to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 9, 16:38
England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Eric Dier: 'England are making amends for Euro 2016 exit'
England midfielder Eric Dier believes that the team's progress at this summer's World Cup can be traced back to the disappointing nature of their Euro 2016 exit.
Jul 9, 16:29
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