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Preview:Juventus vs. AS Monaco
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg between Juventus and AS Monaco, with the Italian hosts holding a 2-0 aggregate lead.May 8, 17:28
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Warren Gatland defends timing of British and Irish Lions meeting
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland defends the decision to hold his first squad meeting just days before European finals for Saracens and Gloucester.May 8, 15:05
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Sergio Aguero 'to reject Manchester United interest'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero reportedly holds no interest in a controversial move to Manchester United, although his future at the club remains uncertain.May 8, 14:52
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Tyson Fury: 'April bout with Anthony Joshua already in place'
Tyson Fury claims that boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has already booked Wembley Stadium for an all-British heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua in April 2018.May 8, 14:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-pickford.JPG "Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016")
David Moyes urges Jordan Pickford to stay at Sunderland
Sunderland manager David Moyes warns goalkeeper Jordan Pickford against leaving the club this summer if he is not guaranteed first-team football elsewhere.May 8, 14:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fpaul-clement.jpg "Paul Clement celebrates victory after the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017")
Paul Clement: 'Survival would be my greatest achievement'
Swansea manager Paul Clement, who has won domestic league titles and a Champions League crown in his coaching career, says that survival would be his best achievement.May 8, 14:13
Atletico Madrid starlet Theo Hernandez 'passes medical at Real Madrid'
Atletico Madrid defender Theo Hernandez, who is currently on loan at Alaves, reportedly passes a medical at city rivals Real Madrid ahead of a possible summer move.May 8, 13:59
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Kylian Mbappe 'not interested in Manchester United move'
AS Monaco starlet Kylian Mbappe is reportedly uninterested in a move to Manchester United this summer due to concerns over Jose Mourinho's style of play.May 8, 13:47
John Ruddy: 'I have 10 years left in me'
Former England goalkeeper John Ruddy is confident that he still has a long career ahead of him despite being released by Norwich City.May 8, 13:34
Harry Redknapp: 'Birmingham City future will be decided within a week'
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp expects his future at the club to be resolved within a week having steered them to safety on the final day of the season.May 8, 13:25
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Rafael Benitez plays down talk of Pepe Reina bid
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez cools speculation that he is lining up a reunion with Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina following his side's return to the top flight.May 8, 13:14
Pablo Zabaleta 'preparing for Manchester City exit'
Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta admits that his nine-year spell at the club is likely to come to an end when his contract expires this summer.May 8, 13:03
Dick Advocaat 'to be appointed Netherlands boss for a third time'
Former Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat will reportedly be appointed as Netherlands boss for a third time.May 8, 12:52
Vurnon Anita hopeful of extending Newcastle United stay
Newcastle midfielder Vurnon Anita reveals that he is eager to stay at the club beyond the end of his contract this summer following their promotion to the top flight.May 8, 12:39
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Jurgen Klopp: 'Nobody has given up'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that his side are "still fighting" for a Champions League spot despite an unconvincing 0-0 draw at home to Southampton.May 8, 12:30
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Jose Mourinho: 'Anything can happen in Premier League'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho refuses to completely give up on qualifying for next season's Champions League via a top-four finish in the Premier League.May 8, 12:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fgranit-xhaka.jpg "Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after opening the scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on May 7, 2017")
Granit Xhaka: 'Arsenal not giving up on top-four chase'
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka says that he is "convinced" that his side can still finish in the top four of the Premier League if they win their final four games.May 8, 12:10
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Danny Welbeck hails "really important" win over Manchester United
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck challenges his side to build on their "really important" win over Manchester United during the closing stages of the season.May 7, 17:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fdavid-wagner.jpg "Terriers boss David Wagner watches on during the FA Cup replay between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town on March 1, 2017")
David Wagner considering appeal against Danny Ward red card
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner suggests that his side could appeal the red card shown to Danny Ward during their 3-0 home loss to Cardiff City.May 7, 17:14
Tony Mowbray: 'Blackburn Rovers must bounce back from relegation'
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray admits that his side can have no complaints at suffering relegation from the Championship, but urges the club to bounce back.May 7, 16:40
Chris Hughton: 'Missing out on Championship title is difficult'
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton admits that he is disappointed to have thrown away the Championship title but insists that the season has still been a success.May 7, 16:27
Nottingham Forest sale "99%" complete
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi reveals that talks to sell the club to Olympiacos boss Evangelos Marinakis are "99%" complete.May 7, 16:13
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Garry Monk: 'It has been a fantastic season'
Leeds United manager Garry Monk claims that his side have enjoyed a "fantastic season" despite missing out on a place in the Championship playoffs.May 7, 16:03
Rafael Benitez to hold talks over Newcastle United future
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez will hold talks with owner Mike Ashley regarding his future within the next week after his side clinched the Championship title.May 7, 15:48
Garry Monk: 'Charlie Taylor refused to face Wigan Athletic'
Leeds United manager Garry Monk reveals that full-back Charlie Taylor refused to play in his side's final game of the season against Wigan Athletic.May 7, 15:33
Jurgen Klopp: 'Southampton draw is another point gained'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claims that his side's goalless draw with Southampton is a point gained rather than two dropped in the top-four race.May 7, 15:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fjames-milner_1.jpg "James Milner misses from the spot during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017")
James Milner apologises for missing penalty
Liverpool midfielder James Milner apologises for missing a penalty during his side's 0-0 draw with Southampton at Anfield.May 7, 15:11
Live Coverage: Championship final day
Follow all the twists and turns from the final day of the 2016-17 Championship season courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.May 7, 10:00
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Lionel Messi brace helps Barcelona three points clear
Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are all on the scoresheet as Barcelona beat Villarreal 4-1 to move three points clear at the top of La Liga.May 6, 18:26
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Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 4-1 win over Villarreal as Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are all on the scoresheet to send the champions three points clear.May 6, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fpep-guardiola_1.jpg "Pep Guardiola celebrates after the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`")
Pep Guardiola: 'Champions League is in our hands'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that his side are in control of the top-four race following their 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.May 6, 14:13
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Sam Allardyce: 'Crystal Palace deserved Manchester City rout'
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce admits that his side "deserved" their 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City.May 6, 14:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fvincent-kompany.jpg "Vincent Kompany celebrates scoring with teammates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on May 6, 2017")
Vincent Kompany: 'We needed Crystal Palace rout'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admits that his side "needed" their 5-0 win over Crystal Palace to drag them out of their disappointing home form this season.May 6, 13:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fdavid-silva.jpg "David Silva celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on May 6, 2017")
Manchester City thrash Crystal Palace to move third
Manchester City thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 to climb up to third in the Premier League table.May 6, 13:27
Live Commentary: Manchester City 5-0 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace as Pep Guardiola's side climb up to third in the Premier League table.May 6, 10:30
Gonzalo Higuain brace puts Juventus on brink of Champions League final
Gonzalo Higuain scores twice as Juventus put one foot in the final of the Champions League with a 2-0 win away at AS Monaco in the first leg of their semi-final.May 3, 20:36
Live Commentary: Monaco 0-2 Juventus - as it happened
Relive Juventus's 2-0 win over Monaco as a Gonzalo Higuain brace at the Stade Louis II puts the Old Lady on course to reach the Champions League final.May 3, 17:45
Diego Simeone not giving up on Champions League semi-final
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone refuses to give up hope of reaching this season's Champions League final despite losing the first leg of their semi-final 3-0.May 2, 21:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faaron-lennon.JPG "Everton midfielder Aaron Lennon lines up ahead of his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Aaron Lennon detained under Mental Health Act
Everton and England winger Aaron Lennon is detained by police under the Mental Health Act amid concerns over his welfare.May 2, 21:47
Toni Kroos: 'Real Madrid surpassed expectations against Atletico Madrid'
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos admits that his side did not expect to run out such comfortable winners during their Champions League semi-final first leg with Atletico.May 2, 21:38
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