Roberto Soldado
Miroslav Djukic: 'Roberto Soldado will stay at Valencia'
Miroslav Djukic believes that Roberto Soldado will stay at the club despite reports linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 22, 20:22
Australian bowler James Pattinson during an ODI with Pakistan on September 3, 2012
James Pattinson ruled out of the Ashes
Australia bowler James Pattinson is ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series with a back injury.
Jul 22, 20:12
Graham Gooch
Graham Gooch hails Joe Root maturity
England batting coach Graham Gooch praises Joe Root for his performance in the second Ashes Test, but warns against building him up too much.
Jul 22, 20:01
Gerardo Martino
Gerardo Martino to be named Barcelona coach?
Gerardo Martino emerges as the favourite to become the new Barcelona coach on a three-year deal.
Jul 22, 19:43
Carles Puyol
Barcelona's Carles Puyol: 'Tito Vilanova inspired us'
Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol pays tribute to his former coach Tito Vilanova as he continues his battle against cancer.
Jul 22, 19:30
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol: 'New coach must have Barcelona philosophy'
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol believes that whoever becomes the club's new coach needs to adopt their football philosophy.
Jul 22, 19:18
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers sporting white teeth in Jakarta on July 18, 2013
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: 'Luis Suarez is integral part of squad'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists that Luis Suarez is still an integral member of his squad and that the striker is in "great spirits".
Jul 22, 18:58
Scotland's head coach Gordon Strachan during the World Cup qualifying match against Croatia on June 7, 2013
Gordon Strachan pays tribute to Lawrie Reilly
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan pays tribute to former Hibernian striker Lawrie Reilly, who died aged 84 earlier today.
Jul 22, 18:44
Hibernian's Lawrie Reilly on May 28, 1952
Hibernian legend Lawrie Reilly dies
Hibernian's record league goalscorer Lawrie Reilly dies aged 84.
Jul 22, 18:31
The Cameroon national team arrive by coach to a training session prior to the World Cup in South Africa on June 12, 2010
Cameroon cleared for FIFA return
Cameroon have their ban lifted by FIFA, meaning that they can complete their World Cup qualifying campaign.
Jul 22, 18:16
France's Paul Pogba after his team won the U20 World Cup on July 13, 2013
Five potential stars from Under-20 World Cup
Sports Mole takes a look at five players who impressed during the recent Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.
Jul 13, 21:45
France's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup semi final match against Ghana on July 10, 2013
Live Commentary: France 0-0 Uruguay: France win 4-1 on penalties - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Under-20 World Cup final between France and Uruguay.
Jul 13, 17:15
Ghana's Ebenezer Assifuah celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup quarter final soccer match between Ghana and Chile on July 7, 2013
Live Commentary: U20 World Cup third-place playoff: Ghana 3-0 Iraq - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Under-20 World Cup third-place playoff between Ghana and Iraq.
Jul 13, 14:30
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
7pm Transfer Talk Update: Wayne Rooney, Thomas Ince, Oriol Romeu
Sports Mole rounds up the afternoon's completed transfers and ongoing speculation.
Jul 12, 18:00
Ian Bell
England build 261-run lead on day three
England build a healthy lead of 261 runs on day three of the first Ashes Test against Australia, with Ian Bell ending the day on 95 not out.
Jul 12, 17:27
New Manchester United manager David Moyes poses for pictures in the home team dug out on July 5, 2013
David Moyes praises Manchester United's professionalism
Manchester United manager David Moyes is pleased with the professionalism and commitment shown by his squad in pre-season.
Jul 12, 17:07
Dundee United manager Peter Houston on the touchline during the match against rivals Dundee on December 9, 2012
Peter Houston: 'David Goodwillie wasn't given a fair chance'
Former Dundee United manager Peter Houston believes that David Goodwillie was not given a chance to shine during his time with Blackburn Rovers.
Jul 12, 16:53
Gavin Henson in action for London Welsh
Video: Gavin Henson knocked out by Bath teammate
Gavin Henson is allegedly knocked out by a single punch from one of his new Bath teammates.
Jul 12, 16:30
New Manchester United manager David Moyes poses for pictures in the home team dug out on July 5, 2013
Manchester United's David Moyes hails "incredible" reception
Manchester United manager David Moyes likens the reception his side were given at the airport in Bangkok to that afforded to a famous pop group.
Jul 12, 16:17
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech in action on March 10, 2013
Chelsea's Petr Cech wary of new managers
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that Manchester United and Manchester City could be more dangerous with new managers in charge.
Jul 12, 15:58
Britain's Marc Cavendish crosses the finish line to win the fifth stage of the Tour de France on July 3, 2013
Mark Cavendish wins stage 13
Mark Cavendish moves joint-third in the all-time Tour de France stage winners list with his 25th career win in stage 13.
Jul 12, 15:41
New Manchester United manager David Moyes poses for pictures in the home team dug out on July 5, 2013
David Moyes happy with Manchester United's transfer progress
Manchester United manager David Moyes insists that he is happy with the progress he is making in the transfer market despite reportedly missing out on Thiago Alcantara.
Jul 12, 15:26
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho hints at Wayne Rooney interest
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits that he is an admirer of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
Jul 12, 15:11
Ian Bell
England six down at tea
England lose the wickets of Jonny Bairstow and Matt Prior before tea, but Ian Bell hits a half-century to help build a lead of 165 runs.
Jul 12, 14:56
Wigan's Callum McManaman celebrates after scoring his team's second against Millwall on April 13, 2013
FA to introduce retrospective action
The FA reveal that they will introduce retrospective action when officials are not in a position to full assess a 'coming together' of players.
Jul 12, 14:33
Marco van Ginkel of the Netherlands during a qualifying match for the European Under 21 Championship on February 29, 2012
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Marco van Ginkel has great potential'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that new signing Marco van Ginkel is one of the brightest young talents in European football.
Jul 12, 14:27
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'I have improved as a coach'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that he is a better coach now than when he first left the club in 2007.
Jul 12, 14:13
Iraq's Ali Faezcelebrates after scoring his team's opening goal during the Under-20 World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Iraq and South Korea on July 7, 2013
Live Commentary: Iraq 1-1 Uruguay - Uruguay win 7-6 on penalties - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Under-20 World Cup semi-final between Iraq and Uruguay.
Jul 10, 17:30
Ghana's Ebenezer Assifuah celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup quarter final soccer match between Ghana and Chile on July 7, 2013
Live Commentary: France 2-1 Ghana - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Under-20 World Cup semi-final between France and Ghana.
Jul 10, 14:30
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke hands in transfer request
Aston Villa confirm that striker Christian Benteke has handed in a transfer request.
Jul 8, 21:53
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring against Aston Villa during the Premier League clash on March 31, 2013
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard: 'Brendan Rodgers has done well'
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard praises the job that manager Brendan Rodgers has done in his first year in charge at the club.
Jul 8, 21:51
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher in action on March 10, 2013
Jamie Carragher expects top-four battle for Liverpool
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher backs the Reds to join Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in a three-way battle for fourth place in the Premier League next season.
Jul 8, 21:38
Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring a penalty and the winner against Spurs on March 10, 2013
Steven Gerrard "pleased" with Liverpool's opening fixtures
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is pleased that his side have a relatively easy start to the upcoming Premier League season.
Jul 8, 21:29
Jonjo Shelvey celebrates his winner for Liverpool at West Ham on December 9, 2012
Swansea City's Jonjo Shelvey excited by European football
Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is looking forward to playing in the Europa League with his new side.
Jul 8, 21:15
Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany eyes Manchester City silverware
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany claims the the club's only goal this season is to win silverware.
Jul 8, 21:01
Vincent Kompany
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany hails Manuel Pellegrini's approach
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany praises the approach that new manager Manuel Pellegrini has taken with the team.
Jul 8, 20:53
Wakefield Wildcats' Dean Collis goes over for a try against Widnes Vikings on July 8, 2013
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats ease past Widnes Vikings
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats hold off a mini-revival from Widnes Vikings to record a fairly comfortable 24-14 win in their Super League match.
Jul 8, 20:36
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew applauds the travelling Magpies fans at Old Trafford on December 26, 2012
Newcastle United's Alan Pardew wants good start to season
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew wants a good opening 10 games to the season in order set the tone for the rest of the campaign.
Jul 8, 20:18
West Bromwich Albion's Isaiah Brown during the match against Arsenal on April 6, 2013
West Bromwich Albion reject Chelsea bid for Isaiah Brown
West Bromwich Albion turn down an offer from Chelsea for 16-year-old academy product Isaiah Brown.
Jul 8, 20:04
England's Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring against Austria Under 21's on March 25, 2013
Jonjo Shelvey wanted by Swansea City for years
Jonjo Shelvey reveals that Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has been tracking his progress since he was a youngster at Charlton Athletic.
Jul 8, 19:51
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