Messi is congratulated by teammates after his early Copa Del Rey strike against Cordoba on December 12, 2012
Lionel Messi secures Barcelona win
Lionel Messi completes his record-breaking year with his 91st goal as Barcelona beat Valladolid 3-1.
Dec 22, 18:51
Martin Skrtel
Half-Time Report: Liverpool comfortable at break
Liverpool lead Fulham 2-0 at the halfway stage of their match this afternoon thanks to goals from Martin Skrtel and Steven Gerrard.
Dec 22, 18:18
Wilfried Zaha
Half-Time Report: Wilfried Zaha gives 10-man Crystal Palace lead
Wilfried Zaha scores to give 10-man Crystal Palace a 1-0 lead over Huddersfield at half time.
Dec 22, 18:11
Big Sam Allardyce on December 22, 2012
Sam Allardyce slams Carlton Cole red card
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce hits out at the referee's decision to send Carlton Cole off in his side's 2-1 loss to Everton this afternoon.
Dec 22, 17:55
Stoke boss Tony Pulis on the touchline against Everton on December 15, 2012
Tony Pulis hails first-half display
Stoke boss Tony Pulis hails his side's first-half performance and workrate during their 0-0 draw with Tottenham this afternoon.
Dec 22, 17:33
Victor Anichebe celebrates netting the equaliser for Everton on December 22, 2012
Everton come from behind to win
Everton come from behind to beat West Ham in a match that saw the referee hand out two controversial red cards.
Dec 22, 16:56
Gareth Bale goes at Stoke's Ryan Shotton on December 22, 2012
Stoke City hold Spurs to stalemate
Stoke record yet another draw in the league as they hold Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
Dec 22, 16:53
Steven Fletcher celebrates with Craig Gardner after scoring for Sunderland on December 22, 2012
Sunderland edge out Southampton
Steven Fletcher's 44th minute strike hands Sunderland a 1-0 win over Southampton.
Dec 22, 16:51
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 9, 2012
Half-Time Report: Spurs and Stoke goalless at break
Neither Spurs or Stoke can find the opening goal in the first 45 minutes of their match this afternoon.
Dec 22, 15:53
Carlton Cole celebrates scoring the first for The Hammers on December 22, 2012
Half-Time Report: Carlton Cole puts West Ham United ahead
A Carlton Cole strike separates West Ham and Everton at the halfway stage of their match this afternoon.
Dec 22, 15:50
Steven Fletcher celebrates with Craig Gardner after scoring for Sunderland on December 22, 2012
Half-Time Report: Steven Fletcher gives Sunderland lead
Steven Fletcher scores one minute before the break to give Sunderland a narrow lead at half time against Southampton.
Dec 22, 15:48
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his opener against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Michel Vorm: 'Robin van Persie is Premier League's best'
Swansea keeper Michel Vorm believes that Manchester United's Robin van Persie is the best striker in the Premier League.
Dec 22, 15:06
Ewood Park
Blackburn Rovers match called off
Blackburn Rovers' match against Brighton is postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Dec 22, 14:56
Phil Neville, Nikica Jelavic
Team News: Phil Neville makes Everton return
Phil Neville returns from injury to replace the suspended Marouane Fellaini for Everton's Premier League clash with West Ham this afternoon.
Dec 22, 14:44
A frustrated Gareth Bale
Team News: Gareth Bale returns for Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale returns from a hamstring injury in time to face Stoke this afternoon, while Michael Dawson and Steven Caulker also return.
Dec 22, 14:29
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Team News: Steven Fletcher starts for Sunderland
Steven Fletcher and Danny Rose overcome injury troubles in time for Sunderland's trip to face Southampton this afternoon.
Dec 22, 14:18
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson and Manchester City Roberto Mancini shakes hands before kick off on December 9, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Manchester City "wake-up call"
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits that Man City's win over Newcastle was a "wake-up call" for his side, but expects them to rise to the challenge.
Dec 21, 23:02
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson doubts Cristiano Ronaldo return
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson doubts that Cristiano Ronaldo will ever play for the Red Devils again.
Dec 21, 22:51
Steven Gerrard mediates as Raheem Sterling is told off by the ref
Raheem Sterling hails Brendan Rodgers
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling praises Brendan Rodgers's man-management skills after signing a new contract with the club.
Dec 21, 22:38
La Rosaleda
Malaga slam "abusive" UEFA ban
Malaga hit out at UEFA's decision to ban them from European competition for one upcoming season.
Dec 21, 22:15
Stuart McCall
St Mirren shock Motherwell
Two goals from Steven Thompson hand St Mirren a shock 2-1 win over Motherwell this evening.
Dec 21, 21:52
Juventus' Mirko Vucinic celebrates his goal against Cagliari on December 21, 2012
Juventus restore 10-point lead
Juventus restore their 10-point lead at the top of Serie A courtesy of a late win over 10-man Cagliari.
Dec 21, 21:44
PSG striker Zlatan celebrates his goal against Valenciennes on December 11, 2012
Paris Saint-Germain move three points clear
PSG move three points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-0 win over 10-man Brest.
Dec 21, 21:37
Valencia's Sofiane Feghouli is mobbed by team-mates after his goal against Bayern on November 20, 2012
Valencia edge out Getafe
Valencia hold off a Getafe comeback to claim a 4-2 win in La Liga this evening.
Dec 21, 20:50
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Jose Mourinho rules out Kaka sale
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho rules out the sale of Kaka in the January transfer window.
Dec 21, 20:24
A dejected looking Joey Barton after Marseille's 3-0 defeat to Lorient on December 9, 2012
Preview:Marseille vs. Saint-Etienne
Sports Mole previews the Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Saint-Etienne, with the former aiming to take a three-point lead at the top of the table.
Dec 21, 20:03
La Rosaleda
Malaga banned from European competition
UEFA ban Malaga from all European club competitions for one upcoming season due to financial problems.
Dec 21, 15:14
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's trip to Chelsea, who will play their first league match in over two weeks after returning from their World Club Cup adventure.
Dec 21, 14:52
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers waves to the crowd before kick-off on December 15, 2012
Brendan Rodgers warns Raheem Sterling over new contract
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers warns Raheem Sterling not to get carried away after the 18-year-old signed a new contract with the club.
Dec 21, 14:30
Shaun Cummings, Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling signs new Liverpool contract
Raheem Sterling commits his long-term future to Liverpool by signing a new contract with the club.
Dec 21, 14:09
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup on the touchline during the match against Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2012
Preview:Swansea City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Sunday's match at the Liberty Stadium between Swansea City and league leaders Manchester United.
Dec 21, 14:02
Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 16, 2012
Andre Villas-Boas expects tough Stoke City test
Tottenham boss Andre-Villas Boas expects a tough match when his side come up against Stoke on Saturday.
Dec 21, 13:39
Ken Bates
Live Coverage: Leeds United complete takeover
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the news that GFH Capital have completed their takeover of Leeds United.
Dec 21, 12:16
Hammers striker Carlton Cole battles West Brom defenders on December 16, 2012
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 0-0 West Ham United
Sports Mole analyses the goalless draw between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United this afternoon.
Dec 16, 18:33
The Hawthorns
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 0-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of West Bromwich Albion's Premier League clash with West Ham United this afternoon.
Dec 16, 16:00
Rafa Benitez looks at his watch on December 1, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 0-1 Corinthians
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Corinthians in today's FIFA World Club Cup final.
Dec 16, 13:01
Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-1 Corinthians - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary from Chelsea's inagurual Club World Cup final against Corinthians.
Dec 16, 10:00
Ryan Lochte punches the air after breaking the another world record on December 15, 2012
Ryan Lochte breaks another world record
Ryan Lochte breaks his second world record in as many days, this time in the 100m individual medley.
Dec 15, 21:02
Keith Hill
Keith Hill slams referee performance
Barnsley boss Keith Hill slams the referee's decision to allow Sheffield Wednesday's solitary goal in the Yorkshire derby to stand.
Dec 15, 20:50
Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones shouting in the rain on December 2, 2012
Dave Jones: 'We were lucky'
Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones admits that his side were lucky to beat Barnsley, but believes that they were due some good fortune.
Dec 15, 20:39
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