Athletico striker Diego Costa, when playing for Real Valladolid on August 7, 2009
Brendan Rodgers: 'Liverpool's Diego Costa bid is over'
Brendan Rodgers admits that Liverpool's bid to sign Diego Costa is over.
Aug 10, 11:20
Isco
Isco: 'Gareth Bale would be a good signing for Real Madrid'
Isco believes Gareth Bale would be a good addition to the Real Madrid squad, should he join from Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 10, 11:10
Real president Florentino Perez gives a press conference on May 26, 2010
Florentino Perez: '€100m is too much for any player'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez admits that €100m is too much for any player.
Aug 8, 13:55
Andy Murray celebrates his win over Benjamin Becker on June 24, 2013
Andy Murray looks ahead to Ernests Gulbis clash
Andy Murray is expecting a tough match against Ernests Gulbis at the Montreal Masters, especially if his opponent serves well.
Aug 8, 13:41
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Gary Neville: 'Wayne Rooney must be replaced with a superstar'
Gary Neville believes that Manchester United can not afford to sell Wayne Rooney to Chelsea unless they bring in a world superstar to replace him.
Aug 8, 13:20
Liverpool's Luis Suarez celebrates after giving his team the lead against Arsenal on January 30, 2013
Luis Suarez wants friendly outcome to transfer saga
Luis Suarez claims that he wants a friendly resolution to the transfer saga, but reiterates his desire to join Arsenal.
Aug 8, 13:03
Laurent Blanc
Laurent Blanc keen to get underway in Ligue 1
New Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc sees Monaco as the biggest threat to his side in Ligue 1, but also expects a surprise package.
Aug 8, 12:54
Luis Suarez celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Liverpool in their match against Wigan on March 2, 2013
Jamie Carragher: 'Brendan Rodgers is right to isolate Luis Suarez'
Jamie Carragher believes that it is right for Brendan Rodgers to make Luis Suarez train on his own, if he is going to distract the squad.
Aug 8, 12:42
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Athletic Bilbao on April 14, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I do my talking on the pitch'
Cristiano Ronaldo states that he will do his talking on the pitch, hitting back at Jose Mourinho's comments with two goals against Chelsea.
Aug 8, 12:24
Bayern Munich's Luiz Gustavo in action on April 23, 2013
'Big clubs' interested in Luiz Gustavo
Bayern Munich confirm that "big clubs" are interested in midfielder Luiz Gustavo, who is expected to reject Wolfsburg in favour of a move to Chelsea or Arsenal.
Aug 8, 12:10
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas steps off the team bus on July 15, 2013
Cesc Fabregas dismisses Manchester United bid
Cesc Fabregas dismisses reports linking him with Manchester United, insisting that he is "very, very happy" at Barcelona.
Aug 8, 11:53
Generic cricket image
ICC to continue with HotSpot in final two Ashes Tests
The ICC confirms that HotSpot technology will be used in the final two Ashes Tests, after a series of controversial dismissals.
Aug 8, 11:41
Spurs striker Jermaine Defoe celebrates his opener against Aston Villa on December 26, 2012
Harry Redknapp admits Jermain Defoe enquiry
Harry Redknapp admits that he wants to bring Jermain Defoe to Queens Park Rangers but reveals that a deal is unlikely.
Aug 8, 11:25
Atletico Mineiro's Bernard in action on February 26, 2013
Shakhtar Donetsk sign Bernard
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Bernard joins Shakhtar Dontesk for £21.5m.
Aug 8, 11:15
Darren Bent, Ashley Williams
Martin Jol hints at Darren Bent move
Fulham manager Martin Jol hints that a deal to sign Darren Bent could be done this week.
Aug 7, 07:57
Man Utd midfielder Darren Fletcher wheels away after scoring the second versus QPR on November 24, 2012
Darren Fletcher looking forward to comeback
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher admits that he can not wait to return from injury, but only when the doctors have given him the go-ahead.
Aug 7, 07:47
United boss David Moyes on the touchline on July 14, 2013
David Moyes will not "convince" Wayne Rooney to stay at Manchester United
David Moyes maintains that nobody should need convincing to stay at Manchester United.
Aug 7, 07:35
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid'
Carlo Ancelotti is adamant that Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new deal at Real Madrid.
Aug 7, 07:23
Dedryck Boyata
Dedryck Boyata ready to take his second chance at Manchester City
Dedryck Boyata is ready to grasp his second chance at Manchester City after performing well in pre-season.
Aug 7, 07:10
Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores the opening goal against Paris Saint-Germain on April 2, 2013
Johan Cruyff casts doubt over Lionel Messi-Neymar partnership
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff believes that it may have been better to wait a few years before pairing Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Aug 7, 07:02
Swansea players congratulate Nathan Dyer after his goal against Bradford on February 24, 2013
Nathan Dyer wants continued success at Swansea City
Nathan Dyer is confident that Swansea City can keep improving, having added to their squad following their success last season.
Aug 7, 06:48
Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti refuses to discuss Gareth Bale
Carlo Ancelotti refuses to talk about Gareth Bale for fear of angering Andre Villas-Boas further.
Aug 7, 06:29
Sunderland's Adam Johnson scores the second goal against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Adam Johnson: 'Sunderland are quietly confident ahead of new season'
Adam Johnson admits that the Sunderland players are quietly confident ahead of the new season.
Aug 7, 06:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Liverpool owner dismisses Luis Suarez sale
Liverpool owner John W Henry insists that the club will not be selling Luis Suarez.
Aug 7, 05:52
Celtic defender Kelvin Wilson celebrates a win over Barcelona on November 7, 2012
Kelvin Wilson to complete Nottingham Forest return?
Celtic reportedly agree to let Kelvin Wilson return to Nottingham Forest after tonight's Champions League qualifier against Elfsborg.
Aug 7, 05:40
Dai Greene
Dai Greene says athletics could be heading for its own 'Lance Armstrong moment'
World Champion Dai Greene admits that athletics could be heading for a 'Lance Armstrong moment' in light of the recent doping scandals.
Aug 7, 05:28
Spain's Jordi Amat in action on August 14, 2011
Jordi Amat focused on Swansea City's European task
Swansea City defender Jordi Amat insists that the job is not done in his side's Europa League qualifier against Malmo.
Aug 7, 05:12
Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic celebrates the latter's goal against Inter Milan.
Nemanja Vidic hopes to be ready for first game of the season
Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic hopes to be fit for the opening game of the season after completing 90 minutes in a friendly.
Aug 6, 21:49
Lucas Moura makes his debut for PSG at the Parc des Princes stadium on 11 January, 2013
Lucas Moura: Paris Saint-Germain must continue to improve'
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lucas Moura insists that the club must keep improving despite their success last season.
Aug 6, 21:10
FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action during the friendly match against Lechia Gdansk on July 30, 2013
Jordi Alba: 'Lionel Messi will always be number one'
Jordi Alba believes Lionel Messi will always be Barcelona's biggest star, despite the arrival of Neymar.
Aug 6, 20:15
Javier Zanetti
Javier Zanetti: 'Inter Milan will be competitive next season'
Inter Milan legend Javier Zanetti believes that the club will be back among Serie A's top teams this season.
Aug 6, 20:00
Michael O'Neill
Michael O'Neill: 'David Healy still has a lot to offer'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill believes David Healy still has a lot to offer at club and international level, despite leaving him out of his next squad.
Aug 6, 19:28
CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Richard Schaefer shakes hands with Anthony Ogogo during a press conference on January 16, 2013
Anthony Ogogo: 'Muhammad Ali, Ryan Giggs, Sir Steve Redgrave are my sporting idols'
Anthony Ogogo lists Ryan Giggs, Muhammad Ali and Sir Steve Redgrave among his sporting idols.
Aug 6, 19:04
Huddersfield forward James Vaughan celebrates a goal against Millwall on April 20, 2013
Team News: James Vaughan, Martin Paterson start for Huddersfield Town
Both sides name an attacking lineup as Huddersfield Town take on Bradford City in the League Cup first round this evening.
Aug 6, 18:37
Burton Albion's Marcus Holnes celebrates with teammates after scoring against Exeter on February 23, 2013
Team News: Adam McGurk makes Burton Albion debut
New signing Adam McGurk makes his Burton Albion debut at Sheffield United in the League Cup first round this evening.
Aug 6, 18:26
Southend United's Britt Assombalonga celebrates his goal with teammates on November 24, 2012
Team News: Jack Payne starts for Southend United
Southend United hand a start to 21-year-old midfielder Jack Payne in tonight's League Cup first-round match against Yeovil Town.
Aug 6, 18:17
Motherwell's Kallum Higginbotham celebrates scoring the third goal against Hibernian on March 15, 2013
Live Commentary: Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Motherwell's trip to Hibernian on the first weekend of the Scottish Premiership.
Aug 4, 11:43
New York's Tim Cahill in action against San Jose on March 10, 2013
New York Red Bulls beat Sporting Kansas City to go top of Eastern Conference
New York Red Bulls beat Sporting Kansas City to leapfrog them into first place in the MLS Eastern Conference.
Aug 4, 00:53
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea's Juan Mata excited ahead of the new season
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata insists that he is committed to the club and is excited ahead of the new season.
Aug 4, 00:04
Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso warns Barcelona
Xabi Alonso warns Barcelona that Real Madrid are in good shape and are confident ahead of the new season.
Aug 3, 23:44
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