Ernesto Valverde in charge of Barcelona on May 6, 2018
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde urges "calm" over Ricard Puig
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde attempts to keep supporters' expectations in check following calls for young midfielder Ricard Puig to start against Sevilla next week.
Aug 5, 19:22
West Bromwich Albion striker Salomon Rondon in action during a Premier League clash with Liverpool in April 2018
Newcastle United 'to complete Salomon Rondon deal on Monday'
A report claims that Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon will complete his move from West Bromwich Albion to Newcastle United before the end of Monday.
Aug 5, 19:10
Leicester City manager Claude Puel at the game against Burnley on April 14, 2018
Leicester City make winger Rachid Ghezzal fifth summer signing
Rachid Ghezzal leaves Monaco for Leicester City in a reported £12.5m deal to link up with his former manager Claude Puel.
Aug 5, 18:58
Cristiano Ronaldo arrives for his Juventus medical on July 16, 2018
Massimiliano Allegri: 'Real Madrid will be fine without Cristiano Ronaldo'
Massimiliano Allegri says that he expects Real Madrid to remain a force, even after losing star man Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus in a £100m deal.
Aug 5, 18:48
Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Maurizio Sarri admits to "difficult" first pre-season at Chelsea
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri concedes that it may take some time before his players get used to his methods, having been given little time to work with his new squad.
Aug 5, 18:39
Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring for Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 5, 2018
Sergio Aguero brace wins Community Shield for Manchester City
Sergio Aguero scores in either half as Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-0 in the 2018 Community Shield at Wembley Stadium.
Aug 5, 15:56
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Southampton on May 13, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-0 win over Chelsea, as the Citizens eased their way to Community Shield success.
Aug 5, 13:00
Marco Asensio in action for Real Madrid on August 28, 2018
Marco Asensio scores twice as Real Madrid beat Juventus
Marco Asensio scores twice from the bench as Real Madrid recover to beat Juventus 3-1 at FedEx Field in Maryland.
Aug 5, 00:01
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid on March 31, 2018
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-1 Juventus - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Juventus, as Los Blancos hit back in style in the high-profile friendly.
Aug 4, 21:00
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui on March 23, 2018
Julen Lopetegui happy with Real Madrid progress during pre-season
Julen Lopetegui insists that Real Madrid are on track for the new season as they prepare for their second friendly of the summer.
Aug 4, 17:50
Ivan Perisic celebrates his equaliser during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Ivan Perisic responds to Bayern Munich, Manchester United links
Ivan Perisic admits that he cannot predict how long he will stay at Inter Milan, but stresses that he is "happy" at the club.
Aug 4, 17:39
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
Manchester United target Milan Skriniar in talks to extend Inter Milan contract
Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Barcelona, does not intend to leave the club this summer.
Aug 4, 17:27
Generic image of a football
West Ham United 'on verge of landing Harold Moukoudi'
A report claims that highly-rated Le Havre defender Harold Moukoudi is on his way to West Ham United in a deal worth £10m.
Aug 4, 17:13
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
Manchester United sign former Manchester City youngster Reece Devine
Manchester United add former Manchester City defender Reece Devine and Birmingham City winger Connor Stanley to their Under-18s squad for the new season.
Aug 4, 17:01
Brentford manager Dean Smith
Championship roundup: Brentford early pacesetters, West Bromwich Albion lose
Brentford beat Rotherham 5-1 to climb to the top of the Championship table, while West Bromwich Albion suffer defeat to Bolton Wanderers on the opening day.
Aug 4, 16:49
Marco Silva in charge of Everton on July 18, 2018
Everton's summer struggles continue as they lose at home to Valencia
Everton lose 3-2 to Valencia at Goodison Park as their difficult pre-season campaign ended on a low.
Aug 4, 15:54
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Newcastle United beaten by Augsburg in final pre-season friendly
Michael Gregoritsch's header just after the hour mark earns Augsburg a 1-0 win over Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Aug 4, 15:50
Ben Stokes in action for England on August 25, 2017
England win Edgbaston thriller against India by 31 runs
Ben Stokes shines as England beat India by 31 runs at Edgbaston in the first of their five Tests.
Aug 4, 15:43
Thomas Tuchel in charge of PSG in pre-season on July 21, 2018
Paris Saint-Germain cruise to Trophee des Champions win over Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain win the Trophee des Champions for a sixth season running thanks to a 4-0 victory over Monaco in Shenzhen.
Aug 4, 14:04
Thomas Tuchel in charge of PSG in pre-season on July 21, 2018
Live Commentary: Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Monaco - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of PSG's Trophee des Champions clash with Monaco, as the French champs added more silverware to their collection.
Aug 4, 10:59
Frank Lampard in a suit on February 25, 2017
Frank Lampard off to winning start as Derby County boss with late goal
Tom Lawrence scores in the third minute of added time to earn Derby County a 2-1 win over Reading in Frank Lampard's first match in senior management.
Aug 3, 20:59
Frank Lampard in a suit on February 25, 2017
Live Commentary: Reading 1-2 Derby County - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Derby's 2-1 victory over Reading, as Frank Lampard's first game in senior management ended in a late win.
Aug 3, 18:30
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata ditches number nine shirt ahead of new season
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata switches shirt number at Stamford Bridge, leaving behind the iconic number nine to take the vacant 29.
Aug 3, 17:55
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
Right-back Danny Simpson on way out of Leicester City?
Danny Simpson could reportedly be on his way out of Leicester City before the transfer window closes after falling out of favour under Claude Puel.
Aug 3, 17:44
Adama Traore in action for Middlesbrough during the Championship playoff semi-final on May 15, 2018
Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers not giving up on Adama Traore
A report claims that Middlesbrough will make Wolverhampton Wanderers break their transfer record to sign £18m-rated winger Adama Traore.
Aug 3, 17:30
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in action against Strasbourg on February 17, 2018
Thomas Tuchel unlikely to risk returning players against Monaco
Thomas Tuchel says that he is "very happy" to have welcomed back Neymar, Thiago Silva and Marquinhos to Paris Saint-Germain training ahead of Saturday's French Super Cup.
Aug 3, 17:18
Leander Dendoncker in action for Anderlecht in April 2017
Leander Dendoncker 'turns down Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Leander Dendoncker reportedly rejected a move to the Premier League with Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this summer.
Aug 3, 17:06
Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson applauds fans at the end of the game against Ipswich Town on December 9, 2017
Burnley successful with £15m bid for Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson?
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson is on his way to Burnley in a £15m transfer, a report claims.
Aug 3, 16:54
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Newcastle United linked with Lyon starlet Myziane Maolida
A report claims that Lyon youngster Myziane Maolida is wanted by Newcastle United, with discussions between the two clubs currently ongoing.
Aug 3, 16:42
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois warms up prior to a Premier League game in March 2018
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri unsure of Thibaut Courtois future
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri 'hopes' that Thibaut Courtois will remain at Stamford Bridge, but admits that he cannot be sure whether a move to Real Madrid will go through.
Aug 3, 16:31
Sunderland's Darron Gibson applauds the fans on August 13, 2017
Wigan Athletic snap up Darron Gibson on short-term deal
Darron Gibson signs for Wigan Athletic on a short-term deal, five months after mutually agreeing to terminate his Sunderland contract.
Aug 3, 16:19
Theo Hernandez in action for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey on January 22, 2018
Report: Fulham enter race to sign Real Madrid's Theo Hernandez
Real Madrid full-back Theo Hernandez is reportedly a loan target for Premier League new boys Fulham.
Aug 3, 16:09
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Aug 3, 12:27
Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on April 22, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Community Shield clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole predicts how the Citizens may line up at Wembley.
Aug 3, 07:30
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole predicts the starting lineup that Maurizio Sarri could name for Chelsea's meeting with Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Aug 3, 06:45
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Aug 3, 06:00
Arsenal players celebrate the equaliser during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties after late equaliser
Arsenal beat Chelsea on penalties at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Aug 1, 21:16
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (5-6 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's penalty shootout win against Chelsea in Wednesday evening's friendly match at the Aviva Stadium.
Aug 1, 18:00
Belgium midfielder Nacer Chadli wheels away in celebration following his last-minute winner against Japan in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup
West Bromwich Albion 'value Besiktas target Nacer Chadli at £17m'
A report claims that West Bromwich Albion will only sell Nacer Chadli to Besiktas if his £17m valuation is met.
Aug 1, 14:54
Luke Amos in action for Tottenham Hotspur in pre-season on July 31, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino hints at Luke Amos inclusion for start of season
Mauricio Pochettino talks up the qualities of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luke Amos and hints that the youngster may be involved against Newcastle United.
Aug 1, 14:43
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