Lyon forward Nabil Fekir in action during his side's Europa League clash against Apollon Limassol on November 23, 2017
Bruno Genesio: 'In-demand Nabil Fekir exploring all options'
Bruno Genesio hints that he is resigned to losing in-demand attacker Nabil Fekir, who was on the verge of joining Liverpool last month.
Jul 4, 15:52
Switzerland's Roger Federer after losing the Halle Open final against Croatia's Borna Coric on June 24, 2018
Roger Federer cruises past Lukas Lacko in Wimbledon second round
Roger Federer wins in straight sets against Lukas Lacko to maintain his strong run of form at Wimbledon, as he seeks back-to-back titles.
Jul 4, 15:41
Crystal Palace's Wayne Hennessey in the match against Leicester City on April 28, 2018
Wayne Hennessey awarded new Crystal Palace contract
Wayne Hennessey says that he is "really happy" to commit his future to Crystal Palace after being awarded a new three-year deal.
Jul 4, 15:27
A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
Aston Villa sack director of football Steve Round
Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia further restructures the cash-strapped club's boardroom setup by axing director of football Steve Round.
Jul 4, 15:19
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
Fabian Delph heading back to England camp after birth of child
Versatile England midfielder Fabian Delph is in contention for the quarter-final tie against Sweden as he has returned to the Three Lions' training base in Repino.
Jul 4, 15:08
Yerry Mina in action for Barcelona on February 11, 2018
Yerry Mina to consider Barcelona future following World Cup exit
Yerry Mina says that he will wait before discussing his Barcelona future in depth, amid strong rumours that Liverpool are in pursuit of his signature.
Jul 4, 11:32
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal against USA on June 9, 2018
Real Madrid deny reaching an agreement for Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid release a statement to deny claims that a £239m agreement has been reached with Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Kylian Mbappe.
Jul 4, 11:21
England's Harry Kane is fouled by Colombia's Jefferson Lerma on July 3, 2018
Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina: 'We gave it our all'
Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina insists that he and his teammates can return home with their heads held high after exiting the World Cup at the last-16 stage to England.
Jul 4, 11:08
Generic image of a locker room
Fan detained for vandalising statue prior to England, Colombia match
A supporters is detained by police in Moscow after a statue of Spartak Moscow legend Fyodor Cherenkov was vandalised before England's meeting with Colombia.
Jul 4, 10:58
Colombia's Radamel Falcao shouts at England's Kieran Trippier on July 3, 2018
Jose Pekerman accuses England players of diving in Colombia win
Colombia manager Jose Pekerman vents his fury at the antics of England's players during Tuesday night's heated last-16 tie.
Jul 4, 10:47
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Colombia's Yerry Mina on July 3, 2018
England manager Gareth Southgate: "We had total belief"
England boss Gareth Southgate insists that he always knew his side would shake off Colombia in their second-round clash at the Spartak Stadium.
Jul 4, 10:33
England and Tottenham Hotspur teammates Dele Alli and Harry Kane celebrate during the international friendly with Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Harry Kane, Dele Alli 'fitness concerns for quarter-final'
Harry Kane and Dele Alli are struggling with a back and thigh injury respectively ahead of England's meeting with Sweden, according to a report.
Jul 4, 10:22
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
Scott Parker returns to Fulham as first-team coach
Fulham announce the arrival of former player Scott Parker in a coaching capacity, bringing an end to his year-long spell with Tottenham Hotspur Under-23s.
Jul 4, 10:09
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
Memphis Depay to be fined by Lyon for training no-show
Memphis Depay "will be punished financially" after failing to turn up for pre-season training with Lyon this week.
Jul 4, 09:58
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Sven-Goran Eriksson backs Sweden to beat England in quarter-finals
Sven-Goran Eriksson predicts a Sweden win against England as the Three Lions "will struggle to score" in the quarter-final encounter.
Jul 4, 09:48
Luis Suarez reacts to a missed chance during the World Cup game between Egypt and Uruguay on June 15, 2018
Luis Suarez 'limps out of Uruguay training'
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez reportedly picked up an injury to his right leg during Tuesday's training session in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jul 4, 09:35
Generic view outside of West Ham United's London Stadium from May 2018
West Ham United table £20m bid for Bruno Fernandes?
Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes is a £20m target for West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini, according to a report.
Jul 4, 09:23
England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
England striker Jamie Vardy 'doubtful for quarter-final with groin injury'
A report claims that England striker Jamie Vardy is carrying a groin injury that could see him miss the quarter-final clash with Sweden on Saturday.
Jul 4, 09:08
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
Report: Newcastle United delaying Matt Ritchie to Stoke City deal
Newcastle United are reportedly happy to sell Matt Ritchie to Stoke City for £15m, but only after they have brought in a replacement.
Jul 4, 08:56
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Manchester United to hijack Juventus's move for Cristiano Ronaldo?
A report claims that Manchester United could match the offer made by Juventus to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
Jul 4, 08:43
Joe Hart in action for West Ham United on April 16, 2018
Joe Hart 'to train with Manchester City from next week'
Joe Hart will take part in pre-season training with Manchester City from the start of next week after so far failing to find a new club, according to a report.
Jul 4, 08:32
Porto's Diogo Dalot comes up against James Milner of Liverpool in the Champions League on March 6, 2018
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot 'no longer on crutches'
Diogo Dalot is expected to play a full part in new side Manchester United's pre-season tour after being taken off crutches.
Jul 4, 08:20
Adrien Rabiot in action for Paris Saint-Germain on January 10, 2018
Report: Tottenham Hotspur enter race to sign Adrien Rabiot
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Adrien Rabiot is on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur, having already been linked with numerous European heavyweights.
Jul 4, 08:08
Uruguay's Edinson Cavani scores their first goal past Portugal's Rui Patricio on June 30, 2018
Luis Suarez expects Uruguay to cope without Edinson Cavani
Uruguay ace Luis Suarez hopes that other players will step up if strike partner Edinson Cavani is ruled out of the match with France through injury.
Jul 3, 14:59
Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in action during the World Cup warm-up match against Croatia at Anfield on June 3, 2018
Thomas Meunier: 'I do not know how to stop Neymar'
Belgium defender Thomas Meunier describes Brazil's Neymar as "unpredictable" and admits that he may struggle to contain his opponent in Friday's World Cup showdown.
Jul 3, 14:45
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
Report: Newcastle United open talks to sign Alassane Plea
Newcastle United are reportedly the latest Premier League club to have contacted Ligue 1 side Nice regarding the availability of Alassane Plea.
Jul 3, 14:32
Nigeria's John Obi Mikel during a press conference on June 1, 2018
John Obi Mikel's father kidnapped before Argentina game
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel opens up on his pain of representing the Super Eagles just hours after being told that his father had been kidnapped back in his homeland.
Jul 3, 14:20
Kyle Edmund in action at the French Open on June 2, 2018
Kyle Edmund through to Wimbledon second round in straight sets
British number one Kyle Edmund beats Alex Bolt 6-2 6-3 7-5 to reach the second round of Wimbledon for just a second time.
Jul 3, 14:08
Brazil's Neymar during the game against Switzerland on June 17, 2018
Juan Carlos Osorio: Neymar antics "a shame for football"
Juan Carlos Osorio questions Neymar's playacting in Brazil's 2-0 win over Mexico, which he believes sets "a very bad example".
Jul 3, 13:55
Denmark's Mathias Jorgensen fouls France's Antoine Griezmann prompting referee Sandro Ricci to award the Denmark player a yellow card on June 26, 2018
Nicolai Jorgensen subjected to death threats after missing penalty
The Danish Football Association reports death threats made against Nicolai Jorgensen to the police following the striker's missed penalty in the loss to Croatia.
Jul 3, 13:41
Johanna Konta in action in Nottingham on June 12, 2018
Johanna Konta makes hard work of Natalia Vikhlyantseva
Johanna Konta sees off world number 103 Natalia Vikhlyantseva with her sixth match point to book a place in round two of Wimbledon.
Jul 3, 13:27
Emil Forsberg in action for Sweden on November 13, 2017
Team News: Gustav Svensson replaces Sebastian Larsson in Sweden midfield
Gustav Svensson replaces Sebastian Larsson in Sweden's midfield from their only change to the side that beat Mexico, while Switzerland make four alterations.
Jul 3, 12:55
Poland manager Adam Nawalka on November 13, 2017
Adam Nawalka to step down from Poland job following early World Cup exit
Adam Nawalka is to leave his role as Poland's manager once his contract expires at the end of the month.
Jul 3, 12:48
Joe Bennett in action for Cardiff City on January 9, 2017
Cardiff City tie down left-back Joe Bennett to new contract
Joe Bennett agrees terms on a new contract with Cardiff City, tying him down to the Welsh club until the end of the 2020-21 season.
Jul 3, 12:38
Brazil forward Willian runs with the ball during the World Cup warm-up match against Croatia at Anfield on June 3, 2018
Barcelona talks with Chelsea for Willian still ongoing?
Barcelona hope to negotiate a better price for Chelsea forward Willian after having an initial £50m bid knocked back, according to a report.
Jul 3, 12:28
Costel Pantilimon in action for Nottingham Forest on February 17, 2018
Nottingham Forest sign Costel Pantilimon from Watford
Nottingham Forest sign Costel Pantilimon from Watford on a permanent basis following his loan spell at the City Ground in the second half of last season.
Jul 3, 12:16
Riyad Mahrez in action for Leicester City on March 18, 2018
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez 'on brink of Manchester City move'
A report claims that Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez will officially become a Manchester City player later this week after Leicester City accepted a £60m offer.
Jul 3, 12:06
 Croatia's Ante Rebic celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal in the game against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Croatia hold nerve to beat Denmark on penalties in World Cup last 16
Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Russia.
Jul 1, 20:50
Denmark manager Age Hareide on November 14, 2017
Live Commentary: Croatia 1-1 Denmark (3-2 on pens) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Croatia's win over Denmark, as the 1998 semi-finalists held their nerve in a match that went the distance.
Jul 1, 17:00
Wayne Rooney in action for Everton on April 7, 2018
Wayne Rooney: 'This could be England's year'
Wayne Rooney hopes that this is the year England make a big impression in the World Cup after being given a 'beneficial' route to the semi-finals.
Jul 1, 09:27
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