John Obi Mikel takes down Raheem Sterling during the international friendly between England and Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Raheem Sterling: 'Gareth Southgate could have dropped me from squad'
Raheem Sterling is grateful that Gareth Southgate named him in England's starting lineup for Saturday's friendly against Nigeria.
Jun 3, 12:47
Paul Pogba and Hugo Lloris during a France training session in March 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'Paul Pogba has to raise his game for France'
France manager Didier Deschamps once again defends the form of Paul Pogba and insists that the midfielder is effectively undroppable for Les Bleus.
Jun 3, 12:33
Benik Afobe in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on April 15, 2018
Stoke City tipped to move for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Benik Afobe
Wolverhampton Wanderers may reportedly sell Benik Afobe to Stoke City for a profit just days after signing him from Bournemouth in a £12.5m deal.
Jun 3, 12:23
Austria's Marko Arnautovic reacts during a friendly against Russia on May 30, 2018
Marko Arnautovic 'honoured' by rumoured Jose Mourinho interest
West Ham United ace Marko Arnautovic responds positively when asked about Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's rumoured interest in him.
Jun 3, 12:10
Richarlison in action for Watford on December 9, 2017
Watford 'rule out selling Richarlison to Everton'
A report claims that Watford will not consider selling Richarlison to Everton for any price, as they are still unhappy with the Toffees' previous conduct.
Jun 3, 11:58
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
Espanyol appoint Rubi as new head coach on two-year deal
Rubi departs his position as Huesca manager to take over as Espanyol's new head coach on a two-year deal.
Jun 3, 11:45
Liam Moore in action for Reading on February 10, 2018
Brighton & Hove Albion make improved bid for Liam Moore?
Reading defender Liam Moore has been made the subject of a second Brighton & Hove Albion bid, according to a report.
Jun 3, 11:34
Jake Livermore in action for West Bromwich Albion on September 30, 2017
Report: Jake Livermore a £10m target for Crystal Palace
A report claims that West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore is a £10m summer transfer target for Premier League side Crystal Palace.
Jun 3, 11:22
England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Dele Alli: 'I have learned from my mistakes'
Dele Alli insists that his previous disciplinary issues will not be a problem when England head to the World Cup.
Jun 3, 11:10
Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring Crystal Palace's second goal against Bournemouth on April 7, 2018
Report: Crystal Palace to offer Wilfried Zaha new contract
Wilfried Zaha is to be offered a second new contract in the space of a year to fend off interest from Crystal Palace's top-flight rivals, according to a report.
May 30, 17:54
Alvaro Odriozola of Spain Under-21s in a friendly against Italy Under-21s on March 27, 2017
Alvaro Odriozola: 'Real Madrid speculation can wait'
Alvaro Odriozola says that he is only focused on helping Spain to World Cup glory and not speculation linking him with a switch from Real Sociedad to Real Madrid.
May 30, 17:39
Loris Karius in tears after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Dietmar Hamann criticises Loris Karius's post-match behaviour
Dietmar Hamann questions Loris Karius's behaviour after Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, claiming that the goalkeeper has too big an ego.
May 30, 17:28
John Terry playing for Aston Villa in July 2017
John Terry "very proud" to have played for Aston Villa
Departing Aston Villa captain John Terry says that he 'gave everything' he possibly could to help take the club back to the Premier League, only to fall narrowly short.
May 30, 17:15
Villa owner Tony Xia pictured on August 5, 2017
Tony Xia: 'Aston Villa face severe challenges next season'
Tony Xia admits that Aston Villa must start cutting costs if they are to avoid Financial Fair Play sanctions, having been condemned to a third season in the Championship.
May 30, 17:01
Fabinho in action for Monaco in 2015
Thiago Silva backs Fabinho to shine in Premier League with Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil defender Thiago Silva expects Fabinho to make a big impact in the Premier League with Liverpool.
May 30, 16:39
John Terry playing for Aston Villa in July 2017
Aston Villa confirm John Terry departure after one season at club
Aston Villa confirm that John Terry is to leave the club this summer following the expiration of his one-year deal.
May 30, 16:38
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina are not World Cup candidates'
Lionel Messi says that he will continue to "dream" of lifting the World Cup with Argentina, even if his side 'are not serious contenders' this time around.
May 30, 16:27
Toni Kroos in action for Real Madrid in May 2016
Thiago Motta urges Paris Saint-Germain to sign "exceptional" Toni Kroos
Paris Saint-Germain coach Thiago Motta hopes to see Toni Kroos join the French giants from Real Madrid during the summer transfer window.
May 30, 16:17
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Pep Guardiola: "Zinedine Zidane has done a spectacular job"
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola describes Real Madrid's achievement of winning three successive Champions League crowns as "spectacular".
May 30, 16:07
Injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah leaves the field during the Champions League final against Real Madrid
EFA president: 'Mohamed Salah likely to miss Egypt's World Cup opener'
Egypt's FA chief claims that Mohamed Salah is expected to miss their opening World Cup fixture against Uruguay, but will be "100% ready" for the game against Russia.
May 30, 15:54
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Pep Guardiola: "Manchester City are not going to sign Isco"
Pep Guardiola rubbishes reports that Manchester City are preparing a £70m offer for Real Madrid attacker Isco.
May 30, 15:41
Novak Djokovic pictured on June 2, 2017
Novak Djokovic beats Jaume Munar to reach round three of French Open
Novak Djokovic remains on course for a second French Open title thanks to a 7-6(1) 6-4 6-4 win over Jaume Munar at Roland Garros.
May 30, 15:30
Simon Francis and Gylfi Sigurdsson in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Everton on December 30, 2017
Simon Francis extends Bournemouth stay with contract extension
Simon Francis signs a one-year contract extension with Bournemouth to take him through until the summer of 2020.
May 30, 15:19
Emre Can in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Juventus 'to complete Emre Can transfer this week'
A report claims that Liverpool midfielder Emre Can will officially sign for Italian giants Juventus before the end of the week.
May 30, 15:09
David de Gea in action for Manchester United in November 2017
David de Gea 'hopeful' of lifting World Cup with Spain
Spain goalkeeper David de Gea talks up his side's chances of winning the World Cup following their "really excellent" qualifying campaign.
May 30, 11:53
Benik Afobe celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Swansea City on March 18, 2017
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'to trigger Benik Afobe buyout clause'
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe will swap Bournemouth for former club Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £12.5m deal, according to a report.
May 30, 11:41
Phil Jones in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
England centre-back Phil Jones to sit out Nigeria match?
Phil Jones will reportedly be given the day off when England take on Nigeria as his partner is due to give birth.
May 30, 11:32
David Wagner watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United on August 20, 2017
David Wagner: 'Signing new contract easy decision to make'
David Wagner hopes to continue his impressive work at Huddersfield Town over the next three years after signing a new deal with the Premier League club.
May 30, 11:23
A gleeful David Wagner during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
David Wagner signs Huddersfield Town contract extension
David Wagner signs a two-year extension to his Huddersfield Town contract, keeping him tied down to the Terriers until 2021.
May 30, 11:03
Didier Ndong and Morgan Schneiderlin in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017
Report: Cardiff City favourites to sign Sunderland's Didier Ndong
Cardiff City are reportedly interested in signing Didier Ndong from Sunderland, but they could face competition from French giants Lyon.
May 30, 10:58
Jordan Pickford in action for England against the Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Jordan Pickford: 'England will be ready for penalties in Russia'
Jordan Pickford says that he is ready to be a penalty-shootout hero for England at the World Cup, even if that means stepping up to take one himself.
May 30, 10:44
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Ashley Young downplays feud with England teammate Dele Alli
Ashley Young says that Dele Alli has a big future ahead of him, as he attempts to play down his on-field dispute with the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder earlier this term.
May 30, 10:33
Antonio Valencia takes down Dele Alli during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
England midfielder Eric Dier: 'Dele Alli has to expect criticism'
Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Eric Dier defends the form of teammate Dele Alli, who he believes has been 'unfairly criticised' this season.
May 30, 10:17
Jay Rodriguez in action for West Bromwich Albion during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal
Burnley, Bournemouth interested in signing Jay Rodriguez?
A report claims that Burnley are interested in re-signing Jay Rodriguez from West Bromwich Albion, while Bournemouth are also keen.
May 30, 10:06
Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018
Aaron Ramsey "cannot wait" to play under new boss Unai Emery
Aaron Ramsey says that he is 'excited' for a new chapter at Arsenal following the appointment of Unai Emery as Arsene Wenger's successor.
May 30, 09:54
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Report: Manchester City rule out loan exit for Phil Foden
A report claims that Phil Foden will remain at Manchester City next season after agreeing a new contract, despite numerous sides being interested in a loan deal.
May 30, 09:42
Arsene Wenger and Steve Bould watch on during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal on March 4, 2018
Steve Bould, Jens Lehmann 'to be axed by Unai Emery'
Unai Emery will reportedly raid former club Paris Saint-Germain for five backroom-staff members, which could push Steve Bould and Jens Lehmann towards the Arsenal exit.
May 30, 09:32
Riyad Mahrez in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on August 11, 2017
Manchester City hopeful of paying £60m for Riyad Mahrez?
A report claims that Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez may be on his way to Premier League champions Manchester City in a cut-price £60m deal.
May 30, 09:19
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
Football Association to confirm winter break in next fortnight
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn all but confirms that a winter break will be integrated into the English football calendar from 2019-20.
May 30, 09:07
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #1
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time concludes with our number one - Gareth Bale's overhead kick against Liverpool.
May 29, 17:10
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