A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
Rotherham United earn instant return to Championship with extra-time win
Rotherham United beat Shrewsbury Town 2-1 after extra time at Wembley Stadium to earn promotion back to the Championship, 12 months on from their relegation.
May 27, 16:42
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
Live Commentary: Rotherham United 2-1 Shrewsbury Town (AET) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Rotherham United's 2-1 win against Shrewsbury, as the Millers earned an instant return to the second tier.
May 27, 13:00
Injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah leaves the field during the Champions League final against Real Madrid
Jurgen Klopp: Mohamed Salah injury "is very serious"
Jurgen Klopp reveals that the injury sustained by Mohamed Salah against Real Madrid was to his shoulder, and admits that the forward may miss Egypt's World Cup campaign.
May 26, 21:59
Gareth Bale in Real Madrid training ahead of the Champions League final on May 25, 2018
Gareth Bale hints at exit after helping Real Madrid to Champions League glory
Real Madrid's Champions League final hero Gareth Bale suggests that he will considering leaving the club this summer as he wants to be starting games more regularly.
May 26, 21:46
Liverpool's players look dejected after conceding a goal in the Champions League final against Real Madrid
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson: "We were not good enough on the night"
Jordan Henderson admits that Real Madrid "deserved to win" Saturday's Champions League final clash in Kiev, as Liverpool made too many errors.
May 26, 21:34
Liverpool's players look dejected after conceding a goal in the Champions League final against Real Madrid
Gareth Bale brace wins third successive Champions League for Real Madrid
Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the 2018 Champions League final at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, courtesy of a brace from substitute Gareth Bale.
May 26, 20:40
Injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah leaves the field during the Champions League final against Real Madrid
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Liverpool, as Los Blancos won the Champions League for a third year running.
May 26, 17:00
Ben Stokes in action for England in September 2016
Pakistan tighten grip on first Test against England at Lord's
Pakistan close on day two of their first Test against England on 350-8, giving them a lead of 166 runs at Lord's.
May 25, 18:01
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jordan Henderson out to 'create history' against Real Madrid
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson hopes to join an elite list of players to have skippered the Reds to European Cup glory when his side take on Real Madrid this weekend.
May 25, 17:45
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
Gremio: 'Arthur will not join Barcelona before December'
Barcelona have "no chance" of signing Arthur from Gremio until December at the earliest, according to the Brazilian club's president Romildo Bolzan.
May 25, 17:31
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon appeals a decision during the Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur on March 7, 2018
Agent drops Gianluigi Buffon to Paris Saint-Germain hint
Gianluigi Buffon "would be happy" to play for Paris Saint-Germain next season, according to the former Juventus goalkeeper's agent.
May 25, 17:17
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Marcelo urges Neymar to join him at Real Madrid
Real Madrid full-back Marcelo reiterates that he would love Brazilian teammate Neymar to join him at the Bernabeu this summer.
May 25, 17:05
Gareth Bale after Real Madrid's Champions League final victory over Juventus on June 6, 2017
Ryan Giggs: 'Gareth Bale has to start Champions League final'
Ryan Giggs insists that Gareth Bale will 'make a difference' if he is handed a starting spot for Real Madrid in their meeting with Liverpool on Saturday evening.
May 25, 16:51
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Mohamed Salah's long-term potential not important'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is uninterested in whether Mohamed Salah can become the world's top player, but acknowledges that the forward has had an "outstanding" season.
May 25, 16:37
Jurgen Klopp at the Premier League match between Liverpool and Stoke City on April 28, 2018
Jurgen Klopp grateful to have shot at Champions League redemption
Jurgen Klopp admits that he is spurred on to taste victory against Real Madrid on Saturday evening after losing his only previous Champions League final.
May 25, 16:24
Harry Arter and Pascal Gross in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion on September 15, 2017
Harry Arter pours doubt on Bournemouth future
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter hints that he may have to leave the Vitality Stadium this summer if he wants to play regular football.
May 25, 16:12
Paul Pogba looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United on April 7, 2018
Teddy Sheringham: 'Manchester United have to do a lot better'
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham says that a vast improvement is needed from the current crop if they are to make up the gap on Man City next term.
May 25, 16:00
Mohamed Salah has a roll during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Brazilian legend Ronaldo: 'I love Mohamed Salah'
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona striker Ronaldo says that he is a huge fan of Mohamed Salah, comparing the Liverpool forward to Lionel Messi.
May 25, 15:50
Fred in action for Shakhtar Donetsk in September 2016
Fred aware of "very strong bid" from Manchester United
Fred confirms that Manchester City showed an interest in signing him earlier this year, while also acknowledging that a move to Manchester United is now a possibility.
May 25, 15:38
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Brighton & Hove Albion bring in Florin Andone from Deportivo La Coruna
Romanian striker Florin Andone is to join Brighton & Hove Albion from Deportivo La Coruna on June 8.
May 25, 15:25
Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Real Madrid more confident than Liverpool'
Jurgen Klopp hopes to get the better of Zinedine Zidane tactically in Saturday's Champions League final at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium.
May 25, 15:15
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Jurgen Klopp praises "brilliant" Zinedine Zidane ahead of final
Jurgen Klopp hails Zinedine Zidane for turning Real Madrid into a European force, with the Frenchman aiming to win a third successive Champions League crown.
May 25, 15:05
Manuel Pellegrini in charge of Manchester City in May 2016
Carlton Cole: 'Manuel Pellegrini can attract star names'
Carlton Cole expects new West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini to 'spend his money wisely' in this summer's transfer window.
May 25, 14:52
Jurgen Klopp in action during the Champions League quarter-final game between Liverpool and Manchester City on April 4, 2018
Liverpool owner John W Henry: 'Jurgen Klopp has done a tremendous job'
Liverpool owner John W Henry admits that he took some persuading to appoint Jurgen Klopp as manager in 2015, but is delighted with the decision.
May 25, 14:41
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the fourth during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Combined XI: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
May 25, 13:42
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring during his side's Champions League clash with Sevilla on September 13, 2017
How Liverpool could line up against Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Jurgen Klopp could set out his Liverpool side for their Champions League final showdown with Real Madrid.
May 25, 13:41
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
How Real Madrid could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole predicts the starting lineup that Zinedine Zidane will name for Real Madrid's Champions League final meeting with Liverpool.
May 25, 13:41
Real Madrid's Marco Asensio celebrates scoring during the Champions League final against Juventus on June 3, 2017
Agent: 'Real Madrid rejected two £132m Marco Asensio offers'
Marco Asensio's agent suggests that it will take a bid of more than £132m to prise the Spaniard away from Real Madrid this summer.
May 25, 10:54
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Real Madrid midfielder Isco not interested in Premier League move
Isco believes that his decision to reject "serious offers" from Premier League clubs has been justified due to the number of major honours won at Real Madrid.
May 25, 10:40
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Liverpool and Maribor on November 1, 2017
Mohamed Salah reveals secret behind goalscoring form of Liverpool's front three
Mohamed Salah says that scoring goals collectively is "the most important thing" for Liverpool's front three, having fired the Reds into the Champions League final.
May 25, 10:29
Jurgen Klopp celebrates during the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim on August 23, 2017
Mohamed Salah: 'Jurgen Klopp has been a very close friend'
Mohamed Salah thanks Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for giving him and his attacking teammates the freedom to terrorise defences.
May 25, 10:19
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo rejects comparisons with Mohamed Salah
Cristiano Ronaldo insists that Mohamed Salah is a completely different player to him, as the two men prepare to face off in the Champions League final.
May 25, 10:08
Marco Silva watches on during the Premier League game between Watford and West Ham United on November 19, 2017
Everton's pursuit of Marco Silva to drag into next week?
A report claims that Marco Silva is still on course to become Everton's next manager, with an announcement likely to be made next week.
May 25, 09:50
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Legendary boxing trainer Brendan Ingle dies, aged 77
Brendan Ingle, responsible for guiding the careers of Johnny Nelson and Naseem Hamed, passes away at the age of 77.
May 25, 09:39
Emre Can in action during the Champions League round-of-16 game between Liverpool and Porto on March 6, 2018
James Milner, Emre Can fit for Champions League final
Jurgen Klopp admits to being 'surprised' by Emre Can's return to fitness for Saturday's Champions League final, while James Milner is also back in contention.
May 25, 09:32
Jan Vertonghen grapples with Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Manchester United to rival Arsenal for Sokratis Papastathopoulos?
A report claims that Arsenal have been joined by Manchester United in the race to sign Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund.
May 25, 09:21
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
Anderson Talisca confirms Premier League interest
Brazilian midfielder Anderson Talisca, linked with Manchester United, Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, hopes to ply his trade in England from next season.
May 25, 09:08
Riyad Mahrez ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Manchester City 'quoted up to £75m for Riyad Mahrez'
Manchester City will reportedly have to pay a club-record fee of £60m to sign Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City, with a further £15m in performance-related add-ons.
May 25, 08:55
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba warms up ahead of the Europa League match against Celta Vigo on May 11, 2017
Juventus chief: 'Re-signing Paul Pogba is a fantasy'
Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta plays down talk of the Italian champions being interested in re-signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United.
May 25, 08:45
Anthony Martial in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino 'given green light for Anthony Martial pursuit'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is to push ahead with plans to bring in Anthony Martial from Manchester United, according to a report.
May 25, 08:32
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