Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Zinedine Zidane "angry" with himself following slender win over Leganes
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane admits that he was not entirely happy with his decision-making against Leganes, but praises the attitude of his players.
Apr 28, 21:30
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Mark Hughes: 'Relegation rivals looking over their shoulders'
Mark Hughes admits that holding on for a 2-1 win against south coast neighbours Bournemouth was a "huge result" for Southampton, who are within one point of safety.
Apr 28, 21:18
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon appeals a decision during the Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur on March 7, 2018
Juventus snatch dramatic late win at 10-man Inter Milan
Gonzalo Higuain completes the comeback as Juventus earn a 3-2 win over Inter Milan in a dramatic match at San Siro.
Apr 28, 20:50
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson tries to tempt you to the dark side during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Roy Hodgson confident of Premier League safety after Leicester City rout
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says that he is "very proud" of his players for all but guaranteeing their place in next season's Premier League.
Apr 28, 20:38
Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Ernesto Valverde: Andres Iniesta "cannot be replaced"
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde confesses that Andres Iniesta, who will leave Camp Nou next month after almost 22 years with the club, "cannot be replaced".
Apr 28, 20:24
AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim watches on during his side's Champions League last 16 first leg with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017
Monaco held to goalless draw by Amiens at Stade Louis II
Monaco play out a goalless draw with Amiens at the Stade Louis II in a match that saw both teams reduced to 10 men late on.
Apr 28, 19:53
David de Gea in action for Manchester United in November 2017
David de Gea: 'I have to win trophies at Manchester United'
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea 'craves' titles and intends to help the Red Devils to become the Premier League champions once again.
Apr 28, 19:48
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill hails "massive three points"
Chelsea skipper Gary Cahill challenges his side to "keep winning" in an attempt to overhaul one of the teams above them after claiming a 1-0 victory away at Swansea City.
Apr 28, 19:35
Carlos Carvalhal watches on during the FA Cup game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swansea City on January 6, 2018
Carlos Carvalhal takes confidence from display against Chelsea
Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal believes that his relegation-threatened side could have taken a point from their meeting with Chelsea.
Apr 28, 19:23
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas: "Every game is a final for us"
Matchwinner Cesc Fabregas targets nine points from nine in order to overtake one of Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool to finish fourth in the Premier League.
Apr 28, 19:11
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte happy to put pressure on Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that his side's failure "to kill the game" against Swansea City very nearly came back to haunt them.
Apr 28, 18:58
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Dan Evans makes winning return from 12-month drugs ban
Former British number two Dan Evans marks his return to tennis following a year-long ban with a straight-sets win over Ed Corrie in Glasgow.
Apr 28, 18:47
Adama Traore in action during the FA Cup quarter-final between Middlesbrough and Manchester City on March 11, 2017
Middlesbrough book playoff spot with win over Millwall
Middlesbrough beat Millwall 2-0 at the Riverside Stadium to confirm their place in the Championship playoffs, leaving just one spot up for grabs.
Apr 28, 18:26
Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane declared fit for Roma match
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is confident of having Sadio Mane back available for Wednesday's meeting with Roma after being left without the forward against Stoke City.
Apr 28, 18:10
Dusan Tadic celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and Everton on November 26, 2017
Dusan Tadic blasts Southampton to within one point of safety
Dusan Tadic scores twice to earn Southampton a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, moving the Saints to within one point of Premier League safety.
Apr 28, 16:02
Matt Phillips in action for West Bromwich Albion in November 2016
West Bromwich Albion beat Newcastle United to retain hope
West Bromwich Albion win 1-0 away at Newcastle United to keep their Premier League survival hopes intact.
Apr 28, 15:52
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 0-1 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of West Brom's 1-0 win against Newcastle, as Matt Phillips's first-half strike proved the difference.
Apr 28, 13:00
Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United on April 22, 2018
Arsene Wenger to become world's highest-paid boss with move to China?
Departing Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been offered wages in excess of £24m a year to manage in the Far East, according to a report.
Apr 27, 21:57
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesc Fabregas hopes to stay on at Chelsea for another season
Cesc Fabregas declares himself "happy" at Chelsea and plays down talk of moving on at the end of the campaign.
Apr 27, 21:46
Anthony Joshua pictured at a computer game launch in August 2017
Eddie Hearn: Deontay Wilder negotiating tactics are "bizarre"
Eddie Hearn accuses Deontay Wilder's camp of running scared due to their "bizarre" negotiating tactics, as a fight with Anthony Joshua continues to hang in the balance.
Apr 27, 21:37
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Pep Guardiola challenges Leroy Sane to emulate Ryan Giggs
Pep Guardiola says that there are similarities between Leroy Sane and Ryan Giggs, but admits that the Manchester City winger still has a lot to work on.
Apr 27, 21:23
Ederson celebrates City's equaliser during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Important Manchester City respect opponents'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will deny Ederson the chance to take his side's next penalty - should they be rewarded one - as a sign of "respect" to opponents.
Apr 27, 21:11
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic pictured on August 5, 2016
Fulham bounce back against Sunderland to move into second place
Lucas Piazon and Aleksandar Mitrovic find the net as Fulham recover from a goal down to beat relegated Sunderland 2-1 at Craven Cottage.
Apr 27, 20:47
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Andres Iniesta helped me to understand football better'
Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Andres Iniesta following the midfielder's announcement that he will bow out of Barcelona next month after 22 years at the club.
Apr 27, 20:30
Jurgen Klopp deals with an unhappy Sadio Mane during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: Sadio Mane injury problem "not that serious"
The injury that kept Sadio Mane away from training earlier this week "is not that serious", according to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Apr 27, 20:16
Diego Perotti in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016
Diego Perotti out of Liverpool match, Kevin Strootman doubtful
Diego Perotti is expected to sit out Roma's meeting with Liverpool in the Champions League next week, while Kevin Strootman is also in a race against time to feature.
Apr 27, 20:06
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold hails 'influential' manager Jurgen Klopp
Trent Alexander-Arnold says that Jurgen Klopp has been "a massive influence" this season, describing the Liverpool boss as a 'father-like figure'.
Apr 27, 19:52
Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Barcelona players 'using WhatsApp to convince Antoine Griezmann to join'
Antoine Griezmann has received numerous messages from a trio of French Barcelona players persuading him to join the club, according to a report.
Apr 27, 19:40
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Zinedine Zidane: 'Andres Iniesta deserved to win Ballon d'Or'
Zinedine Zidane says that he 'only has good words' for Andres Iniesta, who he believes should have been crowned Ballon d'Or winner during his time at Barcelona.
Apr 27, 19:27
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone facing four-game ban for Arsenal dismissal
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is charged by UEFA with improper conduct and insulting a match official, which could carry a four-match touchline ban.
Apr 27, 19:16
Arsene Wenger strikes a pose on September 24, 2016
Robert Pires: 'Patrick Vieira ready to replace Arsene Wenger'
Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires is '100% sure' that ex-teammate Patrick Vieira is ready to take over from Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 27, 19:05
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte understands why Chelsea sold Mohamed Salah
Antonio Conte says that the improvement of Mohamed Salah since leaving Chelsea makes it difficult to work out whether pushing him out of the door was the right call.
Apr 27, 18:51
Ben Gibson after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Report: Three Premier League clubs in for Ben Gibson
Everton are one of three Premier League clubs in the running to sign centre-back Ben Gibson from Middlesbrough, according to a report.
Apr 27, 18:41
Steven Gerrard in charge of Liverpool under-19s on February 21, 2018
Brendan Rodgers "surprised" by Steven Gerrard, Rangers link
Brendan Rodgers warns Steven Gerrard to make sure that he chooses "the right club" for his first job in senior management, amid claims that he is wanted by Rangers.
Apr 27, 18:32
Arsene Wenger subs off Alexis Sanchez during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Facing Alexis Sanchez will be strange'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that it will be a "strange" experience coming up against Alexis Sanchez when the Gunners take on Manchester United this weekend.
Apr 27, 18:20
Mohamed Salah in action during the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim on August 23, 2017
Cesc Fabregas: "Hard to see Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool"
Cesc Fabregas praises former Chelsea teammate Mohamed Salah for his achievements this season, which he puts down to the confidence being shown in him by Jurgen Klopp.
Apr 27, 18:09
Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery speaks at a press conference on January 3, 2017
Unai Emery to leave Paris Saint-Germain at end of season
Unai Emery is to step down as Paris Saint-Germain boss next month, reportedly paving the way for Thomas Tuchel to take over.
Apr 27, 11:46
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Jurgen Klopp: 'Football showed its ugly side before Roma match'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes that the "ugly face" of football does not show itself prior to next week's return leg against Roma in the Italian capital.
Apr 27, 11:45
Steven Gerrard in charge of Liverpool under-19s on February 21, 2018
Jurgen Klopp "not worried" about losing Steven Gerrard to Rangers
Jurgen Klopp insists that Steven Gerrard will forever be a Liverpool legend, amid reports that the former midfielder is to quit his coaching role and join Rangers.
Apr 27, 11:32
Paul Pogba and Oriol Romeu in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba: 'I am unfairly judged'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba suggests that he is often unfairly criticised for his performances, but will use that as a challenge to improve his game.
Apr 27, 11:20
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