Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Lucas Vazquez backs Cristiano Ronaldo to catch Lionel Messi in Pichichi race
Lucas Vazquez expects Cristiano Ronaldo to push Lionel Messi all the way in the Pichichi race, with the Barcelona man currently three goals better off.
Mar 19, 11:08
Lionel Messi pictured in February 2018
Lionel Messi desperate to win World Cup with Argentina
Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi hopes to go one better than four years ago by lifting the World Cup in Russia this summer.
Mar 19, 10:56
Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Ernesto Valverde targets nine wins from nine to see out season
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde hopes to end the La Liga campaign with a clean sweep of wins, with his side now within touching distance of a third title in four years.
Mar 19, 10:46
Mohamed Salah is embraced by Jordan Henderson during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Jordan Henderson: 'Mohamed Salah gives us confidence like Luis Suarez did'
Jordan Henderson admits that there are big similarities between Mohamed Salah and Luis Suarez, as both players instilled confidence in the Liverpool squad.
Mar 19, 10:37
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Rory McIlroy ends 18-month drought by winning Arnold Palmer Invitational
Rory McIlroy finishes three shots in front of Bryson DeChambeau to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
Mar 19, 10:25
Nemanja Matic in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Nemanja Matic: "Very difficult" working under Jose Mourinho
Manchester United midfielder hails "special" manager Jose Mourinho, who he believes is the perfect person to get the best out of his players.
Mar 19, 10:11
Manchester United's Luke Shaw during the Champions League match against CSKA Moscow on December 5, 2017
Luke Shaw, Jose Mourinho 'in training ground bust-up'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly had a training-ground row with Luke Shaw and has informed the full-back that he has no future at Old Trafford.
Mar 18, 22:58
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Petr Cech: 'Chelsea lacking confidence compared to last season'
Petr Cech says that it is difficult to work out why Chelsea have struggled in the Premier League this term, having cantered to the title in 2016-17.
Mar 18, 22:45
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Ernesto Valverde awaiting Andres Iniesta decision amid ongoing China links
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde concedes that he may lose creative midfielder Andres Iniesta to the Chinese Super League at the end of the season.
Mar 18, 22:34
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone accepts blame for late defeat to Villarreal
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone suggests that he is to blame for his side's 2-1 loss to Villarreal, having surrendered a one-goal lead in the final eight minutes.
Mar 18, 22:24
Stefan de Vrij during the Serie A match between Bologna and Lazio on October 25, 2017
Lazio lose ground in top-four race with Bologna draw
Lazio remain outside of the top four in Serie A, having been held to a 1-1 home draw by Bologna in Sunday evening's encounter at the Stadio Olimpico.
Mar 18, 21:40
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Napoli reduce gap on leaders Juventus with win over Genoa
Napoli close to within two points of Serie A leaders Juventus with a 1-0 win over Genoa at the Stadio San Paolo.
Mar 18, 21:40
Leeds United manager Garry Monk on November 29, 2016
Garry Monk keen to reunite with Pablo Hernandez at Birmingham City?
A report claims that Birmingham City manager Garry Monk hopes to sign Pablo Hernandez from Leeds United ahead of next season.
Mar 18, 21:25
Alisson Becker of Roma during the Europa League match against Lyon on March 16, 2017
Roma sporting director Monchi: 'No bids received for Alisson'
Transfer chief Monchi insists that Roma have not rejected a big-money offer from Napoli for goalkeeper Alisson, contrary to reports in the Italian press.
Mar 18, 21:12
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Unai Nunez: 'Lionel Messi undoubtedly best player in world'
Athletic Bilbao's Unai Nunez insists that Lionel Messi is "undoubtedly the best player in the world", having witnessed the Barcelona forward produce another masterclass.
Mar 18, 20:59
Barcelona's Paco Alcacer challenges Ruben Vezo of Granada during the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Paco Alcacer happy to play a part in comfortable win over Athletic Bilbao
Paco Alcacer says that he will always be ready to be called upon if needed by Barcelona, which proved to be the case in Sunday's 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Mar 18, 20:47
Kieran Tierney in action for Celtic on November 23, 2017
Kieran Tierney ruled out of Scotland friendlies with calf injury
Celtic defender Kieran Tierney is ruled out of Scotland's friendlies against Costa Rica and Hungary with a calf injury.
Mar 18, 20:36
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Brendan Rodgers: 'Celtic lacked cutting edge against Motherwell'
Brendan Rodgers concedes that Celtic were 'not incisive enough' in their meeting with Motherwell, which ended in a goalless draw at Fir Park.
Mar 18, 20:27
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata has lots of potential'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praises Alvaro Morata for his performance against Leicester City, with the Spain international ending a three-month run without scoring.
Mar 18, 20:14
Antonio Conte is king of the world after the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea will fight until the end'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he always knew Sunday's meeting with Leicester City would be "tough", and now hopes to go all the way in the FA Cup.
Mar 18, 20:02
Pedro celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta after scoring the third during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Chelsea forward Pedro: "It was a very difficult game"
Pedro hopes to end the season on a high with FA Cup success and a top-four finish in the Premier League, having passed a "very difficult" test against Leicester City.
Mar 18, 19:51
Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017
Claude Puel bemoans 'unfair' result as Leicester City crash out of FA Cup
Claude Puel refuses to blame Kasper Schmeichel for Leicester City's FA Cup defeat against Chelsea and insists that his side were unlucky to lose.
Mar 18, 19:40
Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso pictured on February 10, 2018
Andre Silva snatches all three points for AC Milan
Andre Silva scores late on as AC Milan beat Chievo 3-2 at San Siro to remain in the hunt for a top-four finish in Serie A.
Mar 18, 15:56
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Team News: Antonio Conte goes with Alvaro Morata up top
Antonio Conte brings in Alvaro Morata for Chelsea's FA Cup quarter-final tie with Leicester City, while Willy Caballero is selected in goal.
Mar 18, 15:33
Manchester City players celebrate winning the EFL Cup on February 25, 2018
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City players must stay hungry'
Vincent Kompany insists that Manchester City can dominate for years to come if he and his teammates continue to show the hunger to succeed.
Mar 18, 15:28
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Sunderland suspend midfielder Darron Gibson after drink-drive charge
Sunderland suspend Darron Gibson with immediate effect after the midfielder was charged with drink-driving just hours before the Black Cats' defeat to Preston.
Mar 18, 15:16
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic scores his side's second goal during their FA Cup quarter-final victory over Brighton & Hove Albion
Jesse Lingard: 'Manchester United showed real character'
Jesse Lingard says that getting the job done against Brighton & Hove Albion "was the most important thing" for Manchester United following their Champions League exit.
Mar 18, 15:03
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
Michy Batshuayi fires Borussia Dortmund past Hannover
Borussia Dortmund beat Hannover 1-0 at the Westfalenstadion through Michy Batshuayi's sixth Bundesliga goal since arriving in January.
Mar 18, 14:25
Barcelona's Paco Alcacer challenges Ruben Vezo of Granada during the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Team News: Paco Alcacer handed rare league start for visit of Athletic Bilbao
Paco Alcacer takes over from the suspended Luis Suarez for Barcelona's home league match against Athletic Bilbao.
Mar 18, 14:14
Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Joe Gomez: 'Mohamed Salah impact at Liverpool indescribable'
Joe Gomez hails the impact made by Mohamed Salah since arriving from Roma last summer, having seen the forward reach 28 goals for the Premier League campaign.
Mar 18, 14:07
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Anglo-Welsh Cup final called off due to heavy snow
The Anglo-Welsh Cup final clash between Exeter Chiefs and Bath Rugby is postponed due to heavy snow in Gloucester.
Mar 18, 13:56
Mauro Icardi in action for Inter Milan in September 2017
Mauro Icardi nets four as Inter Milan climb into fourth place
Inter Milan beat Sampdoria 5-0 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with star striker Mauro Icardi netting four of the goals.
Mar 18, 13:29
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Gareth Southgate rules out picking Ross Barkley for World Cup
Gareth Southgate says that he 'does not think Ross Barkley will be available for selection' for England's World Cup campaign due to his injury struggles.
Mar 18, 13:22
Neymar in action during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017
Report: Neymar demands Paris Saint-Germain pay rise
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is seeking an increase on his £1m-a-week wages in the French capital, according to a report.
Mar 18, 13:12
Mousa Dembele celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on April 15, 2017
Report: Mousa Dembele to open talks with Tottenham Hotspur
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur ace Mousa Dembele is due to start talks with the club over a new deal, which will see him rewarded with £100,000-a-week wages.
Mar 18, 12:59
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Team News: Nick Powell misses out on starting lineup for Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic boss Paul Joyce brings Gary Roberts into his starting lineup to face Southampton, while the Saints show two changes from their last outing.
Mar 18, 12:35
Romelu Lukaku scores the opener during the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion on March 17, 2018
Lethargic Manchester United overcome Brighton & Hove Albion for place in semis
Nemanja Maric sets up one and scores the other as Manchester United overcome Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 for a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Mar 17, 21:37
Romelu Lukaku scores the opener during the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion on March 17, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Man United's 2-0 win over Brighton, as goals from Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic sent the hosts through.
Mar 17, 18:45
Cenk Tosun in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton on January 13, 2018
Cenk Tosun double downs 10-man Stoke City in dramatic conclusion
Everton earn a late 2-1 win over 10-man Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium courtesy of a couple of Cenk Tosun goals.
Mar 17, 16:52
Wayne Rooney fends off Geoff Cameron during the Premier League game between Everton and Stoke City on August 12, 2017
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-2 Everton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Everton's 2-1 win at Stoke City, as the Toffees picked up their second away victory of the campaign.
Mar 17, 14:00
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