Danny Welbeck of Arsenal during the Europa League match against Ostersunds FK on February 22, 2018
Danny Welbeck 'unlikely to face any action for dive against AC Milan'
Danny Welbeck is unlikely to face any punishment from UEFA for his alleged dive in Arsenal's win over AC Milan on Thursday night, according to a report.
Mar 16, 18:52
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes eager to leave his mark at Southampton
New Southampton manager Mark Hughes outlines his reasons for signing a short-term deal with the relegation-threatened club.
Mar 16, 18:40
Generic image of a locker room
Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward's passport 'lost in the post'
Danny Ward's surprise omission from Wales's 26-man group for the China Cup is reportedly due to the Liverpool goalkeeper's passport going missing in the visa process.
Mar 16, 18:28
Frank de Boer looks dejected after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Frank de Boer hits out at 'backstabbing' Crystal Palace players
Former Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer suggests that disharmony behind the scenes was to blame for his short-lived spell at Selhurst Park.
Mar 16, 18:16
Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich in March 2017
Paris Saint-Germain target Robert Lewandowski as Edinson Cavani replacement?
A report claims that Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is a summer transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain, who are ready to offload Edinson Cavani.
Mar 16, 18:03
Steve Mounie celebrates getting the Terriers' second during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Bournemouth on February 11, 2018
David Wagner calls for "special" atmosphere against Crystal Palace
David Wagner talks up the importance of victory for Huddersfield Town in their meeting with fellow strugglers Crystal Palace at the John Smith's Stadium.
Mar 16, 17:53
Roberto Firmino and Danilo in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Brendan Rodgers: 'Manchester City, Liverpool tie will be special'
Brendan Rodgers expects a "special" two-legged affair when Manchester City face Liverpool for a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Mar 16, 17:42
Grzegorz Krychowiak gestures during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United on September 16, 2017
Grzegorz Krychowiak fined £100,000 by Alan Pardew following outburst
Alan Pardew confirms that he has fined Grzegorz Krychowiak following the on-loan midfielder's outburst during last weekend's heavy loss against Leicester City.
Mar 16, 17:32
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
Club legend Dean Keates appointed new Walsall manager
Dean Keates is named as the successor to Jon Whitney at League One side Walsall, returning to the club that he made more than 200 appearances for as a player.
Mar 16, 17:13
Rafael Benitez squats and barks during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Report: Newcastle United put talks with Rafael Benitez on hold
Talks over a new contract for Rafael Benitez will not resume until the end of the season, as Newcastle United are still battling to remain in the Premier League.
Mar 16, 17:09
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
"Really happy" Jose Mourinho defends Manchester United record
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho appears to question the club's chequered Champions League history as he defends his own managerial record.
Mar 16, 16:58
The Toffees celebrate their equaliser during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Sam Allardyce brings in sports psychologist to help Everton players
Sam Allardyce puts Everton's recent struggles down to the mentality of his playing squad, rather than his own tactics and management skills.
Mar 16, 16:45
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Marcos Alonso laments size of Chelsea squad after European exit
Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso admits that his side "have not got the deepest squad" and are struggling to keep their season alive.
Mar 16, 16:34
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Antonio Conte 'not worried' about Alvaro Morata omission from Spain squad
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte challenges Alvaro Morata to regain his best form after being left out of Spain's latest squad, three months before the World Cup begins.
Mar 16, 16:21
Toby Alderweireld in action for Tottenham Hotspur in November 2017
Toby Alderweireld named in Belgium squad for upcoming friendly
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld is a part of Belgium's squad for the friendly against Saudi Arabia, but Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke is left out.
Mar 16, 16:09
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Lionel Messi record vs. Athletic Bilbao
Ahead of Barcelona's home match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at Lionel Messi's scoring record in this fixture down the years.
Mar 16, 08:00
Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur argues with a decision from the referee in the Champions League game against Juventus on March 7, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League record without Harry Kane
Following the news that Harry Kane faces a month out injured, Sports Mole looks at how Tottenham Hotspur have previously fared without the striker.
Mar 15, 14:22
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Lionel Messi record vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Barcelona's Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Lionel Messi's record against the Blues.
Mar 14, 11:15
Eden Hazard and Gerard Pique in action during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from Barcelona and Chelsea ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 10:39
Jamie Carragher pictured in December 2017
John Arne Riise: 'Time to move on from Jamie Carragher incident'
Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise speaks out in defence of former teammate Jamie Carragher, urging to public to "move on" from the spitting controversy.
Mar 13, 17:02
A general shot of West Ham United's London Stadium
West Ham United 'in £100m legal dispute over London Stadium'
A report claims that West Ham United will face off with their London Stadium landlords in the High Court later this year after filing a lawsuit.
Mar 13, 16:49
A general view inside Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017
Report: Manchester United watching ADO Den Haag teenager
Sam van Huffel, who is attempting to establish himself in ADO Den Haag's senior side, is reportedly wanted by Manchester United and Leicester City among others.
Mar 13, 16:37
Generic image of a locker room
PAOK president apologises for entering field with gun
PAOK president Ivan Savvidis says that he is "very sorry" for entering the field with a firearm during his side's Greek Superleague showdown with AEK Athens.
Mar 13, 16:25
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
Unai Emery brushes aside latest Neymar transfer rumours
Unai Emery insists that Neymar will not be going anywhere at the end of the season, despite growing talk of a possible switch to Real Madrid or former club Barcelona.
Mar 13, 16:14
Frank de Boer looks dejected after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Ronald de Boer: 'Frank de Boer has a lot of respect for Jose Mourinho'
Ronald De Boer tries to cool things between Jose Mourinho and Frank de Boer, stressing that his brother has 'lots of respect' for the Manchester United boss.
Mar 13, 15:59
A general view inside Selhurst Park, taken in October 2017
Connor Wickham makes Crystal Palace return with Under-23s
Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham plays the final 20 minutes for the Eagles' Under-23s side in their 4-0 win against Cardiff City.
Mar 13, 15:46
Pedro celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta after scoring the third during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Gianfranco Zola tips Chelsea to "surprise" Barcelona at Camp Nou
Gianfranco Zola expects an "open game" when Chelsea take on Barcelona at Camp Nou on Wednesday night, and backs his former side to pull off a "surprise" result.
Mar 13, 15:34
Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben (L) and Bayern Munich's striker Thomas Mueller (R) react after the second goal for Munich during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between FCB Bayern Munich and Olympiakos Piraeus on November 24
Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery to be offered new contracts
Bayern Munich will begin talks with Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery in the coming weeks over new contracts, according to chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
Mar 13, 15:23
Edin Dzeko in action during the Coppa Italia game between Lazio and Roma on March 1, 2017
Roma striker Edin Dzeko: 'Chelsea transfer talk in the past'
Roma striker Edin Dzeko admits to being flattered by the interest shown in him by Chelsea earlier this year, but is "happy" to remain at the Stadio Olimpico.
Mar 13, 15:10
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Brazil boss Tite: 'Neymar will not be rushed back from injury'
Tite will not gamble on the fitness of Neymar at the World Cup, with the Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward being deemed doubtful for the tournament.
Mar 13, 12:28
Fernando Llorente in action  during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Fernando Llorente 'to leave Tottenham Hotspur in summer'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Fernando Llorente will move on once the summer transfer window opens for business, according to a report.
Mar 13, 12:18
Wolves skipper Danny Batth celebrates with manager Nuno Espirito Santo during the EFL Cup game between Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 23, 2017
Leeds United owner asks for Wolverhampton Wanderers clarification
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani confesses that he is unsure how the rules work with regards to Championship clubs working closely with agents.
Mar 13, 12:07
Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018
Frank Lampard: 'Arsenal should build around Aaron Ramsey'
Frank Lampard suggests that Arsenal can build their team around Aaron Ramsey, warning that the Gunners risk losing a key man if a new contract is not signed.
Mar 13, 11:54
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Charlie Nicholas: 'Arsene Wenger may leave this week'
Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas claims that the club may well decide to part company with manager Arsene Wenger come the end of the week.
Mar 13, 11:41
Jose Luis Gaya in action for Valencia in August 2014
Manchester United identify Matteo Darmian replacement?
A report claims that Manchester United will turn to Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya to replace Matteo Darmian, who is expected to join Juventus in the summer.
Mar 13, 11:29
Scott McTominay in action for Manchester United on February 25, 2018
Jose Mourinho praises "good learner" Scott McTominay
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hails Scott McTominay for the manner in which the midfielder has profited from injuries to hold down a spot in the side.
Mar 13, 11:17
Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Defiant Chelsea skipper Gary Cahill "ready" for Barcelona
Gary Cahill defends his own personal Chelsea record and insists that his side have what it takes to come away from Camp Nou with a famous victory on Wednesday night.
Mar 13, 11:07
Pablo Hernandez reacts to a challenge by Marouane Fellaini during the Europa League match between Manchester United and Celta Vigo on May 11, 2017
Marouane Fellaini: 'I am not an aggressive player'
Marouane Fellaini rejects suggestions that he is "an aggressive player", despite accumulating 42 yellow cards during his time in the Premier League.
Mar 13, 10:55
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Report: Real Madrid to accept Cristiano Ronaldo's contract demands
A report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo will be offered the £35m-a-year wages he is after at Real Madrid as president Florentino Perez has finally bowed to his demands.
Mar 13, 10:41
Neymar in action for Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games
Philippe Coutinho hopes to see Neymar back at Barcelona
Philippe Coutinho admits that it "would be awesome" to play alongside Brazilian compatriot Neymar at Barcelona, amid rumours that the forward could return to Camp Nou.
Mar 13, 10:29
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