Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Sergio Ramos: 'I have a great friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo'
Sergio Ramos plays down talk of a rift between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, but says that they do sometimes have "different opinions".
Dec 5, 13:13
Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Diego Simeone leaves Diego Costa at home for Chelsea trip
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says that stopping Diego Costa from returning to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening "was best for the team".
Dec 5, 13:02
Geoffrey Kondogbia celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Betis and Valencia on October 15, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur target Geoffrey Kondogbia as Mousa Dembele replacement?
Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, on loan at the Spanish club from Inter Milan until the end of the season, is reportedly wanted by Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 5, 12:51
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne disappointed not to face suspended Paul Pogba
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne says that he would rather face Manchester United at full strength, with key man Paul Pogba missing out through suspension.
Dec 5, 12:40
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
Christian Doidge heads League Two Player of the Month list
Forest Green Rovers striker Christian Doidge is among the nominees for November's League Two Player of the Month award after scoring six goals in four games.
Dec 5, 10:27
Paul Pogba is sent off for his mistreatment of Hector Bellerin during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Manchester United 'will not appeal Paul Pogba red card'
Jose Mourinho hails the ability of "phenomenal" Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, who he is now expected to be without for three league matches.
Dec 4, 15:50
Luke Shaw is substituted in Manchester United's match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Luke Shaw may start against CSKA Moscow'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that Luke Shaw "deserves" to be given a chance to impress, having featured just twice all campaign to date.
Dec 4, 15:36
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Crystal Palace unveil Selhurst Park expansion plans
Crystal Palace unveil plans to extend the capacity of their Selhurst Park home to more than 34,000, with £100m being invested for the transformation project.
Dec 4, 15:25
Ross Barkley arrives ahead of the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Ross Barkley may already be on way out'
Sam Allardyce insists that he will be "delighted" if Everton can keep hold of midfielder Ross Barkley for the long term.
Dec 4, 15:13
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius in action for his side during their Champions League Group E clash with Sevilla at Anfield on September 13, 2017
Liverpool keeper Loris Karius: 'I will learn from being dropped'
Loris Karius says that he has "learned a few things" since being usurped by Simon Mignolet in the Liverpool goal during the 2016-17 campaign.
Dec 4, 15:05
Referee Mark Clattenburg gestures during the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Mark Clattenburg: 'I allowed Tottenham Hotspur to self-destruct'
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg reveals that he deliberately decided against sending off any Tottenham Hotspur players against Chelsea two seasons ago.
Dec 4, 14:34
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring for Everton against Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Dominic Calvert-Lewin: 'Everton confidence is growing'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin says that Everton will 'show no fear' against rivals Liverpool next weekend after winning two games on the spin for the first time this season.
Dec 4, 14:21
Paul Pogba is sent off for his mistreatment of Hector Bellerin during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Manchester United 'unsure whether to appeal Paul Pogba red card'
Manchester United are weighing up whether to appeal the red card decision that will rule Paul Pogba out of next weekend's meeting with Manchester City, a report claims.
Dec 4, 14:08
Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Real Madrid to offer Toni Kroos in Paulo Dybala swap deal?
A report claims that Toni Kroos will be offered to Juventus in a player-plus-cash deal, as Real Madrid increase their interest in forward Paulo Dybala.
Dec 4, 13:58
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Newcastle United linked with move for goalkeeper Iker Casillas
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez has reportedly added Iker Casillas to his list of transfer targets, despite the Porto keeper earning wages of around £5m a year.
Dec 4, 13:49
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti takes his seat during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Carlo Ancelotti not interested in vacant Italy managerial job
Former Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti reveals that he is holding out for a return to club football, rather than taking over as Italy boss.
Dec 4, 13:37
Pablo Zabaleta in action for West Ham United in a 2017-18 Premier League match
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Manchester City return was really nice'
Pablo Zabaleta was happy to return to Manchester City on Sunday, but admits that West Ham United's 2-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium left him "a little upset".
Dec 4, 13:25
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur latest to show interest in Turkish attacker?
Trabzonspor attacker Yusuf Yazici is reportedly a January transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur, who will rival Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature.
Dec 4, 13:12
A frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the post during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Real Madrid held to goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid play out a goalless draw with lowly Athletic Bilbao at San Mames to see the gap on league leaders Barcelona stand at eight points.
Dec 2, 21:37
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on on November 1, 2017
Live Commentary: Athletic Bilbao 0-0 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Real Madrid's goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao, as Los Blancos dropped yet more points in the title race.
Dec 2, 18:44
Christian Kabasele celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur on December 2, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur struggles continue away to Watford
Ten-man Tottenham Hotspur play out a 1-1 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road to leave them winless in four Premier League matches.
Dec 2, 16:56
Demarai Gray in action for Leicester City on September 22, 2016
Early Demarai Gray goal undoes Burnley at King Power Stadium
Leicester City beat in-form Burnley 1-0 at the King Power Stadium through an early goal from winger Demarai Gray.
Dec 2, 16:55
New Everton boss Sam Allardyce is presented to the crowd ahead of the match with Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Sam Allardyce off to winning start as Everton manager
Gylfi Sigurdsson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin score second-half goals to get Sam Allardyce off to a winning start, as Everton beat Huddersfield Town 2-0.
Dec 2, 16:54
Iago Aspas in action for Celta Vigo in 2016
Barcelona drop rare points on home soil as Celta Vigo hit back
Barcelona drop points for the second time in two games - and the first time at home in 12 months - as Celta Vigo earn a 2-2 draw at Camp Nou.
Dec 2, 13:57
Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-2 Celta Vigo - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo, as the La Liga leaders dropped home points for the first time in a year.
Dec 2, 11:00
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
Arsenal, Manchester City 'after Boca Juniors youngster Cristian Pavon'
A report claims that Boca Juniors starlet Cristian Pavon, who made his Argentina debut last month, is on the radar of both Arsenal and Manchester City.
Dec 1, 19:24
Derek McInnes in charge of Bristol City in 2012
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes: 'Rangers talk a sideshow'
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes will not allow speculation with the Rangers job to distract him from this weekend's meeting between the two sides.
Dec 1, 19:14
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Newcastle United eyeing Galatasaray forward Garry Rodrigues?
A report claims that Newcastle United are weighing up a move for Cape Verde international Garry Rodrigues, who only made the switch to Galatasaray earlier this year.
Dec 1, 19:00
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester United match no longer defining'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that there is still an edge to games against Manchester United, but the fixture is no longer as defining as it once was.
Dec 1, 18:49
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino expects "really tough" Bournemouth test
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino heaps praise on opponents Bournemouth ahead of this weekend's south coast derby at the Vitality Stadium.
Dec 1, 18:36
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Steve Smith hits out at "biggest sledger" James Anderson
Steve Smith hits back at James Anderson by accusing the England paceman of making ironic comments regarding the act of sledging.
Dec 1, 18:24
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Manchester City 'to spend four days in Ukraine next week'
Manchester City will spend four days in Ukraine next week either side of their Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk, according to a report.
Dec 1, 18:10
David Moyes shouts instructions during the Premier League game between Watford and West Ham United on November 19, 2017
David Moyes confident of financial backing in January window
David Moyes hopes to get more out of his current group of players, but says that he will delve into the transfer market if West Ham United 'continue to struggle'.
Dec 1, 17:55
Referee Martin Atkinson in action during the FA Cup fifth round clash between Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Martin Atkinson should not referee this weekend'
Mark Hughes admits to still being "angry" with Martin Atkinson's decision to only show Simon Mignolet a yellow card in Stoke City's defeat to Liverpool.
Dec 1, 17:45
The injured-suspended David Luiz is all smiles during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte quashes David Luiz to Real Madrid rumours
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte dismisses claims that defender David Luiz is on his way to Real Madrid in January.
Dec 1, 17:32
Rafael Benitez squats and barks during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Rafael Benitez relishing return to former club Chelsea
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez expects his reception to be "fine" when returning to Stamford Bridge for the first time as an opposition manager this weekend.
Dec 1, 17:20
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Gareth Southgate "grateful" after favourable World Cup draw
England manager Gareth Southgate declares himself pleased with the logistical side of the Three Lions' World Cup draw, with six days between games one and two.
Dec 1, 17:09
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'England cannot write teams off'
Gareth Southgate says that he is looking forward to taking on Tunisia at next summer's World Cup, while also remaining cautious about the threat of Panama.
Dec 1, 16:58
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on November 9, 2016
Roberto Martinez "looking forward" to facing England in Russia
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez hails the "very special" World Cup 2018 draw, which placed his side in the same group as England.
Dec 1, 16:54
Romelu Lukaku and Andreas Christensen in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Andreas Christensen: "I am happy with the way I am performing"
Andreas Christensen says that he is "happy with the way" he is performing in the heart of Chelsea's defence, having played a full part in their last four league outings.
Dec 1, 16:32
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