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Paulo Maldini's professional tennis debut ends in defeat
Paulo Maldini and partner Stefano Landonio lose 6-1 6-1 at the Aspria Tennis Cup, as the AC Milan legend's professional tennis debut ends in a one-sided defeat.Jun 27, 20:33
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Warren Gatland: 'I couldn't devalue the British and Irish Lions jersey'
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland 'understands' why eyebrows were raised by his use of replacements in the 31-31 draw with the Hurricanes.Jun 27, 20:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Agent: Ever Banega "very close" to Sevilla return
Ever Banega is on the verge of sealing a return to Sevilla following a one-year spell with Inter Milan, agent Marcelo Simonian confirms.Jun 27, 20:04
David Ginola urges owner Mike Ashley to back Rafael Benitez
David Ginola tells Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley to stop digging in his heels and instead back Rafael Benitez to bring in all the players he requires this summer.Jun 27, 19:51
Emre Can: "Nobody is scared of Cristiano Ronaldo"
Germany midfielder Emre Can is ready to face off against Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo should the two nations reach the Confederations Cup final in Russia.Jun 27, 19:39
Vicente del Bosque: 'Alvaro Morata joining Manchester United a shame'
Vicente del Bosque admits that it will be disappointing to see Alvaro Morata leave Real Madrid this summer, but it will not affect his place in the Spain setup.Jun 27, 19:28
Chelsea inserted buy-back clause in Bertrand Traore contract?
Chelsea will receive 15% of any profit Lyon make should they sell new recruit Bertrand Traore further down the line, according to a report.Jun 27, 19:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fjonathan-walters_1.JPG "Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters celebrates scoring the opening goal during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Stoke City reject £3m bid from Burnley for Jonathan Walters?
A report claims that Burnley have fallen short of Stoke City's valuation for forward Jonathan Walters, seeing their initial £3m approach turned down.Jun 27, 18:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fmichael-keane-england.JPG "England's Michael Keane in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on March 26, 2017")
Report: Everton on verge of £25m Michael Keane capture
Burnley defender Michael Keane is reportedly close to finalising a £25m move to Everton, becoming the Toffees' third big signing of the summer transfer window.Jun 27, 18:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_1.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Raul Meireles: 'Premier League right place for Cristiano Ronaldo'
The Premier League would be Cristiano Ronaldo's preferred choice if he were to leave Real Madrid this summer, according to former teammate Raul Meireles.Jun 27, 18:37
Frank Lampard 'in talks over vacant Oxford United job'
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is being considered by Oxford United to succeed Michael Appleton as their new manager, according to a report.Jun 27, 18:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fmarco-asensio.jpg "Marco Asensio in action during the friendly between Italy under-21s and Spain under-21s on March 27, 2017")
Team News: Spain revert back to strongest XI for Italy clash
Spain Under-21s boss Albert Celades completely overhauls his side for the semi-final meeting with Italy Under-21s, reverting back to arguably his strongest XI.Jun 27, 18:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgianluigi-donnarumma.jpg "Gianluigi Donnarumma in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016")
Marco Asensio hails "great keeper" Gianluigi Donnarumma
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio says that AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma "has a great future" ahead of him, as rumours surrounding his future continue to grow.Jun 27, 14:50
Bayer Leverkusen's Hakan Calhanoglu in talks with AC Milan
The agent of Hakan Calhanoglu reveals that AC Milan have opened discussions with the midfielder and are hoping to reach an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen.Jun 27, 14:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Graeme Souness: 'Jose Mourinho wrong man for Manchester United'
Liverpool great Graeme Souness insists that Jose Mourinho 'is not right' for Manchester United and was only appointed because the club were rushed into action.Jun 27, 14:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fhector-bellerin.JPG "Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on September 17, 2016")
Denis Suarez hopes to see Hector Bellerin at Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez hopes to see Spain teammate Hector Bellerin leave Arsenal for a return to Camp Nou in the coming weeks.Jun 27, 14:16
Juan Antonio Pizzi: 'Alexis Sanchez remains focused on Chile'
Juan Antonio Pizzi is happy with the commitment being shown by Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, whose Arsenal future remains a hot topic of discussion.Jun 27, 14:06
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Alvaro Morata to Manchester United announcement 'held up by Cristiano Ronaldo'
Alvaro Morata's transfer to Manchester United will not go ahead until Cristiano Ronaldo commits his future to Real Madrid, according to a report.Jun 27, 13:54
Swansea City in advanced talks for midfielder Roque Mesa?
Las Palmas midfielder Roque Mesa will become Swansea City's third-most expensive player ever when reportedly completing an £11m move in the coming days.Jun 27, 13:39
Shrewsbury Town become first English club to apply for safe standing
Shrewsbury Town apply to become the first English side with an all-seater stadium to introduce safe standing at their Greenhous Meadow home.Jun 27, 13:27
Andy Halliday 'close to Rangers exit, holding talks with FC Gabala'
Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday will reportedly join Azerbaijani outfit Gabala on an initial season-long loan should an agreement be struck this week.Jun 27, 13:15
Ryan Giggs: 'Jose Mourinho did not make me an offer to stay'
Ryan Giggs says "there was no offer from Jose Mourinho" to stay on as Manchester United assistant last summer, but insists that it was always his intention to move on.Jun 27, 13:04
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Alfie Mawson 'dreams' of captaining England at senior level
Alfie Mawson vows to "stay humble" as he continues his rise through the ranks, aiming to one day captain Swansea City and possibly the England senior side.Jun 27, 12:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Faaron-ramsey-arsenal_1.JPG "Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey celebrates scoring during the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Aaron Ramsey hoping to push on from FA Cup final win
Aaron Ramsey believes that Arsenal deserved to win the FA Cup last season for all the "hard work" put in, and is now hopeful of winning more silverware in 2017-18.Jun 27, 12:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Ftammy-abraham.jpg "Tammy Abraham represents England Under-19s against Japan Under-19s on November 15, 2015")
Micky Quinn blasts Tammy Abraham for 'rejecting Newcastle United'
Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham has made the wrong decision by reportedly choosing a loan move to Swansea City over Newcastle United, according to Micky Quinn.Jun 27, 12:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fdani-alves-juventus.JPG "Juventus's Davi Alves celebrates scoring during the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on May 17, 2017")
Report: Manchester City fend off Tottenham Hotspur for Dani Alves
A report claims that free agent Dani Alves is to complete his move to Manchester City by the end of the week after turning down an approach from Tottenham Hotspur.Jun 27, 12:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Florenzo-pellegrini-italy.JPG "Lorenzo Pellegrini in action for Italy Under-21s against Spain Under-21s on March 27, 2017")
Italy Under-21s snatch top spot from Germany Under-21s
Federico Bernardeschi's 30th-minute strike earns Italy Under-21s a 1-0 win over Germany Under-21s, proving enough to see the Azzurrini finish top of Group C.Jun 24, 20:35
Live Commentary: Italy Under-21s 1-0 Germany Under-21s - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Italy Under-21s' 1-0 win over Germany Under-21s, as Federico Bernardeschi netted to earn top spot for his side.Jun 24, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmichail-antonio.jpg "Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016")
Michail Antonio "on schedule" to return for start of new season
Michail Antonio is "really looking forward" to getting back on the field for West Ham United after missing the final month of last season through injury.Jun 24, 14:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Former agent: 'Lionel Messi could have joined Real Madrid'
The man who brought Lionel Messi to Barcelona at the age of 13 claims that he could easily have joined arch rivals Real Madrid instead.Jun 24, 14:26
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Lewis Hamilton qualifies on pole in Baku, Sebastian Vettel fourth
Lewis Hamilton edges out Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas to finish on pole ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Jun 24, 14:15
Steve Nicol: Alvaro Morata to Manchester United "a no-brainer"
Steve Nicol expects Alvaro Morata to complete a switch from Real Madrid to Manchester United soon, and also tips AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho to do likewise.Jun 24, 14:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Ftiemoue-bakayoko-yaya-toure.JPG "Tiemoue Bakayoko and Yaya Toure during the Champions League match between Manchester City and AS Monaco on February 21, 2017")
Tiemoue Bakayoko 'prefers Antonio Conte to Jose Mourinho'
AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is intent on linking up with Antonio Conte at Chelsea, according to a report.Jun 24, 13:59
Report: Paris Saint-Germain ready to turn to Gareth Bale
A report claims that Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain, as they are in the market for a new star signing.Jun 24, 13:46
Warren Gatland: 'British and Irish Lions can have no complaints'
Warren Gatland admits that New Zealand "dominated" certain aspects of the first Test meeting in Auckland, but is confident that the British and Irish Lions can improve.Jun 24, 13:34
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Grigor Dimitrov: Dan Evans's failed drug test "sad for tennis"
Grigor Dimitrov says that any news of an opponent failing a drug test is "sad" for the sport, having been left surprised by Dan Evans's positive test for cocaine.Jun 24, 13:23
Matt Le Tissier: 'Mauricio Pellegrino must entertain supporters'
Matt Le Tissier hopes to see the arrival of Mauricio Pellegrino reignite Southampton supporters following a "disenchanted" spell under ex-boss Claude Puel.Jun 24, 13:08
Paul Ince: Mohamed Salah "a great addition" for Liverpool
Former Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince expects to see Mohamed Salah dazzle supporters at Anfield next season after completing a big-money move from Roma.Jun 24, 12:55
Marco Verratti issues ultimatum to Paris Saint-Germain
Rumoured Barcelona target Marco Verratti admits that the only way he will be persuaded to remain at Paris Saint-Germain is if they bring in big-name players this summer.Jun 24, 12:43
Dwight Yorke backs Jose Mourinho to bring in "quality" additions
Dwight Yorke believes that the lure of Champions League football will make Jose Mourinho's task of persuading players to join easier, as he looks to strengthen his squad.Jun 24, 12:32
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