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Emre Can picks up "minor injury" in Germany training
Emre Can is expected to miss Germany's meeting with Cameroon in their final group-stage fixture at the Confederations Cup after damaging his ankle in training.Jun 24, 12:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fdemarai-gray.jpg "Demarai Gray in action for Leicester City on September 22, 2016")
Demarai Gray "hungry" to make mark at Leicester City
Demarai Gray is motivated to force his way into regular contention for Leicester City next season, having been used 27 times from the bench in 2016-17.Jun 24, 12:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fdenis-suarez.jpg "Denis Suarez in action during the friendly between Italy under-21s and Spain under-21s on March 27, 2017")
Spain Under-21s through to semi-finals with perfect record
Denis Suarez scores the only goal of the game as Spain Under-21s overcome 10-man Serbia Under-21s 1-0 at the Zdzislaw Krzyszkowiak Stadium.Jun 23, 20:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Finaki-williams-spain.JPG "Inaki Williams in action for Spain Under-21s against Italy Under-21s on March 27, 2017")
Live Commentary: Serbia U21s 0-1 Spain U21s - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Spain Under-21s' 1-0 win over Serbia Under-21s, as Denis Suarez struck the decisive goal in the group-stage tie.Jun 23, 18:15
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Mike Ashley sells all shares in Scottish club Rangers
Chairman Dave King insists that Rangers are now being led by those "who care for it most", as Mike Ashley has given up his remaining stake in the club.Jun 23, 14:56
Portugal boss Fernando Santos quiet on Cristiano Ronaldo inclusion
Fernando Santos reveals that he intends to rotate his Portugal squad for the meeting with New Zealand, but remains tight-lipped on whether Cristiano Ronaldo will play.Jun 23, 14:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjosh-harrop.jpg "Josh Harrop celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Manchester United youngster Josh Harrop to join Preston North End
Josh Harrop, who topped the scoring charts for Manchester United's academy side last season, is to join Preston North End on a permanent deal next month.Jun 23, 14:33
Luciano Spalletti hints at Wojciech Szczesny interest
Luciano Spalletti fuels speculation that Inter Milan could be about to join the race for Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, but only if it is financially viable.Jun 23, 14:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsimon-mignolet.jpg "A delighted Simon Mignolet after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet "really hungry for silverware"
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is eager to push on from last season's top-four finish in the Premier League by adding some major honours to the trophy cabinet.Jun 23, 14:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fkarim-benzema.jpg "Karim Benzema in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Karim Benzema 'dreams' of winning more titles with Real Madrid
Karim Benzema attempts to put an end to speculation over his future by insisting that his dream is "to continue winning titles with Real Madrid".Jun 23, 13:59
Neymar hoping to see "great friend" Lucas Lima join Barcelona
Barcelona forward Neymar hopes to see his close friend and international teammate Lucas Lima join him at Camp Nou later this year when his Santos deal expires.Jun 23, 13:48
/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")
Ray Wilkins questions Chelsea's rumoured Tiemoue Bakayoko interest
Ray Wilkins is unsure why Chelsea are willing to spend in excess of £30m on AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko when they have Nathaniel Chalobah in their squad.Jun 23, 13:38
Huddersfield Town face legal action from axed goalkeeping coach?
Former Huddersfield Town goalkeeping coach Nick Colgan is considering legal action for wrongful dismissal, according to a report.Jun 23, 13:26
Manchester United, Chelsea 'unperturbed by Ousmane Dembele fee'
Borussia Dortmund may be willing to sell Ousmane Dembele to Manchester United or Chelsea if a bid of £70m is tabled, according to a report.Jun 23, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Faidy-boothroyd.jpg "Interim England Under-21s manager Aidy Boothroyd sings the national anthem before his side's friendly against Italy Under-21s at St Mary's Stadium on November 10, 2016")
Aidy Boothroyd: 'England Under-21s getting better and better'
England Under-21s boss Aidy Boothroyd is happy with the momentum being built up by his side following back-to-back wins to top Group A.Jun 23, 13:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Farsene-wenger-antonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Chelsea, Arsenal donate Community Shield proceeds to Grenfell Tower victims
Chelsea and Arsenal agree to donate all proceeds from August's Community Shield clash to the Grenfell Tower appeal, which it is hoped will raise around £1.25m.Jun 23, 12:52
Frank de Boer 'very excited' to take on Crystal Palace job
Frank de Boer is "very excited" to get going at Crystal Palace after being offered the managerial job, according to brother Ronald de Boer.Jun 23, 12:37
Alex Ferguson 'shocked Manchester United sold Jonny Evans'
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was surprised to see Jonny Evans join West Bromwich Albion in 2015, according to Michael O'Neill.Jun 23, 12:23
Fabinho: Manchester United move "would be very tempting"
Fabinho says that he will 'seriously think' about swapping AS Monaco for Manchester United this summer if an offer is made by Jose Mourinho.Jun 23, 12:08
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Slovakia Under-21s put three past Sweden to remain alive
Slovakia Under-21s beat Sweden Under-21s 3-0 at the Lublin Arena to seal second place in Group A, meaning that they are still in with a chance of making the semi-finals.Jun 22, 20:36
Live Commentary: Slovakia Under-21s 3-0 Sweden Under-21s - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Slovakia Under-21s' 3-0 win over Sweden Under-21s, as they picked up the points needed to finish second.Jun 22, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fthibaut-courtois.JPG "Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Thibaut Courtois 'refusing to budge on new Chelsea deal'
Thibaut Courtois is reportedly continuing to play hardball over a new contract with Chelsea, as he is waiting to see how much rumoured new arrival Romelu Lukaku is paid.Jun 21, 21:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.jpg "Virgil van Dijk is subbed with a foot injury during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017")
John Aldridge: 'Virgil van Dijk should strike to force Liverpool move'
John Aldridge claims that Virgil van Dijk's move from Southampton to Liverpool is 'not dead in the water', as the defender can still force through a transfer.Jun 21, 21:38
Mauricio Pellegrino to choose between Crystal Palace, Southampton?
Former Alaves boss Mauricio Pellegrino is wanted by Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Southampton, according to a report.Jun 21, 21:26
Cristiano Ronaldo again skips questions after Portugal win
Cristiano Ronaldo fails to attend the obligatory post-match press conference following Portugal's win against Russia, as speculation over his future continues to mount.Jun 21, 21:13
Manchester City 'willing to accept £18m Lyon bid for Eliaquim Mangala'
Eliaquim Mangala reportedly opens talks with Lyon over a permanent move this summer, with the French club prepared to pay £18m to sign him.Jun 21, 21:00
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Report: Chinese Super League club join race for Samir Nasri
Shanghai Shenhua will reportedly rival AC Milan for the signing of Manchester City attacker Samir Nasri, offering him £275,000 a week in wages to make the switch.Jun 21, 20:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F25%2Falex-hales-england.jpg "Alex Hales of England during the T20 against South Africa on June 21, 2017")
England beat South Africa by nine wickets in Southampton
Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales lead England to a straightforward nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the first of their three Twenty20 internationals.Jun 21, 20:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fnolito.JPG "Manchester City striker Nolito in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Manchester City at the John Smith's Stadium on February 18, 2017")
Report: Nolito to Sevilla in doubt as Manchester City block loan switch
A report claims that Manchester City have told Sevilla to pay £10m to sign Nolito on a permanent deal, rather than taking him on loan for a year as they wished.Jun 21, 20:21
Southampton keen on reunion with defender Calum Chambers?
Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is reportedly wanted on loan by former club Southampton, but Everton and Newcastle United are also in the running.Jun 21, 20:09
Alexis Sanchez in line to start against Germany
Juan Antonio Pizzo expects to have Alexis Sanchez back in his starting lineup to face Germany on Thursday, but Claudio Bravo is still absent through injury.Jun 21, 19:56
Aidy Boothroyd: 'England Under-21s must go for top spot'
Aidy Boothroyd admits that he is pleased to see England Under-21s' fate remain in their own hands heading into the match against Poland, with top spot the only target.Jun 21, 19:44
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Peter O'Mahony to lead British and Irish Lions in first Test
Peter O'Mahony will skipper the British and Irish Lions against New Zealand in next weekend's first Test, while Liam Williams and Elliot Daly are handed starting spots.Jun 21, 19:31
Emre Can: Germany must "neutralise" Alexis Sanchez
Emre Can warns his Germany teammates to beware the threat of Alexis Sanchez, but admits that Chile have other attacking threats who could make a difference on Thursday.Jun 21, 19:17
Barcelona chief: 'We will get all the players we require'
Barcelona find it difficult attracting players to the club as many know their playing time will be limited, according to sporting director Robert Fernandez.Jun 21, 19:05
AS Monaco snap up Jordi Mboula from Barcelona on five-year deal
Jordi Mboula joins AS Monaco from Barcelona after turning down the option of a new deal at Camp Nou, setting the French champions back around £2.6m.Jun 21, 18:54
Fulham 'to push ahead with bid for Spanish defender Marcelo Djalo'
Marcelo Djalo, who has spent his entire career to date in the lower divisions of Spanish football, is said to be close to agreeing a switch to Championship side Fulham.Jun 21, 18:44
Juventus told to pay £20m for Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny?
A report claims that Juventus have had a £4m bid for Wojciech Szczesny turned down by Arsenal, who rate the keeper closer to the £20m mark.Jun 21, 18:33
Fan trio withdraw interest in purchasing Sunderland
A Sunderland-supporting trio in the running to purchase the club from Ellis Short have pulled out, leaving just one interested party.Jun 21, 18:22
Watford 'close to signing Will Hughes from Derby County'
A report claims that Watford are in advanced talks with Derby County over the signing of Will Hughes, who is valued at £8m by the Championship outfit.Jun 21, 18:08
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