/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
/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")
Manchester United reach agreement to sign Victor Lindelof
Benfica defender Victor Lindelof is to undergo a medical with Manchester United prior to completing a deal worth around £31m, the Red Devils announce.Jun 10, 20:16
Marco Reus determined to overcome latest injury hurdle
Marco Reus provides an update on his latest injury return, vowing to 'tackle this with everything he has' in an attempt to be fit enough for next summer's World Cup.Jun 10, 20:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fleicester-city-claudio-ranieri.jpg "Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri at the FA Cup match against Millwall on February 18, 2017")
Nantes keen on appointing Claudio Ranieri as new manager
Claudio Ranieri is one of a number of managers in Nantes chairman Waldemar Kita's thinking to replace Sergio Conceicao at the Stade de la Beaujoire.Jun 10, 19:54
Dominic Solanke: 'Determined England's time to shine on world stage'
Dominic Solanke intends to 'make everyone proud' as England Under-20s gear up for their World Cup final showdown with Venezuela on Sunday morning.Jun 10, 19:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Steven Gerrard tips Wayne Rooney to make England's World Cup squad
Steven Gerrard expects to see former international teammate Wayne Rooney at the World Cup next year should England qualify, citing his experience as the main reason why.Jun 10, 19:27
Michael O'Neill delighted with "fantastic" victory over Azerbaijan
Michael O'Neill praises goalkeeper Michael McGovern and matchwinner Stuart Dallas after seeing his Northern Ireland side beat Azerbaijan 1-0 in Baku.Jun 10, 19:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgordon-strachan.JPG "Scotland manager Gordon Strachan on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Scotland boss Gordon Strachan hails "phenomenal" effort
Scotland boss Gordon Strachan says that he was just seconds away from the "best result" of his career, having seen his side pegged back by England in added time.Jun 10, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate_1.JPG "Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Gareth Southgate: England "controlled the game completely"
Gareth Southgate insists that England 'should have won' their qualifying clash with Scotland after taking control of the game from the early stages.Jun 10, 18:50
England defender Gary Cahill: Mixed feelings after "crazy" game
Gary Cahill confesses to being "disappointed" by England's inability to hold on to their lead against Scotland, but is happy with the "never-say-die attitude" to hit back.Jun 10, 18:37
England captain Harry Kane: 'You have to expect the unexpected'
England striker Harry Kane describes his late equaliser against Scotland as a "special" moment, having helped maintain the Three Lions' unbeaten qualifying run.Jun 10, 18:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fgeneric-cricket-image.jpg "Generic cricket image")
Ben Stokes century knocks Australia out of Champions Trophy
Pre-tournament favourites England comfortably beat Australia at Edgbaston to progress through to the knockout stages of the Champions Trophy with a perfect record.Jun 10, 18:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F49%2Frugby-union-generic.jpg "Rugby Union generic")
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton to feature against Highlanders
Warren Gatland intends to give Sam Warburton some minutes against Highlanders on Tuesday after sitting out the past two games with an ankle injury.Jun 10, 14:51
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill: "We have to take the game to Austria"
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill admits that each and every one of his players must be on top of their game if they are to pick up three points against Austria.Jun 10, 14:40
Ronald Koeman: 'Ajax should appoint Michael Laudrup'
Ajax appointing Michael Laudrup as their new manager "would make sense", according to his former Barcelona teammate Ronald Koeman.Jun 10, 14:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fmanolo-gabbiadini.jpg "Manolo Gabbiadini applauds during the Premier League game between Southampton and Stoke City on May 21, 2017")
Manolo Gabbiadini intends to return to Italy later in career
Manolo Gabbiadini says that he is "happy" at Southampton and feels that remaining in the Premier League is key if he is to earn a place in Italy's World Cup squad.Jun 10, 14:16
Norwich City interested in Lincoln City defender Sean Raggett?
Sean Raggett, one of the heroes of Lincoln City's memorable 2016-17 FA Cup run, is a rumoured transfer target for Championship side Norwich City.Jun 10, 14:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016")
Virgil van Dijk 'received secret messages from Jurgen Klopp'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp met with Virgil van Dijk for face-to-face talks and sent him video messages to encourage him to join the club, according to a report.Jun 10, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fjaap-stam.jpg "Jaap Stam watches on during the Championship playoff semi-final game between Reading and Fulham on May 16, 2017")
Report: Reading offer manager Jaap Stam new two-year deal
A report claims that Reading have offered Jaap Stam a new two-year deal at the Madejski Stadium in an attempt to fend off interest from other clubs.Jun 10, 13:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fandrea-belotti.JPG "Italy's Andrea Belotti in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Manchester United 'increase bid for striker Andrea Belotti to £70m'
A report claims that Andrea Belotti has been made the subject of a £70m bid by Manchester United, which could tempt Torino into cashing in.Jun 10, 13:30
Didier Deschamps: 'Hugo Lloris accepts blame for howler'
France manager Didier Deschamps says that skipper Hugo Lloris 'knows he cost his side' due to his late error in the 2-1 defeat to Sweden in Stockholm.Jun 10, 13:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F27%2Flocker-room.jpg "Generic image of a locker room")
Levante to reward loyal supporters with free season ticket
Levante launch an initiative aimed at encouraging fans to attend all of their home league matches, rewarding those who do so with a free season ticket for 2018-19.Jun 10, 13:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fchelsea.jpg "The Chelsea squad celebrate with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Premier League 'considering late morning kickoff times'
A proposal has reportedly been put forward by the Premier League to move as many as 22 games a season to 11.30am on a Sunday from the start of the 2019-20 season.Jun 10, 12:54
Lucas Vazquez: 'Zinedine Zidane delivered on his promise'
Real Madrid forward Lucas Vazquez hails the work of Zinedine Zidane, insisting that his decision to heavily rotate the squad is to thank for their double success.Jun 10, 12:39
Joel Veltman "unaware" of Tottenham Hotspur interest
Joel Veltman reveals that he has held talks with his agent amid rumoured interest from Tottenham Hotspur, but is "unaware" of any formal approach being made.Jun 10, 12:28
Dele Alli prepared to 'stand his ground' for England at Hampden Park
Dele Alli warns his England teammates that "it is important you stand your ground" as they prepare for their World Cup qualifier against Scotland in Glasgow.Jun 10, 12:19
Chris Coleman haunted by Serbia memories ahead of return trip
Wales manager Chris Coleman opens up on his pain of falling to a 6-1 loss in his first competitive away game in charge, as he prepares for his latest trip to Serbia.Jun 10, 12:10
Cristiano Ronaldo nets twice as Portugal ease to victory in Riga
Portugal beat Latvia 3-0 at the Skonto Stadium in Riga to remain within three points of Group B leaders Switzerland in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.Jun 9, 20:37
Live Commentary: Latvia 0-3 Portugal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Portugal's 3-0 win over Latvia, as Cristiano Ronaldo again inspired his country to all three points.Jun 9, 18:15
Italy inflict fifth-straight defeat on Uruguay in Nice friendly
Italy cruise to a 3-0 win over Uruguay at the Allianz Riviera in Nice to keep alive their positive run of form under new boss Gian Piero Ventura.Jun 7, 20:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgiampiero-ventura.JPG "Italy manager Giampiero Ventura on the touchline during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Live Commentary: Italy 3-0 Uruguay - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Italy's 3-0 win over Uruguay, as the Azzurri extended their impressive unbeaten run to nine matches.Jun 7, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Falexandre-lacazette-lyon.JPG "Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette in the Europa League match against Roma on March 16, 2017")
Arsene Wenger 'steps up £50m Alexandre Lacazette pursuit'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis have reportedly held talks with Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas over a £50m transfer for Alexandre Lacazette.Jun 6, 21:56
West Ham United make £4m bid for Mexican winger Jurgen Damm?
A report claims that Mexico international Jurgen Damm, who currently plies his trade for Tigres, could be on his way to West Ham United in a £4m transfer.Jun 6, 21:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fgerard-pique-barcelona.jpg "Gerard Pique at a press conference after the Barcelona training session prior to their Champions League match against Manchester City on October 18, 2016")
Gerard Pique takes thinly-veiled swipe at rivals Real Madrid
Gerard Pique says that, unlike rivals Real Madrid in the past, Barcelona will not parade their solitary Copa del Rey title as they know more trophies will soon follow.Jun 6, 21:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Romelu Lukaku: "Staying at Everton is not really an option"
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku intends to join an English club that are competing in the Champions League, with his agent already negotiating with interested parties.Jun 6, 21:15
Pepe announces departure from Real Madrid after 10-year stay
Long-serving Real Madrid defender Pepe takes to Instagram to say a heartfelt goodbye to supporters after bringing an end to his 10-year stay at the club.Jun 6, 21:02
USA swimmer Ryan Lochte 'considered suicide' after Rio 2016 scandal
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Ryan Lochte reveals that he was so low following his Rio 2016 controversy that he 'was about to hang up his entire life'.Jun 6, 20:51
Arda Turan retires from Turkey duty after assault claims
Turkey captain Arda Turan brings an end to his international career four caps short of 100 after being accused of assaulting a journalist.Jun 6, 20:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fdaniel-sturridge.jpg "Daniel Sturridge in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017")
Jamie Carragher: 'Daniel Sturridge confronted me in Australia'
Daniel Sturridge asked to have a quiet word with Jamie Carragher over comments made regarding his Liverpool future, the former Reds defender reveals.Jun 6, 20:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fmesut-ozil-arsenal.JPG "Arsenal's Mesut Ozil during the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Mesut Ozil: Family "would be very happy" with Schalke 04 return
Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil opens up on his admiration for former club Schalke 04 and hints that he would be open to re-joining them in the future.Jun 6, 20:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Folivier-giroud-arsenal_1.JPG "Arsenal's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Southampton on May 10, 2017")
Olivier Giroud: 'I will not settle for another year on the bench'
Olivier Giroud warns manager Arsene Wenger that he could be forced to move on from Arsenal if restricted to a bit-part role once again next season.Jun 6, 20:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}