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/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")
Tottenham Hotspur's bid to play at Wembley moves step closer
Tottenham Hotspur are given the go-ahead by the Football Association to play their home games at Wembley next season, should they take up the offer. Jan 26, 22:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-suarez.jpg "Luis Suarez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona through with thumping win over Real Sociedad
Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 5-2 at Camp Nou - and 6-2 on aggregate - to book their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.Jan 26, 22:09
Crocked Hearts star Callum Paterson on his way to Ipswich Town?
Ipswich Town sign Steven Taylor until the end of the season and reportedly want to add Callum Paterson to their list of January signings.Jan 26, 21:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fislam-slimani.jpg "Leicester City forward Islam Slimani in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri: "Islam Slimani is not for sale"
Claudio Ranieri will not sell Islam Slimani this month despite rumoured interest from the Far East, but a move for Gaston Ramirez may still be on the cards.Jan 26, 21:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fantoine-griezmann.jpg "Antoine Griezmann at the Best FIFA Football Awards on January 9, 2017")
Antoine Griezmann to voice Superman in 'Lego Batman Movie'
Antoine Griezmann is to feature in the new Lego Batman Movie as Superman, who he has overdubbed for the French version of the flick.Jan 26, 21:23
Report: Robert Snodgrass agrees West Ham United switch
Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass is to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical with West Ham United on Friday, according to a report.Jan 26, 21:03
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi doesn't need World Cup win to seal legacy'
Diego Maradona denies suggestions that Lionel Messi needs to lead Argentina to a World Cup success if he is to go down as a true footballing great.Jan 26, 20:58
Steven Gerrard "nervous" ahead of Liverpool coaching role
Steven Gerrard opens up on his decision to take on a youth-team coaching role at former club Liverpool, claiming that he is 'excited but nervous'.Jan 26, 20:44
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Two Aviva Premiership players test positive for use of cocaine
Two Aviva Premiership players tested positive for recreational drug use outside of competition time last season, the Rugby Football Union reveals.Jan 26, 20:29
West Bromwich Albion 'make last-ditch Branislav Ivanovic approach'
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is said to be a target for West Bromwich Albion, despite reportedly already agreeing terms with Zenit St Petersburg.Jan 26, 20:18
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Tymal Mills: 'My England future lies in Twenty20 cricket'
England ace Tymal Mills, who took his first wicket in the win over India, hopes to get a run of games under his belt following a "tough couple of years".Jan 26, 20:04
Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr allays fans' fears over club sale
Katharina Liebherr reveals that talks over a potential sale of Southampton are ongoing, but any deal struck will be in "the best interests of the club".Jan 26, 19:50
Manchester United 'using Paul Pogba to tempt Antoine Griezmann'
Manchester United are using Paul Pogba to make certain that Antoine Griezmann makes the switch to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in the summer, according to a report.Jan 26, 19:34
Sunderland to bring in Bordeaux defender Diego Contento on loan?
Sunderland have reportedly targeted Bordeaux full-back Diego Contento as a direct replacement for Patrick Van Aanholt, who is expected to join Crystal Palace this month.Jan 26, 19:20
Report: Nottingham Forest make approach for Nigel Clough
A report claims that Nottingham Forest have made a formal approach to Burton Albion for the services of boss Nigel Clough, who spent nine years at the club as a player.Jan 26, 19:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Fshane-long-josh-sims.jpg "Shane Long celebrates scoring with Josh Sims during the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton on January 25, 2017")
Southampton hold firm against Liverpool to book Wembley spot
Southampton beat Liverpool 2-0 on aggregate to book their place in the final of the EFL Cup, with Shane Long's second-leg goal sealing the famous victory.Jan 25, 21:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjurgen-klopp.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Live Commentary: Liverpool 0-1 Southampton (0-2 aggregate) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Southampton's 1-0 win over Liverpool, as the Saints came out on top in the EFL Cup semi-final tie.Jan 25, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fross-mccormack.jpg "Ross McCormack in action for Aston Villa on August 5, 2016")
Report: Aston Villa holding out for Ross McCormack bid
A report claims that 'unfit striker' Ross McCormack will continue to train with Aston Villa's Under-23s side while the club deliberate over his future.Jan 24, 12:57
Paul Lambert "delighted" to hold Nouha Dicko down to new contract
Paul Lambert talks up the ability of Nouha Dicko after seeing the striker extend his Wolverhampton Wanderers contract until the summer of 2020.Jan 24, 12:43
Birmingham City offload midfielder Diego Fabbrini to Italian club
Diego Fabbrini joins Serie B side Spezia Calcio on loan for the remainder of the season, with Birmingham City reportedly happy to offload him permanently in the summer.Jan 24, 12:32
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Manchester United to begin 'significant structural work' on Old Trafford
Old Trafford is to undergo structural work to bring the disabled seating provision up to the required standard, with 2,600 season ticket holders being affected.Jan 24, 12:21
Swansea City 'willing to sell Modou Barrow to Newcastle United'
Modou Barrow will reportedly be allowed to drop down a division to join Newcastle United should Swansea City receive a bid for the Gambian winger.Jan 24, 12:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fyaya-toure.JPG "Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day")
Yaya Toure rules out big-money move to Chinese Super League
Yaya Toure outlines the reasons behind why he turned down a big-money offer to join a Chinese Super League club, claiming that he is more than happy at Manchester City.Jan 24, 11:55
Sunderland sign defender Joleon Lescott on short-term deal
Sunderland announce the signing of experienced defender Joleon Lescott on a short-term deal until the end of the season.Jan 24, 11:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fluis-hernandez.jpg "Luis Hernandez in action for Leicester City on August 19, 2016")
Report: Leicester City's Luis Hernandez agrees Malaga move
A report claims that Leicester City outcast Luis Hernandez will bring his seven-month spell at the club to an end, with a move to Malaga close to being finalised.Jan 24, 11:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona's contract talks with Lionel Messi "going very well"
Barcelona are confident of seeing Lionel Messi sign a contract extension beyond the end of next year, according to the club's technical secretary Robert Fernandez.Jan 24, 11:26
/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")
Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois: "I have never felt so good"
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says that he is enjoying his best spell at the club since joining in 2011, amid suggestions that he wants to leave in the summer.Jan 24, 11:12
England rugby players told to ditch mobile phones by visual awareness coach
England's new visual awareness coach Sherylle Calder has warned players that they must restrict their use of mobile phones if they are to enjoy sustained success.Jan 24, 11:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fsadio-mane.jpg "Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool not over-reliant on forward Sadio Mane'
Jurgen Klopp admits that Liverpool "must do better as a defensive unit", as he brushes aside claims that his side are becoming too reliant on certain individuals.Jan 24, 10:48
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Arsene Wenger facing four-match ban for shoving official?
A report claims that Arsene Wenger could miss Arsenal's meeting with Chelsea next month as he faces a potential four-match touchline ban for his actions against Burnley.Jan 24, 10:32
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Roger Federer coasts into semi-finals of Australian Open
Roger Federer beats Mischa Zverev in straight sets to advance through to the last four of the Australian Open, where he will face Stanislas Wawrinka.Jan 24, 10:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fmarcus-rashford.JPG "Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in action during his side's FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017")
Report: Marcus Rashford in line for Manchester United pay rise
Young striker Marcus Rashford's weekly pay at Manchester United will increase to £25,000 a week next season, according to a report.Jan 24, 09:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjurgen-klopp_1.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp 'holds player summit to galvanise Liverpool squad'
A report claims that Jurgen Klopp has demanded an improvement from his players, having held an extended post-match debrief following the 3-2 loss to Swansea City.Jan 24, 09:44
Venus Williams to face Coco Vandeweghe in semi-finals
Venus Williams and Coco Vandeweghe overcome Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Garbine Muguruza respectively to set up a final-four tie at the Australian Open.Jan 24, 09:28
Stanislas Wawrinka overcomes Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach final four
Fourth seed Stanislas Wawrinka beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last eight of the Australian Open to remain on course for back-to-back Grand Slam titles.Jan 24, 09:11
Barcelona comfortable winners at Ipurua to keep pressure on leaders
Barcelona ease to a 4-0 win over Eibar at Ipurua Municipal Stadium thanks to goals from Denis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.Jan 22, 21:38
Live Commentary: Eibar 0-4 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Barcelona's 4-0 win over Eibar, as the Catalan giants made it 12 without defeat in La Liga.Jan 22, 18:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fshkodran-mustafi.jpg "Shkodran Mustafi heads in the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Burnley on January 22, 2017")
Alexis Sanchez rescues 10-man Arsenal with late penalty
Arsenal climb into second place in the Premier League by seeing off Burnley 2-1, courtesy of an Alexis Sanchez penalty in the seventh minute of added time.Jan 22, 16:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016")
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-1 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's 2-1 win over Burnley, as the Gunners came out on top by the odd goal in a topsy-turvy affair.Jan 22, 13:15
Sergio Ramos: 'Real Madrid players need supporters to stick by us'
Sergio Ramos accuses Real Madrid fans of "kicking us when we are down" following their recent back-to-back defeats in league and cup.Jan 22, 12:54
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