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Report: Christian Benteke will not force Aston Villa exit
A report claims that Christian Benteke will not hand in a second transfer request at Aston Villa, meaning that Liverpool will have to pay his full £32.5m buyout clause.Jun 1, 17:47
CONCACAF chief Enrique Sanz banned from all football activity
Enrique Sanz, the general secretary of CONCACAF, is the latest to be banned from all football activity in the wake of ongoing corruption allegations.Jun 1, 17:36
Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk punished by UEFA for crowd disturbances
Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk are ordered to play their next European home game behind closed doors, while also being fined £36,000, as a result of their fans' racist behaviour.Jun 1, 17:17
Ronald Koeman confirms Jordy Clasie interest
Ronald Koeman admits that Jordie Clasie is among his transfer targets this summer, as a direct replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin who looks likely to depart.Jun 1, 16:59
Giorgio Chiellini: 'I have no problem with Luis Suarez'
Giorgio Chiellini says that he will 'happily hug Luis Suarez' prior to this weekend's Champions League final to prove that there are no bad feelings between the pair.Jun 1, 16:48
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Roger Federer feeling "physically fresh" ahead of French Open quarter-finals
World number two Roger Federer is looking forward to taking on compatriot Stan Wawrinka in the French Open final eight, claiming that he is feeling in good shape.Jun 1, 16:33
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Rain ends play at Headingley as England chase down record total
England are left on 44-0 overnight as they chase down 455 for victory against New Zealand, as heavy rain at Headingley brings play to a close early doors.Jun 1, 16:16
Leigh Griffiths: 'Rangers didn't deserve to earn promotion'
Leigh Griffiths congratulates Motherwell on their victory over Rangers, claiming that the Gers did not deserve to earn promotion to the Scottish Premiership.Jun 1, 15:59
Watford announce Sebastian Prodl capture
Watford announce the signing of Austrian defender Sebastian Prodl on a five-year deal.Jun 1, 15:40
Jack Warner: 'Shameful Sepp Blatter must step aside as FIFA president'
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner claims that "no other person has brought so much shame and disgrace" on the under-fire organisation than Sepp Blatter.Jun 1, 15:32
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David Humphreys sad to see "invaluable" Tom Palmer leave Gloucester
Former England international Tom Palmer agrees to join Italian franchise Treviso, bringing to an end his one-season stay at Gloucester Rugby.Jun 1, 15:16
Manchester City 'weighing up Alex Song move'
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song is a transfer target for Manchester City this summer, according to a report.Jun 1, 14:56
Andy Murray expecting tough test against David Ferrer at French Open
Andy Murray admits that he is finding each match progressively tougher at the French Open, after overcoming Jeremy Chardy to set up a last-eight clash with David Ferrer.Jun 1, 14:39
Rangers welcome police investigation into "disgraceful" Fir Park brawl
Rangers will "co-operate fully with investigations" after defender Bilel Mohsni lashed out at an opponent following the club's weekend defeat to Motherwell.Jun 1, 14:31
Thierry Henry: 'Aaron Ramsey should stay at Arsenal'
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry believes that Aaron Ramsey should remain in North London, despite rumoured interest from Catalan giants Barcelona.Jun 1, 14:10
Interview: Ex-Chelsea and Aston Villa midfielder Andy Townsend
Former Aston Villa skipper Andy Townsend chats to Sports Mole ahead of this afternoon's 134th FA Cup final at Wembley.May 30, 11:55
Preview:French Cup final: Paris Saint Germain vs. Auxerre
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Coupe de France final meeting between Paris Saint-Germain and Auxerre at the Stade de France.May 29, 19:30
Preview:Napoli vs. Lazio
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Serie A meeting between Napoli and Lazio at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples.May 29, 18:19
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Qatar
Sports Mole previews this weekend's friendly meeting between Northern Ireland and Qatar at Gresty Road.May 29, 14:33
Top five greatest FA Cup finals
Sports Mole looks back at five classic FA Cup encounters over the years.May 29, 11:27
Greg Dyke: 'England will consider World Cup exile if Sepp Blatter wins election'
FA chief Greg Dyke describes the level of alleged corruption within FIFA as "frightening" and "unacceptable".May 29, 07:59
Eliaquim Mangala: 'Manchester City would love to sign Paul Pogba'
Paul Pogba is "a great player who has everything", according to his France international teammate Eliaquim Mangala.May 29, 07:49
Liverpool fall short with £10m Nathaniel Clyne bid?
Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne is the subject of a failed £10m bid by Liverpool, according to a report.May 29, 07:34
Uruguayan players' union to challenge Luis Suarez biting ban
The Uruguayan players' union claims that Luis Suarez is a victim of wrongdoing at FIFA, and insists that what remains of his international ban should be overturned.May 29, 07:19
On this day: Thirty-nine supporters die in Heysel rioting
On this day 30 years ago, 39 football supporters lost their lives at the European Cup final in Brussels.May 29, 07:00
Transfer Talk Daily Update: Paul Pogba, Kevin de Bruyne, Jackson Martinez
Sports Mole rounds up all the transfer talk and activity that has come to light over the past 24 hours.May 29, 06:57
Andy Murray: 'Time violations difficult to avoid'
Andy Murray insists that he "was not annoyed" to be flagged up for violating the 20-second limit between points, as he beat Joao Sousa in round two of the French Open.May 29, 06:47
Joe Schmidt concerned by potential Jack McGrath World Cup ban
Joe Schmidt concedes that prop Jack McGrath deserved his yellow card for kneeing Konstantin Mikautadze in Ireland's defeat to the Barbarians.May 29, 06:32
Aaron Ramsey: 'Arsenal hungrier than ever to taste success'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey claims that his side must "prove" they are worthy winners when they meet Aston Villa in the FA Cup final on Saturday.May 29, 06:14
Arsenal 'close in on £25m-rated striker Jackson Martinez'
A report claims that Porto striker Jackson Martinez is a top transfer target for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger this summer.May 29, 05:59
Sheikh Ahmad: 'Brave Sepp Blatter has done a great job for football'
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah defends the tenure of Sepp Blatter ahead of today's FIFA presidential election.May 29, 05:44
Report: Manchester City, Barcelona battle it out for Paul Pogba
The battle to land Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is now a two-way race between Barcelona and Manchester City, according to a report.May 29, 05:30
Russell Martin "absolutely buzzing" to represent Scotland once again
Russell Martin insists that Scotland still do not "get the respect we deserve as a national team", despite their positive start to Euro 2016 qualifying.May 29, 05:15
Preview:German Cup final: Borussia Dortmund vs. Wolfsburg
Sports Mole previews this weekend's German Cup final between Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.May 28, 20:11
Preview:Atalanta BC vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Serie A meeting between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia.May 28, 18:34
Borna Coric ousts Tommy Robredo to continue French Open adventure
Borna Coric reaches the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time by overcoming Tommy Robredo in a five-set thriller.May 28, 17:50
Home favourite Jeremy Chardy overcomes John Isner at French Open
Jeremy Chardy will take on David Goffin in the third round of the French Open, courtesy of a 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-3 triumph over John Isner.May 28, 17:35
Heather Watson loses to Sloane Stephens in Paris
Heather Watson sees her French Open campaign come to an end, as she falls to a 6-2 6-4 defeat against American Sloane Stephens.May 28, 17:14
Novak Djokovic makes light work of Gilles Muller
Novak Djokovic beats Gilles Muller 6-1 6-4 6-4 in the second round of the French Open to extend his unbeaten run to 24 matches.May 28, 16:59
Andy Murray battles past Joao Sousa to advance in Paris
Andy Murray beats Joao Sousa in four sets to advance to the third round of the French Open.May 28, 16:41
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