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Xavi: 'I owe Louis van Gaal a lot'
Xavi says that he "owes" former Barcelona manager Louis van Gaal for all the good memories that he provided.Jun 13, 12:50
Luis Suarez takes part in full training session
Luis Suarez takes part in a full Uruguay training session for the first time since undergoing surgery on a knee injury last month.Jun 13, 12:30
FIFPro critical of Manuas pitch quality
Players' union FIFPro adds to the criticism regarding the poor playing conditions of the Amazonia Arena pitch.Jun 13, 12:16
Iker Casillas: 'Spain motivated by 2010 triumph'
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas insists that his side's 2010 World Cup triumph acts as motivation, rather than a burden heading into this year's tournament.Jun 13, 11:59
Ruud Gullit: 'Netherlands must sharpen defence'
Ruud Gullit warns Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal to pay close attention to his defence, which he believes needs "sharpening".Jun 13, 11:45
Marcelo grateful to Brazil supporters
Brazil defender Marcelo hails his teammates and home supporters for staying behind him following his early own goal against Croatia.Jun 13, 11:27
Louis van Gaal tips Brazil, Argentina for World Cup success
Louis van Gaal tips South American giants Brazil or Argentina to win the World Cup this summer.Jun 13, 11:09
Maya Yoshida: 'Confederations Cup provided valuable experience'
Maya Yoshida says that playing in last summer's Confederations Cup in Brazil acted as "valuable experience" for Japan.Jun 13, 10:54
Oscar dedicates Brazil goal to family
Oscar dedicates his goal for Brazil in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup to his wife and daughter.Jun 13, 10:35
Sokratis Papastathopoulos: 'Don't underestimate Greece'
Greece defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos warns fellow Group C opponents not to underestimate his side following on from their triumph at Euro 2004.Jun 13, 10:23
Live Coverage: World Cup live: June 13 - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you day three of our rolling news coverage of the 2014 World Cup.Jun 13, 10:00
Besiktas pull out of Demba Ba move
Besiktas diretor of football Onder Ozen reveals that the club have pulled out of a move to sign Chelsea striker Demba Ba.Jun 12, 07:55
Mesut Ozil: 'I've earned trust of Arsene Wenger, Joachim Low'
Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil hits back at recent criticism directed his way.Jun 12, 07:40
Arsene Wenger 'runs rule over Mario Mandzukic'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger arrives in Brazil with the intention of casting an eye over a list of potential strikers, a report suggests.Jun 12, 07:29
Luka Modric expecting a "titanic tussle" in World Cup opener
Luka Modric admits that Croatia face a "titanic tussle" against hosts Brazil in tonight's World Cup opener.Jun 12, 07:10
8am Transfer Talk update: Koke, Dejan Lovren, Carlos Vela
Sports Mole looks at the latest news and speculation from the transfer market. Jun 12, 07:00
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Stuart Lancaster: 'No risk moving Manu Tuilagi wide'
England head coach Stuart Lancaster insists that there is "not really an element of risk" involved with moving Manu Tuilgai out wide against New Zealand.Jun 12, 06:30
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Nico Rosberg: 'Mercedes must become bulletproof'
Nico Rosberg insists that Mercedes must become "bulletproof" in order to keep hold of their lead at the top of the standings.Jun 12, 06:16
Sepp Blatter hits back at "disrespectful" comments
Sepp Blatter describes recent comments made by FA chairman Greg Dyke as being the 'most disrespectful thing he has ever experienced'.Jun 12, 05:58
Lewis Grabban: 'Norwich City matched my Premier League ambitions'
Norwich City striker Lewis Grabban reveals that he "did not want to turn down" a move to the club due its size and the attacking philiosophy of manager Neil Adams. Jun 12, 05:42
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Mooen Ali 'excited' ahead of first Test at Lord's
Moeen Ali admits that he is 'proud and excited' to have been selected in England's Test squad for the first time.Jun 12, 05:28
Leeds United must pay compensation fee to land new manager?
A report claims that Leeds United must pay £400,000 in compensation to land Reading academy manager Eamonn Dolan.Jun 12, 05:13
Daniel Pranjic to undergo treatment ahead of World Cup
The Croatia Football Federation reveal that Daniel Pranjic will need to undergo treatment on his injured ankle ahead of the World Cup.Jun 7, 21:50
Report: Shola Ameobi weighing up Sydney FC move
A report claims that former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is deliberating over a move to Sydney FC.Jun 7, 21:35
Romelu Lukaku limps off field in Belgium's slender friendly victory
Belgium leave it late to see off 10-man Tunisia at the Stade Roi Baudouin.Jun 7, 21:25
Argentina edge past Slovenia in final pre-World Cup friendly
Argentina defeat Slovenia 2-0 in their final friendly fixture ahead of the World Cup.Jun 7, 20:51
Ireland victorious in Argentina
Ireland defeat Argentina 17-29 to pick up their first ever victory on Argentine soil.Jun 7, 20:33
Javier Mascherano pens new Barcelona deal
Javier Mascherano signs a new contract at Barcelona which will see him tied to the club until 2018.Jun 7, 20:14
Team News: England make 10 changes for Honduras friendly
England manager Roy Hodgson makes 10 changes to England's starting lineup for tonight's friendly against Honduras.Jun 7, 19:50
Marco Reus: 'My dream has been shattered by ankle injury'
Marco Reus says that his 'dream has been shattered' having been ruled out of Germany's World Cup campaign through injury.Jun 7, 19:35
Louis van Gaal: 'I always wanted to buy Arturo Vidal'
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal admits that he "always wanted to buy" Arturo Vidal when the midfielder was playing at Bayer Leverkusen.Jun 7, 19:19
Nico Rosberg expecting battle with Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg expects a straight fight between himself and teammate Lewis Hamilton in tomorrow's Canadian Grand Prix.Jun 7, 19:03
Real Madrid Castilla relegated from Segunda Division
Real Madrid Castilla lose 1-0 against Real Murcia to drop out of the Spanish second division.Jun 7, 18:47
Barcelona B finish campaign with narrow victory
Barcelona B defeat Hercules 2-1 to end their campaign with a victory.Jun 7, 18:32
Nico Rosberg edges out Lewis Hamilton to take Canadian Grand Prix pole position
Nico Rosberg edges out Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to take pole position ahead of tomorrow's Canadian Grand Prix.Jun 7, 18:09
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Revenue at Premier League clubs reaches record level
£2.5 billion was earned in commercial revenue by Premier League clubs in the 2012-13 season, newly-released figures reveal.Jun 5, 01:00
Chris Coleman praises "courageous" Wales display
Chris Coleman praises his Wales players for showing a "fantastic mentality" against Netherlands on Wednesday night.Jun 5, 00:45
Juan Mata: 'Diego Costa will thrive in English football'
Former Chelsea player Juan Mata says that Spanish teammate Diego Costa will thrive at Stamford Bridge should he join the club. Jun 5, 00:33
Argentina cruise past Trinidad and Tobago ahead of World Cup
Argentina defeat Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 to maintain their recent unbeaten home run heading into the World Cup.Jun 5, 00:22
Rickie Lambert: 'England squad fully behind Wayne Rooney'
England striker Rickie Lambert insists that the whole squad are '100% behind' Wayne Rooney following recent criticism.Jun 4, 23:59
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