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Axed Rafael Benitez thanks Real Madrid, wishes luck to replacement Zidane
Rafael Benitez says that it was an "honour and privilege" to be manager of Real Madrid, 24 hours after he was sacked.Jan 5, 17:50
Fenerbahce 'want to sign Liverpool's Lazar Markovic on permanent deal'
Fenerbahce reportedly intend to open talks with Liverpool about signing Lazar Markovic on a permanent deal.Jan 5, 17:39
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Indian schoolboy makes cricket history by scoring 1,009 runs
Fifteen-year-old Indian schoolboy Pravan Dhanawade makes history by becoming the first batsman to score 1,000 runs in an official match.Jan 5, 17:22
Rafael Benitez unaware of Real Madrid sacking when Zinedine Zidane appointed?
Rafael Benitez was reportedly not aware that he had been sacked by Real Madrid when he heard about Zinedine Zidane's appointment.Jan 5, 17:05
West Brom keeper Ben Foster steps up return by playing 45 mins in U21s friendly
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster steps up his recovery by playing 45 minutes of an Under-21s friendly.Jan 5, 16:49
FA rejects Bournemouth's appeal to rescind Simon Francis's red card
The Football Association rejects Bournemouth's appeal against Simon Francis's red card.Jan 5, 16:14
South Africa declare on 627 against England after Temba Bavuma scores maiden ton
Temba Bavuma scores a maiden Test century before South Africa declare on 627 in the third Test against England in Cape Town.Jan 5, 16:06
Derek Adams leads nominations for League Two Manager of the Month
Derek Adams, Darrell Clarke, Gareth Ainsworth and Shaun Derry are nominated for the League Two Manager of the Month award.Jan 5, 06:00
League Two quartet up for Player of the Month award for December
Gareth Evans, Jason McCarthy, John Lundstram and Matty Taylor are nominated for the League Two Player of the Month award for December.Jan 5, 06:00
Manchester United sponsor Adidas 'unhappy' with team's style of play
Adidas chief executive Herbert Hainer criticises Manchester United's style of play.Jan 4, 18:58
Liverpool 'to beat Manchester United to signing of young keeper Kamil Grabara'
Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the signature of young Polish goalkeeper Kamil Garbara, who is said to have also been tracked by Manchester United.Jan 4, 18:44
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Ex-Arsenal defender John Roberts dies at age of 69
Former Arsenal defender John Roberts, who made 81 appearances for the Gunners, dies at the age of 69.Jan 4, 18:27
Chelsea star Willian refuses to give up on reaching top four
Willian is hopeful that Chelsea will secure a European spot this season, despite being 13 points adrift of a Champions League position.Jan 4, 18:13
Real Madrid to hold 6.30pm press conference over Rafael Benitez's future
Real Madrid are to hold a press conference at 6.30pm amid rumours that Rafael Benitez has been sacked.Jan 4, 17:47
Derby County sign Guinea international Abdoul Camara
Derby County confirm the signing of Guinea international Abdoul Camara from Angers on a three-and-a-half-year deal.Jan 4, 17:41
Sunderland hope to seal deal for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Sandro?
Sunderland reportedly approach Queens Park Rangers about the possibility of signing Sandro.Jan 4, 17:24
Father of Ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Leon Clarke dies after pub attack
The father of Bury striker Leon Clarke dies after being attacked in a pub on New Year's Eve.Jan 4, 17:06
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp not considering Mario Balotelli return
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he is not thinking about bringing back Mario Balotelli at the end of his loan spell at AC Milan.Jan 4, 16:48
Stubborn Hashim Amla helps South Africa frustrate England on day three
Hashim Amla's unbeaten 157 frustrates England's bowlers as South Africa close down the lead to end day three of the second Test 276 runs behind.Jan 4, 16:05
Jamie Vardy to miss just one Leicester City game after minor groin surgery
Leicester City confirm that striker Jamie Vardy will miss just one match as a result of minor groin surgery following reports that he could be out for two weeks.Jan 4, 10:57
Australia want day-night Test in 2017-18 Ashes series against England
Australia chief executive James Sutherland says that the team are keen to play a day-night Test during the 2017-18 Ashes series.Jan 4, 10:46
Manchester United to launch bid for Marquinhos in coming days?
Manchester United will reportedly launch a bid for Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos in the coming days.Jan 4, 10:34
West Ham United's Diego Poyet 'to rejoin Charlton Athletic on loan'
West Ham United midfielder Diego Poyet will reportedly return to Charlton Athletic on loan after cutting short his spell at MK Dons.Jan 4, 10:17
Jermaine Pennant 'to have trial with Singapore club Tampines Rovers'
Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant will reportedly have a trial with Singapore club Tampines Rovers this week.Jan 4, 10:02
Jamie Redknapp hopes Wayne Rooney's goal can kickstart run of form
Jamie Redknapp says that Wayne Rooney's goal for Manchester United at the weekend could 'spark him into life'.Jan 4, 09:46
Tottenham Hotspur 'to beat Arsenal to signing of PSG winger Ezequiel Lavezzi'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly expected to beat North London rivals Arsenal to the signature of Paris Saint-Germain winger Ezequiel Lavezzi this month.Jan 4, 09:25
Juventus star Paul Pogba: 'Time at Manchester United was like a holiday'
Paul Pogba says that his time at Manchester United was like a "holiday" compared to the hard work that is required at Juventus.Jan 4, 09:12
West Ham United forward Mauro Zarate wanted by Malaga?
Malaga are reportedly keen to sign West Ham United forward Mauro Zarate, who is under contract until 2017.Jan 4, 08:57
Olivier Giroud challenges Alan Shearer's claims Arsenal need three new players
Olivier Giroud rubbishes Alan Shearer's suggestion that Arsenal need three new players in order to win the Premier League title.Jan 4, 08:50
Gary Neville wants to stay Valencia head coach beyond summer
Gary Neville admits that he wants to stay at Valencia for the long term, despite recently claiming that he does not want to "end up" in management.Jan 4, 08:37
Report: Manchester United to trigger Neymar's £140m release clause
Manchester United will reportedly trigger Neymar's £140m release clause in his Barcelona contract this summer.Jan 4, 08:25
Rain-affected day gives West Indies hopes of third-Test draw against Australia
West Indies have hope of a draw in the third Test against Australia after day two in Sydney was disrupted by rain.Jan 4, 08:14
Jurgen Klopp not considering Liverpool as Premier League title challengers
Jurgen Klopp brushes off talk that Liverpool are contenders for the Premier League title after moving level with Manchester United on 30 points.Dec 30, 22:21
Liverpool's Adam Lallana: 'Klopp told us to play dirtier against Sunderland'
Adam Lallana says that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told the team to play "dirtier" prior to their win over Sunderland.Dec 30, 22:10
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke hopes to "keep up" scoring run
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke says that he hopes to "keep up" his scoring run after netting his second in four days against Sunderland.Dec 30, 22:00
Live Commentary: Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text updates of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.Dec 30, 18:45
Cristiano Ronaldo's double against Real Sociedad helps Real Madrid end 2015 with win
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lucas Vasquez help Real Madrid to seal a 3-1 win over Real Sociedad to end 2015 on a high.Dec 30, 16:50
Alan Curtis "comfortable" with Swansea City role despite uncertainty over future
Alan Curtis says that he is "comfortable" about his caretaker role at Swansea City, despite his long-term future being uncertain.Dec 30, 16:25
David Moyes: 'I would manage Manchester United again if offered the job'
David Moyes admits that he would return to Manchester United as manager, despite lasting less than 10 months at Old Trafford when he took over from Sir Alex Ferguson.Dec 30, 16:11
Half-Time Report: Cristiano Ronaldo makes amends for missed penalty by putting Real Madrid ahead
Cristiano Ronaldo makes amends for his missed 24th-minute penalty by slotting home from the spot to put Real Madrid ahead against Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu.Dec 30, 15:48
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