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Manuel Pellegrini wants to stay at Manchester City, despite Barcelona rumours
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists that he wants to continue his role at the club, despite reports claiming that Barcelona want him.Jan 9, 15:26
Manchester City admit to making 'mistakes' with Frank Lampard's contract
Manchester City admit that they made 'errors' and misled fans by announcing the wrong details regarding Frank Lampard's contract at the club and MLS side New York City.Jan 9, 15:09
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PSG star Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives Ignazio Abate vitamins as Christmas gift
Zlatan Ibrahimovic decides to give his former AC Milan teammate Ignazio Abate vitamins as a Christmas gift.Jan 9, 13:59
Mexican footballer Jorge Enriquez 'faces sack after posting racy photo'
Mexican footballer Jorge Enriquez could reportedly be sacked by Club Deportivo Guadalajara after posting a racy photo of himself and his girlfriend online.Jan 9, 13:45
American football player Michael Sam 'engaged to boyfriend'
American football player Michael Sam, who became the first openly gay NFL player last year, is reportedly engaged to his boyfriend Vito Cammisano.Jan 9, 13:26
Arsene Wenger 'bans Arsenal players from smoking on club duty'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reportedly warns his players that they will be forced to train with the youth team if they are caught smoking while on club duty.Jan 9, 13:07
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling shares photos of Jamaica holiday
Raheem Sterling shares photos of his holiday in Jamaica after Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers gave the England star some time off.Jan 9, 12:50
Frankie, Wayne Bridge expecting second child
Wayne Bridge and his wife Frankie are expecting their second child together, The Saturdays singer confirms.Jan 9, 12:33
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger "shocked" by 'Charlie Hebdo' shooting in Paris
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expresses his 'shock' following the shooting of 12 people at the Charlie Hebdo magazine headquarters in Paris.Jan 9, 12:15
Cardiff City confirm signing of Alex Revell from Rotherham United
Cardiff City complete the capture of Alex Revell from Rotherham United on a deal which runs until June 30, 2017.Jan 9, 11:57
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rejects Lukas Podolski's accusations of 'disrespect'
Arsene Wenger rejects Lukas Podolski's claims that the Arsenal boss 'disrespected' him during the process of his loan move to Inter Milan.Jan 9, 11:46
Frank Lampard responds to "lies and nonsense" over deal with New York City FC
Frank Lampard hits out at the "lies and nonsense" over his New York City deal after it was revealed yesterday that he is only registered to 'loan' club Manchester City.Jan 9, 11:24
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Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by five wickets in rain-affected clash
Hobart Hurricanes snatch a five-wicket victory over Sydney Thunder after rain restricted the Big Bash game to 17 overs.Jan 9, 11:13
Norwich City confirm appointment of new manager Alex Neil
Norwich City confirm the appointment of Hamilton Academical boss Alex Neil as the club's new manager.Jan 9, 11:01
Hull City boss Steve Bruce backs Ched Evans to return to football
Hull City boss Steve Bruce confirms that he gave his backing to Oldham Athletic to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans, whom he believes has a case to appeal.Jan 9, 10:59
Hillsborough families accept PFA chief Gordon Taylor's apology
Some of the Hillsborough families have accepted the apology from PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor after he compared the 1989 disaster to the Ched Evans rape case.Jan 9, 10:35
Cesc Fabregas denies trying to convince Lionel Messi to join Chelsea
Cesc Fabregas denies suggestions that he is trying to convince Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona in a £200m move to Chelsea.Jan 9, 10:18
Arsene Wenger: Wojciech Szczesny has apologised for smoking "mistake"
Arsene Wenger confirms that Wojciech Szczesny has apologised after the Arsenal goalkeeper was caught smoking in the team's dressing room.Jan 9, 10:02
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirms Mesut Ozil is available for Stoke City match
Arsene Wenger confirms that Mesut Ozil is available for Arsenal's match against Stoke City on Sunday after spending three months out with a knee injury.Jan 9, 09:47
Hull City 'speak to Jermain Defoe's agents regarding January move'
Hull City boss Steve Bruce reveals that the club have held talks with Jermain Defoe's representatives regarding a move to the KC Stadium this month.Jan 9, 09:33
Liverpool to launch £23.5m bid for Roma's Miralem Pjanic?
Liverpool are reportedly preparing a £23.5m bid for Roma star Miralem Pjanic as they hunt for Steven Gerrard's replacement.Jan 9, 09:21
FA chairman Greg Dyke: 'No basis to intervene in Ched Evans case'
FA chairman Greg Dyke says that there is "no basis" for the governing body to "intervene directly" in Ched Evans's case as the convicted rapist searches for a new club.Jan 9, 09:08
7pm Transfer Talk Update: Victor Valdes, Ched Evans, Mario Balotelli
Sports Mole rounds up the transfer news and speculation that have made the headlines over the course of the day.Jan 8, 19:00
Wayne Rooney voted England's Player of 2014
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is voted by fans as England's Player of 2014.Jan 8, 18:57
Ched Evans blames "mob rule" tactics for collapse of Oldham Athletic move
Convicted rapist Ched Evans slams "mob rule" tactics for the collapse of his move to Oldham Athletic.Jan 8, 18:28
Man United's Louis van Gaal suggests Victor Valdes will not rival David de Gea
Louis van Gaal insists that Victor Valdes has joined Manchester United as "number two" goalkeeper, therefore not rivalling David de Gea.Jan 8, 18:21
Manchester United announce signing of Victor Valdes on 18-month deal
Manchester United announce the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on an 18-month deal, with an option of a further year.Jan 8, 18:03
Wigan Athletic confirm signing of Liam Ridgewell on six-week loan
Wigan Athletic confirm the arrival of Liam Ridgewell from MLS side Portland Timbers on a six-week loan.Jan 8, 17:52
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Jbe Kruger, Andy Sullivan share first-round lead at South Africa Open
Jbe Kruger and Andy Sullivan share the South Africa Open lead with first-round 66s, while Ernie Els sits one shot behind.Jan 8, 17:42
Jose Mourinho charged by FA for suggesting "campaign against Chelsea"
Jose Mourinho is charged by the FA for suggesting that referees are influenced by a "campaign against Chelsea" following his side's 1-1 draw with Southampton.Jan 8, 17:15
Liverpool's first-team doctor Zaf Iqbal 'leaves club'
Liverpool's first-team doctor Zaf Iqbal reportedly leaves the club after a four-and-a-half-year spell on Merseyside.Jan 8, 17:09
Daniel Sturridge to return to Liverpool tomorrow to rejoin training
Brendan Rodgers confirms that Daniel Sturridge will return to Liverpool training tomorrow and could play at some stage this month.Jan 8, 16:54
Oldham Athletic: 'Death threats caused club to pull out of Ched Evans deal'
Oldham Athletic confirm that a deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans is off due to numerous threats made to the League One club.Jan 8, 16:39
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson hails arrival of Andrej Kramaric
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson hails the "important" arrival of Croatian striker Andrej Kramaric.Jan 8, 16:16
Norwich City agree compensation with Hamilton Academical for manager Alex Neil
Norwich City agree compensation with Hamilton Academical to negotiate a contract with manager Alex Neil.Jan 8, 16:06
Oldham Athletic Supporters' Trust call for end to 'extreme threats' to staff
The Oldham Athletic Supporters' Trust urges fellow fans to stop sending 'extreme threats' to club members after a deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans was called off.Jan 8, 15:55
Toronto striker Jermain Defoe to train with Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Toronto striker Jermain Defoe will train with the club's development squad next week.Jan 8, 15:35
Brendan Rodgers draws line under debate over Steven Gerrard's Liverpool exit
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers draws a line under the debate regarding Steven Gerrard's contract situation at Anfield.Jan 8, 15:23
Oldham Athletic 'deny chairman Simon Corney quit over Ched Evans controversy'
Oldham Athletic reportedly reject rumours that chairman Simon Corney has stepped down over the Ched Evans controversy.Jan 8, 15:08
Liverpool's Mario Balotelli expresses love for the Spice Girls on Twitter
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli suggests on social media that he is a fan of British '90s girlband the Spice Girls.Jan 8, 13:58
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