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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fivan-rakitic.JPG "Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Ivan Rakitic's agent calms rumours of Manchester United interest in Barcelona star
Ivan Rakitic's agent Arturo Canales plays down rumours linking the Barcelona midfielder to Manchester United.Nov 15, 10:37
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Video: Barcelona star Luis Suarez scores as a goalkeeper in training with Uruguay
Barcelona star Luis Suarez scores while playing as a goalkeeper in a training session with Uruguay.Nov 15, 10:22
/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")
Hull City striker Will Keane ruled out for 12 months with knee injury
Hull City striker Will Keane is reportedly expected to miss the rest of the season due to cruciate ligament damage.Nov 15, 10:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte 'to make late call on Diego Costa fitness'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will reportedly leave it late to make a decision on Diego Costa's fitness ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Middlesbrough.Nov 15, 09:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdaniel-sturridge_1.JPG "Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Daniel Sturridge 'could seek Liverpool exit in January'
Daniel Sturridge is reportedly ready to leave Liverpool in the January transfer window after accepting that he will not be a regular under Jurgen Klopp.Nov 15, 09:33
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South Africa take eight wickets on day four to defeat Australia in second Test
South Africa take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series against Australia by defeating the hosts by an innings and 80 runs.Nov 15, 09:21
Manchester United's Bastian Schweinsteiger in talks over MLS move?
Manchester United outcast Bastian Schweinsteiger reportedly has a meeting with Chicago Fire manager Veljko Paunovic ahead of a potential move to MLS.Nov 12, 13:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Femre-can.jpg "The delightful Emre Can celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on November 6, 2016")
Emre Can credits "hard" pre-season for current Liverpool form
Emre Can says that Liverpool are reaping the benefits of Jurgen Klopp's "hard" pre-season schedule.Nov 12, 13:44
Arsene Wenger calls for France boss Didier Deschamps to rest Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful that France boss Didier Deschamps will rest Laurent Koscielny due to fears of burnout.Nov 12, 13:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Paul Pogba of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Patrice Evra, Paul Pogba perform Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' after France win
Patrice Evra and Paul Pogba perform Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On' following France's victory over Sweden in Friday's World Cup qualifier.Nov 12, 12:57
Ikechi Anya: 'All of the Scotland team are behind manager Gordon Strachan'
Ikechi Anya says that Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has the players' "full backing" following Friday's 3-0 defeat to England at Wembley.Nov 12, 12:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fphilippe-coutinho.JPG "Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho crosses the ball during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Report: No release clause in Philippe Coutinho's Liverpool contract
Philippe Coutinho reportedly does not have a release clause in his Liverpool contract amid claims that Barcelona are eyeing a £65m swoop for the Brazilian.Nov 12, 12:16
Northern Ireland move up to second in Group C with emphatic win over Azerbaijan
Northern Ireland move up to second in Group C following an emphatic 4-0 win over Azerbaijan at Windsor Park.Nov 11, 21:40
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 4-0 Azerbaijan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan at Windsor Park.Nov 11, 18:45
Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen: 'I do not regret rejecting Chelsea'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen says that he does not regret rejecting a move to Chelsea when he was 16 years old.Nov 11, 16:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fanfield-general-main-stand.JPG "A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016")
Alex Inglethorpe extends deal as Liverpool academy director
Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe signs a new multi-year deal with the club.Nov 11, 16:36
Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman ruled out for two months
Bayern Munich announce that winger Kinglsey Coman will be ruled out until 2017 after suffering "serious" knee and ankle injuries.Nov 11, 16:23
Agent of West Ham United's Simone Zaza refuses to rule out move to Napoli
Simone Zaza's agent and father refuses to rule out a future move to Napoli, despite the striker having an option to join West Ham United permanently.Nov 11, 16:07
Cheteshwar Pujara optimistic for India despite losing late wickets to England
Cheteshwar Pujara is confident that India can hack down England's 218-run lead after ending day three of the first Test on 319-4 in their first innings.Nov 11, 15:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fsam-allardyce.jpg "A beaming Sam Allardyce on September 6, 2016")
Sam Allardyce hopes to "move on" after learning he won't be subject of police probe
Sam Allardyce hopes that he can "move on" after the City of London Police announced that he will not be a subject of their criminal investigation into bribery.Nov 11, 15:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F36%2Fnolito.jpg "Nolito in action for Manchester City on August 28, 2016")
Manchester City's Nolito wants to return to Celta Vigo
Manchester City attacker Nolito admits that he wants to one day return to Celta Vigo.Nov 11, 15:00
Police open criminal investigation into suspected bribery in football
City of London Police open a criminal probe into a bribery allegation following The Telegraph's investigation into suspected corruption in football.Nov 11, 14:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fmarcus-rashford_3.jpg "Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in action for his side during their Premier League clash with Leicester City at Old Trafford on September 24, 2016")
Real Madrid considering move for Manchester United teen Marcus Rashford?
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Manchester United teenage striker Marcus Rashford.Nov 11, 14:24
Wales boss Chris Coleman: 'Aaron Ramsey could play in any team on the planet'
Wales boss Chris Coleman says that Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is good enough to play in "any team on the planet".Nov 11, 14:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart_1.jpg "On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016")
Sunderland boss David Moyes reveals he turned down chance to sign Joe Hart
Sunderland boss David Moyes reveals that he turned down the chance to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.Nov 11, 13:58
Swansea City's Nathan Dyer to return to training two months after ankle surgery
Swansea City announce that Nathan Dyer will return to training next week, two months after undergoing ankle surgery.Nov 11, 13:47
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Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton sets pace in first practice session at Brazilian GP
Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton clocks the fastest time in the first practice session of the Brazilian Grand Prix.Nov 11, 13:35
Belgium pair Vincent Kompany, Mousa Dembele ruled out of Estonia clash
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez confirms that Vincent Kompany and Mousa Dembele will miss Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Estonia.Nov 11, 13:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Rafael Benitez poses with his manager of the month award for November 2016 - EMBARGOES UNTIL NOVEMBER 11")
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez named Manager of the Month for October
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez is named Manager of the Month for October following five consecutive wins in the Championship.Nov 11, 06:00
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois eases concerns over eye injury
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois plays down concerns over his bloodshot eye after sitting out of Belgium's friendly with the Netherlands.Nov 10, 12:56
Chelsea striker Diego Costa withdraws from Spain squad due to injury
Chelsea striker Diego Costa withdraws from the Spain squad due to injury, meaning that he will miss games against Macedonia and England.Nov 10, 12:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016")
Adam Lallana hopes Gareth Southgate gets permanent England job
Adam Lallana is hopeful that Gareth Southgate will get the England job on a permanent basis.Nov 10, 12:11
Crystal Palace pay tribute to 19-year-old fan who died in tram crash
Crystal Palace pay tribute to 19-year-old fan Dane Chinnery, who was killed in a tram crash in Croydon.Nov 10, 11:48
Report: Everton eyeing January swoop for Manchester United's Memphis Depay
Everton are reportedly considering a January swoop for Manchester United winger Memphis Depay.Nov 10, 11:28
India solid in reply after England post first-innings 537 on day two of first Test
India reach stumps on 63 without loss in reply to England's first-innings total of 537 on day two of the first Test in Rajkot.Nov 10, 11:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-henderson_3.jpg "England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during the 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on October 8, 2016")
England's Jordan Henderson: 'Scotland clash is not normal, it's massive'
Jordan Henderson says that England's World Cup qualifier against Scotland is "massive" because of the rivalry between the two nations.Nov 10, 10:40
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Elliot Daly to make first start for England against South Africa on Saturday
Wasps centre Elliot Daly will make his first England start against South Africa on Saturday.Nov 10, 10:05
Wayne Rooney to captain England against Scotland in Friday's World Cup qualifier
Gareth Southgate confirms that Wayne Rooney will captain England against Scotland in Friday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley.Nov 10, 09:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fvincent-janssen_1.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen in action during his side's Champions League clash with AS Monaco at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016")
Vincent Janssen 'lost 20 minutes of memory' following Simon Mignolet collision
Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen 'lost 20 minutes of his memory' following a collision with Simon Mignolet while playing for the Netherlands.Nov 10, 09:37
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez: 'Vincent Kompany is not injured'
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez confirms that Vincent Kompany has not suffered an injury, despite pulling out of the lineup minutes before kickoff.Nov 10, 09:24
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