Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must accept Barcelona possession'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that his side must be willing to "suffer" Barcelona's possession of the ball at Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
Mar 13, 18:33
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Willian: 'Chelsea excited for Camp Nou test'
Midfielder Willian says that he and his Chelsea teammates are excited about the prospect of competing against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
Mar 13, 18:22
Lionel Messi in training for Barcelona on February 19, 2018
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets: 'Lionel Messi will be extra motivated'
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets says that Lionel Messi will be "even more motivated" to score against Chelsea after the birth of his child at the weekend.
Mar 13, 18:09
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona in October 2016
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets: 'We will try to help Andre Gomes'
Midfielder Sergio Busquets says that the Barcelona squad will try to help Andre Gomes after the Portuguese revealed that he was struggling with life at Camp Nou.
Mar 13, 17:57
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde wary of Chelsea counter-attacks
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde claims that he is wary of Chelsea's use of counter-attacks ahead of the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 13, 17:47
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde to consider 'risking' Andres Iniesta
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that he is currently considering whether to "risk" Andres Iniesta against Chelsea in the Champions League.
Mar 13, 17:35
Fred in action for Shakhtar Donetsk in September 2016
Sergei Palkin: 'Fred will join Manchester City or Manchester United'
Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin says that midfielder Fred will join either Manchester City or Manchester United during the summer transfer window.
Mar 13, 17:21
Marco Reus in action for Borussia Dortmund in April 2016
Marco Reus wants Michy Batshuayi to stay at Borussia Dortmund
Forward Marco Reus wants teammate Michy Batshuayi to complete a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Borussia Dortmund.
Mar 13, 17:08
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Preview:Barcelona vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Wednesday's Champions League tie between Barcelona and Chelsea at Camp Nou.
Mar 13, 15:15
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'I accept Southampton exit'
Former head coach Mauricio Pellegrino says that he 'understands' why Southampton have made the decision to end his time at St Mary's.
Mar 13, 14:59
Kelechi Iheanacho in action for Leicester City on September 9, 2017
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr: 'Kelechi Iheanacho needs more minutes at Leicester'
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr admits that he wants to see Kelechi Iheanacho make a greater contribution at Leicester City.
Mar 13, 14:47
Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich in April 2017
Arturo Vidal: 'Bayern Munich not scared of anyone in Champions League'
Midfielder Arturo Vidal says that Bayern Munich are not scared of facing any of the top teams in the last eight of the Champions League.
Mar 13, 14:34
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
Patrick Vieira: 'Arsenal job may interest me in future'
Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira says that he may be interested in managing the Gunners at some point in the future.
Mar 13, 14:20
General view inside Wolverhampton Wanderers ground Molineux from 2015
Jeff Shi: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers financial losses are normal'
Chairman Jeff Shi suggests that he has no concerns regarding the financial losses of Wolverhampton Wanderers as the club target promotion to the Premier League.
Mar 13, 14:07
Stefan de Vrij during the Serie A match between Bologna and Lazio on October 25, 2017
Inter Milan yet to sign Liverpool, Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij?
Piero Ausilio suggests that Inter Milan are yet to seal a deal for Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij, who is allegedly a target for Liverpool and Manchester United.
Mar 13, 13:54
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
Chairman Andrea Radrizzani: 'Leeds United players showing no passion'
Chairman Andrea Radrizzani criticises Leeds United's first-team squad for showing no "passion" or "commitment" in some of their recent fixtures.
Mar 13, 13:40
Kieran Tierney in action for Celtic on November 23, 2017
Scotland boss Alex McLeish: 'Kieran Tierney could play at centre-back'
New Scotland boss Alex McLeish says that he will give consideration to playing Celtic defender Kieran Tierney at centre-back for the Tartan Army.
Mar 13, 13:27
Conor Coady in action during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 24, 2017
Conor Coady: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers can't dwell on Aston Villa defeat'
Defender Conor Coady admits that Wolverhampton Wanderers cannot afford to dwell on their 4-1 defeat to Aston Villa if they want to earn promotion to the Premier League.
Mar 13, 13:16
Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Mesut Ozil: 'It was really easy to sign new Arsenal deal'
Midfielder Mesut Ozil claims that it was "really easy" for him to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, despite months of speculation regarding a potential exit.
Mar 13, 13:04
A general shot of West Ham United's London Stadium
West Ham United to appoint director of football?
West Ham United reportedly decide that they will appoint a director of football during the summer in an attempt to change the club's current transfer policy.
Mar 13, 12:53
Generic image of a football
Menna Fitzpatrick, Jen Kehoe claim silver for Great Britain
Great Britain's Menna Fitzpatrick and Jen Kehoe claim silver in the women's visually impaired super combined event at the Winter Paralympics in PyeongChang.
Mar 13, 12:37
Harry Kane during a Tottenham Hotspur training session on March 6, 2018
Ryan Mason: 'I expect Harry Kane to stay at Tottenham Hotspur'
Former midfielder Ryan Mason says that he expects Harry Kane to remain at Tottenham Hotspur rather than look to move abroad.
Mar 12, 19:28
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Team News: Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus start for Manchester City
Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus both return to the Manchester City starting lineup for the Premier League fixture at Stoke City.
Mar 12, 19:02
Generic image of a locker room
Wolverhampton Wanderers keen to increase Molineux capacity to 50,000
Wolverhampton Wanderers chairman Jeff Shi says that he wants to eventually increase the capacity of Molineux to 50,000.
Mar 12, 18:58
Hull City manager Marco Silva during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017
Benfica to appoint Marco Silva ahead of next season?
Benfica are reportedly considering making an official approach for former Hull City and Watford boss Marco Silva.
Mar 12, 18:48
Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Ivan Rakitic: 'I'd welcome Neymar return to Barcelona'
Midfielder Ivan Rakitic says that he would be happy to see Neymar make a return to Barcelona at some stage in the future.
Mar 12, 18:38
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
Hamburger SV sack Bernd Hollerbach after seven games
Hamburger SV announce that they have decided to sack manager Bernd Hollerbach after just seven matches in charge of the Bundesliga side.
Mar 12, 18:26
Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas: 'I want to make Lionel Messi uncomfortable'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that he wants to make Lionel Messi feel "uncomfortable" when the Blues face Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Mar 12, 18:16
Danny Welbeck of Arsenal during the Europa League match against Ostersunds FK on February 22, 2018
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck: 'I embrace competition'
Forward Danny Welbeck says that he 'embraces competition' for places, having fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal during the current campaign.
Mar 12, 18:03
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
Walsall part company with Jon Whitney
League One side Walsall announce that the club have parted company with manager Jon Whitney.
Mar 12, 17:47
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Burton Albion
Ander Herrera: 'Champions League is enormous to Manchester United'
Midfielder Ander Herrera admits that this year's Champions League has become "enormous" to Manchester United.
Mar 12, 17:39
Andre Gomes in action for Barcelona in 2016
Andre Gomes: 'Life at Barcelona is hell'
Midfielder Andre Gomes says that life at Barcelona has become "a bit of a hell" after claiming that he has struggled to cope with the pressure of playing at Camp Nou.
Mar 12, 17:28
Ruben Neves has a shot during the Championship game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland on December 9, 2017
Jeff Shi: 'Actions of Wolverhampton Wanderers rivals is laughable'
Chairman Jeff Shi describes the actions of some of club's rivals as "laughable" after questions were raised over Wolverhampton Wanderers' transfer policy.
Mar 12, 17:17
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee right to ignore Liverpool penalty appeals'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that the referee was right to ignore Liverpool's penalty appeals against Manchester United.
Mar 12, 16:58
Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso pictured on February 10, 2018
AC Milan close to sealing deal for Swansea City midfielder Ki Sung-yueng?
AC Milan are reportedly edging closer to sealing the signing of Swansea City midfielder Ki Sung-yueng on a free transfer.
Mar 12, 16:43
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville keen to see Jamie Carragher remain with Sky Sports
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville says that he hopes to see colleague Jamie Carragher remain with the broadcaster, despite being videoed spitting at a family in a car.
Mar 12, 16:32
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Manchester United on January 20, 2018
Jose Mourinho hits back at Frank de Boer over Marcus Rashford comments
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hits back at Frank de Boer after the former Crystal Palace manager criticised the development of forward Marcus Rashford.
Mar 12, 16:16
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Tiger Woods moves into top 150 of World Golf Rankings
Tiger Woods moves into the top 150 of the World Golf Rankings after finishing in a share of second place at last week's Valspar Championship.
Mar 12, 16:02
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016
Aston Villa hit four past Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers
Aston Villa close the gap on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers to seven points with a 4-1 victory in Saturday's West Midlands derby.
Mar 10, 19:25
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo at the EFL cup against Manchester City on October 24, 2017
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Aston Villa record a 4-1 win over Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday's West Midlands derby.
Mar 10, 17:02
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