Saido Berahino in action for Stoke City on January 1, 2018
Stoke City striker Saido Berahino cleared to play for Burundi
Stoke City striker and former England Under-21 international Saido Berahino is cleared to play for Burundi, the country of his birth.
Aug 5, 17:45
 Anthony Martial in action for Manchester United on May 4, 2018
Team News: Anthony Martial missing from Manchester United squad for Bayern Munich clash
Anthony Martial is not included in Manchester United's squad for their final pre-season game of 2018-19 against Bayern Munich.
Aug 5, 17:22
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Peter Kenyon: 'Jose Mourinho, Ed Woodward have to work it out at Manchester United'
Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon wants Jose Mourinho and Ed Woodward to come together and work out their issues for the good of the club.
Aug 5, 17:15
 Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson applauds fans at the end of the game against Ipswich Town on December 9, 2017
Ben Gibson departs Middlesbrough to join Burnley
Ben Gibson joins Burnley on a four-year deal from Middlesbrough for a joint club-record fee of £15m.
Aug 5, 17:02
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola hails mentality of Manchester City players in Community Shield win
Pep Guardiola is delighted with his Manchester City players for having had the right "mentality" in Sunday's Community Shield victory over Chelsea.
Aug 5, 16:52
 Demba Ba in action for Besiktas in 2015
Shanghai Shenhua boss Wu Jingui hits out at alleged racist abuse towards Demba Ba
Senegal striker Demba Ba has been the victim of alleged racial abuse during a Chinese Super League game, according to his Shanghai Shenhua manager Wu Jingui.
Aug 5, 16:41
 Derek McInnes in charge of Aberdeen on May 13, 2018
Derek McInnes: 'Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos deserved red card'
Derek McInnes believes that Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos deserved to be sent off in Sunday's 1-1 draw between Aberdeen and the Light Blues at Pittodrie.
Aug 5, 16:26
 Steven Gerrard pictured in December 2016
Steven Gerrard: 'Rangers a class above Aberdeen'
Steven Gerrard deems his Rangers side "a class above Aberdeen" following the 1-1 draw with their Scottish Premiership rivals at Pittodrie on Sunday.
Aug 5, 16:12
 Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Rafael Benitez unhappy Newcastle United "looking to just survive every year"
Rafael Benitez criticises Newcastle United's transfer activity by stating that he will not accept a club "looking to just survive every year".
Aug 5, 10:58
 Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Julen Lopetegui: 'Real Madrid not interest in selling Luka Modric'
Julen Lopetegui insists that Real Madrid have no intention of allowing Croatia midfielder Luka Modric to leave the club.
Aug 5, 10:44
 Ipswich Town's Martyn Waghorn celebrates scoring on April 2, 2018
Report: Middlesbrough have offer accepted for Ipswich Town striker Martyn Waghorn
Middlesbrough are believed to have had an offer for striker Martyn Waghorn accepted by Championship rivals Ipswich Town.
Aug 5, 10:32
 Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain applauds fans at the end of the 2017-18 Serie A season
Gonzalo Higuain: 'Only Maurizio Sarri wanted me at Chelsea'
New AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain insists that only Maurizio Sarri wanted him at Chelsea while speaking of "achieving great things" at San Siro.
Aug 5, 10:25
 Mauricio Pochettino points at Tottenham Hotspur fans on May 13, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino blames jetlag for Tottenham Hotspur loss to Girona
Mauricio Pochettino insists that jetlag and hot conditions in Spain are largely to blame for Tottenham Hotspur's 4-1 defeat to Girona on Saturday.
Aug 5, 10:16
 Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani, pictured on February 10, 2018
Andrea Radrizzani: 'Leeds United had to sacrifice Ronaldo Vieira'
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani states that the Championship club had to "sacrifice" midfielder Ronaldo Vieira to help fund investments.
Aug 5, 10:01
 New Rangers boss Steven Gerrard speaks to the media at his press conference on May 4, 2018
Alex Miller: 'Steven Gerrard would only leave Rangers for Premier League giants'
Former Liverpool coach and Rangers player Alex Miller suggests that Steven Gerrard would only leave Ibrox if "Liverpool, Manchester United, or Arsenal" came calling.
Aug 5, 09:55
 Porto's Diogo Dalot comes up against James Milner of Liverpool in the Champions League on March 6, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'James Milner needed 15 stitches for head injury'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits that James Milner needed 15 stitches to suture a head wound suffered during Saturday's 5-0 friendly win over Napoli.
Aug 5, 09:35
 Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld in action against Brighton & Hove Albion on April 17, 2018
Report: Manchester United to sign Toby Alderweireld in next 48 hours
Manchester United are set to complete a £60m move for Tottenham Hotspur and Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld in the next 48 hours, according to a report.
Aug 5, 09:23
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Fear of failure makes me hungry for success'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that a fear of failure makes him "hungry" and "starving" for more success.
Aug 5, 09:10
 Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during a Premier League clash in May 2018
Pep Guardiola coy on Raheem Sterling Manchester City contract talks
Pep Guardiola insists that everyone at Manchester City wants Raheem Sterling to sign a new contract but is unsure whether the winger will commit to the club.
Aug 5, 09:00
 Nacho Monreal in action for Arsenal on April 22, 2018
Unai Emery: 'Nacho Monreal, Ainsley Maitland-Niles could start against Manchester City'
Unai Emery believes that Nacho Monreal still has a chance to face Manchester City in Arsenal's Premier League opener but also says Ainsley Maitland-Niles is in contention.
Aug 5, 08:43
 Kalidou Koulibaly in action for Napoli on March 31, 2018
Reported Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly pens new Napoli contract
Napoli confirm that defender Kalidou Koulibaly, believed to have been on Chelsea's radar, has signed a new five-year contract with the Serie A outfit.
Aug 5, 08:36
 Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Eden Hazard has asked for late return to Chelsea duty'
New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri reveals that Eden Hazard requested for an extra day off ahead of reporting back to his club.
Aug 5, 08:31
 AC Milan striker Andre Silva in action during the derby match with Inter Milan at the San Siro in October 2017
Andre Silva scores late winner as AC Milan overcome Barcelona
Andre Silva's late goal is enough to give AC Milan a 1-0 victory over Barcelona in Saturday's International Champions Cup encounter in Santa Clara, California.
Aug 5, 08:09
 Alisson Becker in action for Roma on January 21, 2018
Dominant Liverpool hammer Napoli as debutant Alisson Becker claims clean sheet
Alisson Becker marks his Liverpool debut with a clean sheet as the Reds claim a 5-0 win over Napoli in Saturday's pre-season friendly in Dublin.
Aug 4, 18:52
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 13, 2018
Live Commentary: Napoli 0-5 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's blow-by-blow account of Liverpool's resounding 5-0 hammering of Napoli in Saturday's pre-season friendly at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Aug 4, 15:59
 football pitch and stadium
Leyton Orient rescue point against Salford City
Leyton Orient midfielder Craig Clay scores with four minutes remaining as the visitors rescue a point against Salford City on the opening day of the National League season.
Aug 4, 14:02
 football pitch and stadium
Sunderland rescue point against Charlton Athletic
Sunderland open their League One campaign with a last gasp-win after Lynden Gooch scored in the final minute of added time against Charlton Athletic.
Aug 4, 13:37
 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 Bamford urges Leeds United to make most of Championship "open ticket"
Patrick Bamford wants Leeds United to make the most of the "open ticket" that is the 2018-19 Championship in their pursuit of Premier League promotion.
Aug 4, 12:39
 England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Pickford: 'I was relaxed during England World Cup penalty shootout'
Jordan Pickford claims that he was "very relaxed" during England's World Cup penalty shootout against Colombia despite the intense pressure.
Aug 4, 12:28
 Riyad Mahrez and Alexander Isak during the pre-season friendly between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund on July 20, 2018
Riyad Mahrez: 'Manchester City getting closer to Champions League trophy'
Riyad Mahrez is confident that Manchester City are "getting closer" to mounting a triumphant Champions League run.
Aug 4, 12:10
 Leroy Sane in action for Germany during a friendly on June 2, 2018
Leroy Sane welcomes Riyad Mahrez "competition" at Manchester City
Leroy Sane is happy with Riyad Mahrez's arrival at Manchester City and insists that he does not feel threatened by competition for the same spot in the starting XI.
Aug 4, 11:57
 Manchester United's Chris Smalling in action during the 2018 FA Cup final
Chris Smalling: 'Veganism has helped me steer clear of injury'
Manchester United and England defender Chris Smalling credits his new-found vegan lifestyle as a key factor to staying free of injury.
Aug 4, 11:50
 Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Wes Brown tips Paul Pogba to stay put at Manchester United
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown believes that Paul Pogba will stay put at Manchester United this season and express himself more for the Red Devils.
Aug 4, 11:36
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'I thought Manchester City had signed Jorginho'
Pep Guardiola admits that Manchester City thought they had managed to sign Jorginho from Napoli this summer before the Italy midfielder opted for Chelsea.
Aug 4, 11:29
 Charlie Adam in action for Liverpool in August 2012
Charlie Adam: 'Rangers will challenge Celtic for Scottish Premiership title'
Former Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam believes that his former club can "definitely" challenge Celtic for the title under Steven Gerrard's management this season.
Aug 4, 11:16
 Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Alvaro Morata: 'I did not want Chelsea exit despite interest from other clubs'
Alvaro Morata reveals that he wants to stay at Chelsea and never sought to leave despite a lukewarm debut campaign and interest from other clubs over the summer.
Aug 4, 11:10
 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
Bolton Wanderers sign veteran midfielder Gary O'Neil on short-term deal
Championship side Bolton Wanderers announce the signing of veteran midfielder Gary O'Neil on a deal until January, subject to clearance.
Aug 3, 22:03
 Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea only need one more player'
Maurizio Sarri believes that Chelsea need to add just one more player to their ranks before the closure of the transfer window.
Aug 3, 21:54
 Frank Lampard in a suit on February 25, 2017
Frank Lampard: 'Reading did not deserve to lose against Derby County'
Derby County manager Frank Lampard concedes that a dominant Reading side "probably didn't deserve to lose" in Friday's 2-1 Championship defeat by the Rams.
Aug 3, 21:44
 Frank Lampard in a suit on February 25, 2017
Frank Lampard hails Derby County character after late win over Reading
Frank Lampard is delighted with Derby County's "incredible character" following their last-gasp 2-1 Championship win at Reading on Friday.
Aug 3, 21:28
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