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/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")
Report: James Rodriguez transfer to be part-funded by Adidas
Jorge Mendes, the agent of James Rodriguez, is reportedly looking for clubs which will agree to a deal for his client being part-funded by personal kit sponsors Adidas.May 17, 19:33
Report: Antalyaspor interested in Francesco Totti, Mario Balotelli
Turkish club Antalyaspor are reportedly hoping to sign Francesco Totti and Mario Balotelli this summer and play them alongside Samuel Eto'o.May 17, 19:11
Mesut Ozil not included in Germany squad for Confederations Cup
Mesut Ozil is left out of Germany's Confederations Cup this summer but Shkodran Mustafi, Emre Can and Leroy Sane are included.May 17, 18:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fyannick-bolasie_1.jpg "Everton winger Yannick Bolasie in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Yannick Bolasie hoping to start jogging again in two weeks
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie says that "everything is going good" in his recovery from a long-term knee injury and is hoping to be jogging again in two weeks' time.May 17, 18:30
Team News: Five changes for Real Madrid at Celta Vigo
Real Madrid make five changes ahead of their La Liga trip to Celta Vigo on Wednesday night.May 17, 18:10
Gillingham appoint former manager Peter Taylor as director of football
Former Gillingham manager Peter Taylor is appointed as their new director of football, with Ady Pennock set to continue as head coach.May 15, 17:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fclaude-puel.jpg "Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`")
Claude Puel ignoring speculation linking Marco Silva with Southampton job
Claude Puel insists that his focus is on Southampton's remaining games this season and not on rumours linking Hull City boss Marco Silva with the Saints job.May 15, 17:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fjohn-terry_1.jpg "John Terry comes on during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Report: John Terry to start for Chelsea against Watford
Chelsea captain John Terry is included in his side's starting XI for their Premier League meeting with Watford on Monday night, according to reports.May 15, 17:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Report: Aitor Karanka lined up to replace Paul Lambert at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Former Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka is reportedly on the radar of Championship outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers.May 15, 17:19
Chris Smalling: 'I have good relationship with Jose Mourinho'
Chris Smalling says that his rapport with Jose Mourinho is good despite the Manchester United manager's recent criticism of his approach to injury recovery.May 15, 16:59
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Kelvin MacKenzie leaves 'The Sun' "by mutual consent"
Columnist Kelvin MacKenzie's contract with The Sun newspaper is "terminated by mutual consent", the paper's publisher reveals.May 15, 16:40
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Maria Sharapova secures Wimbledon qualifying place with win over Christina McHale
Maria Sharapova clinches a place in Wimbledon qualifying following a first-round win over Christina McHale at the Italian Open on Monday.May 15, 16:23
Mansfield Town refuse Swindon Town permission to speak to Steve Evans
Mansfield Town chairman John Radford announces that he has refused Swindon Town permission to speak to Stags manager Steve Evans.May 15, 16:05
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Everton confirm African betting firm SportPesa as new shirt sponsor
Everton announce that they have secured the "most lucrative" shirt sponsorship deal in the club's history with African betting brand SportPesa.May 15, 15:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on November 5, 2016")
David Moyes: 'Sunderland relegation has not damaged my reputation'
David Moyes is adamant that his reputation as a manager has not been damaged by failing to save Sunderland from relegation to the Championship.May 15, 15:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Falexis-sanchez-arsenal_1.JPG "Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring against Southampton in the Premier League on May 10, 2017")
Alexis Sanchez takes part in Arsenal training ahead of Sunderland clash
Alexis Sanchez takes part in full training for Arsenal as he aims to win his fitness race ahead of his club's Premier League meeting with Sunderland on Tuesday.May 15, 15:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fmauricio-pochettino.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Report: Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur in talks over Mauricio Pochettino future
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio is reportedly flying to London this week to hold talks over a proposed move for Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino.May 15, 11:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fcesc-fabregas-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League match against Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Cesc Fabregas: 'Facing Arsenal in FA Cup final will be emotional'
Cesc Fabregas insists that he will find it hard to face Arsenal in the FA Cup final, but is determined to win the double with Chelsea.May 15, 11:45
Martin Demichelis announces retirement from football
Former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis, currently on the books of Malaga, announces his retirement from football aged 36.May 15, 11:32
Report: Manchester City interested in AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma
Manchester City are reportedly interested in bringing AC Milan and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to the Etihad Stadium in the summer.May 15, 11:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fyaya-toure.jpg "Yaya Toure in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on May 6, 2017")
Report: Yaya Toure offered new Manchester City contract on reduced wages
Yaya Toure will have to take a pay cut if he wants to stay at Manchester City after being offered a new contract on reduced wages, according to reports.May 15, 11:04
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 'Chelsea should start John Terry in final games of season'
Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink urges his former club to put John Terry back in the starting XI before he leaves in the summer.May 15, 10:50
Report: Crystal Palace to offer Wilfried Zaha bumper new contract
Crystal Palace offer Wilfried Zaha a bumper new contract to tie him to the club amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, according to reports.May 15, 10:31
Report: Bournemouth interested in Liverpool defender Joe Gomez
Out-of-favour Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is on the radar of Premier League rivals Bournemouth, according to reports.May 15, 10:10
West Bromwich Albion to investigate crowd trouble at Chelsea game
West Bromwich Albion will investigate crowd disturbances that occurred during Friday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea, who clinched the Premier League title with the victory.May 15, 09:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Falexis-sanchez.jpg "Alexis Sanchez warms up before the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Arsenal on April 17, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez to undergo late fitness test'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Sunderland.May 15, 09:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 10, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Missing out on Champions League would not change Arsenal plans'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is adamant that a failure to qualify for the Champions League will not affect his future or the club's summer transfer plans.May 15, 09:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fsteve-agnew.jpg "Steve Agnew on the touchline during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Manchester United on March 19, 2017")
Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson hints at bringing in new manager
Middlesbrough chairman and owner Steve Gibson suggests that he may replace Steve Agnew and bring in a new manager in a bid to "smash" the Championship next season.May 15, 09:14
Craig Shakespeare: 'Leicester City will always appreciate Riyad Mahrez'
Craig Shakespeare insists that winger Riyad Mahrez will always be appreciated by everyone at Leicester City as the forward considers his future at the club.May 15, 09:00
Report: James Rodriguez to reject Manchester United move without Champions League
Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez will reportedly pull the plug on a move to Manchester United if the Red Devils fail to secure Champions League football.May 15, 08:48
Zinedine Zidane: Cristiano Ronaldo "always there in the decisive moments"
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane admits that star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is "always there in the decisive moments" after crossing the 400-goal mark on Sunday.May 15, 08:33
Ezequiel Lavezzi apologises for offensive Hebei China Fortune photo
Ezequiel Lavezzi issues an apology after an official Hebei China Fortune photograph where he pulls a face to mimic Chinese features was criticised on social media.May 15, 08:17
Team News: Kieran Trippier replaces Kyle Walker as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United
Kieran Trippier replaces Kyle Walker in the Tottenham Hotspur starting XI ahead of their Premier League meeting with Manchester United at White Hart Lane.May 14, 14:45
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Lewis Hamilton beats Sebastian Vettel to triumph in Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton wins the Spanish Grand Prix following a pulsating head-to-head duel with Sebastian Vettel.May 14, 14:01
Michael Dawson: 'Hull City just came up short'
Hull City captain Michael Dawson admits that his team "just came up short" this season after being relegated from the Premier League on Sunday.May 14, 13:54
Wilfried Zaha: 'Crystal Palace must not get into this position again'
Wilfried Zaha does not want Crystal Palace to get themselves in a position where they are fighting relegation again after this season's struggles.May 14, 13:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fnigel-pearson.JPG "Derby manager Nigel Pearson looks dejected during the EFL Championship match between Burton Albion and Derby County at the Pirelli Stadium on August 26, 2016")
Nigel Pearson interested in Middlesbrough job
Former Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson admits that he is interested in the Middlesbrough job.May 14, 13:10
Sebastian Larsson: 'Sunderland players must accept fan criticism'
Sebastian Larsson says that he and his Sunderland teammates must accept the criticism coming their way after suffering Premier League relegation.May 14, 12:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdaniel-sturridge_4.JPG "Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on October 25, 2016")
Team News: Two changes apiece for West Ham United, Liverpool
West Ham United and Liverpool make two changes apiece ahead of their Premier League encounter at the London Stadium on Sunday.May 14, 12:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fpatrick-bamford.jpg "A downbeat Patrick Bamford after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Patrick Bamford understands Middlesbrough fan anger
Middlesbrough striker Patrick Bamford admits that anger among the club's supporters is understandable following the team's poor season.May 14, 12:13
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