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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Luis Enrique haunted by first half of Juventus, Barcelona first leg
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique admits that he will struggle to forget their first-half performance against Juventus in the Champions League semi-final first leg.Apr 20, 09:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the match against Liverpool on March 4, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'I expect Arsenal to reach FA Cup final'
Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal to "show how much we are ready to fight" in a bid to defeat Manchester City in the last four of the FA Cup and reach the final.Apr 20, 09:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fjack-wilshere_1.jpg "Jack Wilshere sits injured during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on April 15, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: Jack Wilshere "will be back in July for normal training"
Arsene Wenger reveals that Jack Wilshere's broken leg will not need surgery and he will recover at Arsenal before reporting back to training in July.Apr 20, 09:06
/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")
PFA announces Championship, League One and League Two Teams of the Year
The PFA announces its respective teams of the year for the Championship, League One and League Two, ahead of the organisation's awards ceremony on April 23.Apr 20, 08:45
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur dominate PFA Premier League Team of the Year
Premier League title rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur contribute four players apiece to the 2016-17 PFA Premier League Team of the Year.Apr 20, 08:29
Thomas Tuchel: 'Bus delay affected Borussia Dortmund players'
Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel says that his players were "not able to think about football" after their bus was delayed by police ahead of their defeat at AS Monaco.Apr 20, 08:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe-monaco_1.JPG "AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
AS Monaco see off Borussia Dortmund to reach Champions League semi-finals
AS Monaco reach the semi-finals of the Champions League after beating Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in Wednesday's quarter-final second leg, for an aggregate score of 6-3.Apr 19, 20:42
Live Commentary: AS Monaco 3-1 Borussia Dortmund - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text commentary of AS Monaco's 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final second leg encounter.Apr 19, 17:43
/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")
Steve Agnew: 'Middlesbrough will not give in'
Middlesbrough caretaker boss Steve Agnew insists that his side will not give up fighting against relegation from the Premier League.Apr 17, 22:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Farsene-wenger_1.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'Three-man defence designed to counter Middlesbrough direct game'
Arsene Wenger explains how switching to a three-man defence was intended to help Arsenal deal with Middlesbrough's "direct game" in their 2-1 win over the Teessiders.Apr 17, 21:40
Arsene Wenger: 'Middlesbrough were a big test for Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal did well to overcome a "big test" from a Middlesbrough side fighting for their Premier League lives on Monday night.Apr 17, 21:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Burnley on April 15, 2017")
Report: Everton slap £100m price tag on Romelu Lukaku
Everton reportedly try to ward off clubs interested in Romelu Lukaku by slapping a £100m price tag on the Belgian striker.Apr 17, 21:03
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Matteo Darmian: 'Marcus Rashford can become one of world's top players'
Marcus Rashford can become "one of the most important players in the world", according to Manchester United teammate Matteo Darmian.Apr 17, 20:43
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Report: England trio set to miss out on British and Irish Lions squad
England trio Joe Launchbury, Jonathan Joseph and Dylan Hartley could reportedly miss out on the British and Irish Lions squad for their tour of New Zealand.Apr 17, 20:22
Rafael Benitez: Newcastle United "not mentally ready" at Ipswich Town
Rafael Benitez believes that Newcastle United were not "mentally ready" for Monday's Championship game at Ipswich Town, which ended in a 3-1 defeat for the Magpies.Apr 17, 19:58
Dundee sack manager Paul Hartley after seven consecutive defeats
Dundee announce the sacking of manager Paul Hartley after seven consecutive defeats left the club's Scottish Premiership place in jeopardy.Apr 17, 19:43
Diego Simeone: 'Atletico Madrid, Leicester City clash will be very tight'
Diego Simeone warns his Atletico Madrid players that their Champions League quarter-final tie with Leicester City will be "decided on the smallest of details".Apr 17, 19:32
Neil Lennon: 'Hibernian squad is Premiership top-six standard'
Neil Lennon believes that Hibernian can finish in the top six of the Scottish Premiership next season if they retain their best players.Apr 17, 19:15
Bruno delighted as Brighton & Hove Albion break promotion duck
Brighton & Hove Albion captain Bruno is delighted by finally winning promotion to the Premier League with the Seagulls after several years of near misses.Apr 17, 18:59
Gianfranco Zola apologises to Birmingham City fans after announcing resignation
Gianfranco Zola apologises to the Birmingham City fans following his resignation as club manager for his disappointing tenure at St Andrew's.Apr 17, 18:43
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Team News: Arsene Wenger opts for three-man Arsenal defence at Middlesbrough
Arsene Wenger opts for a three-at-the-back setup ahead of Arsenal's Premier League trip to Middlesbrough on Monday night.Apr 17, 18:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fzinedine-zidane-real-madrid.jpg "Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane on March 6, 2017")
Report: Zinedine Zidane to get Real Madrid contract extension until 2018
Real Madrid are preparing a new deal for manager Zinedine Zidane as a "formality", according to reports.Apr 17, 10:58
Report: Chelsea hoping to beat Manchester United to Youri Tielemans signing
Chelsea are said to be looking to sign highly-rated Anderlecht captain Youri Tielemans from under the noses of Manchester United.Apr 17, 10:35
Gareth Bale: 'Champions League is the competition for Real Madrid'
Gareth Bale hints towards the Champions League being Real Madrid's priority this season, describing it as "the competition" and "the essence of this club".Apr 17, 10:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fadnan-januzaj_1.JPG "Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
Report: Adnan Januzaj wants Premier League stay
Adnan Januzaj is reportedly eager to remain in England and sign for another Premier League club if Manchester United let him go in the summer.Apr 17, 10:06
Report: Glen Johnson to sign new Stoke City deal
Veteran right-back Glen Johnson is close to signing a new contract at Stoke City, according to reports.Apr 17, 09:49
Diego Costa admits to wanting Atletico Madrid return last year
Chelsea striker Diego Costa admits that he wanted out of Stamford Bridge at the start of the season due to frustration over the style of play in England.Apr 17, 09:35
Report: Arsenal to move for Karim Benzema in case of Alexis Sanchez exit
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez, should the Chilean decide to leave in the summer.Apr 17, 09:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fjoe-hart-torino.jpg "Joe Hart in action for Torino against Roma on February 19, 2017")
Report: Joe Hart on radar of Manchester United and Chelsea
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Joe Hart should Real Madrid swoop for David de Gea or Thibaut Courtois in the summer.Apr 17, 08:55
Report: Sead Kolasinac to choose between Arsenal and AC Milan
Schalke 04 left-back Sead Kolasinac is to choose whether to sign for Arsenal or AC Milan next week, according to reports.Apr 17, 08:43
Dale Stephens urges Brighton & Hove Albion teammates to make history
Dale Stephens wants his Brighton & Hove Albion teammates to write their names into the club's history books by sealing promotion from the Championship on Monday.Apr 17, 08:29
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Jamie O'Hara fined and given ultimatum by Billericay Town
Billericay Town owner Glenn Tamplin fines Jamie O'Hara and warns him of his future conduct after confronting a Leatherhead fan in Billericay's 3-2 defeat on Saturday.Apr 17, 08:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_1.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Antonio Conte: Manchester United "deserved to win"
Antonio Conte says that he is at fault for Chelsea falling to a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.Apr 16, 17:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fjose-mourinho-manchester-united.JPG "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline ahead of the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'I feel no extra joy beating Chelsea'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that he feels no "extra joy" at beating former club Chelsea, but remains happy at having beaten "the leader" of the Premier League.Apr 16, 17:43
Tony Pulis: 'Roberto Firmino goal should not have stood'
Tony Pulis believes that Roberto Firmino's winning goal for Liverpool in their 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Sunday should not have stood.Apr 16, 17:21
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Sebastian Vettel beats penalised Lewis Hamilton at Bahrain Grand Prix
Germany's Sebastian Vettel establishes a seven-point lead at the top of the Formula 1 standings with victory in the Bahrain GP for Ferrari.Apr 16, 16:43
Dimitar Berbatov still interested in Sunderland
Free agent Dimitar Berbatov reveals that he is eager to keep playing professional football and would still consider a move to Sunderland.Apr 16, 16:37
Steve Agnew expresses sympathy for "talented" Arsene Wenger
Middlesbrough caretaker manager Steve Agnew has sympathy for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, describing him as one of the most talented coaches in recent years.Apr 16, 16:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "A delighted Jurgen Klopp after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp hails "fantastic" Liverpool win over West Bromwich Albion
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that his side's 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday has left him feeling "fantastic".Apr 16, 16:05
Bastia fans enter pitch, attack Lyon players during warm-up
The Ligue 1 game between Bastia and Lyon at the Stade Armand Cesari is postponed after a number of home fans enter the pitch and attack the Lyon players.Apr 16, 15:32
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