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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fdavid-wagner.JPG "Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner watches on during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Manchester City at the John Smith's Stadium on February 18, 2017")
David Wagner, Garry Monk banned and fined by Football Association for altercation
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner and Leeds United counterpart Garry Monk both receive bans and fines from the Football Association.Feb 27, 17:19
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Deportivo La Coruna sack head coach Gaizka Garitano
Deportivo La Coruna confirm the sacking of head coach Gaizka Garitano with the club just two points above the La Liga relegation zone.Feb 27, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic_3.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Mino Raiola refuses to shed light on Zlatan Ibrahimovic future
Mino Raiola, the agent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, refuses to shed light on whether his client will remain at Manchester United next season.Feb 27, 16:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 15, 2016")
N'Golo Kante pays tribute to former manager Claudio Ranieri
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante pays tribute to former manager Claudio Ranieri after the Italian was sacked by Leicester City last Thursday.Feb 27, 16:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgerard-pique.jpg "Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016")
Gerard Pique accuses La Liga referees of favouring Real Madrid
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes that La Liga's referees have been making decisions which have benefitted Real Madrid and hindered the Blaugrana.Feb 27, 16:18
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'I came here to win and I am winning'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he came to England to win trophies and is enjoying proving people wrong after winning the EFL Cup with Manchester United.Feb 26, 18:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fmarc-albrighton.jpg "Leicester City midfielder Marc Albrighton in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at the King Power Stadium on October 2, 2016")
Marc Albrighton "very angry and upset" over Claudio Ranieri ousting reports
Leicester City winger Marc Albrighton denies any involvement in Claudio Ranieri's sacking and admits to being "very angry and upset" over the reports.Feb 26, 18:40
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Kane one of best strikers in world'
Mauricio Pochettino believes that Harry Kane is one of the top strikers in the world after his hat-trick helped Tottenham Hotspur to a 4-0 win over Stoke City.Feb 26, 18:11
Mick McCarthy praises Bartosz Bialkowski despite mistake in East Anglia derby
Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy praises goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski despite being at fault for Norwich City's equaliser in Sunday's East Anglia derby.Feb 26, 17:59
Barry Ferguson linked with Rangers return after Clyde departure
Former Scotland captain Barry Ferguson resigns as manager of Scottish League Two outfit Clyde, with reports linking him with a return to Rangers.Feb 26, 17:46
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill rules out Leicester City job
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill declares himself out of the running for the vacant Leicester City manager's job.Feb 26, 17:32
Watford forward Mauro Zarate suffers ruptured cruciate ligament
Mauro Zarate faces a long-term spell on the sidelines after suffering a ruptured cruciate ligament during Watford's 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Saturday.Feb 26, 17:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes_1.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes: 'Goals conceded by Stoke City not good enough at any level'
Mark Hughes admits that the manner of goals conceded by Stoke City in their 4-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday was "not good enough at any level"Feb 26, 16:49
Mauricio Pochettino: 'We will keep going in Premier League title race'
Mauricio Pochettino wants Tottenham Hotspur to keep going in the Premier League title race and "believe" that they can catch up on runaway leaders Chelsea.Feb 26, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016")
Harry Kane happy after hat-trick gets Tottenham Hotspur back to winning ways
Harry Kane is happy with firing Tottenham Hotspur "back to winning ways" after claiming a hat-trick in Sunday's Premier League victory over Stoke City.Feb 26, 16:21
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas "humbled" by Premier League milestone
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says that reaching 300 Premier League appearances this weekend left him feeling "humbled and proud".Feb 26, 12:58
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur, Stoke City remain unchanged
Neither Tottenham Hotspur nor Stoke City make any changes ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting at White Hart Lane.Feb 26, 12:40
Lucas Piazon vows to play again for Fulham following broken jaw
Chelsea forward Lucas Piazon, on loan at Fulham, vows to play again for the Championship club following his broken jaw before returning to Stamford Bridge.Feb 26, 12:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Eric Cantona praises Zlatan Ibrahimovic for helping young teammates
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become the "right older player" to help young teammates at Old Trafford.Feb 26, 12:15
Jose Mourinho: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic can play until he is in his 40s'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes that veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 35, can play until age 40 and beyond.Feb 26, 11:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fyaya-toure.JPG "Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day")
Yaya Toure names Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ryan Giggs as career longevity role models
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure names Manchester United duo Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ryan Giggs as his role models in terms of career longevity.Feb 26, 11:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F32%2Flondon-marathon.jpg "Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015")
Report: Alberto Salazar accused of using prohibited drugs to boost athlete performance
A leaked report allegedly suggests that Alberto Salazar has given his athletes prohibited drug infusions and prescription medication to boost their performance.Feb 26, 11:21
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Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan confirm April fight
WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will fight Great Britain's Amir Khan on April, the two boxers have confirmed.Feb 26, 10:48
Deontay Wilder stops Gerald Washington in five rounds to retain WBC heavyweight title
Unbeaten Deontay Wilder retains his WBC world heavyweight title thanks to a fifth-round stoppage of fellow American Gerald Washington in Alabama.Feb 26, 10:36
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Rickie Fowler takes commanding 54-hole lead at Honda Classic
Rickie Fowler is on course for his first PGA Tour victory in almost 18 months as England's Tyrrell Hatton stays in contention in the third round of the Honda Classic.Feb 26, 10:25
/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")
Mauricio Pochettino unsure if Tottenham Hotspur are ready for silverware
Mauricio Pochettino admits that he is unsure whether Tottenham Hotspur are ready to challenge for silverware.Feb 26, 10:00
Report: Leicester City players keen on Nigel Pearson return
Leicester City's players would work again with former boss Nigel Pearson following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri, according to reports.Feb 26, 09:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho readjusts during the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton on January 25, 2017")
Philippe Coutinho wants Liverpool focused from the off against Leicester City
Philippe Coutinho calls on Liverpool not to repeat the mistakes they made against Hull City when they face Premier League champions Leicester on Monday.Feb 26, 09:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Antonio Conte sets Chelsea 29-point target to secure Premier League title
Antonio Conte says that he has set Chelsea a 29-point target to win the Premier League title after victory over Swansea City saw them go 11 clear at the top of the table.Feb 26, 09:18
Crystal Palace beat Middlesbrough to climb out of Premier League dropzone
Crystal Palace climb out of the Premier League relegation zone following a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough at Selhurst Park.Feb 25, 16:58
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 1-0 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Crystal Palace's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in Saturday's Premier League meeting at Selhurst Park.Feb 25, 13:58
Valencia survive Real Madrid onslaught to claim valiant win
Valencia clinch a hard-fought 2-1 win over La Liga leaders Real Madrid in Wednesday night's rescheduled clash at the Mestalla.Feb 22, 19:49
Live Commentary: Valencia 2-1 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Valencia's shock 2-1 win over Real Madrid in Wednesday's La Liga clash at the Mestalla.Feb 22, 16:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fpep-guardiola-manchester-city.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the final whistle of their 2-0 win over Bournemouth on February 13, 2017")
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City attacking intent against AS Monaco
Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City for their attacking intent in their 5-3 win over AS Monaco in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg at the Etihad Stadium.Feb 21, 22:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fwilfredo-caballero.JPG "Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo 'Willy' Caballero in action during the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017")
Wilfredo Caballero: 'I was lucky to save Radamel Falcao penalty'
Wilfredo Caballero believes that he was "lucky" to save Radamel Falcao's penalty in Manchester City's 5-3 win over AS Monaco in the Champions League.Feb 21, 22:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fraheem-sterling_1.JPG "Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring in the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017")
Raheem Sterling: 'Manchester City must tighten up in defence'
Raheem Sterling is happy that Manchester City overcame AS Monaco in their Champions League last-16 first leg, but thinks that they need to "tighten up at the back".Feb 21, 22:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri: 'I could have left Leicester City after Premier League win'
Claudio Ranieri admits that he had options to leave Leicester City in the summer after they won the Premier League title.Feb 21, 21:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fanthony-martial.JPG "Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during the Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on February 16, 2017")
Anthony Martial: 'I want to stay at Manchester United for as long as possible'
Manchester United winger Anthony Martial insists that he wants to remain at Old Trafford "for as long as possible".Feb 21, 21:30
Leonardo Bonucci to miss Juventus Champions League game as punishment
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci will watch Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Porto from the stands, Massimiliano Allegri confirms.Feb 21, 21:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fryan-sessegnon.jpg "Ryan Sessegnon in action during the FA Cup game between Cardiff City and Fulham on January 8, 2017")
Report: Tottenham Hotspur join race to sign Fulham ace Ryan Sessegnon
Tottenham Hotspur are confident that they can steal a march on their rivals by signing Fulham's 16-year-old left-back Ryan Sessegnon, according to reports.Feb 21, 20:55
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