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Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United did not underestimate Oxford United'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is adamant that his side did not underestimate Oxford United following their 3-0 FA Cup defeat at the Kassam Stadium.Jan 28, 19:11
Danny Cowley: 'Lincoln City FA Cup win beyond my wildest dreams'
Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley admits that his side's 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion is beyond his "wildest dreams".Jan 28, 19:00
Nigel Clough: 'I need to think about Nottingham Forest job proposal'
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough says that he is interested in discussing the vacant managerial role at Nottingham Forest.Jan 28, 18:44
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Chelsea into FA Cup fifth round after putting four past Brentford
Chelsea cruise into the fifth round of the FA Cup after clinching a 4-0 win over Championship side Brentford in Saturday's fourth-round clash at Stamford Bridge.Jan 28, 16:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.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")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-0 Brentford - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Chelsea's 4-0 win over Brentford in the fourth round of the FA Cup.Jan 28, 13:57
Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers seal permanent Helder Costa signing
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly secure the permanent signing of Portuguese winger Helder Costa from Benfica in a £13m deal.Jan 24, 18:55
Report: Aston Villa to sign Barnsley duo Conor Hourihane, James Bree
Aston Villa are on the verge of completing the double signing of Barnsley players Conor Hourihane and James Bree, according to reports.Jan 24, 18:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fluis-hernandez.jpg "Luis Hernandez in action for Leicester City on August 19, 2016")
Luis Hernandez joins Malaga from Leicester City
Malaga confirm that Spanish defender Luis Hernandez has left Leicester City and signed a deal until 2020 with the La Liga side.Jan 24, 18:19
Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson cannot see Wayne Rooney record being broken
Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure whether Wayne Rooney's record-breaking goalscoring tally at Manchester United will ever be broken.Jan 24, 18:06
Report: Dani Alves offered £160,000-per-week deal to join Shanghai SIPG
Juventus defender Dani Alves is reportedly considering a £160,000-per-week offer to join Chinese League outfit Shanghai SIPG.Jan 24, 17:50
Report: Chelsea to seek replacement for Asmir Begovic before Bournemouth move
Chelsea will only sell Bournemouth target Asmir Begovic if they can find a replacement for the back-up goalkeeper, according to reports.Jan 24, 17:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgiampiero-ventura.JPG "Italy manager Giampiero Ventura on the touchline during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Italy boss Giampiero Ventura to hold talks with Mario Balotelli
Italy head coach Giampiero Ventura is planning talks with Mario Balotelli, potentially paving the way for a return to the squad for World Cup qualifying.Jan 24, 17:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgranit-xhaka_1.jpg "Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016")
Report: Granit Xhaka interviewed by police over alleged racist abuse
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is reportedly being investigated by police over an allegation that he racially abused a member of staff at Heathrow Airport on Monday.Jan 24, 17:01
Vincenzo Montella confirms M'Baye Niang may leave AC Milan
AC Milan head coach Vincenzo Montella says that French forward M'Baye Niang could leave the Serie A club in January.Jan 24, 16:47
Zinedine Zidane hits back at Real Madrid critics following defeats
Zinedine Zidane hits back at Real Madrid's critics by claiming that their recent blip in form has been greatly exaggerated.Jan 24, 16:33
Report: Swansea City in pole position to sign Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia
Swansea City are in talks over a deal for Inter Milan and Italy defender Andrea Ranocchia, according to reports.Jan 24, 16:15
Queens Park Rangers, Fulham charged by Football Association
The Football Association confirms that it has charged Queens Park Rangers and Fulham with two counts of failing to control their players after their 1-1 draw on Saturday.Jan 24, 16:06
Report: Chelsea want Tim Krul as new deputy goalkeeper
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul is on Chelsea's radar as the Blues seek a replacement for wantaway stopper Asmir Begovic, according to reports.Jan 23, 22:52
Brighton & Hove Albion sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on loan
Brighton & Hove Albion confirm the loan signing of Chelsea and England Under-20 defender Fikayo Tomori until the end of the season.Jan 23, 22:32
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets out with sprained ankle ligaments
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering sprained ankle ligaments, a club statement confirms.Jan 23, 22:16
Report: Derby County, Reading interested in Grimsby Town star Omar Bogle
Derby County and Reading are the latest clubs to have been linked with highly-rated Grimsby Town forward Omar Bogle.Jan 23, 21:59
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers calls Scott Brown "a remarkable leader"
Celtic captain Scott Brown - on the verge of making his 400th appearance for the club - is a "remarkable leader", according to Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers.Jan 23, 21:45
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Bernie Ecclestone: 'I have been deposed as Formula 1 boss'
Bernie Ecclestone claims that his reign as the boss of Formula 1 is over after being "deposed".Jan 23, 21:33
Report: James Hanson to swap Bradford City for Sheffield United
Sheffield United are set to sign Bradford City striker James Hanson for an undisclosed fee, according to reports.Jan 23, 21:12
Report: Manchester United to decide on Victor Lindelof transfer by end of week
Manchester United will decide if they will make a move for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof this week or wait until summer, according to reports.Jan 23, 20:57
Jurgen Klopp: 'I will do all I can to help Steven Gerrard become top manager'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that he is ready to do everything he can to help Steven Gerrard become a successful manager.Jan 23, 20:37
Report: Kilmarnock striker Souleymane Coulibaly in talks with Al Ahly, Zamalek
Kilmarnock's Souleymane Coulibaly is holding talks with Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and Zamalek after the club accepted a bid for the Ivorian striker, according to reports.Jan 23, 20:19
Report: Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur interested in Inter Milan youngster Andrea Pinamonti
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are reportedly battling over the signature of teenage Inter Milan striker Andrea Pinamonti.Jan 23, 20:00
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Southend United defend sacking of head groundsman Ken Hare
Southend United defend their decision to sack head groundsman Ken Hare after Saturday's League One game against Bolton Wanderers was postponed because of a frozen pitch.Jan 23, 19:45
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Two-time Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams turns professional
Two-time Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams confirms that she has signed a long-term deal to turn professional with promoter Frank Warren.Jan 23, 19:29
Report: Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain interested in Goncalo Guedes
Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery admits that the Ligue 1 club is keen on Benfica winger Goncalo Guedes amid reported interest from Manchester United.Jan 23, 19:11
Report: Chelsea to trigger £86m clause in Yannick Carrasco contract
Chelsea are looking to trigger Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco's 86m release clause and sign him in the summer, according to reports.Jan 19, 22:56
Manchester City midfielder Bruno Zuculini joins Hellas Verona on loan
Serie B side Hellas Verona confirm that they have signed Manchester City midfielder Bruno Zuculini on loan for the rest of the season.Jan 19, 22:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fryan-shawcross.JPG "Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross in action during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Ryan Shawcross: "Little old Stoke City never get any attention"
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross believes that the media does not give the Potters enough credit compared to other teams around them in the Premier League table.Jan 19, 22:27
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Rugby Football Union considering five-year residency rule
The Rugby Football Union is looking to impose a five-year residency rule on England if World Rugby fails to increase the existing eligibility level.Jan 19, 22:08
Report: Burnley to complete £3.5m signing of Barnsley defender Marc Roberts
Barnsley defender Marc Roberts is to complete a £3.5m move to Burnley in the coming days, according to reports.Jan 19, 21:47
United States consortium frustrated with failed Nottingham Forest takeover talks
The United States-based consortium which has been trying to buy Nottingham Forest insists that it still wants to complete a takeover of the club.Jan 19, 21:29
Report: Newcastle United interested in Ludogorets Razgrad striker Jonathan Cafu
Newcastle United are linked with a move for Brazilian forward Jonathan Cafu, who currently plays for Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad.Jan 19, 21:06
Outgoing Sporting Gijon head coach Abelardo turns down £3.5m payout
Abelardo turns down a £3.5m payout following his decision to step down as head coach of Sporting Gijon, saying that he 'couldn't do that to the club he loves'.Jan 19, 20:54
Report: Crystal Palace keen on Tottenham Hotspur left-back Ben Davies
Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in making a move for Tottenham Hotspur left-back Ben Davies.Jan 19, 20:34
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