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Republic of Ireland shock Germany to set up crunch clash against Poland
The Republic of Ireland secure a shock 1-0 win over Germany in Thursday night's Euro 2016 Group D qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.Oct 8, 20:44
Scotland concede late on against Poland to drop out of Euro 2016 contention
Scotland are unable to progress to the Euro 2016 finals after being held to a 2-2 draw against Poland in Thursday night's Group D qualifier at Hampden Park.Oct 8, 20:42
Pierluigi Collina: 'Luke Shaw tackle should have been punished'
UEFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina believes that the tackle which broke Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw's leg should have been punished.Oct 8, 19:58
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Republic of Ireland, Germany
The Republic of Ireland are holding Germany to a goalless draw in their Euro 2016 Group D qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.Oct 8, 19:37
Half-Time Report: Matt Ritchie pulls Scotland level against Poland
Scotland and Poland are playing out a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2016 Group D qualifier at Hampden Park, Matt Ritchie levelling with the last kick of the first half.Oct 8, 19:35
Hal Robson-Kanu: 'Gary Speed laid the foundations for Wales success'
Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu believes that late manager Gary Speed was responsible for laying the foundations for the Dragons' current success.Oct 8, 19:02
Reading defender Jake Cooper signs new deal at Madejski Stadium
Reading defender Jake Cooper signs a new contract with the club that will keep him at the Madejski Stadium until the summer of 2018. Oct 8, 18:43
Team News: Four changes for Scotland in crunch clash against Poland
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan makes four changes ahead of his side's Euro 2016 qualifying clash against Poland at Hampden Park.Oct 8, 18:01
Team News: Robbie Keane drops to Republic of Ireland bench against Germany
Robbie Keane drops to the bench for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Germany at the Aviva Stadium, one of four changes for Martin O'Neill's side.Oct 8, 17:56
Ross County sign former Netherlands Under-21 striker Alex Schalk
Ross County snap up former Netherlands Under-21 striker Alex Schalk on a free transfer until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.Oct 6, 21:40
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David Denton: 'Samoa game biggest of Scotland players' careers'
Scotland number eight David Denton believes that his side's Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Samoa will be "the biggest game" of their careers.Oct 6, 21:33
Johnstone's Paint Trophy roundup: Wigan Athletic march on after coming from behind
Sports Mole reviews all the action in the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy as Wigan Athletic, Millwall and Blackpool all progress.Oct 6, 20:52
Chung Mong-joon claims to be victim of smear campaign by FIFA ethics committee
FIFA presidential hopeful Chung Mong-joon believes that the football body's ethics committee is seeking to suspend him from the organisation for 15 years.Oct 6, 20:31
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Mother of Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf killed in Hajj crush
The mother of Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf is understood to have died in a stampede during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.Oct 6, 20:13
Johan Cruyff: 'Jose Mourinho is a bad role model for children'
Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff believes that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is setting a bad example to young people with his "controversial" behaviour.Oct 6, 19:53
Mike Ford: 'Stuart Lancaster does not want England job enough'
Bath coach Mike Ford believes that Stuart Lancaster is not hard-skinned enough to manage England, and does not want the job enough.Oct 6, 19:26
Bernard Foley: 'Dan Biggar will be key for Wales against Australia'
Australia fly-half Bernard Foley believes that Wales's opposite number Dan Biggar will be a huge threat in their Rugby World Cup Pool A decider on Saturday.Oct 6, 19:10
London woman left "petrified" as rugby fans 'scrum her car'
A woman driving through South London had a group of rugby fans 'scrum' her car following England's 33-13 defeat against Australia in the Rugby World Cup.Oct 6, 18:50
Wales coach Robin McBryde urges Prince Harry to switch support from England to Wales
Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde calls on Prince Harry to switch allegiance from England to the Dragons following the hosts' early Rugby World Cup exit.Oct 6, 18:28
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate 'sees ghost' at 'haunted' team hotel
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is not happy with his squad's Rugby World Cup base in Surrey as he has apparently seen a ghost there, according to teammate Samson Lee.Oct 6, 18:11
Tottenham Hotspur claim point at Swansea City
Swansea City and Tottenham Hotspur play out a 2-2 draw in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium.Oct 4, 16:53
AZ see off FC Twente
Vincent Janssen's brace helps AZ to a 3-1 win over FC Twente in Sunday's Eredivisie clash at the AFAS Stadion.Oct 4, 16:38
Half-Time Report: Bayern Munich narrowly leading Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich lead Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at half time in Sunday's Bundesliga clash at the Allianz Arena.Oct 4, 16:20
Rafael Benitez: 'Gareth Bale will be in Real Madrid squad against Atletico Madrid'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale will be in contention to take part in Sunday's La Liga derby against against Atletico Madrid, according to manager Rafael Benitez.Oct 4, 16:07
Half-Time Report: Harry Kane own goal puts Swansea City ahead against Tottenham Hotspur
Swansea City lead Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at half time in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium, with Harry Kane scoring an own goal.Oct 4, 15:47
Report: Liverpool interested in Portsmouth striker Conor Chaplin
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to bring Portsmouth teenager Conor Chaplin to Anfield, according to reports.Oct 4, 15:22
Team News: Three changes for Bayern Munich as they welcome Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich make three changes for their Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena, with their title rivals making six.Oct 4, 14:55
Vitesse slam five past Groningen
Vitesse smash five unanswered goals past Groningen in Sunday's Eredivisie clash at the GelreDome.Oct 4, 14:25
PSV Eindhoven come out on top at Ajax
PSV Eindhoven secure a 2-1 victory against Ajax in Sunday's Eredivisie clash at the Amsterdam Arena, splitting the title race wide open in the process.Oct 4, 14:24
Slaven Bilic: 'Reece Oxford left out of England Under-17 squad over fatigue'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic cites concerns over fatigue as the main reason why Reece Oxford has been left out of England's Under-17 World Cup squad.Oct 4, 13:54
Paul Clement: 'Darren Bent missed Derby County game due to traffic jam'
Derby County manager Paul Clement admits that striker Darren Bent missed his side's 2-0 win over Brentford because he was stuck in traffic.Oct 4, 13:37
Philippe Coutinho: 'Steven Gerrard is one of my personal football heroes'
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho admits that Steven Gerrard is one of his football heroes and that receiving compliments from him is "truly an honour".Oct 4, 13:22
Philippe Coutinho: 'Playing for Liverpool is a dream come true'
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho describes the Anfield outfit as a "great club" and claims that playing for them is a "dream come true".Oct 4, 13:07
Dick Advocaat resigns as Sunderland manager
Sunderland confirm that Dick Advocaat has left his position as the club's head coach and has departed the Stadium of Light.Oct 4, 12:36
Graeme Sharp describes Brendan Rodgers criticism as "uncalled for"
Former Everton striker Graeme Sharp claims that some of the criticism aimed at Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers in recent weeks is "uncalled for".Oct 4, 12:30
John Terry: 'Jose Mourinho is the only man to get Chelsea out of this hole'
Chelsea defender John Terry describes manager Jose Mourinho as the right man to get the club out of their current slump.Oct 4, 12:13
Live Commentary: Sunderland 2-2 West Ham United - as it happened
Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Sunderland and West Ham United at the Stadium of Light, which ended in a 2-2 draw.Oct 3, 12:59
Brendan Rodgers calls on Liverpool to focus on performance against Everton
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants his charges to focus on their performance against Everton on Sunday and maintain his unbeaten record in the Merseyside derby.Oct 1, 21:58
Adam Lallana: 'Liverpool had enough chances to beat Sion'
Liverpool's Adam Lallana believes that his side created enough chances to claim a win against Sion in their Europa League Group B clash on Thursday, which finished 1-1.Oct 1, 21:49
Brendan Rodgers: 'Liverpool should have beaten Sion'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes that his side should have beaten Sion in their Europa League Group B game on Thursday night, which finished 1-1.Oct 1, 21:35
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