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Sergio Aguero: 'Signing Lionel Messi would be complicated'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero acknowledges that trying to sign Lionel Messi would be "complicated" because the 30-year-old is Barcelona's "symbol".Oct 11, 21:24
Alexi Lalas: 'United States failure to reach World Cup is disastrous'
Former United States defender Alexis Lalas believes that the team's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup is "disastrous" for football in the nation.Oct 11, 21:10
Report: Bristol City interested in Motherwell youngster Adam Livingstone
Championship side Bristol City are believed to be one of three English teams interested in Motherwell youngster Adam Livingstone.Oct 11, 20:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjuan-mata.jpg "Juan Mata of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Report: Juan Mata turns down prospective Chinese Super League move
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is reported to have rejected a prospective big-money move to the Chinese Super League at the end of the season.Oct 11, 20:34
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas sidelined with groin injury
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas suffered a groin injury while on international duty with Costa Rica, the La Liga club announces.Oct 11, 20:16
Pedro Caixinha: 'Scotland need to focus on main game aspects'
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha believes that Scotland must focus on tactics and style of play instead of just fitness and physicality.Oct 11, 20:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fclaudio-bravo-manchester-city.jpg "Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo training on October 18, 2016 ahead of their match with Barcelona")
Carla Pardo accuses some Chile players of unprofessionalism and drunkenness
Carla Pardo, the wife of Claudio Bravo, takes to Instagram to criticise several of the Chile players after La Roja failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.Oct 11, 19:48
Paul Merson: 'Harry Redknapp tactically more astute than Arsene Wenger'
Former Arsenal and Portsmouth midfielder Paul Merson believes Arsene Wenger would lead the Gunners to the Premier League title if he had Harry Redknapp's "tactical nous".Oct 11, 19:31
Steve Cotterill: 'Birmingham City job decision not personal towards Harry Redknapp'
Steve Cotterill insists that his decision to take the reins at Birmingham City was purely a professional one and "nothing personal" towards Harry Redknapp.Oct 11, 19:18
Kaka will not renew Orlando City playing contract
Former Brazil and AC Milan midfielder Kaka announces that he will not renew his playing contract at MLS side Orlando City as a player.Oct 11, 19:00
Jermain Defoe: 'Playing at a major tournament still the dream'
Jermain Defoe insists that the prospect of playing for England at a major tournament remains a "dream" for him and is hoping to make the squad for the 2018 World Cup.Oct 11, 18:43
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben retires from international football
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben announces his retirement from international football following the Netherlands' failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.Oct 10, 21:53
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Nick Kyrgios blames Shanghai Masters forfeit on stomach bug
Nick Kyrgios claims that his decision to quit his Shanghai Masters first-round match with Steve Johnson after the first set was due to a stomach bug.Oct 10, 21:47
Romelu Lukaku scores for Belgium on return from injury
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku returns from an ankle injury to score for Belgium against Cyprus after coming on as a 66th-minute substitute.Oct 10, 21:36
John Aldridge: 'Martin O'Neill got his tactics bang on'
John Aldridge believes that Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill got his tactics "bang on" as the Boys in Green reached the World Cup playoffs.Oct 10, 21:25
FIFA investigating alleged Robbie Brady headbutt towards Ashley Williams
FIFA is investigating an alleged headbutt by Robbie Brady towards Ashley Williams during the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying win over Wales on Monday night.Oct 10, 21:08
Eden Hazard, Thorgan Hazard help Belgium thrash Cyprus
Belgium claim a 4-0 win over Cyprus in Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier in Brussels, with Eden and Thorgan Hazard scoring three goals between them.Oct 10, 20:40
Leeds United offer contract to unattached goalkeeper Kamil Miazek
Leeds United academy scout Jakub Bokiej confirms that the Championship club have offered a contract to unattached Polish goalkeeper Kamil Miazek.Oct 10, 20:26
Report: Eintracht Frankfurt star Mijat Gacinovic on Manchester United radar
Eintracht Frankfurt and Serbia winger Mijat Gacinovic is believed to be a transfer target for Manchester United.Oct 10, 20:11
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Leon McKenzie: 'I had to reinvent myself after experiencing depression'
Footballer-turned-boxer Leon McKenzie admits that he had to reinvent himself after experiencing depression.Oct 10, 19:52
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Argentina deserve to reach World Cup'
Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli believes that his nation "deserves" to be at the World Cup ahead of their pivotal final qualifier in Ecuador on Tuesday night.Oct 10, 19:36
Gretar Steinsson: 'Iceland academy setup key to national team success'
Former Iceland defender Gretar Steinsson admits that the secret to the national team's success is the country's academy system.Oct 10, 19:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017")
Sergio Aguero back in light training at Manchester City
Sergio Aguero is back in light training with Manchester City less than two weeks after breaking a rib in a car crash in Amsterdam.Oct 10, 19:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Faidy-boothroyd.jpg "Interim England Under-21s manager Aidy Boothroyd sings the national anthem before his side's friendly against Italy Under-21s at St Mary's Stadium on November 10, 2016")
Tom Davies scores to help England Under-21s claim victory in Andorra
England Under-21s labour to a narrow 1-0 win over Andorra Under-21s thanks to Tom Davies's header in Tuesday's Euro 2019 qualifier.Oct 10, 18:59
Team News: Three changes for France ahead of crucial Belarus clash
France boss Didier Deschamps makes three changes to his starting XI ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Belarus.Oct 10, 18:06
Team News: Two changes for Netherlands ahead of Sweden encounter
Netherlands manager Dick Advocaat makes two changes from the team that beat Belarus at the weekend ahead of Tuesday's World Cup Group A qualifier against Sweden.Oct 10, 18:04
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Portugal against Switzerland
Cristiano Ronaldo is reinstated to Portugal's starting XI ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Switzerland in Lisbon.Oct 10, 17:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgordon-strachan.JPG "Scotland manager Gordon Strachan on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Report: Gordon Strachan Scotland future to be decided on Thursday
Gordon Strachan's future as Scotland boss will be discussed at a Scottish FA board meeting on Thursday, according to reports.Oct 10, 17:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fcraig-gordon.jpg "Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with England at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Scotland miss out on World Cup playoffs after draw in Slovenia
Scotland miss out on the World Cup playoffs on goal difference following a 2-2 draw with Slovenia in Ljubljana.Oct 8, 18:00
Martin Edwards: 'Sir Alex Ferguson turned down chance to sign Zinedine Zidane'
Sir Alex Ferguson opted not to pursue Zinedine Zidane because he preferred Eric Cantona in his position at Manchester United, according to former chairman Martin Edwards.Oct 8, 17:31
Graeme Souness: 'I missed out on Peter Schmeichel, Eric Cantona'
Graeme Souness reveals that Liverpool missed out on signing Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel - who became Manchester United legends - while Reds manager.Oct 8, 17:19
David Trezeguet: 'Paulo Dybala can win Ballon d'Or'
Juventus legend David Trezeguet believes that Bianconeri talisman Paulo Dybala can win the Ballon d'Or in the near future.Oct 8, 17:00
Stephane Henchoz: 'Liverpool have no chance of winning title'
Stephane Henchoz believes that Liverpool have "absolutely no chance" of winning the Premier League title due to their defensive frailties.Oct 8, 16:45
Andrea Pirlo defends state of Italian football
Italy legend Andrea Pirlo does not believe that football in his home nation is in a bad state ahead of the Azzurri's impending World Cup playoff campaign.Oct 8, 16:31
Chris Coleman urges Wales "golden generation" to make more history
Chris Coleman is happy to describe the current Wales side as a "golden generation" but wants his players to make more history by reaching the 2018 World Cup.Oct 8, 16:19
Report: Ex-Watford boss Quique Flores on West Ham United radar
Former Watford head coach Quique Flores is reported to be on the radar of West Ham United as a replacement for the under-pressure Slaven Bilic.Oct 8, 16:00
Valencia to present new plans for long-delayed Nou Mestalla stadium
Valencia confirm that they will meet with city officials next week to get the Nou Mestalla project - which has been delayed for more than eight years - back on track.Oct 8, 15:45
Oliver Norwood hails "wonderful journey" with Northern Ireland
Oliver Norwood describes his time with Northern Ireland as a "wonderful journey" as he prepares to win his 50th cap in a crucial World Cup qualifier against Norway.Oct 8, 15:33
Team News: Harry Winks, Harry Maguire to make England debuts against Lithuania
Harry Winks and Harry Maguire are in line to make their England debuts in Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania in Vilnius.Oct 8, 15:07
Report: Liverpool owners slap £1bn price tag on club amid Amanda Staveley interest
​Liverpool's owners reportedly place a £1bn price tag on the club amid takeover interest from British investor Amanda Staveley.Oct 8, 11:29
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