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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "N'Golo Kante in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017")
N'Golo Kante: 'I do not regret picking Chelsea over Paris Saint-Germain'
N'Golo Kante does not regret turning down a move to boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain in favour of a switch to Chelsea.Oct 8, 11:15
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Carlo Ancelotti: 'Roma wanted me as manager two years ago'
Carlo Ancelotti reveals that Roma asked him to take the Olimpico job two years ago, but he had already signed for Bayern Munich.Oct 8, 11:03
Gordon Strachan: 'Slovenia game will be hardest one for Scotland'
Scotland head coach Gordon Strachan believes that Sunday's World Cup qualifying game with Slovenia will be "the hardest one" for his team.Oct 8, 10:44
Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland not leaving playoff qualification to chance'
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill insists that he is taking nothing for granted, with the Green and White Army close to securing a World Cup qualifying playoff place.Oct 8, 10:34
David Moyes: 'Nobody could have done better at Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson exit'
David Moyes believes that nobody could have done better than him in the given timescale at Manchester United following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.Oct 8, 10:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fdavid-moyes.jpg "David Moyes watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017")
David Moyes: 'I want job which gets me back to elite level'
David Moyes is being picky over which job he takes next because of the desire to rebuild his reputation as a top manager.Oct 8, 10:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fislam-slimani.jpg "Leicester City forward Islam Slimani in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Islam Slimani: 'I held summer talks with Marco Silva over Watford move'
Islam Slimani admits to holding talks with Marco Silva in the summer over a proposed move to Watford, but Leicester City made it clear that the Algerian was not for sale.Oct 8, 09:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fjavier-hernandez.jpg "Javier Hernandez in action for West Ham United on August 1, 2017")
Javier Hernandez dismisses West Ham United exit rumours
Mexico forward Javier Hernandez hits out at claims suggesting that he is unhappy at West Ham United and wants to leave the club in January.Oct 8, 09:33
Andrea Pirlo to retire at end of New York City FC contract
Italy legend Andrea Pirlo reveals that he will retire at the end of the season once his contract with MLS side New York City FC expires in December.Oct 8, 09:23
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Anthony Crolla beats Ricky Burns on points in Manchester
Anthony Crolla edges out domestic rival Ricky Burns by unanimous decision in Saturday's lightweight bout in Manchester.Oct 8, 09:16
Chris Eubank Jr overwhelms Avni Yildirim in Stuttgart
Chris Eubank Jr ruthlessly knocks out Avni Yildirim in the World Boxing Super Series in Stuttgart and defends his IBO super-middleweight world title.Oct 8, 09:02
Gareth Southgate: 'Adam Lallana best player in England team'
Gareth Southgate believes that Adam Lallana is England's brightest creative spark and "best player" rather than Dele Alli.Oct 8, 08:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017")
Arsene Wenger rejects prospect of Barcelona in Premier League
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he would not like to see Barcelona in the Premier League due to geographical and political issues.Oct 8, 08:30
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Lewis Hamilton on verge of fourth Formula 1 title with victory at Japanese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of the Formula 1 world title after victory in the Japanese Grand Prix while rival Sebastian Vettel retired early on in the race.Oct 8, 08:16
Lars Lagerback: 'England unbeaten streak counts for little against Northern Ireland'
Norway boss Lars Lagerback claims that his unbeaten record against England will count for little when his side faces Northern Ireland on Sunday.Oct 7, 14:59
Sergio Ramos: 'Gerard Pique and I have a great relationship'
Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says that his relationship with Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is "great" and will not be affected by the Catalan crisis.Oct 7, 14:44
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Cam Newton apologises for "degrading and disrespectful" comment
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton issues an apology for an "extremely degrading and disrespectful" comment he made to a female reporter.Oct 7, 14:29
Report: UEFA, Paris Saint-Germain held meeting over financial fair play regulations
UEFA reportedly met with Paris Saint-Germain officials to discuss how the club intends to respect its financial fair play regulations.Oct 7, 14:17
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman as important as Gareth Bale'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has suggested that Seamus Coleman will be missed by the nation just as much as Wales will miss Gareth Bale.Oct 7, 13:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-ledley.jpg "Joe Ledley in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Georgia on October 9, 2016")
Joe Ledley: 'Wales must not lose cool against Republic of Ireland'
Wales midfielder Joe Ledley tells his teammates not to get caught up in the emotion of the occasion when they face the Republic of Ireland on Monday.Oct 7, 13:38
Croatia sack head coach Ante Calic, appoint Zlatko Dalic as replacement
Croatia announce the sacking of Ante Cacic and the subsequent appointment of Zlatko Dalic just two days before their final World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Kiev.Oct 7, 13:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fjoshua-king_1.jpg "Joshua King reacts to missing a penalty during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and West Ham United on March 11, 2017")
Joshua King to miss Norway game against Northern Ireland with hamstring injury
Bournemouth striker Joshua King will miss Norway's World Cup qualifying clash against Northern Ireland after suffering a hamstring injury against San Marino.Oct 7, 13:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fhenrikh-mkhitaryan.JPG "Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 'I take all responsibility for Armenia defeat to Poland'
Henrikh Mkhitaryan takes "all responsibility" for Armenia's 6-1 hammering at the hands of Poland in Yerevan on Thursday night.Oct 7, 12:56
Report: Barcelona chief negotiator Raul Sanllehi on Arsenal, Manchester City radar
Arsenal and Manchester City are believed to be considering an approach for Barcelona chief negotiator Raul Sanllehi, according to a report.Oct 7, 12:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fdele-alli.jpg "Dele Alli in action during England's World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia on September 4, 2017")
Darren Anderton: 'Dele Alli must not ignore temperament warnings'
England's Dele Alli could repeat David Beckham's mistake of being sent off at a World Cup unless he heeds the warnings about his temperament, according to Darren Anderton.Oct 7, 12:21
Ayoze Perez: 'Newcastle United thriving under Rafael Benitez'
Newcastle United forward Ayoze Perez is enjoying life under manager Rafael Benitez and the club's impressive start in the Premier League following promotion.Oct 7, 12:09
Gordon Strachan: 'Footballing gods gave Scotland victory'
Gordon Strachan is delighted with the "footballing gods" for giving Scotland a 1-0 win over 10-man Slovakia in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park.Oct 5, 22:02
Gareth Southgate: 'England will not become Spain in next eight months'
Gareth Southgate plays down England's hopes of mounting a serious World Cup challenge by claiming that they will not "become Spain in the next eight months".Oct 5, 21:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
Gareth Southgate: 'England have a hell of a lot of work to do'
Gareth Southgate acknowledges that England "have a hell of a lot of work to do" after qualifying for the 2018 World Cup thanks to Thursday's 1-0 win over Slovenia.Oct 5, 21:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fjoe-hart_1.jpg "England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017")
Joe Hart: 'England game was difficult for crowd'
England goalkeeper Joe Hart praises the fans at Wembley for putting up with a "difficult" game as the Three Lions claimed a 1-0 win over Slovenia on Thursday night.Oct 5, 21:13
Romelu Lukaku to miss Bosnia-Herzegovina clash due to ankle injury
Romelu Lukaku will miss Belgium's World Cup qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday but may play a part in their final Group H game against Cyprus next week.Oct 5, 21:00
Clinical Germany too good for plucky Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland slip to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of an impressive Germany side in Thursday night's World Cup Group C qualifier at Windsor Park.Oct 5, 20:46
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Cam Newton accused of making sexist comment to female reporter
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is criticised after making a seemingly sexist comment to a female reporter during a press conference.Oct 5, 20:17
Michael Eisner: 'Portsmouth were like an abused child'
Portsmouth owner and former Walt Disney boss Michael Eisner describes the previously ailing south coast club as having been "like an abused child".Oct 5, 20:01
Martin Glenn: 'Mental weakness to blame for England finals failures'
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn believes that mental frailty has been the root cause of England's recent failures on the international stage.Oct 5, 19:47
David Unsworth: 'Everton provide opportunities to young players'
David Unsworth says that Everton's eagerness to blood young players is the reason behind them recording 1,000 consecutive matches with an academy graduate in the squad.Oct 5, 19:31
St Johnstone defender Richard Foster banned for kicking referee door
St Johnstone defender Richard Foster is handed a two-match ban by the Scottish Football Association for kicking a referee's door following September's loss to Dundee.Oct 5, 19:12
Chris Coleman: 'Wales strong enough without Gareth Bale'
Gareth Bale's absence through a calf strain is nothing that Wales are not used to, according to Dragons manager Chris Coleman.Oct 5, 18:57
Steven Gerrard: 'No need for Liverpool to panic at this stage'
Liverpool do not need to panic despite their recent run of form, according to former captain and current Under-18s coach Steven Gerrard.Oct 5, 18:43
Former Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing joins Blackpool
League One side Blackpool sign former Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers midfielder Jay Spearing on a deal until the end of the season.Oct 5, 18:32
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