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Maxi Rodriguez: 'We must help Lionel Messi'
Argentina midfielder Maxi Rodriguez believes that there should be less pressure put on Lionel Messi for Sunday's World Cup final against Germany.Jul 12, 11:05
Luiz Felipe Scolari calls for Brazil focus
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari urges his team to regain their focus for their third-place playoff against the Netherlands at the World Cup.Jul 12, 10:48
Thomas Muller expects "tight" World Cup final
Thomas Muller expects Germany to be involved in a "tight" World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday evening.Jul 12, 10:22
Dirk Kuyt eyes Netherlands victory in third-place playoff
Dirk Kuyt calls on his Dutch teammates to end their World Cup campaign on a winning note ahead of their third-place playoff against Brazil.Jul 12, 10:10
Live Coverage: World Cup live: July 12 - as it happened
Sports Mole's live news coverage from the penultimate day of the World Cup in Brazil.Jul 12, 09:59
7pm Transfer Talk Update: Toni Kroos, Julian Draxler, Stevan Jovetic
Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window.Jul 9, 17:59
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Kenny Jackett expects Bakary Sako stay
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Kenny Jackett expects Bakary Sako to remain at the club next season following reported interest from the Premier League.Jul 9, 17:32
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India dig in on day one against England
An unbeaten century from Murali Vijay helps India reach 259-4 at the close of play on day one of the first Test against England at Trent Bridge.Jul 9, 17:22
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson delighted by David Nugent stay
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson praises David Nugent's decision to extend his stay with the Premier League club.Jul 9, 17:02
Sri Lanka level one-day international series with South Africa
Sri Lanka level their ODI series with South Africa thanks to an 87-run win in Kandy.Jul 9, 16:48
David Nugent signs new Leicester City deal
David Nugent signs a new two-year deal with Leicester City.Jul 9, 16:19
Scott Arfield pens Burnley contract extension
Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield pens a new three-year deal at Turf Moor.Jul 9, 16:16
Brett Ormerod nears Accrington Stanley switch
Accrington Stanley boss James Beattie is hopeful that he can bring veteran striker Brett Ormerod to the club.Jul 9, 16:02
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Phil Mickelson eager to defend Scottish Open title
Phil Mickelson reveals that he is excited about defending his Scottish Open title this week.Jul 9, 15:40
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Lars Boom takes dramatic fifth stage of Tour de France
Lars Boom wins the fifth stage of the Tour de France following an eventful race from Ypres to Arenberg Porte du Hainaut.Jul 9, 15:28
Aston Villa striker Nicklas Helenius loaned back to Aalborg BK
Aston Villa striker Nicklas Helenius returns to former club Aalborg BK on a season-long loan.Jul 9, 15:17
Swansea City make Troy Deeney bid?
Swansea City are understood to have made an offer in excess of £5m to Watford for striker Troy Deeney.Jul 9, 15:02
England fight back at tea against India
England take two wickets during the afternoon session to leave India on 177-3 at tea on day one of the first Test at Trent Bridge.Jul 9, 14:45
Robert Lewandowski: 'Bayern Munich a step up from Borussia Dortmund'
Robert Lewandowski believes that he is more likely to win trophies with Bayern Munich following his move from Borussia Dortmund.Jul 9, 14:32
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Nick Scruton signs new Wakefield Trinity Wildcats deal
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats prop Nick Scruton pens a two-year contract extension with the Super League club.Jul 9, 14:12
Kieran Agard turns down Rotherham United contract extension
The agent of Rotherham United's Kieran Agard confirms that the forward has turned down a contract extension from the Championship club.Jul 9, 14:05
Willian: 'I can't explain Brazil defeat'
Brazil forward Willian admits that it is a struggle to explain the team's World Cup semi-final thrashing by Germany.Jul 9, 12:49
Rio Ferdinand: 'Brazil players may never recover'
Rio Ferdinand questions whether Brazil's players will be able to recover from their humiliation by Germany at the World Cup.Jul 9, 12:20
Dietmar Hamann hails Germany "masterclass"
Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann believes that the team's 7-1 triumph over Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals was a footballing "masterclass".Jul 9, 12:04
Louis van Gaal: 'Netherlands can go all the way'
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal backs his team to win the World Cup ahead of their semi-final against Argentina.Jul 9, 11:49
Louis van Gaal not focusing on Lionel Messi
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal insists that his players will not be focusing all of their attention on Argentina talisman Lionel Messi in their World Cup semi-final.Jul 9, 11:35
Alejandro Sabella: 'Argentina must cope without Angel di Maria'
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella urges his team to cope without Angel di Maria against the Netherlands in the World Cup semi-finals.Jul 9, 11:11
Toni Kroos: 'Germany were outstanding'
Germany's Toni Kroos believes that Tuesday's 7-1 blitz of Brazil was the best team performance that he has been a part of at international level.Jul 9, 10:48
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'It's the worst day of my life'
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that his side's World Cup semi-final thrashing by Germany was the worst day of his life.Jul 9, 10:30
Joachim Low delighted for record-breaking Miroslav Klose
Germany coach Joachim Low describes Miroslav Klose becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as an "outstanding achievement".Jul 9, 10:18
Thomas Muller hails "indescribable" semi-final win
Germany forward Thomas Muller claims that his team's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals is "indescribable".Jul 9, 10:10
Live Coverage: World Cup live: July 9 - as it happened
Sports Mole's live news coverage from day 27 of the World Cup in Brazil.Jul 9, 09:59
7pm Transfer Talk Update: Angel di Maria, Yevhen Konoplyanka, Nicklas Bendtner
Sports Mole takes a look at the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window.Jul 8, 17:59
Watford romp to friendly win over SV Feldkirchen
Watford thrash SV Feldkirchen 7-0 in a pre-season friendly in Austria.Jul 8, 17:45
Jose Enrique: "I'm feeling great"
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique claims that he is "feeling great" after spending most of last season on the sidelines through injury.Jul 8, 17:19
Leeds United complete double swoop
Leeds United sign goalkeeper Marco Silvestri and midfielder Tommaso Bianchi ahead of the new season.Jul 8, 17:02
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino hits out at Ross McCormack
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino claims that he was forced to sell Ross McCormack to Fulham because the striker "disrespected" him.Jul 8, 16:46
Diego Poyet joins West Ham United
Former Charlton midfielder Diego Poyet joins West Ham United on a four-year contract.Jul 8, 16:23
Ronald Koeman hails "fantastic" Dusan Tadic signing
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman describes the signing of Dusan Tadic as "fantastic news" for the club.Jul 8, 16:21
Southampton complete Dusan Tadic signing
Southampton confirm the signing of Dusan Tadic from FC Twente for an undisclosed fee.Jul 8, 16:04
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