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Marcel Kittel wins stage four of Tour de France
Marcel Kittel continues his strong start to the Tour de France by winning stage four.
Jul 8, 15:53
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Jake Forster-Caskey extends Brighton & Hove Albion stay
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey pens a three-year contract extension with the club.
Jul 8, 15:38
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Brendan Moloney completes Yeovil Town switch
Former Bristol City defender Brendan Moloney joins Yeovil Town on a two-year contract.
Jul 8, 15:25
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Rangers striker Jon Daly to miss start of season
Rangers manager Ally McCoist confirms that striker Jon Daly will miss the start of the season after undergoing knee surgery.
Jul 8, 15:11
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Sir Ian Botham expects comfortable England win against India
Former England captain Sir Ian Botham is confident that the current team will defeat India in their upcoming Test series.
Jul 8, 15:02
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Experienced goalkeeper James Bittner joins Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle sign experienced goalkeeper James Bittner on a free transfer.
Jul 8, 14:37
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Joe Dudgeon signs Hull City contract extension
Hull City defender Joe Dudgeon pens a new one-year deal with the club.
Jul 8, 14:27
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Alastair Cook confident of Matt Prior fitness
England captain Alastair Cook reveals that Matt Prior is "99% certain" to be fit for Wednesday's Test series opener against India.
Jul 8, 14:16
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England captain Alastair Cook desperate to score runs
England captain Alastair Cook admits that he is desperate to score runs at the top of the order during his side's upcoming Test series against India.
Jul 8, 14:05
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Mats Hummels expecting 'toughest challenge' against Brazil
Germany defender Mats Hummels describes beating Brazil on their home turf as "one of the toughest challenges in world football".
Jul 8, 12:52
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Sami Khedira: 'Germany desperate for World Cup glory'
Sami Khedira claims that he and his Germany teammates are "desperate" to win the World Cup.
Jul 8, 12:37
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Javier Mascherano: 'Possession is key against the Netherlands'
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano believes that his side must do their best to keep the ball during their World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.
Jul 8, 12:12
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Johan Cruyff disappointed by Brazil, Argentina
Netherlands legend John Cruyff believes that Brazil and Argentina have both underperformed so far at the World Cup.
Jul 8, 11:51
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David Beckham wishes Neymar a quick recovery
Former England captain David Beckham wishes Neymar a quick recovery from his World Cup-ending injury.
Jul 8, 11:32
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Hulk: 'David Luiz is the best'
Brazil forward Hulk gives his support to stand-in captain David Luiz ahead of the team's World Cup semi-final showdown with Germany.
Jul 8, 11:04
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Dino Zoff hails "terrific" Manuel Neuer
Former Italy goalkeeper Dino Zoff claims that Germany's Manuel Neuer is currently the best shot-stopper in the world.
Jul 8, 10:50
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Javier Mascherano not getting carried away
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano warns his teammates not to get carried away ahead of their World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.
Jul 8, 10:31
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Cesare Prandelli bids farewell to Italy
Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli pays tribute to the national team following his appointment at Galatasaray.
Jul 8, 10:19
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Jerome Boateng: 'Whole stadium will be against Germany'
Germany defender Jerome Boateng believes that the "whole stadium" will be against his team when they play hosts Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 8, 10:07
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Live Coverage: World Cup live: July 8 - as it happened
Sports Mole's live news coverage from day 26 of the World Cup in Brazil.
Jul 8, 10:00
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FIFA dismisses referee leniency claims
FIFA denies claims that referees at the World Cup have been told to be lenient in order to make matches more entertaining.
Jul 7, 17:53
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Germany coach Joachim Low excited by "special" semi-final against Brazil
Germany coach Joachim Low expresses his excitement ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against host nation Brazil.
Jul 7, 17:38
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Fraser Forster happy with World Cup experience
Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster insists that he "learned a lot" from being part of the England squad at the World Cup in Brazil.
Jul 7, 17:15
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Dietmar Hamann: 'Brazil must prove themselves without Neymar'
Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann believes that Neymar's World Cup-ending injury will force Brazil to prove that they are not just a one-man team.
Jul 7, 16:56
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No punishment for Colombia's Juan Camilo Zuniga
FIFA confirms that Colombia's Juan Camilo Zuniga will face no action for his challenge that ruled Neymar out of the World Cup.
Jul 7, 16:24
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Thiago Silva yellow card upheld
Brazil fail with their appeal to overturn captain Thiago Silva's recent yellow card against Colombia.
Jul 7, 16:13
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Howard Webb retained for rest of World Cup
Howard Webb is among 15 referees who have been retained by FIFA for the remainder of the World Cup.
Jul 7, 16:04
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Elderson Echiejile returns to fitness
Nigeria defender Elderson Echiejile returns to training after missing the World Cup with a muscle tear.
Jul 7, 15:50
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David Luiz ready to captain Brazil against Germany
David Luiz insists that he is ready to captain Brazil for their World Cup semi-final against Germany.
Jul 7, 15:23
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Dietmar Hamann: 'Germany can get better'
Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes that the current team can play better at the World Cup.
Jul 7, 15:08
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Preview:Netherlands vs. Argentina
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between the Netherlands and Argentina.
Jul 7, 14:58
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David Luiz praises "great" Germany
Brazil defender David Luiz praises Germany ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final in Belo Horizonte.
Jul 7, 14:26
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Joachim Low sorry for Neymar injury
Germany coach Joachim Low wishes Neymar a speedy recovery following the news that Brazil's talisman will sit out the rest of the World Cup through injury.
Jul 7, 14:14
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Joachim Low: 'Germany will give Brazil a fight'
Germany coach Joachim Low promises Brazil that his team will give them a fight when they meet in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 7, 14:06
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Live Coverage: World Cup live: July 7 - as it happened
Sports Mole's live news coverage from day 25 of the World Cup in Brazil.
Jul 7, 12:59
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Swansea City captain Ashley Williams eager for Ben Davies stay
Swansea City captain Ashley Williams reveals that he wants Ben Davies to stay at the club this summer amid reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 7, 12:38
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James Meredith agrees Bradford City contract extension?
Bradford City defender James Meredith is understood to have agreed a one-year contract extension with the League One club.
Jul 7, 12:20
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Burnley confirm Steven Reid signing
Burnley confirm the signing of Steven Reid on a free transfer.
Jul 7, 12:04
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1pm Transfer Talk Update: Divock Origi, Toni Kroos, Ashley Cole
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news and gossip.
Jul 7, 11:59
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer desperate for David Marshall stay at Cardiff City
Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits that he hopes to convince goalkeeper David Marshall to stay at the club.
Jul 7, 11:40
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