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Mats Hummels, Lukas Podolski back for Germany's quarter-final with France
Germany will have Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski available again for their World Cup quarter-final against France, after both men missed the win over Algeria.Jul 2, 20:46
Neymar declares himself fit for Brazil's quarter-final with Colombia
Brazil talisman Neymar declares himself fit for their World Cup quarter-final with Colombia on Friday after taking a full part in the Selecao's Wednesday training.Jul 2, 20:26
Manchester United 'turned down chance to sign Rais M'Bolhi'
Manchester United apparently turned down the chance to sign Algeria's impressive World Cup goalkeeper, Rais M'Bolhi, after he trialled with them in 2010.Jul 2, 20:06
Kwesi Appiah will not consider Kevin-Prince Boateng recall
Ghana manager Kwesi Appiah indicates that he will not be recalling Kevin-Prince Boateng to his squad after the Schalke 04 midfielder was sent home from the World Cup.Jul 2, 19:43
Giancarlo Gonzalez: 'Costa Rica out to win World Cup'
Costa Rica defender Giancarlo Gonzalez insists that they are out to win the World Cup now that they have made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.Jul 2, 19:20
Costa Rica's Keylor Navas misses training ahead of quarter-final
Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas misses training on Wednesday with a shoulder injury, but is expected to be fit for their quarter-final against Netherlands.Jul 2, 18:56
FIFA: 'United States have interest in hosting 2026 World Cup'
FIFA reveal that the United States could bid for the 2026 World Cup following "staggering" levels of interest in soccer during America's run at the World Cup in Brazil.Jul 2, 18:37
Vincent Kompany confident of Argentina scalp
Belgium captain Vincent Kompany invites quarter-final opponents Argentina to attack them and feels that an open game would give the Europeans a great chance of victory.Jul 2, 18:15
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 'Louis van Gaal has united Netherlands'
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink praises Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal for bonding their individual talents into a team at the World Cup.Jul 2, 14:07
Tim Howard: Saves record 'does not matter'
Tim Howard admits that his record for most saves in a World Cup match means little to him considering that the USA 'fell short of their dream' when losing to Belgium.Jul 2, 13:43
Jurgen Klinsmann expects to be in charge of USA for 2018 World Cup
Jurgen Klinsmann expects to still be in charge of the USA at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, having overseen their impressive run in this summer's tournament in Brazil.Jul 2, 13:14
Roy Miller ruled out of Costa Rica's World Cup quarter-final with Netherlands
Costa Rica confirm that left-back Roy Miller will miss their World Cup quarter-final against Netherlands in Salvador on Saturday due to a foot injury.Jul 2, 12:44
Fernandinho happy to play holding role for Brazil
Fernandinho insists that he would be comfortable filling in for Luis Gustavo as Brazil's holding midfielder for their World Cup quarter-final with Colombia on Friday.Jul 2, 12:22
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United States fans want airport renamed after Tim Howard
A group of USA fans start a White House petition to rename an American airport after Tim Howard following the goalkeeper's record-breaking display at the World Cup.Jul 2, 12:03
Yaya Toure: 'African teams unfairly treated at World Cup'
Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure claims that nobody cares about the "injustices" and "scandals" that have hampered African teams at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.Jul 2, 11:43
Yohan Cabaye: 'Paul Pogba is like Patrick Vieira
Yohan Cabaye compares Paul Pogba to World Cup winner Patrick Vieira after the Juventus midfielder inspired France to the quarter-finals at the Brazil tournament.Jul 2, 11:24
Live Coverage: World Cup live: July 2 - as it happened
Sports Mole's live news coverage of the 21st day of the World Cup in Brazil.Jul 2, 11:00
Five Queens Park Rangers players in contract talks?
Queens Park Rangers are believed to be in negotiations with five players, including promotion hero Bobby Zamora, over extensions to contracts which expired on Monday.Jul 2, 01:02
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Tom Watson granted special exemption for 2015 Open at St Andrews
Five-time winner Tom Watson is granted special exemption to play at the 2015 Open Championship at St Andrews, 40 years after he lifted his first Claret Jug.Jul 2, 00:53
Hull City open talks over Doncaster Rovers' James Husband?
Hull reportedly make contact with Doncaster regarding the transfer of highly-rated full-back James Husband, who is likely to leave following their relegation to League One.Jul 2, 00:36
Report: Sporting Lisbon agree fee for Dundee United's Ryan Gauld
Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon appear to have won the race for Dundee United prodigy Ryan Gauld after reportedly having a £3m bid for the 18-year-old accepted.Jul 2, 00:17
Michael Carrick welcomes arrival of "terrific" Ander Herrera
Michael Carrick is confident that Ander Herrera, who joined from Athletic Bilbao for £29m last month, will be a quality addition to Manchester United's midfield.Jul 1, 23:53
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Stuart Broad: 'One score will relieve Alastair Cook pressure'
Stuart Broad insists that returning to form with the bat will help England captain Alastair Cook relieve the pressure that is on his leadership of the Test side.Jul 1, 23:33
Alan Pardew "overjoyed" with Siem de Jong capture
Alan Pardew is "overjoyed" at Newcastle's reported £11m capture of Ajax captain Siem de Jong and promises supporters that he will be a fan favourite this season.Jul 1, 23:08
Stoke City "working on one or two things" in transfer market
Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes reveals that the Potters, who have already signed four players this summer, are "working on one or two things" in the transfer market.Jul 1, 22:50
Siem de Jong signs six-year deal at Newcastle United
Newcastle United confirm the signing of Ajax attacking midfielder and captain Siem de Jong for an undisclosed fee, rumoured to be £11m, on a six-year contract.Jul 1, 22:32
Ashley Cole, Samuel Eto'o leave Chelsea
Chelsea release former England left-back Ashley Cole, who spent eight seasons at Stamford Bridge, and striker Samuel Eto'o after their contracts expired.Jul 1, 22:15
Admir Mehmedi: 'Lionel Messi is talked about too much'
Switzerland's Admir Mehmedi claims Lionel Messi is 'talked about too much' and stresses that they will be wary of Argentina's other threats in their World Cup last-16 clash.Jul 1, 00:58
Tottenham Hotspur want Swansea City's Michel Vorm as well as Ben Davies?
Tottenham are reportedly planning to follow up their offer for Swansea City left-back Ben Davies by launching a bid for teammate Dutch goalkeeper Michel Vorm.Jul 1, 00:36
Swansea City could be priced out of Gylfi Sigurdsson move?
Swansea reportedly want to bring former loanee Gylfi Sigurdsson back to the club, but may have to pay more than their £8m valuation to persuade Tottenham into selling.Jul 1, 00:18
Kosovan club Hajvalia to make Luis Suarez loan bid
Kosovan Superleague side Hajvalia reveal their plans to launch a loan bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who has been banned by FIFA for four months for biting.Jun 30, 23:50
Kaka confirms Orlando City move, via Sao Paulo
Kaka confirms that he will be joining new MLS franchise Orlando City, via a loan spell at boyhood club Sao Paulo, after leaving AC Milan for a second time.Jun 30, 23:33
Neymar will be fit for Brazil's quarter-final with Colombia
Brazil talisman Neymar may sit out training to allow thigh and knee injuries to recover, but will definitely be fit for their Word Cup quarter-final against Colombia.Jun 30, 23:09
Marius Zaliukas 'poised to leave Leeds United'
Leeds United appear poised to part company with Marius Zaliukas after the Lithuanian international defender was left out of their pre-season training camp to Italy.Jun 30, 22:52
Tim Sherwood urges Mauricio Pochettino to use Nabi Bentaleb
Tim Sherwood encourages his successor at Tottenham Hotspur, Mauricio Pochettino, to use Nabil Bentaleb next season and employ him in a box-to-box midfielder role.Jun 30, 22:33
First day-night Test scheduled for 2015
Australia and New Zealand announce plans to contest the first day-night Test match in 2015 as cricket looks to address dropping crowds in the five-day format.Jun 30, 22:15
T20 Blast Roundup: Derbyshire Falcons record first win of the season
Sports Mole rounds up Friday's rain-affected T20 Blast action, where Derbyshire Falcons recorded their first victory of the season by beating Birmingham Bears.Jun 27, 22:05
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Tomas Berdych knocked out by Marin Cilic in Wimbledon third round
Former finalist Tomas Berdych is knocked out of Wimbledon in the third round, with Marin Cilic securing a straight-sets victory over the sixth seed.Jun 27, 21:30
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Leaders St Helens beat rivals Wigan Warriors
Super League leaders St Helens inflict a first home defeat in eight matches on great rivals Wigan Warriors by recording a 16-12 victory at the DW Stadium.Jun 27, 20:58
Four-way tie for lead at BMW International Open in Cologne
US Open champion Martin Kaymer misses the cut at the BMW International Open in Cologne, where Englishman Danny Willett is one of four men in a tie for the lead.Jun 27, 20:38
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