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Mathieu Valbuena: 'Marseille contenders for Ligue 1 title'
Marseille midfielder Mathieu Valbuena insists that his side can build on a confident start to the challenge for top spot in Ligue 1 this season.Aug 23, 21:54
Blaise Matuidi rejoins Paris Saint-Germain training
Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc confirms that Blaise Matuidi has recovered from a head injury to be considered for Sunday's trip to Nantes.Aug 23, 21:43
West Ham United reject Modibo Maiga bid from Saint-Etienne
West Ham United reject a season-long loan offer from Saint-Etienne for Modibo Maiga.Aug 23, 21:29
Laurent Blanc not expecting new signings
Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc expects to be quiet in the final few days of the transfer window, ruling out any high-profile late additions.Aug 23, 21:14
Live Commentary: Airdrieonians 0-6 Rangers - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Scottish League One clash between Airdrieonians and Rangers at the Excelsior Stadium.Aug 23, 18:15
Massimiliano Allegri happy with AC Milan progress
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri remains confident in his ability to deliver success at the San Siro, despite heated talks over his future earlier this summer.Aug 23, 16:30
Innocent Emeghara agrees Livorno loan deal
Livorno sign Swiss international striker Innocent Emeghara in a season-loan switch from Lorient.Aug 23, 16:13
Roberto Mancini: 'Carlos Tevez, Maicon will perform in Serie A'
Roberto Mancini backs former Manchester City pair Carlos Tevez and Maicon to make a successful transition to Serie A.Aug 23, 15:58
Live Commentary: Fenerbahce 0-3 Arsenal - as it happened
Sports Mole's text commentary of a confidence-boosting 3-0 win for Arsenal over Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier.Aug 21, 17:45
Henrikh Mkhitaryan impressed with Borussia Dortmund fans
Borussia Dortmund's summer signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan declares himself impressed with the atmosphere created by home fans on his full debut last weekend.Aug 20, 22:25
Jonas Hofmann targets Borussia Dortmund start
Borussia Dortmund winger Jonas Hofmann targets a starting spot after scoring his first senior goal for the German giants last weekend.Aug 20, 22:11
Jens Keller: 'Schalke 04 can cope with pressure'
Schalke 04 coach Jens Keller backs his side to prove their qualities against PAOK tomorrow night despite a poor start in the Bundesliga.Aug 20, 21:55
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Pep Guardiola dons lederhosen for Bayern Munich photo shoot
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola puts on a lederhosen to join his squad for the traditional first-team photo shoot.Aug 20, 21:42
Live Commentary: Lyon 0-2 Real Sociedad - as it happened
Relive Real Sociedad's eye-catching 2-0 win at Lyon in a Champions League qualifier with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.Aug 20, 17:45
Liverpool confirm Aly Cissokho loan deal
Liverpool confirm the signing of French full-back Aly Cissokho on a one-year loan deal, subject to the completion of paperwork.Aug 20, 16:44
Laurent Blanc: 'Mamadou Sakho wants Paris Saint-Germain exit'
Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc admits that Mamadou Sakho has asked to leave the club, with Liverpool and AC Milan looking to sign the central defender.Aug 20, 16:32
Yoann Gourcuff: 'We are ready for Real Sociedad'
Lyon playmaker Yoann Gourcuff backs his young side to perform against Real Sociedad when their Champions League qualifier gets underway tonight.Aug 20, 16:19
Stoke City rule out Mevlut Erding bid
Stoke City won't be pursuing their interest in Rennes striker Mevlut Erding, according to assistant manager Mark Bowen.Aug 20, 16:08
Roma considering Abel Hernandez move
Roma are weighing up a cut-price move for Uruguay international Abel Hernandez but disagree with Palermo over his valuation.Aug 20, 15:55
Urby Emanuelson: 'Mario Balotelli is more serious now'
AC Milan full-back Urby Emanuelson feels that Mario Balotelli is relishing his increased standing in the dressing room at the San Siro.Aug 20, 15:40
Paolo Cannavaro feels undervalued at Napoli
Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro feels undervalued at the club, according to the player's agent.Aug 20, 15:25
Saphir Taider signs Inter Milan deal?
Inter Milan reportedly agree terms to sign Bologna midfielder Saphir Taider on a long-term contract.Aug 20, 15:10
Preview:Shakhter Karagandy vs. Celtic
Sports Mole looks ahead to Celtic's Champions League qualifier against Kazakh champions Shakhter Karagandy.Aug 20, 04:59
Preview:Lyon vs. Real Sociedad
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Champions League first-leg qualifier between Lyon and Real Sociedad.Aug 20, 04:45
Preview:PSV Eindhoven vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole looks ahead to an intriguing Champions League qualifier between PSV Eindhoven and AC Milan.Aug 20, 04:28
Ross McCormack: 'I would sign new Leeds United contract'
Leeds United striker Ross McCormack insists that he would sign a new long-term deal at Elland Road as Middlesbrough continue to chase the Scottish forward's signature.Aug 20, 04:12
Liverpool tracking Dutch teenager Richairo Zivkovic
Liverpool have repeatedly sent scouts to watch FC Groningen's 16-year-old striker, according to senior figures at the Dutch club.Aug 20, 03:57
Raul Meireles: 'All the pressure is on Arsenal'
Fenerbahce midfielder Raul Meireles warns Arsenal that his side are confident of securing a positive result in tomorrow night's Champions League qualifier.Aug 20, 03:38
Frank Lampard: 'Demanding Jose Mourinho has lifted Chelsea'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard lauds the positive impact of Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge, with competition for places higher than ever.Aug 20, 03:23
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Vincent Kompany out for one or two weeks'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini predicts that Vincent Kompany will be sidelined for up to a fortnight by a groin injury.Aug 20, 03:08
Jamie Carragher: 'Arsenal's Yohan Cabaye bid a panic move'
Jamie Carragher questions Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's transfer policy, describing the move for Yohan Cabaye as a "panic" buy.Aug 20, 02:55
Stoke City consider £5m Mevlut Erding bid
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watched Mevlut Erding play for Rennes on Saturday and is now considering a £5m bid before the transfer window closes.Aug 20, 02:40
Paolo Di Canio challenges Ellis Short to make further sacrifices
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio wants Ellis Short to sanction further signings before the transfer window closes, even if it means letting Stephane Sessegnon leave.Aug 20, 02:19
Alan Pardew: 'I can't defend Steven Taylor'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew describes Steven Taylor's challenge on Sergio Aguero last night as "silly" and "out of character".Aug 20, 02:04
Darren Bent: 'Paul Lambert snub was horrible'
New Fulham striker Darren Bent describes his year in the wilderness at Aston Villa as a "horrible" time of his career plagued by uncertainty.Aug 20, 01:50
Carl Jenkinson: 'We have character in dressing room to respond'
Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson declares that his squad have enough strong characters in the dressing room to respond after a poor start to the season.Aug 20, 01:32
David Moyes: 'Robin van Persie has drive to make improvements'
Manchester United boss David Moyes believes Robin van Persie's Premier League triumph last year has helped him find another level in training.Aug 20, 01:18
Live Commentary: Celta Vigo 2-2 Espanyol - as it happened
Sports Mole's coverage of a four-goal thriller from round one of La Liga as Celta Vigo and Espanyol shared the spoils at the Balaidos.Aug 19, 19:30
Eintracht Frankfurt confirm Vaclev Kadlec deal
Eintracht Frankfurt coach Armin Veh shares his relief after signing Czech striker Vaclav Kadlec on a four-year contract.Aug 19, 18:55
Matthias Sammer: 'Bayern Munich must work harder'
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer tells his squad to work harder to reach peak physical shape in the next few weeks.Aug 19, 18:41
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