Kevin Nolan
Kevin Nolan: 'West Ham United targeting top-half finish'
West Ham United midfielder Kevin Nolan backs his side to match last season's top-half finish in the 2013-14 Premier League campaign.
Jul 30, 03:12
Portgual's Tiago llori during the Under 21 match against Brazil on June 2, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur show Tiago Ilori interest?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly include Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori on their shortlist of transfer targets.
Jul 30, 02:56
United boss David Moyes on the touchline on July 14, 2013
Manchester United's David Moyes plans fresh Wayne Rooney talks?
Manchester United manager David Moyes wants fresh talks with Wayne Rooney over his future later this week, according to a report.
Jul 30, 02:42
Arsene Wenger on the touchline during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Swansea on January 6, 2013
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger reluctant to raise Luis Suarez offer?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has no plans to raise his offer for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, according to a report.
Jul 30, 02:27
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas steps off the team bus on July 15, 2013
Cesc Fabregas excited by Barcelona training return
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas shares his excitement after returning to pre-season training with the Catalan giants.
Jul 30, 02:09
Dereck Chisora
Dereck Chisora confronts Wladimir Klitschko in Ibiza nightclub
Dereck Chisora and Wladimir Klitschko are separated after a confrontation in an Ibiza nightclub.
Jul 30, 01:54
Swansea City forward Michu celebrates after scoring against Norwich in the Premier League match on April 6, 2013
Swansea City's Michu: 'I'll score more alongside Wilfried Bony'
Swansea City forward Michu plans to play slightly deeper next season, claiming that he can be more dangerous in a support role for Wilfried Bony.
Jul 30, 01:38
Jack Wilshere in action
Jack Wilshere impressed with Arsenal youngsters
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is impressed with the club's latest academy graduates following their performances on the club's tour of Asia.
Jul 30, 01:24
United winger Nani celebrates opening the scoring against Reading on February 18, 2013
Nani bags brace on Manchester United return
Nani scores twice for a Manchester United XI on his return to pre-season action, playing alongside Nemanja Vidic and Antonio Valencia in a 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra.
Jul 30, 01:08
Arsenal's Lukas Podolski in action against an Indonesian XI on July 14, 2013
Arsenal's Lukas Podolski spends day off at former club Koln
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski uses a free Sunday to visit his first club Koln and watch their opening match of the season against local rivals Fortuna Dusseldorf.
Jul 29, 00:58
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger before the match against Bayern Munich on March 13, 2013
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger shares motivation methods
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger shares some of his motivational techniques in a question-and-answer session with Japanese businessmen in Saitama.
Jul 29, 00:43
Stuart Holden
Jurgen Klinsmann: 'Stuart Holden injury could be very serious'
USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann admits that he is concerned by a knee injury suffered by Stuart Holden during his side's Gold Cup success.
Jul 29, 00:30
David Luiz
Bayern Munich renew David Luiz interest?
Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to offer Chelsea an initial £34.5m for defender David Luiz.
Jul 29, 00:11
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring against Manchester City on April 21, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur's Daniel Levy refuses Gareth Bale sale to Real Madrid?
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy cuts short his holiday to deal with Gareth Bale's future at the club, according to a report.
Jul 28, 23:54
Mo Farah
Mo Farah issues Usain Bolt charity race challenge
Mo Farah challenges Usain Bolt to a charity race over a distance to be decided by a public vote.
Jul 28, 23:36
Manchester City's Jesus Navas trains with the squad on July 23, 2013
Jesus Navas confident of Manchester City success
Manchester City winger Jesus Navas predicts that Manuel Pellegrini will deliver success at the Etihad Stadium next season.
Jul 28, 23:19
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers before his sides match against Manchester United on January 13, 2013
Liverpool target Lorenzo Melgarejo loan move?
Liverpool make an offer to Benfica to sign Paraguay full-back Lorenzo Melgarejo on a season-long loan deal, according to a report.
Jul 28, 23:05
Jurgen Klinsmann
Brek Shea strike earns USA Gold Cup crown
Brek Shea's strike on 68 minutes against Panama in Chicago proves enough to earn the USA their first Gold Cup title since 2007.
Jul 28, 22:53
Papiss Cisse celebrates scoring the winning goal against Fulham on April 7, 2013
Newcastle United's Alan Pardew: 'Papiss Cisse will play on Tuesday'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew reveals that Papiss Cisse will play his first pre-season friendly of the summer on Tuesday.
Jul 28, 22:39
John Isner celebrates his win over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the Madrid Open on May 6, 2013
John Isner secures Atlanta Open title
John Isner saves two match points to win a three-set battle against Kevin Anderson in the Atlanta Open final, claiming his seventh career ATP singles title.
Jul 28, 22:27
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers sporting white teeth in Jakarta on July 18, 2013
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: 'Luis Suarez still part of the group'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that he is working hard to make Luis Suarez part of his pre-season plans.
Jul 28, 22:09
Marco di Vaio when playing for Bologna on May 13, 2013
Montreal Impact end Sporting Kansas City's winning streak
Billy Smith's strike six minutes into stoppage time helps the Montreal Impact break a five-match winless streak with a narrow victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Jul 28, 01:17
New York's Tim Cahill in action against San Jose on March 10, 2013
New York Red Bulls win seven-goal thriller
Dax McCarty's late strike sees the New York Red Bulls come from behind to win a topsy-turvy 4-3 battle with Eastern Conference rivals Real Salt Lake.
Jul 28, 01:05
New England Revolution forward Dimitry Imbongo moves the ball past Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler during a MLS match on August 4, 2012
New England Revolution comeback stuns DC United
Two early second-half goals help the New England Revolution edge past DC United for their second win in as many games.
Jul 28, 01:00
Didier Drogba
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Didier Drogba has Chelsea future'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho rules out a summer move for Didier Drogba, but insists that the striker has a Stamford Bridge future in some capacity.
Jul 28, 00:29
Gervinho celebrates scoring the opening goal against Reading on March 30, 2013
Roma plan increased Gervinho offer?
Arsenal will reportedly receive an improved offer from Roma for Ivory Coast striker Gervinho this week at around £7m.
Jul 28, 00:13
Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates a goal against West Brom on January 30, 2013
Everton's Roberto Martinez: 'Leighton Baines will travel to USA'
Everton manager Roberto Martinez confirms that Leighton Baines will be part of his squad for this week's tour of the US.
Jul 27, 23:56
Nani
Monaco's Claudio Ranieri denies Nani move
Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri denies reports that he is preparing a summer swoop for Manchester United winger Nani.
Jul 27, 23:43
Manchester United's Javier Hernandez celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Valencia make Javier Hernandez enquiry?
Valencia ask Manchester United about the availability of Javier Hernandez as they brace themselves for Roberto Soldado's exit, according to a report.
Jul 27, 23:30
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway prior to kick off against Brighton on May 13, 2013
Crystal Palace's Ian Holloway rues nightmare transfer week
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway reveals frustration at the club's tough run of luck in the transfer market.
Jul 27, 23:12
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup grinning
Swansea City's Michael Laudrup: "We still need another striker"
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup admits that he wants to sign one more striker before the transfer window closes.
Jul 27, 22:55
John Isner
John Isner edges Lleyton Hewitt in Atlanta Open semi-final
John Isner comes through a third-set tie-breaker to beat Lleyon Hewitt in a tense Atlanta Open semi-final.
Jul 27, 22:45
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'I respect Arsene Wenger, he's a nice guy'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho declares that he has developed a deep respect for Arsene Wenger, insisting that there will be no repeat of past feuds next season.
Jul 27, 22:32
Joel Campbell
Arsenal striker Joel Campbell agrees Olympiacos loan
Arsenal agree to loan out Costa Rica international Joel Campbell to Greek champions Olympiacos for next season.
Jul 27, 22:19
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
Gareth Bale distraught with Tottenham Hotspur for rejecting Real Madrid bid?
Gareth Bale feels distraught over Tottenham Hotspur's refusal to negotiate with Real Madrid over a proposed transfer this summer, according to a report.
Jul 27, 22:06
Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti on the touchline during the Champions League match against Valencia on February 12, 2013
Live Commentary: Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Real Madrid's pre-season victory over Paris Saint Germain with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text coverage.
Jul 27, 17:15
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko during the match against South China FC on July 24, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Look back at Manchester City's Barclays Asia Trophy final victory over Sunderland with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Jul 27, 12:00
Ryan Harrison
Ryan Harrison edges Santiago Giraldo in third-set tie-breaker
Ryan Harrison beats Santiago Giraldo in a final-set tie-breaker at the Atlanta Open to reach the semi-finals.
Jul 27, 01:10
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Adam Johnson against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio wary of "killer pitch" at Hong Kong Stadium
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio describes the Hong Kong Stadium's playing surface as a "killer pitch".
Jul 27, 00:38
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti: "Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon"
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti describes Cristiano Ronaldo as a "phenomenon" after spending two weeks with the Portuguese forward during pre-season training.
Jul 27, 00:26
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