Downbeat Joe Hart
Roberto Mancini blasts Joe Hart
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that Joe Hart has not been good enough this season following his part in their 3-1 defeat to Southampton yesterday.
Feb 10, 02:29
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo shares fond Manchester United memories
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he had the most enjoyable period of his career to date in his early days as a Manchester United player.
Feb 10, 02:12
Mali skipper Seydou Keita celebrates his goal as teammates follow, after a strike against Niger on January 20, 2013
Live Commentary: Ghana 1-3 Mali - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of Mali's impressive 3-1 victory over Ghana in this evening's Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff.
Feb 9, 17:35
CIty midfielder Yaya Toure celebrates the third goal in the 3-1 win over Newcastle on December 15, 2012
Team News: Yaya Toure returns for Manchester City
Manchester City restore Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri to their starting XI for this evening's Premier League trip to Southampton.
Feb 9, 17:18
Sheffield Wednesday's Miguel Llera on December 2, 2012
Sheffield Wednesday fightback earns point
Sheffield Wednesday come from 2-0 down to earn a point against Derby County this afternoon to keep their fine recent form going in the Championship.
Feb 9, 16:58
Luke Varney mounts El-Hadji Diouf after he scores
Wolverhampton Wanders hold Leeds United with late equaliser
Wolverhampton Wanderers equalise in stoppage time to avoid defeat against Leeds United at Molineux this afternoon.
Feb 9, 16:55
Robert Huth celebrates with his Stoke City teammate after scoring against Reading on February 9, 2013
Stoke City too strong for Reading
Stoke City survive a late Reading revival to record their first Premier League victory of the 2013, thanks to goals from Robert Huth and Cameron Jerome.
Feb 9, 16:53
Jeff Hendrick
Half-Time Report: Jeff Hendrick puts Derby County ahead at Hillsborough
Derby County lead Sheffield Wednesday at the break courtesy of a composed finish from Jeff Hendrick.
Feb 9, 15:53
 Dean Saunders manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers during his teams match versus Blackburn Rovers on January 11, 2013
Half-Time Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds United stuck in stalemate
Leeds United make a bright start at Molinuex and hold Wolverhampton Wanderers to a goalless draw at the interval in this afternoon's Championship clash.
Feb 9, 15:50
Peter Crouch, Alex Pearce
Half-Time Report: Reading holding Stoke City
Stoke City shade possession and territory but are unable to break down Reading and go into the break level at the Britannia Stadium this afternoon.
Feb 9, 15:48
Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny injured in Arsenal warm-up
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny pulls out injured at the Stadium of Light and is replaced by Carl Jenkinson in the starting lineup for this afternoon's match against Sunderland.
Feb 9, 14:56
Connor Wickham scores for England U21s
Team News: Conor Wickham makes Sheffield Wednesday bench
Sheffield Wednesday name new signing Conor Wickham on the bench for this afternoon's Championship clash with Derby County.
Feb 9, 14:47
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock ahead of his sides FA Cup third round replay on January 15, 2013
Team News: Stephen Warnock, Steve Morison make Leeds United debuts
Leeds United make four changes for the trip to face Wolverhampton Wanderers and hand debuts to Steve Morison and Stephen Warnock.
Feb 9, 14:33
Nick Blackman
Team News: Nick Blackman makes full Reading debut
Reading hand striker Nick Blackman a full debut in this afternoon's Premier League clash with Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
Feb 9, 14:17
Crystal Palace's Kevin Phillips scores heis side's equalising goal against Watford on February 8, 2013
Live Commentary: Watford 2-2 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of a game of two halves between Watford and Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road.
Feb 8, 19:00
England player Jack Wilshere applauds the fans after his side's match with Brazil on February 6, 2013
Frank Lampard hails Jack Wilshere's impact for England
Frank Lampard hails the impact of England colleague Jack Wilshere following their 2-1 win over Brazil tonight and believes that he will become an integral part of Roy Hodgson's side.
Feb 6, 21:58
Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates with a teammate after scoring his side's opening goal on February 6 , 2013
Gareth Bale inspires Wales to friendly win
Gareth Bale scores early on and provides an assist for Sam Vokes as Wales edge Austria to record a 2-1 win.
Feb 6, 21:40
Scotland players celebrate following Charlie Mulgrew's goal in their match against Estonia on February 6, 2013
Charlie Mulgrew gets Gordon Strachan off to winning start
Charlie Mulgrew scores the only goal as Gordon Strachan begins life as Scotland manager with a 1-0 win over Estonia at Pittodrie.
Feb 6, 21:38
Kell Brook
Eddie Hearn: 'Kell Brook is in a strong position'
Kell Brook's promoter Eddie Hearn insists that Devon Alexander's rumoured clash with Floyd Mayweather will not disrupt the Sheffield welterweight's position as mandatory challenger for the IBF title.
Feb 6, 21:10
Carl Jenkinson, Steven Gerrard
Carl Jenkinson proud of Arsenal's British core
Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson insists that the club's commitment to young British talent is something for supporters to be excited about.
Feb 6, 20:52
Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Cesc Fabregas, Pedro ease Spain past Uruguay
Pedro adds two goals to an early Cesc Fabregas strike to help Spain edge out Uruguay 3-1 in today's friendly between European and South American Champions in Doha.
Feb 6, 20:30
Louis Saha
Louis Saha delighted with Lazio move
Louis Saha shares his delight after signing a short-term deal with Italian giants Lazio and vows to help the club cope without top scorer Miroslav Klose.
Feb 6, 20:14
United captain Nemanja Vidic returns to action versus Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Nemanja Vidic backs Manchester United to combat Cristiano Ronaldo
Nemanja Vidic believes that Manchester United have enough experience and quality to stop Cristiano Ronaldo when they face Real Madrid in the Champions League next week.
Feb 6, 19:59
Gareth Bale scores a brace
Team News: Gareth Bale, Craig Bellamy start for Wales
Wales boss Chris Coleman partners Craig Bellamy and Gareth Bale in attack for tonight's friendly against Austria.
Feb 6, 19:43
Rafael Nadal
Live Commentary: Rafael Nadal's competitive return - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of Rafael Nadal's successful return to competitive tennis at the VTR Open in Vina del Mar, Chile earlier today.
Feb 5, 20:35
Danish boxer Mikkel Kessler in a press conference for his fight against Carl Froch on February 4, 2013
Mikkel Kessler: "I am ready for war"
Mikkel Kessler reveals that he plans to give his loyal Danish fans a night to remember by beating Carl Froch in a hotly-anticipated rematch at the 02 Arena on May 25.
Feb 5, 06:00
Carl Froch
Carl Froch predicts "savage" Mikkel Kessler rematch
Carl Froch predicts a "savage" rematch with Mikkel Kessler at the O2 Arena in May but insists that he has a more clinical, ruthless plan in place to ensure he leaves London victorious.
Feb 5, 05:49
Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny applauds at the end of their win over Spurs on November 18, 2012
Wojciech Szczesny happy with defensive improvement
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny admits that he was delighted to claim his first clean sheet since December in Saturday's 1-0 win against Stoke City.
Feb 5, 05:33
Emmanuel Adebayor scores for Togo in their African Cup of Nations match with Algeria on January 26, 2013
Emmanuel Adebayor: "I'm physically exhausted"
Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor admits that he is "physically exhausted" following his participation for Togo in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Feb 5, 05:19
New Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in action on his debut against Stoke on February 2, 2013
Thomas Vermaelen impressed by Nacho Monreal debut
Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen believes Nacho Monreal showed that he is a quality player in his debut against Stoke City last weekend.
Feb 5, 04:59
Gian Piero Gasperini
Palermo confirm Gian Piero Gasperini sacking
Palermo confirm in an official statement that manager Gian Piero Gasperini has been relieved of his duties after failing to win any of his last 10 games in charge.
Feb 5, 04:45
Jonjo Shelvey
Jonjo Shelvey wants more playing time
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey insists that he wants to start for the England Under-21 side tonight after failing to make a Premier League appearance in 2013.
Feb 5, 04:29
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Steven Gerrard wants "fantastic reception" for Ashley Cole
England captain Steven Gerrard hails Ashley Cole as the most consistent performer at international level in the modern era.
Feb 5, 04:16
Shaun Cummings, Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling, Luke Shaw out of England Under-21 friendly
England youngsters Raheem Sterling and Luke Shaw pull out of the Under-21 squad for tonight's friendly against Sweden through injury.
Feb 5, 03:55
A frustrated Joe Hart waves to fans after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
Joe Hart plans late title assault
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart admits that the Premier League champions need to talk as a squad in order to save their flagging title defence.
Feb 5, 03:40
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring his second and his team's fifth goal against West Ham on January 23, 2013
Olivier Giroud: "I'm like a diesel engine"
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud compares his form to a diesel engine and tells Gunners fans that there is more to come from him this season.
Feb 5, 03:21
Steven Gerrard England
Steven Gerrard admits World Cup concerns
England captain Steven Gerrard insists that his side's focus is on next month's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro rather than Wednesday's showpiece friendly against Brazil.
Feb 5, 02:59
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Real Madrid are better than Manchester United'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his team are superior to Manchester United but must prove they are better when the two sides meet in next week's Champions League tie.
Feb 5, 02:46
Steven Reid
Steven Reid unsure of Peter Odemwingie return
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Steven Reid insists that he would not have acted like his teammate Peter Odemwingie and is unsure if the forward will return to the first-team squad.
Feb 5, 02:32
Phil Jones
Phil Jones ruled out with shingles
Manchester United defender Phil Jones is forced to withdraw from England Under-21 duty after picking up shingles and could be out for around four weeks.
Feb 5, 02:14
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