Marseille coach Elie Baup on the touchline on December 2, 2012
Elie Baup agrees Marseille stay
Marseille chairman Vincent Labrune says that manager Elie Baup will stay at the club for an extra year on top of his current deal.
Aug 8, 06:42
Marseille's Jordan Ayew during their match with Ajaccio on October 22, 2011
Jordan Ayew wants Marseille stay
Jordan Ayew says that he wants to stay and fight for his place at Marseille.
Aug 8, 06:32
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I am happy at Real Madrid'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is happy at Real Madrid despite the speculation linking him with a move away from the club.
Aug 8, 06:10
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo the man for Real Madrid'
Carlo Ancelotti praises Cristiano Ronaldo for his match-winning performance against Chelsea amid uncertainty surrounding his future.
Aug 8, 06:02
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
Jose Mourinho admits work to do at Chelsea
Jose Mourinho says that Chelsea need to improve after their defeat to Real Madrid.
Aug 8, 05:45
Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas steps off the team bus on July 15, 2013
Gerardo Martino not concerned by Cesc Fabregas sale
Gerardo Martin says that he is not concerned about Barcelona selling Cesc Fabregas this summer and insists that he has other matters to worry about.
Aug 8, 05:34
Australia's Steve Smith dives for a catch to dismiss Sri Lankan batsman Dinesh Chandimal on August 8, 2011
Steve Smith plays down Australia cheat claims
Steve Smith says that Australia are innocent when it comes to allegations of cheating to avoid dismissal via the DRS process.
Aug 8, 05:26
Graham Onions
Graham Onions blasts cheating allegations
Graham Onions hits out at claims that England have been using tape on their bats in order to gain an advantage when it comes to dismissals.
Aug 8, 05:12
Alessandro Del Piero
Alessandro del Piero tips Juventus for Serie A title
Alessandro del Piero feels that Juventus are in "pole position" to win the Serie A title this year for the third year running.
Aug 6, 07:49
Barcelona's Gerard Pique celebrates after scoring the opener on December 1, 2012
Gerard Pique: 'It's hard for Barcelona to buy defenders'
Gerard Pique says that Barcelona's style of football makes it difficult for the club to buy new centre-backs.
Aug 6, 07:35
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata "very happy" at Chelsea
Juan Mata says that he is happy with life at Chelsea and cannot wait for the new season to begin.
Aug 6, 07:27
Schalke's Michel Bastos celebrates scoring his side's second goal in their match with Galatasaray on March 12, 2013
Michel Bastos: 'Lyon forced me to leave'
Michel Bastos says that he wanted to stay at Lyon this summer but was forced to leave due to their financial problems.
Aug 6, 07:07
Luis Suarez moments after missing an opportunity to equalise against Tottenham on November 28, 2012
8am Transfer Talk Update: Luis Suarez, Adel Taarabt, Stewart Downing
Sports Mole looks at the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window.
Aug 6, 06:59
Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette tries to dribble the ball past two Lille players druing their match on February 10, 2013
Alexandre Lacazette: 'Lyon ready for Grasshopper Zurich test'
Alexandre Lacazette says that Lyon are ready to face an attacking Grasshopper Zurich side in the return leg of their Champions League qualifier.
Aug 6, 06:37
Lyon boss Remi Garde during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Remi Garde: 'Pressure on Lyon for Champions League football'
Remi Garde says that all the pressure is on Lyon as they look to advance from the Champions League third preliminary round on Tuesday.
Aug 6, 06:28
AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal against Leicester on July 27, 2013
Lyon boss: 'Monaco no threat to Paris Saint-Germain title'
Jean-Michel Aulas says that Paris Saint-Germain will retain the Ligue 1 title as Monaco are not a strong enough threat to challenge.
Aug 6, 06:18
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Nasser Hussain: 'England can improve in Ashes'
Nasser Hussain says that England still have room for improvement in particular when it comes to Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott.
Aug 6, 05:58
Shane Warne
Shane Warne: 'Australia can win back Ashes'
Shane Warne says that a "disappointed" Australia can win back the Ashes on home soil later this year.
Aug 6, 05:45
Andrew Strauss on August 20, 2012
Andrew Strauss: 'England face battle to win Ashes series'
Andrew Strauss says that it won't be easy for England to outright win the Ashes series against Australia.
Aug 6, 05:36
Mark Ramprakash
Mark Ramprakash lauds "outstanding" England
Mark Ramprakash says that England deserved to retain the Ashes in just three Test matches.
Aug 6, 05:26
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Salomon Kalou: 'Honest Jose Mourinho will bring Chelsea success'
Salomon Kalou says that Jose Mourinho can help restore the glory days at Chelsea due to his unique characteristics.
Aug 6, 05:14
Sylvain Distin
Sylvain Distin hungry for European football
Sylvain Distin says that playing against Juventus and Real Madrid have made Everton hungry to achieve European football.
Aug 5, 07:46
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Joan Laporta: 'Jose Mourinho wanted Barcelona job'
Joan Laporta claims that Jose Mourinho wanted to become coach of Barcelona after leaving Chelsea in 2007.
Aug 5, 07:33
France's Geoffrey Kondogbia is congratulated by team mate Yaya Sanogo against Ghana during the Under-20 World Cup on June 21, 2013
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger happy with Yaya Sanogo debut
Arsene Wenger is happy with Yaya Sanogo's debut performance for Arsenal at the weekend.
Aug 5, 07:21
Wayne Rooney
8am Transfer Talk Update: Wayne Rooney, Luis Suarez, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole casts its eye over the latest transfer news and gossip.
Aug 5, 07:00
Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Dennis Irwin backs Cristiano Ronaldo return to Manchester United
Dennis Irwin says that Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United could depend on Gareth Bale potentially joining Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 06:58
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo future at Real Madrid "still hasn't been resolved"
Cristiano Ronaldo says that his future "still hasn't been resolved" at Real Madrid despite claims that he has agreed a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Aug 5, 06:22
France's Florian Thauvin celebrates scoring during the Under-20 World Cup semi final match against Ghana on July 10, 2013
Lille won't sell starlet Florian Thauvin
Michel Seydoux says that Lille will not sell Florian Thauvin this summer.
Aug 5, 06:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ajaccio secure free Benoit Pedretti signing
Alain Orsoni confirms that Ajaccio have signed Benoit Pedretti on a free transfer from Lille.
Aug 5, 06:04
Marouane Chamakh celebrates scoring Arsenal's fifth
Crystal Palace hint at Marouane Chamakh move
Steve Parish says that Crystal Palace are keeping an eye on Marouane Chamakh's situation at Arsenal.
Aug 5, 05:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Brendan Rodgers: 'Arsenal won't sign Liverpool's Luis Suarez'
Brendan Rodgers says that Arsenal have missed their chance to sign Liverpool's Luis Suarez.
Aug 5, 05:43
Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan slams umpire decision
Michael Vaughan says that Australia should have been allowed to carry on batting on day four of the third Ashes Test.
Aug 5, 05:28
Matt Prior
Matt Prior unfazed by England batting prospect
Matt Prior says that he is undaunted by the prospect of batting for 98 overs on Monday, as England look to secure a draw in the third Ashes Test against Australia.
Aug 5, 05:14
England celebrate their second test win over Australia on July 21, 2013
Geoff Miller wants fast England start
Geoff Miller wants England to get off to a flying start in the third Test of the Ashes against Australia.
Aug 1, 07:48
Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan: 'England can dominate current era'
Michael Vaughan believes that England can become the best team of the current era once they win the Ashes.
Aug 1, 07:32
Mourinho celebrates winning a first Premier League title in 2005 with Frank Lampard and John Terry.
Chelsea's Frank Lampard hails Jose Mourinho influence
Frank Lampard says that he owes Jose Mourinho for helping him win several titles during his first reign at Chelsea.
Aug 1, 07:16
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
8am Transfer Talk Update: Gareth Bale, Roberto Soldado, David Luiz
Sports Mole looks at the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window.
Aug 1, 07:09
Australia's David Warner in action during the First Ashes Test match on July 10, 2013
Nasser Hussain: 'Australia should pick David Warner'
Nasser Hussain says that he would picked David Warner for the third Test of the Ashes if he was in charge of Australia.
Aug 1, 06:41
Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Michael Laudrup understands Gareth Bale's Real Madrid desire
Michael Laudrup says that Gareth Bale is right to want to test himself at Real Madrid in order to better his career.
Aug 1, 06:22
Real's Kaka celebrates after scoring his team's third against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013
Kaka in favour of Gareth Bale move to Real Madrid
Kaka says that he would be happy to see Real Madrid sign Gareth Bale this summer.
Aug 1, 06:08
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