Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on December 18, 2022
Joan Laporta admits deal for Lionel Messi is "very difficult"
Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits that it will be "very difficult" for his club to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain.
Dec 22, 17:28
Netherlands' Cody Gakpo pictured on September 25, 2022
PSV Eindhoven 'increase Cody Gakpo asking price to £50m'
Manchester United would have to pay £50m to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in January, according to a report.
Dec 22, 17:10
Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka after impressing against Burnley on December 21, 2022.
Erik ten Hag: 'Aaron Wan-Bissaka still has a future at Manchester United'
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag insists that Aaron Wan-Bissaka still has a future at Old Trafford.
Dec 22, 16:49
Manchester United's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring against Burnley in the EFL Cup on December 21, 2022
Manchester United breeze past Burnley to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals
Manchester United progress to the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over Championship leaders Burnley.
Dec 21, 21:52
Diogo Dalot in action for Manchester United on August 27, 2022
Erik ten Hag explains Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire absences against Burnley
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag explains the absences of Diogo Dalot and Harry Maguire against Burnley in the EFL Cup.
Dec 21, 20:07
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona on September 13, 2022
Barcelona 'to offer Sergio Busquets six-month deal until end of 2023'
Barcelona plan to offer experienced midfielder Sergio Busquets a new short-term deal until December 2023, according to a report.
Dec 21, 19:40
Marcus Rashford scores a disallowed goal for Manchester United on October 9, 2022
Team News: Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro all start against Burnley in EFL Cup
Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro are in the Manchester United XI for tonight's EFL Cup clash with Burnley at Old Trafford.
Dec 21, 19:03
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training on November 14, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo to make decision on future 'in the next days'
Cristiano Ronaldo is close to making a decision on his future at club level, with Al-Nassr the favourites to sign him, according to a report.
Dec 21, 18:57
Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix on the bench on October 12, 2022
Diego Simeone addresses rumours surrounding Manchester United-linked Joao Felix
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says that "no one is indispensable" when asked about a possible January exit for Manchester United-linked Joao Felix.
Dec 21, 18:40
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Ghana at the World Cup on November 24, 2022
Eintracht Frankfurt chairman: 'We turned down Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer'
Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellman says that his club turned down the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer.
Dec 21, 18:21
Isco in action for Sevilla against Manchester City in September 2022.
Sevilla confirm Isco has left club on a free transfer
Sevilla announce the departure of experienced attacker Isco on a free transfer, with the two parties coming to a mutual agreement.
Dec 21, 17:57
Lisandro Martinez in action for Manchester United on October 2, 2022
Erik ten Hag reveals Manchester United beat Arsenal to Lisandro Martinez deal
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag says that Lisandro Martinez would have joined Arsenal over the summer if the Red Devils did not sign him.
Dec 21, 17:39
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag pictured on September 8, 2022
Erik ten Hag: 'Manchester United will not take Burnley lightly in EFL Cup'
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag says that his side will have to be at their best in order to beat Burnley in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
Dec 21, 17:19
Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele pictured on September 7, 2022
Manchester United, Chelsea 'drop Ousmane Dembele interest'
Manchester United and Chelsea drop their interest in Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele, according to a report.
Dec 21, 09:59
Mykhaylo Mudryk celebrates scoring for Shakhtar Donetsk against Celtic on October 25, 2022
Shakhtar Donetsk chief confirms Arsenal interest in Mykhaylo Mudryk
Shakhtar Donetsk deputy sporting director Carlo Nicolini confirms that Arsenal want to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Dec 21, 09:39
France's Antoine Griezmann on December 14, 2022
Manchester United 'launch a £52.5m bid for Antoine Griezmann'
Manchester United make a £52.5m bid for Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann, according to a report.
Dec 21, 09:20
Manchester United's Raphael Varane in action on September 11, 2021
Team News: Manchester United vs. Burnley injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Manchester United and Burnley.
Dec 20, 20:00
Manchester United's Jadon Sancho in action against Omonia on October 6, 2022
Jadon Sancho 'yet to return to Manchester United training'
English attacker Jadon Sancho is yet to return to training with Manchester United, according to a report.
Dec 20, 13:57
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022
Joan Laporta 'cancelled plans to fly out to Qatar for Lionel Messi talks'
Barcelona president Joan Laporta cancelled his plans to fly out to the 2022 World Cup for talks with Lionel Messi, according to a report.
Dec 20, 13:31
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co-owners Joel Glazer and Avram Glazer in April 2019
Avram Glazer 'holds talks with potential investors in Qatar'
Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer held discussions with potential investors from both Saudi Arabia and Qatar during his recent trip to Doha, according to a report.
Dec 20, 13:04
Frenkie de Jong in action for Netherlands against Senegal at the World Cup on November 21, 2022.
Frenkie de Jong shuts down latest Manchester United rumours
Frenkie de Jong reiterates a desire to stay at Barcelona amid the latest reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.
Dec 20, 12:37
Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for Borussia Dortmund on September 14, 2022
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to sign Jude Bellingham next summer
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to win the race for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham next summer.
Dec 20, 12:20
Diogo Dalot in action for Manchester United on August 27, 2022
Manchester United 'preparing to open contract talks with Diogo Dalot'
Manchester United plan to open contract talks with Diogo Dalot in the near future, according to a report.
Dec 20, 11:59
Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their second goal  on December 18, 2022
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time: Where do Di Maria, Mbappe strikes rank?
Following stunning goals from Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe in the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest strikes in the history of the fixture.
Dec 19, 20:17
N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 14, 2022
N'Golo Kante 'pushing for Barcelona to offer him a contract'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante wants to sign a pre-contract with Barcelona in January, according to a report.
Dec 19, 18:59
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022
PSG president confident Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi will stay at club
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is confident that both Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi will stay at the club.
Dec 19, 18:39
Raphael Varane in action for France on December 14, 2022
Manchester United 'handed Raphael Varane fitness boost'
Raphael Varane did not pick up an injury during the 2022 World Cup final, with the France centre-back substituted late on due to fatigue, according to a report.
Dec 19, 18:19
Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho pictured on October 28, 2022
How Manchester United could line up against Burnley
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up in Wednesday's EFL Cup clash with Burnley.
Dec 19, 17:15
Manchester United players celebrate Christian Eriksen's goal against Fulham on November 13, 2022
Preview:Manchester United vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Manchester United and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 19, 17:04
Luis Diaz in action for Liverpool on September 13, 2022
Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup contest with Manchester City.
Dec 19, 16:06
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City on October 2, 2022
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup clash with Liverpool.
Dec 19, 15:50
Diogo Dalot in action for Manchester United on August 27, 2022
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Burnley
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup clash with Burnley.
Dec 19, 15:38
Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch pictured on October 23, 2022
Preview:Leeds United vs. Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly between Leeds United and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 19, 14:15
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti on November 2, 2022
Carlo Ancelotti addresses rumours surrounding Brazil job
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti says that he is "very happy" at Bernabeu amid rumours linking him with the Brazil job.
Dec 19, 13:02
Jude Bellingham in action for England on December 4, 2022
Manchester United 'want Jude Bellingham, Frenkie de Jong next summer'
Manchester United consider a £200m double swoop for Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham and Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, according to a report.
Dec 19, 12:42
Mohammed Kudus celebrates scoring for Ghana against South Korea on November 28, 2022
Manchester United 'join the race for Mohammed Kudus'
Ajax attacker Mohammed Kudus emerges as a transfer target for Manchester United, according to a report.
Dec 19, 12:19
Leicester City's Harvey Barnes celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on October 20, 2022
Preview:MK Dons vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between MK Dons and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 20:26
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente reacts on July 22, 2021
Spain boss tried to "convince" Sergio Busquets to change mind over retirement
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente attempted to "convince" Sergio Busquets to change his mind over his international retirement.
Dec 17, 18:08
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Aston Villa on November 3, 2022
Gary Neville 'would love' for Cristiano Ronaldo to stay in Premier League
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville 'would love' ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to continue his career in the Premier League.
Dec 17, 17:38
Ander Herrera scores the second during the Premier League game between Cardiff City and Manchester United on December 22, 2018
Ander Herrera opens up on "painful" Manchester United exit
Experienced midfielder Ander Herrera opens up on his exit from Manchester United in an emotional interview.
Dec 17, 17:20
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