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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Mauro Silva: 'Casemiro best holding midfielder in the world'
Former Brazil international Mauro Silva brands Real Madrid's holding midfielder Casemiro "the best in the world in his position".Nov 13, 15:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F44%2Fkevin-de-bruyne_1.jpg "Kevin De Bruyne celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on November 5, 2017")
Kevin De Bruyne not interested in Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi comparisons
Manchester City and Belgium attacker Kevin De Bruyne plays down comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Nov 13, 15:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F45%2Feric-dier.jpg "Eric Dier wears the captain's armband during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017")
Eric Dier to captain England against Brazil
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier will retain the England captaincy for Tuesday night's international friendly against Brazil.Nov 13, 15:22
Atletico Madrid's Sime Vrsaljko plays down exit reports
Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko denies that he wants to leave the La Liga club at the start of 2018 amid talk of interest from Napoli.Nov 13, 15:09
Andreas Pereira: 'I want to stay at Valencia'
On-loan Valencia midfielder Andreas Pereira reveals that he does not want to return to parent club Manchester United in the January transfer window.Nov 13, 14:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Ftiemoue-bakayoko-ngolo-kante-raheem-sterling.jpg "Tiemoue Bakayoko and N'Golo Kante deny all knowledge as Raheem Sterling goes down during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on September 30, 2017")
Tiemoue Bakayoko: 'N'Golo Kante not better than me'
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko insists that club teammate N'Golo Kante is 'no better than him' after missing out on the latest France squad.Nov 13, 14:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fjuan-mata.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring during the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 30, 2017")
Juan Mata looking forward to Rafael Benitez reunion
Manchester United attacker Juan Mata reveals that he is looking forward to seeing Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez on Saturday afternoon.Nov 13, 14:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fpablo-maffeo.jpg "Pablo Maffeo in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Pablo Maffeo 'to be handed Manchester City chance'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reportedly plans to make Pablo Maffeo a part of his first-team squad next season.Nov 13, 14:17
Dani Carvajal 'to return against Atletico Madrid'
Dani Carvajal will make his Real Madrid return in this weekend's Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid, according to a report.Nov 13, 14:04
Steven N'Zonzi: 'I love the Premier League'
Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi reveals that he would be interested in a return to England because he 'loves the Premier League'.Nov 13, 13:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fmarouane-fellaini.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini celebrates after doubling his side's lead during the Premier League match with Crystal Palace on September 30, 2017")
Valencia 'on the trail of Marouane Fellaini'
High-flying Valencia want to sign Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to a report.Nov 13, 13:36
Report: Arsenal consider Yacine Brahimi swoop
Arsenal reportedly consider Porto winger Yacine Brahimi as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez.Nov 13, 13:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fsadio-mane.jpg "Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp reveals Sadio Mane concern
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that "it is a concern" that Sadio Mane has been sent home from international duty following a recurrence of a hamstring injury.Nov 13, 13:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Burton Albion on September 20, 2017")
Marcus Rashford reveals admiration for Ronaldo
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford reveals that he tries to "emulate" Brazil legend Ronaldo on the field.Nov 13, 12:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F27%2Flocker-room.jpg "Generic image of a locker room")
Former Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller 'battling cancer'
Former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Liam Miller is reportedly battling cancer.Nov 13, 12:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F27%2Falvaro-morata-spain.JPG "Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016")
Spain put five goals past Costa Rica
Impressive Spain put five unanswered goals past Costa Rica in Saturday night's international friendly in Malaga.Nov 11, 22:27
Live Commentary: Spain 5-0 Costa Rica - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the international friendly between Spain and Costa Rica in Malaga, which ended in a 5-0 home win.Nov 11, 19:30
AC Milan 'consider Leander Dendoncker move'
Anderlecht midfielder Leander Dendoncker is reportedly a transfer target for Italian giants AC Milan.Nov 11, 18:55
Report: Atletico Madrid set Sime Vrsaljko asking price at £15.9m
Atletico Madrid will reportedly sell Napoli target Sime Vrsaljko for £15.9m in the January transfer window.Nov 11, 18:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fanthony-martial-paul-pogba.jpg "Anthony Martial celebrates with Paul Pogba during the Premier League game between Manchester United and West Ham United on August 13, 2017")
Paul Pogba: 'Anthony Martial an incredible talent'
Paul Pogba says that Manchester United and France teammate Anthony Martial is 'one of the best players he has ever seen'.Nov 11, 18:28
Sevilla's Clement Lenglet comments on Barcelona interest
French defender Clement Lenglet insists that he is "happy" at Sevilla amid reported interest from Barcelona.Nov 11, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fluke-shaw-sergio-aguero.JPG "Luke Shaw and Sergio Aguero in action in the match between Manchester United and Manchester City on October 26, 2016")
Manchester United 'will accept £20m for Luke Shaw'
Unsettled defender Luke Shaw will be allowed to leave Manchester United in January for a figure of £20m, according to a report.Nov 11, 18:02
Thiago opens door on Barcelona return
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago suggests that he could return "home" to Barcelona in the future.Nov 11, 17:47
Julio Cesar: 'Neymar best player in the world'
Former Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar brands Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar "the best player in the world today".Nov 11, 17:34
Jordi Alba: 'Isco one of the best players in the world'
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba brands Real Madrid midfielder and Spain teammate Isco 'one of the best players in the world'.Nov 11, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fkeylor-navas-harry-kane.jpg "Keylor Navas saves Harry Kane's header during the Champions League group game between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur on October 17, 2017")
Rodolfo Villabolos: 'Real Madrid must keep Keylor Navas'
Costa Rican FA president Rodolfo Villabolos warns Real Madrid against selling number one goalkeeper Keylor Navas.Nov 11, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fethan-ampadu_1.jpg "Ethan Ampadu in action during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017")
Chris Coleman: 'Ethan Ampadu could be next Rio Ferdinand'
Wales boss Chris Coleman says that Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu could ultimately follow Rio Ferdinand's path of developing into a world-class centre-back.Nov 11, 16:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Falvaro-morata.jpg "Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017")
Alvaro Morata wants Isco at Chelsea
Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata says that he would sign Real Madrid midfielder Isco if he were in charge of matters at Stamford Bridge.Nov 11, 16:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Falvaro-morata-nathaniel-clyne.JPG "Alvaro Morata of Spain and Nathaniel Clyne of England during an international friendly on November 15, 2016")
Julen Lopetegui relishing Costa Rica, Russia tests
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui says that his team's next two friendlies against Costa Rica and Russia will stand them in good stead for the 2018 World Cup.Nov 11, 16:26
Florentino Perez: 'Real Madrid critics are envious'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claims that his team's critics are simply 'envious' of the Spanish giants.Nov 11, 16:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F44%2Falvaro-morata.jpg "Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017")
Alvaro Morata talks up Real Madrid return
Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata reveals that he would return to Real Madrid in the future if given the chance.Nov 10, 15:55
Xavi: 'I will retire at end of season'
Al Sadd midfielder Xavi reveals that he will retire as a professional footballer at the end of the current season.Nov 10, 15:42
Sergio Busquets: 'Barcelona more compact this season'
Sergio Busquets admits that Barcelona are 'not playing brilliant football' this season, but "are very happy" with how they have started the 2017-18 campaign.Nov 10, 15:28
Royston Drenthe explains early retirement
Former Real Madrid midfielder Royston Drenthe reveals that he retired from football at the age of 29 because he 'was not happy'.Nov 10, 15:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fjohn-stones.jpg "John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017")
John Stones pleased with Manchester City form
England centre-back John Stones reveals that he has been pleased with his form for Manchester City this season.Nov 10, 15:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Froberto-mancini.jpg "A chilled-out Roberto Mancini has a chinwag on the old rag and bone during the Serie A game between Lazio and Sampdoria on May 7, 2017")
Roberto Mancini 'wants £15m-a-year Premier League contract'
Zenit St Petersburg boss Roberto Mancini wants a £15m-a-year contract in order to return to the Premier League, according to a report.Nov 10, 14:48
Angel Di Maria: 'I was close to Barcelona move'
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Angel Di Maria reveals that he was "close to joining Barcelona" during the summer transfer window.Nov 10, 14:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fross-barkley.jpg "Ross Barkley arrives ahead of the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017")
Sam Allardyce warns Ross Barkley over career
Sam Allardyce claims that Everton midfielder Ross Barkley is "putting his career in severe danger".Nov 10, 14:19
Everton, Newcastle United 'among Mallik Wilks suitors'
Everton and Newcastle United are among the list of clubs monitoring the development of Leeds United forward Mallik Wilks, according to a report.Nov 10, 14:06
Eden Hazard: 'Kevin De Bruyne best player in Premier League'
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard claims that Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is "the best player in the Premier League".Nov 10, 13:52
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