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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")
Gianluigi Buffon: 'Keylor Navas a great goalkeeper'
Gianluigi Buffon says that Real Madrid's Keylor Navas "is a great goalkeeper", despite suggestions that the Spanish and European champions are weak between the sticks.Sep 5, 17:03
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui calls for calm
Spain manager Julen Lopetegui says that his side "must guard against euphoria" ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.Sep 5, 16:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Farda-turan.JPG "Arda Turan of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Arda Turan: 'I am not leaving Barcelona'
Turkish attacker Arda Turan firmly denies suggestions that he is on the verge of leaving Barcelona.Sep 5, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017")
Philippe Coutinho 'to refuse to play in Champions League'
Philippe Coutinho will refuse to represent Liverpool in the Champions League this season after a failed move to Barcelona, according to a report.Sep 5, 16:24
/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")
Julen Lopetegui coy on team selection
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui refuses to reveal his team for Tuesday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.Sep 5, 16:10
David Villa: 'Injury came at worst moment'
New York City FC forward David Villa reveals his disappointment at being forced to withdraw from the latest Spain squad through injury.Sep 5, 15:55
Julen Lopetegui: 'More chances for David Villa'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui insists that there "will be more opportunities" for David Villa after the striker was forced to withdraw from the La Roja squad.Sep 5, 15:40
David de Gea hails "incredible" Isco
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says that Spain teammate Isco "will become one of the greatest in the game".Sep 5, 15:27
Ray Wilkins slams Chelsea's Nemanja Matic sale
Former Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins blasts the London club's decision to sell Nemanja Matic to Manchester United in the summer.Sep 5, 15:14
Kevin Mirallas: 'I wanted Olympiacos return'
Kevin Mirallas says that he "really wanted to join Olympiacos" in the summer, but Everton would not allow him to leave Goodison Park.Sep 3, 21:55
Belgium book spot at 2018 World Cup
Belgium become the sixth team to book their spot at the 2018 World Cup after recording a 2-1 victory over Greece in Sunday night's Group H fixture.Sep 3, 21:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fdanny-drinkwater.jpg "Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Danny Drinkwater pays tribute to Leicester City
Danny Drinkwater pays tribute to Leicester City after leaving the King Power Stadium to join Chelsea on transfer deadline day.Sep 3, 21:28
Ryan Fenech: 'Malta will make it tough for Scotland'
Malta midfielder Ryan Fenech insists that his team are 'not travelling to Hampden for a holiday' as the Group F minnows look to shock Scotland on Monday.Sep 3, 21:15
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Gaizka Mendieta: 'Neymar a big loss for Barcelona'
Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta says that the Catalan outfit could struggle to match Real Madrid this season after losing Neymar.Sep 3, 21:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fantoine-griezmann.jpg "Antoine Griezmann flaunts his locks during the World Cup qualifier between France and the Netherlands on August 31, 2017")
France held at home by Luxembourg
France return to the top of Group A despite being held to a goalless draw at home by Luxembourg in Sunday night's 2018 World Cup qualification match.Sep 3, 20:45
AC Milan, Inter Milan 'to battle for Arturo Vidal'
AC Milan and Inter Milan will go head to head for the signature of Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal next summer, according to a report.Sep 3, 20:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fricharlison.jpg "Richarlison celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017")
Richarlison pays tribute to Watford fans
Richarlison says that he wants to repay the kindness that the Watford supporters have shown him in the early stages of his career with the Hornets.Sep 3, 20:10
Graeme Souness questions Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho stance
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness says that the Reds should have sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.Sep 3, 19:54
Ousmane Dembele reveals two heroes at Barcelona
Ousmane Dembele reveals that he will play with two of his footballing heroes after joining Barcelona in the summer.Sep 3, 19:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Farsene-wenger-alexis-sanchez_1.jpg "Arsene Wenger pats Alexis Sanchez on the back during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez not close to leaving Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger claims that unsettled forward Alexis Sanchez "was not very close" to leaving Arsenal on August 31.Sep 3, 19:26
Lorenzo Callegari: 'I wanted Genoa move'
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lorenzo Callegari reveals that he was desperate to join Genoa in the summer transfer window.Sep 3, 19:12
Ousmane Dembele: 'I turned down Barcelona in 2016'
France attacker Ousmane Dembele reveals that he turned down the chance to join Barcelona from Rennes in 2016.Sep 3, 18:58
Spain's David Villa 'a doubt for Liechtenstein match'
Spain reveal that record goalscorer David Villa suffered a thigh strain during Sunday morning's training session.Sep 3, 18:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fgranit-xhaka-arsenal.JPG "Arsenal's Granit Xhaka during the FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester City on April 23, 2017")
Granit Xhaka: 'We did a lot wrong at Anfield'
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka says that his team "did a lot wrong" during the 4-0 defeat at Liverpool before the international break.Sep 3, 14:55
Alvaro Morata hails 'united Spain support'
Alvaro Morata hails the Spain fans for their united support during Saturday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier with Italy at the Bernabeu.Sep 3, 14:40
Sergio Ramos gives Spain a '9/10'
Sergio Ramos says that Spain deserve a '9/10' for their performance in Saturday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier with Italy.Sep 3, 14:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgianluigi-buffon_1.JPG "Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Gianluigi Buffon: 'Italy can still make World Cup'
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon insists that his team can still make the 2018 World Cup despite falling three points off the pace in their World Cup qualifying section.Sep 3, 14:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere strips during the Premier League game between Southampton and Bournemouth on April 1, 2017")
Jack Wilshere 'rejects £90k-a-week deal at Birmingham City'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere turned down a £90,000-a-week contract at Birmingham City on transfer deadline day, according to a report.Sep 3, 14:00
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Lewis Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix to take championship lead
Lewis Hamilton moves three points clear at the top of the Formula 1 driver rankings after winning the 2017 Italian Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.Sep 3, 13:45
David Villa: 'I never lost Spain enthusiasm'
David Villa says that he 'never lost his enthusiasm' for Spain after returning to international action in Saturday night's World Cup qualifier with Italy.Sep 3, 13:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdavide-zappacosta.JPG "Italy's Davide Zappacosta in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Davide Zappacosta called into Italy squad
New Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta receives a call into the Italy squad for Tuesday's 2018 World Cup qualifier with Israel.Sep 3, 13:10
Arrigo Sacchi: 'Lorenzo Insigne perfect for Barcelona'
Former AC Milan and Italy boss Arrigo Sacchi says that Barcelona should have signed Napoli attacker Lorenzo Insigne as a replacement for Neymar in the summer.Sep 3, 12:54
Andy Cole: 'Manchester United well behind Real Madrid'
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole admits that there is "a big gap" between the Red Devils and Champions League holders Real Madrid.Sep 3, 12:40
Julen Lopetegui: 'Whole team deserves credit'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui hails his team following Saturday's 3-0 victory over Italy at the Bernabeu.Sep 3, 12:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fisco_1.jpg "Isco in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Isco pays tribute to "perfect night"
Real Madrid midfielder Isco reveals his delight after scoring twice for Spain in their 3-0 victory over Italy in Saturday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier.Sep 3, 12:12
Giampiero Ventura: 'I wanted to applaud Isco'
Italy manager Giampiero Ventura says that he "felt like standing up and applauding" Isco during Saturday night's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Spain.Sep 3, 11:58
Spain too strong for Italy
Isco scores twice as Spain move three points clear at the top of Group G with a 3-0 victory over Italy in their 2018 World Cup qualification fixture.Sep 2, 20:35
Live Commentary: Spain 3-0 Italy - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Spain and Italy from the Bernabeu, which ended in a 3-0 home win.Sep 2, 17:45
Real Madrid confirm Dani Ceballos injury
Real Madrid confirm that summer signing Dani Ceballos suffered a neck injury while representing Spain Under-21s on Friday night.Sep 2, 17:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fmarco-asensio.jpg "Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio celebrates scoring against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup second leg on August 16, 2017")
Andres Iniesta pays tribute to Marco Asensio
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says that Marco Asensio's breakthrough is "good news for Spanish football".Sep 2, 17:11
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