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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")
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hails "special" Jurgen Klopp
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pays tribute to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after revealing his reasons for choosing the Reds in the summer.Sep 6, 19:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fwayne-shaw.jpg "Wayne Shaw eats a pie during the FA Cup game between Sutton United and Arsenal on February 20, 2017")
Pie-eating goalkeeper Wayne Shaw fined by Football Association
Former Sutton United goalkeeper Wayne Shaw is hit with a £375 fine and two-month suspension after being found guilty of breaching Football Association betting rules.Sep 6, 19:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fkylian-mbappe.jpg "Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring during the World Cup qualifier between France and the Netherlands on August 31, 2017")
Kylian Mbappe, Neymar train together at Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe sends pulses racing after posting a picture alongside new Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar.Sep 6, 18:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe-monaco_1.JPG "AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Kylian Mbappe confirms Arsenal talks
New Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe confirms that he turned down the chance to join Arsenal in the summer transfer window.Sep 6, 18:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fthomas-muller.JPG "Germany forward Thomas Muller in action for his side during the international friendly with Italy on November 15, 2016")
Premier League trio 'expressed Thomas Muller interest'
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool reportedly approached Bayern Munich over a move for Thomas Muller during the summer.Sep 6, 14:55
Nico Gaitan 'offered to four Turkish clubs'
Atletico Madrid reportedly offer Argentine attacker Nico Gaitan to Turkish clubs Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Istanbul Baseksehir.Sep 6, 14:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Ftoby-alderweireld.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld celebrates after scoring during the Champions League clash with AS Monaco at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016")
Manchester City, Chelsea 'monitoring Toby Alderweireld'
Manchester City and Chelsea reportedly keep a close eye on Toby Alderweireld's contract situation at Tottenham Hotspur.Sep 6, 14:28
/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: 'We did what we had to do'
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui pays tribute to his team's professional performance in Tuesday night's 8-0 victory over Liechtenstein.Sep 6, 14:15
Andres Iniesta: 'No Barcelona agreement'
Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta denies that he has reached 'an agreement in principle' with Barcelona over a new contract.Sep 6, 14:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fjamie-vardy.jpg "Jamie Vardy larks about during an England training session on August 29, 2017")
Jamie Vardy: 'Dele Alli gesture was harmless'
Jamie Vardy insists that Dele Alli's middle-finger salute during the latter stages of England's 2-1 win over Slovakia on Monday night was "harmless".Sep 6, 13:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fmilan-skriniar-dele-alli.jpg "Milan Skriniar appears to kick Dele Alli during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017")
Ian Wright: 'Dele Alli naive and daft'
Ian Wright brands Dele Alli "naive and daft" after the Tottenham Hotspur attacker was pictured using an abusive gesture during England's 2-1 win over Slovakia.Sep 6, 13:34
Josh Wright 'in talks with Southend United'
Former Gillingham midfielder Josh Wright is in talks with Southend United over a move to the Shrimpers, according to a report.Sep 6, 13:19
Karl Henry 'training with West Bromwich Albion'
Free agent Karl Henry trains with West Bromwich Albion as the experienced midfielder looks for a new club, according to a report.Sep 6, 13:06
Blaise Matuidi 'turned down Premier League trio for Juventus'
Blaise Matuidi turned down Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United to join Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, according to a report.Sep 6, 12:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Ftyrone-mings-bournemouth.jpg "Bournemouth's Tyrone Mings reacts to his own-goal against Manchester City on February 13, 2017")
Tyrone Mings signs new Bournemouth deal
Bournemouth announce that versatile defender Tyrone Mings has signed a new long-term deal with the club.Sep 6, 12:38
Iago Aspas reveals Alvaro Morata friendship
Iago Aspas says that his close friendship with Spain teammate Alvaro Morata helps the pair thrive while playing together.Sep 6, 12:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fivan-rakitic.jpg "Ivan Rakitic at a Barcelona training session on December 5, 2016")
Ivan Rakitic 'to miss Espanyol, Juventus games'
A hamstring injury will force Ivan Rakitic to miss Barcelona's next two matches against Espanyol and Juventus, according to a report.Sep 6, 12:11
Julio Baptista 'on the verge of Bolton Wanderers deal'
Former Arsenal forward Julio Baptista is on the verge of joining Championship outfit Bolton Wanderers, according to a report.Sep 6, 11:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fvincent-janssen.jpg "Vincent Janssen in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 14, 2016")
Vincent Janssen 'to be frozen out at Tottenham Hotspur'
Vincent Janssen will be frozen out of the first-team picture at Tottenham Hotspur after refusing to leave the club on August 31, according to a report.Sep 6, 11:44
Spain put eight past Liechtenstein in Vaduz
Spain take another big step towards securing qualification for the 2018 World Cup after recording a 8-0 win over Group G minnows Liechtenstein.Sep 5, 20:40
Live Commentary: Liechtenstein 0-8 Spain - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Liechtenstein and Spain from Vaduz.Sep 5, 18:15
Fenerbahce 'in Luciano Vietto talks'
Fenerbahce are in negotiations with Atletico Madrid over the signing of Luciano Vietto, according to a report.Sep 5, 17:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fdenis-suarez.jpg "Denis Suarez in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016")
Lionel Messi 'played key role in Denis Suarez future'
Lionel Messi convinced teammate Denis Suarez to stay at Barcelona beyond this summer's transfer window, according to a report.Sep 5, 17:17
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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar wearing Beats headphones IN A PSG SHIRT")
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
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