England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Sam Allardyce backs Wayne Rooney's England retirement
Wayne Rooney's decision to retire from international football with England "is a fantastic move", according to former Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce.
Aug 24, 13:36
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic re-joins Manchester United
Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic re-joins Manchester United on a one-year contract after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Aug 24, 13:13
Harry Maguire celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion on August 19, 2017
Harry Maguire named in England squad
Gareth Southgate names Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire in his England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia next month.
Aug 24, 13:03
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
Crystal Palace 'eye Michel Vorm swoop'
Crystal Palace could move for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Michel Vorm in the final week of the transfer window, according to a report.
Aug 24, 12:52
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
Hull City sign Jon Toral from Arsenal
Championship side Hull City sign Spanish midfielder Jon Toral from Arsenal on a three-year contract.
Aug 24, 12:39
Craig Shakespeare watches on during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Bournemouth on May 21, 2017
Leicester City 'step up Anicet Abel pursuit'
Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare reportedly contacts Ludogorets Razgrad midfielder Anicet Abel with the view to signing the Madagascar international this summer.
Aug 24, 12:26
Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016
Arsene Wenger plays down Shkodran Mustafi reports
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger 'does not expect' an offer to arrive for German centre-back Shkodran Mustafi before the end of the month.
Aug 24, 12:13
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can celebrates scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016
Liverpool advance to Champions League group stages
Liverpool book their spot in the group stages of the 2017-18 Champions League after beating Hoffenheim 4-2 in the second leg of their playoff clash at Anfield.
Aug 23, 20:36
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp serves up some side-eye on September 24, 2016
Live Commentary: Liverpool 4-2 Hoffenheim (6-3 on aggregate) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the second leg of the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim from Anfield.
Aug 23, 17:45
Wayne Rooney celebrates next to City captain Vincent Kompany during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Raheem Sterling rescues a point for Manchester City
Raheem Sterling scores an 82nd-minute equaliser as Manchester City come from behind to draw 1-1 with Everton in the Premier League.
Aug 21, 20:55
Kyle Walker sees red during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-1 Everton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Everton from the Etihad Stadium, which ended 1-1.
Aug 21, 18:00
Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Harry Kane 'not bothered' by August curse
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane insists that he is "not too bothered" by the August curse seemingly hanging over his head.
Aug 21, 14:55
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
Leeds United 'make £6m Rudy Gestede offer'
Leeds United reportedly launch a £6m bid for Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede as the Whites look to replace Chris Wood.
Aug 21, 14:42
Thibaut Courtois pulls off a fingertip save during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Burnley defeat was wake-up call'
Thibaut Courtois says that Chelsea's 3-2 defeat to Burnley on the opening weekend of the new Premier League campaign was "a little wake-up call".
Aug 21, 14:28
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is congratulated by manager Jose Mourinho during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Juan Mata: 'Just the beginning for Manchester United'
Manchester United attacker Juan Mata says that his team are not getting carried away with their impressive start to the new campaign.
Aug 21, 14:15
David Luiz celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
David Luiz: 'I was told to run a lot'
Chelsea's David Luiz jokes that he was told to "run a lot" during Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium.
Aug 21, 14:02
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
Steve McClaren joins Maccabi Tel Aviv as consultant
Former England manager Steve McClaren joins Maccabi Tel Aviv as a coaching consultant to head coach Jordi Cruyff.
Aug 21, 13:49
A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017
EFL Cup third-round draw to be held in Beijing
The draw for the third round of the EFL Cup is to take place in Beijing on Thursday at 4.15am.
Aug 21, 13:36
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
Everton 'consider Bobby Reid move'
Bristol City midfielder Bobby Reid emerges as a reported transfer target for Everton boss Ronald Koeman.
Aug 21, 13:23
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe reacts after losing to Bournemouth on April 29, 2017
Jermain Defoe: 'I am ready to start for Bournemouth'
Jermain Defoe says that he is "itching to start" after being named on the bench for Bournemouth's first two matches of the new Premier League campaign.
Aug 21, 13:10
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
Andrea Radrizzani: 'Leeds United forced into Chris Wood sale'
Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani admits that his club were forced into selling New Zealand international Chris Wood to Burnley this summer.
Aug 21, 12:56
Leeds United striker Chris Wood poses with his Championship player of the award for January 2017 [DO NOTE USE UNTIL FEB 10]
Burnley sign Chris Wood for club-record fee
Burnley announce the signing of New Zealand forward Chris Wood from Leeds United, believed to be in the region of £15m.
Aug 21, 12:40
Karim Benzema in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Karim Benzema 'on verge of new Real Madrid contract'
French forward Karim Benzema will reportedly sign a two-year contract extension at Real Madrid in the coming days.
Aug 21, 12:27
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
Samir Nasri joins Turkish side Antalyaspor
Manchester City agree to sell French attacker Samir Nasri to Turkish outfit Antalyaspor.
Aug 21, 12:09
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
Gareth Bale nets in comfortable Real Madrid win
Gareth Bale, Casemiro and Toni Kroos score the goals as La Liga champions Real Madrid open their 2017-18 campaign with a 3-0 victory at Deportivo La Coruna.
Aug 20, 22:10
Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Barcelona overcome Real Betis at Camp Nou
Barcelona begin their 2017-18 La Liga campaign with a 2-0 victory over Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday night.
Aug 20, 20:08
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
Live Commentary: Deportivo La Coruna 0-3 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Deportivo La Coruna and Real Madrid from the Riazor.
Aug 20, 20:00
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Live Commentary: Barcelona 2-0 Real Betis - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Betis from Camp Nou.
Aug 20, 17:15
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
Rafael Benitez tips Joselu for successful season
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez backs summer arrival Joselu to make his mark for the Magpies during the 2017-18 season.
Aug 18, 14:58
Celta Vigo manager Eduardo Berizzo on the touchline at the Europa League match against Manchester United on May 11, 2017
Eduardo Berizzo: 'Sevilla desperate to keep Steven N'Zonzi'
Sevilla boss Eduardo Berizzo 'hopes' that his club can keep hold of Steven N'Zonzi this summer amid reports of strong interest from Juventus.
Aug 18, 14:49
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross in action during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016
Mark Hughes: 'Ryan Shawcross not leaving Stoke City'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes denies reports that Ryan Shawcross could leave the Britannia Stadium this summer.
Aug 18, 14:37
Demarai Gray in action for Leicester City on September 22, 2016
Eddie Howe coy on Demarai Gray reports
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe remains coy when questioned on whether his club could make another attempt to sign Leicester City's Demarai Gray this summer.
Aug 18, 14:24
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
Nemanja Matic hails Manchester United supporters
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic pays tribute to his new club's supporters after making his Premier League debut for the Red Devils last weekend.
Aug 18, 14:11
Andrew Surman in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Swansea City on March 18, 2017
Andrew Surman: 'Bournemouth cannot relax'
Bournemouth midfielder Andrew Surman says that the Cherries must put some points on the board in the early stages of the campaign.
Aug 18, 13:59
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
Manchester City 'to bid £22m for Jonny Evans'
Manchester City reportedly prepare a £22m bid for West Bromwich Albion centre-back Jonny Evans.
Aug 18, 13:32
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'I want four new players"
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino refuses to comment on recent transfer speculation, but reveals that he wants "four players" before the August deadline.
Aug 18, 13:19
A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017
Jose Mourinho calls for calm ahead of Swansea City clash
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists that the Red Devils are not getting carried away with their impressive start to the new Premier League campaign.
Aug 18, 13:06
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa is the past'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte laughs off controversial striker Diego Costa's recent conduct, branding the Spain international "the past".
Aug 18, 12:52
Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho doubts fourth Manchester United signing
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hints that his summer transfer business is finished, despite suggestions of a fourth new arrival before the August deadline.
Aug 18, 12:38
Luke Shaw and Sergio Aguero in action in the match between Manchester United and Manchester City on October 26, 2016
Luke Shaw, Ashley Young to feature for Manchester United Under-23s
Jose Mourinho reveals that Luke Shaw and Ashley Young will both feature for Manchester United Under-23s in Monday night's clash with Swansea City Under-23s.
Aug 18, 12:27
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