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/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")
Preview:Manchester City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Manchester derby between Manchester City and Manchester United in the Premier League.Apr 26, 16:22
/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")
Team News: Aleksandar Mitrovic leads Newcastle United line
Aleksandar Mitrovic leads the Newcastle United line in tonight's Championship clash with Preston North End at St James' Park.Apr 24, 17:48
Clint Hill wants Rangers extension
Experienced defender Clint Hill reveals that he wants to sign a new contract with Scottish giants Rangers.Apr 24, 17:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fnolito_1.jpg "Nolito in action for Manchester City on August 28, 2016")
Celta Vigo open door on Nolito return
Celta Vigo president Carlos Mourino says that Nolito would be welcomed back to the club this summer, but the Manchester City forward would have to lower his wage demands.Apr 24, 17:29
Keita Balde Diao's agent denies AC Milan talks
The agent of Lazio attacker Keita Balde Diao denies that he has held talks with AC Milan over a move to San Siro for his client.Apr 24, 17:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Lionel Messi pleased to take "important step"
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says that his team 'took an important step' in their challenge for La Liga with victory at Real Madrid on Sunday night.Apr 24, 17:03
Ronaldinho "very happy" for Lionel Messi
Brazil legend Ronaldinho 'congratulates' former teammate Lionel Messi after the Argentine scored his 500th Barcelona goal.Apr 24, 16:50
Report: Juventus consider Thomas Lemar bid
A report claims that Juventus could move for AS Monaco attacker Thomas Lemar at the end of the 2016-17 campaign.Apr 24, 16:37
Zinedine Zidane has no Gareth Bale regrets
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists that he 'does not regret' selecting Gareth Bale from the start in Sunday night's El Clasico.Apr 24, 16:23
Real Madrid's Marcelo accepts blame for El Clasico defeat
Real Madrid defender Marcelo 'fully accepts the blame' for Barcelona's winning goal in Sunday night's El Clasico.Apr 24, 16:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fched-evans.jpg "Ched Evans in action for Chesterfield on August 16, 2016")
Sheffield United 'to re-sign Ched Evans'
A report claims that Sheffield United will re-sign Chesterfield striker Ched Evans this summer for a figure in the region of £500,000.Apr 24, 15:55
Franck Kessie's agent denies Roma agreement
The agent of Atalanta BC midfielder Franck Kessie denies that his client has already agreed to join Roma this summer.Apr 24, 15:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "Mauricio Pochettino shouts during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017")
Report: Tottenham Hotspur want Sampdoria's Patrick Schick
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur could move for Sampdoria forward Patrick Schick at the end of the 2016-17 campaign.Apr 24, 15:26
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde denies exit reports
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde denies reports that he has already decided to leave San Mames this summer.Apr 24, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgianluigi-donnarumma.jpg "Gianluigi Donnarumma in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016")
AC Milan: 'Gianluigi Donnarumma wants to stay'
AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli insists that in-demand goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma wants to stay at San Siro.Apr 24, 11:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fslaven-bilic.jpg "West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
West Ham United 'consider swoop for Alex Cairns'
A report claims that West Ham United could move for Fleetwood Town goalkeeper Alex Cairns this summer.Apr 24, 11:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Ftom-cairney.jpg "Big Tom Cairney in action during the FA Cup game between Cardiff City and Fulham on January 8, 2017")
Report: Newcastle United eye £10m Tom Cairney
A report claims that Newcastle United want to sign Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney in a £10m deal at the end of the season.Apr 24, 11:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjuan-mata.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Juan Mata hopes to play again this season
Sidelined following groin surgery, Manchester United attacker Juan Mata reveals that he is on course to return to action before the end of the season.Apr 24, 11:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016")
Ryan Bertrand: 'Virgil van Dijk best centre-back in world'
Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand says that his in-demand Saints teammate Virgil van Dijk is the 'best centre-back in the world'.Apr 24, 11:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fmichael-keane-england.JPG "England's Michael Keane in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on March 26, 2017")
Jamie Carragher: 'Michael Keane should join Everton'
Former Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher says that Burnley centre-back Michael Keane should forget about re-joining Manchester United, and instead move to Everton.Apr 24, 11:00
Arsenal 'plot £20m Emil Forsberg move'
A report claims that Arsenal want to bring RB Leipzig attacker Emil Forsberg to the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season.Apr 24, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fanthony-martial.JPG "Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during the Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on February 16, 2017")
Jose Mourinho "happy" with rejuvenated Anthony Martial
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hails Anthony Martial following the Frenchman's impressive performance against Burnley on Sunday afternoon.Apr 24, 10:32
Andres Iniesta: 'Lionel Messi is a blessing'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta pays tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine decided El Clasico away to Real Madrid on Sunday night.Apr 24, 10:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fpaul-pogba_1.JPG "Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Pogba could miss Manchester derby'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho concedes that Paul Pogba might miss Thursday's Manchester derby with Manchester City at the Etihad.Apr 24, 10:04
Emilio Butragueno blasts Sergio Ramos red card in El Clasico
Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno says that club captain Sergio Ramos did not deserve to be sent off during Sunday night's El Clasico.Apr 24, 09:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgerard-pique.jpg "Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016")
Gerard Pique: 'Sergio Ramos deserved red card'
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos deserved to be sent off in the latter stages of El Clasico at the Bernabeu, insists Barcelona's Gerard Pique.Apr 24, 09:36
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi is always decisive'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique pays tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine's two-goal showing against Real Madrid on Sunday night.Apr 24, 09:22
Sergio Ramos: "Red card was excessive"
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos insists that he should not have been sent off during Sunday night's El Clasico at the Bernabeu.Apr 24, 09:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Giving up not an option'
Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists that "giving up is not an option" as he vows to return from a serious knee injury.Apr 24, 08:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Luis Enrique celebrates El Clasico success
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hails his team for overcoming "tiredness" to record a last-gasp 3-2 victory away to Real Madrid on Sunday night.Apr 24, 08:40
Zinedine Zidane: 'We lost our heads'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane admits that his team were naive in the latter stages of Sunday's 3-2 defeat at home to Barcelona in La Liga.Apr 24, 08:26
Dani Carvajal: 'Red card decided El Clasico'
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal says that Sergio Ramos's red card during Sunday's El Clasico with Barcelona at the Bernabeu "decided the match".Apr 24, 08:13
Zinedine Zidane: 'El Clasico just another game'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane denies that his team will as good as secure the La Liga title if they beat Barcelona on Sunday night.Apr 23, 11:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fleonardo-bonucci.JPG "Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Manchester City 'quoted £50m for Leonardo Bonucci'
A report claims that Manchester City will have to pay £50m to bring Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci to the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season.Apr 23, 11:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fantoine-griezmann-atletico-madrid.JPG "Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017")
Antoine Griezmann 'storms out of interview'
A report claims that Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann 'stormed out' of an interview on Saturday night after facing more questions on his future.Apr 23, 11:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F15%2F32%2Flondon-marathon.jpg "Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015")
Kenya's Mary Keitany wins London Marathon
Kenya's Mary Keitany wins the women's-only London Marathon with a time of two hours, 17 minutes and one second.Apr 23, 11:15
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Bernd Wiesberger wins Shenzhen International
Austrian Bernd Wiesberger lands his first European Tour title since the 2015 Open de France after winning the Shenzhen international.Apr 23, 11:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Flucas-perez_1.JPG "Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016")
Lucas Perez 'eyes Deportivo La Coruna return'
A report claims that Arsenal forward Lucas Perez is in discussions with Deportivo La Coruna over a return to the Spanish club this summer.Apr 23, 10:48
Report: Liverpool close in on £8m Andrew Robertson
A report claims that Hull City left-back Andrew Robertson will join Liverpool in an £8m deal at the end of the season.Apr 23, 10:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fluke-shaw-ryan-fraser.jpg "Luke Shaw and Ryan Fraser in the match between Manchester United and Bournemouth on March 4, 2017")
Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur 'eye Luke Shaw'
A report claims that Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are all keeping a close eye on Luke Shaw's situation at Manchester United.Apr 23, 10:18
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