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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Paul Pogba's time will come'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic backs Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba to shine for the Red Devils once he has fully settled in the Premier League.Nov 23, 15:02
/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")
Report: Barcelona scout Atalanta BC's Franck Kessie
A report claims that Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez scouted Atalanta BC teenage midfielder Franck Kessie last weekend.Nov 23, 14:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Jose Mourinho 'hopes' Lionel Messi stays at Barcelona
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho pours cold water on suggestions that his club could sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona.Nov 23, 14:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic-manchester-united-wayne-rooney.jpg "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates with Wayne Rooney following his goal during the Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic coy on next season's plans
Zlatan Ibrahimovic hints that he could still leave Manchester United this summer if he believes that his contribution to the team is not at the required level.Nov 23, 14:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay next season'
Jose Mourinho confirms that Manchester United will exercise their option to keep Zlatan Ibrahimovic contracted to the club until the end of the 2017-18 campaign.Nov 23, 14:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United fans understand football'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho pays tribute to his club's supporters, claiming that they 'understand football'.Nov 23, 13:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Jose Mourinho clear on Manchester United objectives
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho brands Thursday's Europa League Group A clash with Feyenoord "a knockout game".Nov 23, 13:39
Zinedine Zidane hails Real Madrid character
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane praises his side following Tuesday's 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.Nov 23, 13:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmark-clattenburg.jpg "Referee Mark Clattenburg gestures during the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Sevilla's Vitolo blasts "absurd" Mark Clattenburg
Sevilla attacker Vitolo hits out at English referee Mark Clattenburg following Tuesday's Champions League clash with Juventus.Nov 23, 13:13
Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave Chelsea on loan?
A report claims that Chelsea could allow Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave Stamford Bridge on loan in the January transfer window.Nov 17, 15:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Neville Southall expects Romelu Lukaku departure
Former Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall expects Romelu Lukaku to leave Goodison Park for a Premier League rival, rather than seek a move abroad.Nov 17, 15:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fbob-bradley.jpg "Swansea City manager Bob Bradley watches on from the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Bob Bradley: 'International break not ideal timing'
Swansea City boss Bob Bradley says that the recent international break came at a bad time for his side following their 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.Nov 17, 15:28
Report: Manchester United want Serge Aurier
A report claims that Manchester United want Paris Saint-Germain's Serge Aurier to become their new first-choice right-back.Nov 17, 15:15
Newcastle United, Aston Villa 'join Ravel Morrison hunt'
Newcastle United and Aston Villa reportedly join Hull City in the race to sign Lazio's Ravel Morrison in the January transfer window.Nov 17, 15:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fmoussa-dembele_1.JPG "Celtic striker Moussa Dembele shoots during his side's 7-0 defeat to Barcelona in a Champions League match at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016")
Brendan Rodgers hopeful of keeping Moussa Dembele at Celtic
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers hopes that Moussa Dembele will remain with the Scottish giants beyond the end of the January transfer window.Nov 17, 14:48
Sean Dyche: 'Burnley door always open for Joey Barton'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche remains coy on a possible January move for Joey Barton, but insists that the door is always open for the club's former midfielder.Nov 17, 14:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fjamie-vardy.JPG "Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy in action during the Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri "never lost confidence in Jamie Vardy"
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri says that it did not surprise him when Jamie Vardy returned to the scoresheet during the recent international break.Nov 17, 14:21
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Toby Alderweireld still 10 days away'
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld is still "10 days" away from being available for selection, according to Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.Nov 17, 14:07
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Former Romania defender Daniel Prodan dies, aged 44
Former Romania defender Daniel Prodan dies at the age of 44 after suffering a heart attack.Nov 17, 13:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on August 20, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris very happy at Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino remains confident that Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris will both sign contract extensions at White Hart Lane.Nov 17, 13:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Maybe Harry Kane can play 90 minutes'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino 'hopes' that Harry Kane will be able to play the full match against West Ham United on Saturday.Nov 17, 13:26
/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")
Report: Alvaro Arbeloa to leave West Ham United in January
A report claims that experienced defender Alvaro Arbeloa will leave West Ham United in January, despite only joining the English club last summer.Nov 17, 13:13
Marco Asensio plays down Real Madrid's injury concerns
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio insists that his team are not concerned with their injury list ahead of Saturday's Madrid derby with Atletico Madrid.Nov 16, 15:55
Real Madrid's Marcelo: 'I want more trophies'
Brazilian defender Marcelo speaks of his "immense pride" after celebrating 10 years at Real Madrid.Nov 16, 15:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmatteo-darmian.jpg "Matteo Darmian of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Matteo Darmian aims dig at Jose Mourinho
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian claims that he 'does not know why' Jose Mourinho decided against selecting him earlier this season.Nov 16, 15:28
Chelsea 'facing Geoffrey Kondogbia battle'
A report claims that Chelsea will face competition from Premier League rivals if they wish to sign Inter Milan's Geoffrey Kondogbia in the January transfer window.Nov 16, 15:15
Report: Manchester United eye Napoli's Elseid Hysaj
A report claims that Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj is a £25m target for Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window.Nov 16, 15:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Report: Manchester United want Chelsea youngster Reece James
A report claims that Manchester United want to poach 16-year-old Englishman Reece James from the Chelsea academy.Nov 16, 14:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fisco.jpg "Isco in action for Real Madrid on September 18, 2016")
Real Madrid's Isco 'knows nothing' of contract talk
Spain midfielder Isco denies that he is currently in contract renewal talks with Real Madrid, with his existing deal expiring in just 18 months.Nov 16, 14:35
Report: Valencia want Thiago Motta
A report claims that Valencia want to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta, who is out of contract at the end of the current season.Nov 16, 14:22
Andrea Pirlo 'regrets' not playing in Spain
Veteran midfielder Andrea Pirlo, now with New York City FC, admits that he 'regrets' having not turned out for either Real Madrid or Barcelona during his career.Nov 16, 14:08
Iago Aspas hails teammates following Spain debut
Celta Vigo forward Celta Vigo pays tribute to his Spain teammates after making his international debut in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with England.Nov 16, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Rakuten announce Barcelona partnership
Japanese eCommerce giants Rakuten become Barcelona's new shirt sponsor on an initial four-year deal, replacing Qatar Airways.Nov 16, 13:39
Ander Herrera hails Spain's "togetherness"
Spain midfielder Ander Herrera says that his team showed their "togetherness" with two late goals in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with England.Nov 16, 13:26
Julen Lopetegui pleased with Spain comeback
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui hails his side for bouncing back from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 with England in Tuesday's international friendly in London.Nov 16, 13:13
Inter Milan 'prepare Lucas Biglia bid'
A report claims that Inter Milan will launch a £22m bid for Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia in the January transfer window.Nov 15, 22:55
Report: Gianluigi Donnarumma wants AC Milan extension
A report claims that AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma wants to sign a new contract at San Siro despite a growing list of admirers.Nov 15, 22:42
Carlos Puyol: 'Lionel Messi best player in history'
Carlos Puyol brands former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi 'the best player in the history of football'.Nov 15, 22:28
Report: Juventus want Corentin Tolisso from Lyon
A report claims that Italian champions Juventus are in contact with Lyon over a move for Corentin Tolisso.Nov 15, 22:15
Croatia too strong for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland lose 3-0 at home to Croatia in Tuesday night's international friendly at Windsor Park.Nov 15, 22:02
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