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Dani Alves calls for Club World Cup focus
Barcelona right-back Dani Alves calls the Club World Cup "a very desirable competition" as the Spanish giants prepare to head to Japan later this month.Dec 8, 14:31
Diego Simeone: 'Raul Jimenez left with Atletico Madrid's blessing'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone insists that Raul Jimenez, who now represents Benfica, left the Vicente Calderon on good terms last summer.Dec 8, 14:18
Antoine Griezmann rallies Atletico Madrid troops
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann calls on his team to pick up the win they need against Benfica in order to top Group C in the Champions League.Dec 8, 14:05
Dani Alves: 'Lionel Messi deserves Ballon d'Or'
Barcelona defender Dani Alves 'expects' Lionel Messi to land the Ballon d'Or next month ahead of teammate Neymar and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.Dec 8, 13:52
Report: Chelsea to move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Chelsea will offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic substantial wages to convince him to join the club from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, according to a report.Dec 8, 13:38
Report: Arsenal step up Nolito interest
Arsenal are prepared to triple Nolito's wages in order to convince the Celta Vigo attacker to make the move to the Emirates, according to a report in Spain.Dec 8, 13:25
Report: Barcelona, Real Madrid target Jeison Murillo
A report claims that both Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in bringing Inter Milan's Colombian defender Jeison Murillo back to Spain.Dec 8, 13:12
La Liga Team of the Week – Week 14
Sports Mole picks its latest La Liga Team of the Week following another pulsating round of action in Spain's top flight.Dec 8, 12:58
Nacho: 'I want to play centre-back'
Real Madrid defender Nacho says that while he prefers to operate at centre-back, he is more than happy to play all across the back four for Los Blancos.Dec 7, 18:57
Eduardo Berizzo content with point
Celta Vigo boss Eduardo Berizzo says that he was pleased with his team's 1-1 draw with Real Betis at the weekend after playing most of the second period with 10 men.Dec 7, 18:44
Unai Emery "disappointed" with draw
Sevilla boss Unai Emery says that his team's 1-1 draw with Deportivo La Coruna at the weekend "was fair", but admits that he was disappointed with the result.Dec 7, 18:31
Rafael Benitez looking for strong performance against Malmo
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez calls on his team to produce a strong performance against Malmo in the Champions League, despite the relative unimportance of the match.Dec 7, 18:18
Valencia attract supporters to training
Valencia supporters turn out in their numbers to watch an open training session held by new head coach Gary Neville.Dec 7, 18:05
Ariedo Braida: 'No January move for Federico Bernardeschi'
Barcelona will not be making a January move for Fiorentina attacker Federico Bernardeschi, according to the Spanish club's sporting director Ariedo Braida.Dec 7, 17:52
Rafael Benitez: 'BBC are exceptional'
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez claims that his first-choice front three of Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo are "exceptional".Dec 7, 17:39
Imanol Agirretxe: 'Real Sociedad now looking up'
Real Sociedad striker Imanol Agirretxe says that his team can now start looking up the La Liga table after picking up their second win in three games against Eibar.Dec 7, 17:26
Marcelino pleased with "big win"
Villarreal boss Marcelino admits that he was relieved with his team's 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano at the weekend, which ended a three-game winless run in La Liga.Dec 7, 17:13
Guillem Balague: 'Robert Lewandowski open to Real Madrid move'
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is interested in moving to Real Madrid and the feeling is mutual, according to respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague.Dec 7, 15:55
Gary Neville to hold open training session at Valencia
Valencia boss Gary Neville will hold an open training session on Monday in a bid to get the Los Che supporters closer to the team.Dec 7, 15:42
Rafael Benitez: 'Sergio Ramos still out of action'
Spanish centre-back Sergio Ramos is still not ready to return to action due to his troublesome shoulder, according to Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez.Dec 7, 15:29
Ron Vlaar signs six-month deal at AZ Alkmaar
Former Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar signs a six-month contract at first professional club AZ Alkmaar.Dec 7, 15:11
Stoke City's Jack Butland plays down exit talk
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland insists that he is happy at his current club amid talk that a host of top teams want to sign the England stopper.Dec 7, 15:03
Dunga backs Neymar for Ballon d'Or
Brazil boss Dunga says that 'now is the time' for Barcelona attacker Neymar to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.Dec 7, 14:50
Report: Juventus to spend £40m in January
A report claims that Juventus have £40m to spend in the January transfer window and have drawn up a list of targets, which includes Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan.Dec 7, 14:36
Roberto Martinez hails Romelu Lukaku progression
Everton boss Roberto Martinez pays tribute to the increased fitness levels of Romelu Lukaku, who has scored 13 times in all competitions for the Toffees this season.Dec 7, 14:24
Report: Marseille missed out on Riyad Mahrez
A report claims that in-form Leicester City attacker Riyad Mahrez came close to joining Marseille in the summer of 2014.Dec 7, 14:11
Danny Murphy doubts Harry Kane will leave Tottenham Hotspur
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy claims that he would be astounded if Tottenham Hotspur allowed Harry Kane to join Manchester United, regardless of the price.Dec 7, 13:57
Report: Arsenal, Liverpool monitor Ben Chilwell
A report claims that both Arsenal and Liverpool are closely monitoring the development of Leicester City's teenage full-back Ben Chilwell.Dec 7, 13:44
Rafael Benitez 'confident' over Copa del Rey appeal
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez claims that his club "have a lot of confidence" when it comes to appealing their ban from this season's Copa del Rey competition.Dec 7, 13:31
Rafael Benitez dodges Robert Lewandowski question
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez refuses to comment on suggestions that Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is the Spanish club's leading transfer target.Dec 7, 13:18
Report: Manchester United join Lucas Moura race
Manchester United will battle Arsenal for the signature of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lucas Moura in January, according to a report.Dec 7, 13:05
Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City are an attractive team'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that his club are now capable of enticing "exceptional players" to make the move to the Britannia stadium.Dec 7, 12:52
Real Madrid step up Robert Lewandowski bid?
A report claims that Real Madrid are becoming increasingly confident of completing a deal for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski next summer.Dec 7, 12:39
Report: Porto to keep Ruben Neves until summer
A report claims that Porto will refuse to sell 18-year-old Ruben Neves in January as talk surrounding the midfielder's future continues to grow.Dec 7, 12:26
Report: Jonathan Soriano top of Barcelona's wishlist
A report claims that Barcelona want to re-sign Red Bull Salzburg forward Jonathan Soriano, 30, in the January transfer window.Dec 7, 12:13
Cedric Bakambu scores brace in Villarreal win
Cedric Bakambu cancels out a strike from Jozabed Sanchez, before netting the winner as Villarreal come from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in La Liga.Dec 6, 16:54
Report: Jese Rodriguez to be offered to Arsenal
A report claims that Real Madrid will offer Arsenal the chance to sign Jese Rodriguez in the January transfer window.Dec 6, 16:35
Stuttgart, Werder Bremen share the spoils
Anthony Ujah cancels out a first-half strike from Lukas Rupp as Werder Bremen come from behind to draw 1-1 with Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Sunday.Dec 6, 16:20
Report: Arsenal scout Ruben Neves
A report claims that Arsenal sent scouts to watch Porto midfielder Ruben Neves at the weekend as the Gunners prepare to bid for the 18-year-old.Dec 6, 16:00
M'Baye Niang: 'I have matured at AC Milan'
AC Milan forward M'Baye Niang says that he is now ready to realise his potential at the San Siro after maturing as a player and as a person.Dec 6, 15:45
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