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Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp backs Charlie Austin for England call
QPR boss Harry Redknapp says that Charlie Austin is bound to win an England cap sooner or later if he maintain his goalscoring form.Nov 6, 18:11
Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi the greatest of all time'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hails Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time after equalling Raul's record of 71 Champions League goals on Wednesday.Nov 6, 02:03
Michel Platini urges Brendan Rodgers to explain Liverpool team selection
UEFA chief Michel Platini feels that Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers owes the club's fans an explanation over his team selection in Tuesday's defeat at Real Madrid.Nov 6, 01:54
Real Sociedad confirm David Moyes talks
Real Sociedad confirm that David Moyes is one of several names on a shortlist of potential replacements for the recently-sacked Jagoba Arrasate.Nov 6, 01:35
Grzegorz Krychowiak agent plays down Arsenal move
Arsenal are yet to contact Sevilla over a reported move for defensive midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, according to the player's agent.Nov 6, 01:21
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Rory Best ruled out of Ireland's South Africa clash
Ireland's Rugby Foootball Union confirm that hooker Rory Best will play no part in Saturday's visit of South Africa to Dublin.Nov 6, 01:09
Lionel Messi delighted to equal Raul record
Lionel Messi reveals that equalling Raul's Champions League record of 71 tournament goals was a "happy moment" for him.Nov 6, 00:55
Report: Joel Campbell to quit Arsenal in January
Arsenal's Joel Campbell prepares to quit the Gunners in January after becoming disillusioned over a shortage of first-team chances, according to reports.Nov 6, 00:39
Jose Mourinho defends Eden Hazard after penalty miss
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that Eden Hazard is exempt from any criticism for his late penalty miss in the 1-1 draw away to Maribor.Nov 6, 00:20
Yaya Toure apologises for red card
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure takes to Twitter to apologise for being sent off in the 2-1 Champions League defeat to CSKA Moscow at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 6, 00:04
Daniele De Rossi: Beating Bayern Munich is "impossible"
Daniele De Rossi says that victory was never an option for Roma in Wednesday night's 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.Nov 5, 23:51
Nemanja Matic upbeat despite Chelsea setback
Nemanja Matic insists that Chelsea will still progress to the last 16 of the Champions League as Group G winners despite Wednesday's setback against Maribor.Nov 5, 23:35
Player Ratings: Manchester City 1-2 CSKA Moscow
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how the players performed in Manchester City's feisty 2-1 defeat to CSKA Moscow at Eastlands.Nov 5, 23:12
Match Analysis: Manchester City 1-2 CSKA Moscow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester City's feisty 2-1 Champions League defeat to CSKA Moscow.Nov 5, 22:35
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-2 CSKA Moscow - as it happened
Relive all of the action as nine-man Manchester City lost 2-1 to CSKA Moscow in a feisty affair that leaves their Champions League campaign on the brink of ruin.Nov 5, 18:46
Steve McClaren hails Derby County response in Huddersfield Town win
Derby boss Steve McClaren hails the Rams' resilience after responding to Saturday's loss to Brentford by beating Huddersfield Town.Nov 5, 01:56
Nigel Adkins hails Jamie Mackie, Simon Cox heroics
Nigel Adkins pays tribute to Reading strikers Simon Cox and Jamie Mackie after both shared the goals in Tuesday's win over Rotherham.Nov 5, 01:40
Paddy McNair earns Northern Ireland chance
Manchester United youngster Paddy McNair earns a debut call-up to the Northern Ireland national team ahead of next Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania.Nov 5, 01:24
Yaya Toure: 'Sergio Aguero as good as Lionel Messi'
Yaya Toure says that Manchester City teammate Sergio Aguero is on a par with Barcelona star Lionel Messi.Nov 5, 01:06
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits Arsenal complacency
Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain concedes that complacency was a leading factor after the Gunners threw away a 3-0 lead over Anderlecht on Tuesday.Nov 5, 00:50
Martin Skrtel confident of Liverpool's last-16 progression
Martin Skrtel says that Liverpool should qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League if they can replicate the spirit shown in their Real Madrid defeat.Nov 5, 00:38
Jurgen Klopp hoping to retain Borussia Dortmund feel-good factor
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp tells his troops to focus on getting their Bundesliga season back on track after qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League.Nov 5, 00:16
Paul Merson slams "tactically clueless" Arsenal
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson claims that his former club are "tactically clueless" after watching the Gunners throw away a three-goal lead against Anderlecht.Nov 5, 00:05
Sami Hyypia relieved over Brighton & Hove Albion win
Sami Hyypia expresses his relief after watching his Brighton & Hove Albion side end an 11-game winless streak by beating Wigan 1-0 on Tuesday.Nov 4, 23:52
Brendan Rodgers defends Liverpool team selection in Real Madrid defeat
Brendan Rodgers insists that he did not have one eye on Saturday's visit of Chelsea when selecting his team for Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid.Nov 4, 23:38
Arsene Wenger slams "very poor defending"
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger concedes that "very poor defending" led to his troops surrendering a three-goal lead against Anderlecht.Nov 4, 23:16
Frank Leboeuf criticises Yohan Cabaye over Paris Saint-Germain move
Yohan Cabaye made a mistake by leaving Newcastle United to join Paris Saint-Germain, according to ex-France defender Frank Leboeuf.Nov 4, 02:03
John O'Shea hails debutant Anthony Reveillere
John O'Shea hails Sunderland teammates Steven Fletcher and Anthony Reveillere for their contributions in Monday's 3-1 win away to Crystal Palace.Nov 4, 01:46
Stuart Lancaster reveals Dave Attwood doubt for New Zealand clash
Stuart Lancaster reveals that Bath lock Dave Attwood may miss England's autumn series opener with New Zealand on Saturday due to the impending birth of his baby.Nov 4, 01:29
Arsene Wenger confirms Theo Walcott contract negotiations
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reveals that negotiations are underway with winger Theo Walcott over extending his stay in North London.Nov 4, 01:12
Michael Carrick happy to plug defensive gaps
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick says that he would be happy to fill in as a defender amid a shortage of options for manager Louis van Gaal.Nov 4, 00:59
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Manchester City now bigger than Manchester United'
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta says that Sunday's 1-0 win over local rivals Manchester United represented a turning point for the famous derby.Nov 4, 00:38
Jonas Gutierrez given all-clear in cancer battle
Newcastle United winger Jonas Gutierrez reveals that he has been discharged from hospital after being given the all-clear in his battle with testicular cancer.Nov 4, 00:23
Nathaniel Clyne: 'I'm good enough for England'
Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne believes that he is well equipped to make his England debut ahead of games with Slovenia and Scotland.Nov 4, 00:06
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Liverpool problems are bigger than Mario Balotelli'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says that misfiring Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is wrongly being scapegoated for the Reds' early-season woes.Nov 3, 23:52
Andreas Weimann: 'Aston Villa will miss Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa midfielder Andreas Weimann admits that he and his teammates will suffer in the absence of the suspended Christian Benteke over the next three games.Nov 3, 23:32
Gus Poyet: 'Crystal Palace win is Sunderland's turning point'
Gus Poyet believes that Monday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace can prove a watershed moment in Sunderland's season.Nov 3, 23:14
Antonio Conte wants Mario Balotelli to earn Italy recall
Antonio Conte warns Mario Balotelli that he will not earn a recall to the Italy national team until his goalscoring form for Liverpool improves.Nov 3, 02:04
Jordan Henderson targets Real Madrid, Chelsea riposte
Liverpool's Jordan Henderson issues a rallying call to his teammates to get over the Newcastle defeat and concentrate on upcoming battles with Real Madrid and Chelsea.Nov 3, 01:46
Arjen Robben refuses to feel sorry for Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich ace Arjen Robben refuses to sympathise with Der Klassiker rivals Borussia Dortmund, who occupy one of the relegation places in the Bundesliga.Nov 3, 01:24
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