Andre Schuerrle opens the scoring for Bayer Leverkusen on November 17, 2012
Team News: Bayer Leverkusen remain unchanged against Nuremberg
Bayer Leverkusen and Nuremberg both remain unchanged for today's clash at the BayArena.
Dec 1, 13:59
Schalke teammates Lewis Holtby and Julian Draxler congratulates goalscorer Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on November 24, 2012
Team News: Lewis Holtby back in Schalke starting lineup
Midfielder Lewis Holtby returns to the Schalke starting lineup for their home match against Borussia Monchengladbach, while Teemu Pukki drops to the bench.
Dec 1, 13:50
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini during the match against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City hierarchy happy with team's performance'
Roberto Mancini reiterates that Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak is "happy" with his performance despite the team's early exit from the Champions League.
Dec 1, 05:58
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers at kickoff in the match against Swansea City on November 25, 2012
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: 'Tough to finish in top four'
Brendan Rodgers admits that it is "a massive ask" for Liverpool to finish in the top four in the Premier League, but insists that his side can achieve their objective.
Dec 1, 05:42
Samir Nasri
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini: 'Samir Nasri can do better'
Roberto Mancini describes Samir Nasri as "a top, top player" but believes that there is still room for improvement in the Manchester City midfielder's game.
Dec 1, 05:25
South Africa's Dale Steyn appeals
Australia struggling against South Africa
Australia lose five wickets in the morning session on the second day of their third Test match against South Africa to head into lunch on 118-7.
Dec 1, 05:04
Rafael Benitez
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea need to make January signings'
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez claims that his squad needs to be strengthened in January or else the players could face burnout because of playing too many matches.
Dec 1, 04:51
Per Mertesacker
Arsenal's Per Mertesacker wary of Swansea City's quality
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is impressed with Swansea City's technical game but is confident of defeating them at the Emirates on Saturday.
Dec 1, 04:35
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Rafael Benitez: 'I could have signed Andy Carroll'
Rafael Benitez reveals that he could have signed Andy Carroll for far less money than what Liverpool paid Newcastle United when he was in charge of the Reds.
Dec 1, 04:10
Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny applauds at the end of their win over Spurs on November 18, 2012
Arsenal's Wojciech Szczesny: 'Swansea City are a quality team'
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny says that he appreciates Swansea City's style of football and believes that they will be tough to beat on Saturday.
Dec 1, 03:51
Lionel Messi
Arsene Wenger: 'Lionel Messi deserves the FIFA Ballon d'Or'
Arsene Wenger believes that Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or but also hails the other candidates Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta.
Dec 1, 03:36
Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa can defeat Queens Park Rangers'
Paul Lambert admits that Harry Redknapp's arrival has given Queens Park Rangers "a lift" but remains confident of an Aston Villa win at Loftus Road.
Dec 1, 03:18
Harry Redknapp meets the media on November 26, 2012
Queens Park Rangers' Harry Redknapp: 'We need 10 wins to survive'
Queen Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp demands 10 Premier League wins from his players to avoid relegation at the end of the season.
Dec 1, 02:56
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Sunderland fan Liam Jones: 'I am not racist'
Sunderland fan Liam Jones insists that he was doing a "chicken dance" and not making a 'monkey gesture' towards Romelu Lukaku.
Dec 1, 02:39
Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira: "Italy doesn't want to fight racism"
Patrick Vieira claims that authorities in Italian football do not want to fight against racism and says that black players in the peninsula must "accept" that they will be racially abused.
Dec 1, 02:19
Eintracht Frankfurt manager Armin Veh in 2009
Match Analysis: Fortuna Dusseldorf 4-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
Sports Mole analyses Fortuna Dusseldorf's 4-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at home in the Bundesliga on Friday.
Nov 30, 22:05
Eintracht Frankfurt manager Armin Veh in 2009
Live Commentary: Fortuna Dusseldorf 4-0 Eintracht Frankfurt - as it happened
Re-live all the action between Fortuna Dusseldorf and Eintracht Frankfurt with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Nov 30, 19:10
Miroslav Klose celebrates scoring for Lazio on November 27, 2012
Lazio's Miroslav Klose targets Champions League qualification
Miroslav Klose believes that Lazio have the squad to win the Scudetto and insists that they are determined to qualify for next season's Champions League campaign.
Nov 30, 05:57
Jose Mourinho
Atletico Madrid's Tiago: 'Jose Mourinho is the world's best coach'
Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago describes Jose Mourinho as the best coach in the world and admits that defeating Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu will be tough.
Nov 30, 05:49
Thierry Henry
Arsene Wenger: 'Thierry Henry loan move is possible'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he wants to sign Thierry Henry on loan in January and is also looking to make two long-term recruitments.
Nov 30, 05:31
South Africa captain Graeme Smith bats against Australia on November 23, 2012
South Africa struggling in morning session
South Africa lose three wickets for 63 runs before lunch on the first day of their third Test match against Australia in Perth.
Nov 30, 05:10
David Beckham meets the press after announcing his decision to leave LA Galaxy on November 20, 2012
Monaco confirm David Beckham interest
Monaco CEO Tor-Kristian Karlsen reveals that the Ligue 2 club are keen on signing David Beckham and are "trying to learn" if the midfielder would be interested in their project.
Nov 30, 04:43
Pep Guardiola
Agent: 'Pep Guardiola has agreed to become Manchester City manager'
FIFA agent Francois Gallardo claims that former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has reached an agreement with Manchester City to become their next manager.
Nov 30, 04:26
Serena Williams
Serena Williams named WTA Tour Player of the Year
Serena Williams wins the WTA Tour Player of the Year award for the fourth time in her career after winning Wimbledon, US Open and Olympics gold this year.
Nov 30, 04:15
Michael Carrick
Manchester United's Michael Carrick: 'We must kill teams off early'
Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United teammates to make more positive starts to matches and always be on top of the opposition.
Nov 30, 03:57
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Agent: 'Inter Milan made enquires about Manuel Pellegrini'
Manuel Pellegrini's agent claims that Inter Milan approached him for the services of the Malaga coach in the summer.
Nov 30, 03:41
Matija Nastasic
Roberto Mancini backs Matija Nastasic for Manchester City success
Roberto Mancini believes that 19-year-old defender Matija Nastasic will develop into one of the best centre-backs in Europe in a couple of years' time.
Nov 30, 03:24
Mario Balotelli on the bench for City
Gareth Barry: 'Mario Balotelli is happy at Manchester City'
Gareth Barry believes that Mario Balotelli is "happy" at Manchester City and says that his goal against Wigan Athletic on Wednesday will increase his confidence.
Nov 30, 02:56
South Africa captain Graeme Smith bats against Australia on November 23, 2012
South Africa to bat first against Australia
South Africa captain Graeme Smith wins the toss and chooses to bat first against Australia in Perth in the third and final Test match of the series.
Nov 30, 02:31
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew shows his disappointment after losing against Stoke City on November 28, 2012
Alan Pardew: 'Newcastle United are in relegation battle'
Alan Pardew admits that Newcastle United are now among the sides fighting against relegation in the Premier League.
Nov 30, 02:15
Pato reacts after failing to score a penalty for AC Milan
Alexandre Pato's agent rules out AC Milan exit
Alexandre Pato's agent says that his meeting with AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani on Wednesday was "positive" and dismisses the idea of an exit.
Nov 30, 01:03
Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo: "2012 has not finished yet"
Cristiano Ronaldo remains confident of Real Madrid's La Liga title success and is keen to win the Madrid derby against Atletico on Saturday.
Nov 30, 00:50
Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp: 'Borussia Dortmund can beat Bayern Munich'
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp admits that Bayern Munich are "favourites" to win against them on Saturday, but is confident of causing "trouble" for the Bavarian giants.
Nov 30, 00:38
Radamel Falcao
Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao: 'I am not thinking about future'
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao says that he is not thinking about his future at the moment and is concerned only with winning trophies with the Spanish club.
Nov 30, 00:22
Vincent Kompany, Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo "very proud" to make Ballon d'Or shortlist
Cristiano Ronaldo is "very proud" to be shortlisted for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or award and thanks his teammates at Real Madrid and Portugal for their "support".
Nov 30, 00:11
Nigel Pearson
Preview:Leicester City vs. Derby County
Sports Mole previews the Championship game between Leicester City and Derby County on Saturday.
Nov 29, 23:58
Gianfranco Zola
Preview:Watford vs. Barnsley
Sports Mole previews the Championship game between Watford and Barnsley on Saturday.
Nov 29, 23:25
Juventus' Sebastian Giovinco celebrates his team's third goal versus Chelsea on November 20, 2012
Preview:Juventus vs. Torino
Sports Mole previews the Turin derby between Juventus and Torino on Saturday.
Nov 29, 22:59
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action for Paris Saint-Germain against Troyes on November 24, 2012
Preview:Nice vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole previews Paris Saint-Germain's clash with Nice in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Nov 29, 22:29
John Terry lies in agony on the ground
Report: Chelsea's John Terry making rapid progress on injury
John Terry returns to training for Chelsea and will be back to full fitness for their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in December, according to a report.
Nov 28, 02:05
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