Birkir Bjarnason
Can a short-term loan benefit Aston Villa?
Aston Villa are currently experiencing extensive financial problems after missing out on promotion to the Premier League, but would a short-term loan benefit the club?
May 13, 17:07
Aston Villa secure emphatic win over hapless Reading
Championship promotion hopefuls Aston Villa claim an emphatic 3-0 win over struggling Reading in Tuesday night's clash at Villa Park.
Apr 3, 21:45
Aston Villa hit four past Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers
Aston Villa close the gap on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers to seven points with a 4-1 victory in Saturday's West Midlands derby.
Mar 10, 19:25
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Aston Villa record a 4-1 win over Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday's West Midlands derby.
Mar 10, 17:02
Aston Villa thrash Bristol City to close gap on rivals
Bristol City lose 5-0 to Aston Villa at Villa Park to see the gap on their promotion rivals reduced to just three points.
Jan 1, 19:26
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia up front for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is back in the fold for Aston Villa's trip to Barnsley.
Sep 16, 16:44
Steve Bruce: 'Newcastle United display sums Aston Villa up'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce laments the "horrible goals" conceded by his side in their 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United.
Feb 20, 22:46
Newcastle United pile misery on Aston Villa to move top of the table
Newcastle United climb to the top of the Championship table with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at St James' Park as the visitors fall to a fifth straight defeat.
Feb 20, 21:55
Aston Villa sign Icelandic midfielder Birkir Bjarnason
Aston Villa complete the signing of Iceland midfielder Birkir Bjarnason from Basel.
Jan 25, 13:13
Aston Villa close in on Iceland international
Aston Villa are thought to be close to a deal for Basel's Icelandic midfielder Birkir Bjarnason.
Jan 25, 12:10
Live Commentary: Basel 1-4 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Arsenal's 4-1 victory over Basel in the Champions League.
Dec 6, 18:45
Theo Walcott double earns Arsenal win over Basel
Two first-half goals from Theo Walcott help Arsenal record a comfortable 2-0 victory over Basel in the Champions League.
Sep 28, 21:34
Team News: Granit Xhaka replaces injured Francis Coquelin
Granit Xhaka comes in for the injured Francis Coquelin and Gabriel returns to the bench as Arsenal welcome Basel in the Champions League.
Sep 28, 18:43
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'in talks' with Angers midfielder
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly closing in on the capture of Angers midfielder Romain Saiss.
Aug 22, 20:24
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'bid £5m for Idrissa Sylla'
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly table a bid of £5m for Anderlecht striker Idrissa Sylla.
Aug 16, 13:17
Wolverhampton Wanderers interested in Icelandic midfielder?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly make an enquiry for Basel's Icelandic midfielder Birkir Bjarnason.
Aug 16, 01:38
France thump Iceland to make semi-finals of Euro 2016
France book their spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2016 courtesy of a 5-2 win over Iceland in Sunday night's last-eight clash at the Stade de France.
Jul 3, 21:52
Live Commentary: France 5-2 Iceland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Euro 2016 quarter-final between France and Iceland from the Stade de France.
Jul 3, 18:00
Iceland qualify for last-16 with late win
Iceland book their spot in the last-16 stage of Euro 2016 after recording a 2-1 win over Austria in Wednesday night's Group F clash at the Stade de France.
Jun 22, 18:55
Rui Patricio: 'Portugal still confident'
Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio insists that his team are still 'full of confidence' despite drawing their Euro 2016 opener against Iceland.
Jun 18, 16:29
Team News: Iceland unchanged for Hungary clash
Iceland, who drew 1-1 with Portugal last time out, are unchanged for their Euro 2016 clash against Group F leaders Hungary in Marseille.
Jun 18, 16:10
Iceland's Kari Arnason slams "sore loser" Cristiano Ronaldo following outburst
Iceland defender Kari Arnason says that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is "not a gracious human being" following his critical post-match comments.
Jun 15, 14:06
Hermann Hreidarsson: 'Cristiano Ronaldo underestimated Iceland'
Former Iceland international Hermann Hreidarsson says that Cristiano Ronaldo "didn't fancy" performing during the Euro 2016 fixture between the two sides.
Jun 15, 10:27
Cristiano Ronaldo critical of Iceland mentality
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo criticises the tactics of Iceland after the Euro 2016 minnows held his side to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night.
Jun 15, 09:58
Iceland hold Portugal to draw in Group F clash
Portugal begin their Euro 2016 challenge with a 1-1 draw against Iceland in Group F's clash in Saint-Etienne.
Jun 14, 21:52
Live Commentary: Portugal 1-1 Iceland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Euro 2016 Group F clash between Portugal and Iceland from Saint-Etienne, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jun 14, 19:00
No goals between Basel, Sevilla in Europa League
Europa League holders Sevilla hold Basel to a goalless draw in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Switzerland.
Mar 10, 19:53
Basel battle back to beat Fiorentina
Ten-man Fiorentina spurn a one-goal advantage to lose 2-1 against Basel in the Europa League.
Sep 17, 22:00
Live Commentary: Fiorentina 1-2 Basel - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League match between Fiorentina and Basel.
Sep 17, 19:30
Eran Zahavi brace gives Maccabi Tel Aviv draw in Basel
Maccabi Tel Aviv deny Basel victory in their Champions League qualifier after Eran Zahavi's equaliser in Switzerland.
Aug 19, 21:46
Half-Time Report: Mathias Delgado penalty brings Basel level against Maccabi Tel Aviv
Mathias Delgado brings Basel level from the penalty spot in their Champions League qualifier with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Aug 19, 20:34
Team News: Avraham Rikan starts for Maccabi Tel Aviv against Basel
Summer signing Avraham Rikan starts for Maccabi Tel Aviv as they take on Basel in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier at St Jakob's Park.
Aug 19, 19:24
Eidur Gudjohnsen, Birkir Bjarnason down Kazakhstan
An opening goal from Eidur Gudjohnsen and a brace by Birkir Bjarnason seal a 3-0 win for Iceland over Kazakhstan.
Mar 28, 16:51
Gylfi Sigurdsson brace gives Iceland victory over Netherlands
Gylfi Sigurdsson scores twice in the first half to give Iceland a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in their Group A Euro 2016 qualifier.
Oct 13, 21:36
Half-Time Report: Gylfi Sigurdsson brace gives Iceland lead over Netherlands
Gylfi Sigurdsson scores twice in the first half to give Iceland the lead against the Netherlands in their Euro 2016 qualifier.
Oct 13, 20:32
Stefano Okaka fires Sampdoria to victory against Sassuolo
Sampdoria beat relegation-threatened Sassuolo 2-1 in their Serie A match at the Stadio Alberto Braglia.
Mar 26, 21:59
Live Commentary: Roma 1-0 Sampdoria – as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Coppa Italia clash between Roma and Sampdoria.
Jan 9, 16:31
Sampdoria see off Hellas Verona
Sampdoria beat Hellas Verona 4-1 in their Coppa Italia tie at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Dec 5, 21:52
Live Commentary: Sampdoria 0-3 Genoa – as it happened
Relive the Derby della Lanterna between Sampdoria and Genoa with Sports Mole's live commentary.
Sep 15, 19:15
Sampdoria sign Birkir Bjarnason
Sampdoria complete a co-ownership deal with Pescara for Icelandic international midfielder Birkir Bjarnason.
Sep 2, 15:41
