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Jim Boyce: 'FIFA will take necessary action on Luis Suarez'
FIFA vice president Jim Boyce says that the football governing body will take "whatever disciplinary action is deemed necessary" on Luis Suarez.
Jun 25, 01:54
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Norwegian punter wins £1,880 on Luis Suarez bite
Luis Suarez sinking his teeth into Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's World Cup match with Italy earns a Norwegian punter who had backed him to bite again £1,880.
Jun 25, 01:48
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Luis Suarez dismisses bite allegations
Luis Suarez insists that he is innocent of biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini, following an off-the-ball incident in their 1-0 loss to Uruguay.
Jun 24, 22:25
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Arsenal target Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic?
Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, according to a report.
Jun 24, 11:49
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Luis Suarez explains reasons behind criticism of English media
Luis Suarez explains why he criticised the English press after guiding Uruguay to victory over England at the World Cup last week.
Jun 24, 08:58
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Branislav Ivanovic tips Willian to star for Brazil at the World Cup
Branislav Ivanovic tips his Chelsea teammate Willian to star for Brazil at the World Cup.
Jun 10, 03:15
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Luis Suarez keen to change "bad boy image"
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez expresses his desire to shed his "bad boy image" and become a "role model".
Jun 3, 22:28
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Report: Paris Saint-Germain to move for Branislav Ivanovic
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly poised to make a £15m move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic this summer.
Jun 3, 00:50
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Steven Gerrard: 'No other Liverpool player comes close to Luis Suarez'
Steven Gerrard says that Luis Suarez is the best Liverpool player by "some distance" that he has played alongside.
May 16, 16:12
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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers: 'Luis Suarez has made me a better manager'
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says that Luis Suarez has made the Northern Irishman a better manager.
May 16, 11:23
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On this day: Chelsea beat Benfica to win Europa League
On this day in 2013, Branislav Ivanovic scored an injury-time goal to help Chelsea win the Europa League with a 2-1 victory over Benfica.
May 15, 10:03
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The Sports Mole team's Premier League awards
The Sports Mole team react to the end of the Premier League season by dishing out a selection of awards.
May 12, 16:10
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Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Season
With the 2013-14 Premier League season now over, Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that made the biggest impression on us over the last 10 months.
May 12, 12:17
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On this day: Chelsea hit eight past Wigan Athletic to win Premier League title
On this day in 2010, Chelsea beat Wigan Athletic 8-0 at Stamford Bridge to win the Premier League title.
May 9, 09:51
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On this day: Liverpool thrash Chelsea at Anfield
On this day in 2012, Liverpool hit back from losing to Chelsea in the FA Cup final three days earlier to beat the Blues 4-1 at Anfield.
May 8, 11:09
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On this day: Papiss Cisse strikes stun Chelsea
On this day in 2012, Newcastle United beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge with two strikes from Papiss Cisse.
May 2, 09:37
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Luis Suarez insists he will not leave Liverpool this summer
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists that "nothing is going to happen" with regards to a possible transfer away from Anfield this summer.
May 1, 15:06
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Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out a Premier League Team of the Week from the most recent round of encounters.
Apr 29, 10:57
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PFA Player of the Year: Five key Luis Suarez performances
Sports Mole picks out the five best performances that PFA Player of the Year Luis Suarez has produced this season.
Apr 28, 11:11
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Video: Liverpool's Luis Suarez thanks "everyone" for PFA award on Twitter
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez posts a video expressing his gratitude to "everyone" after picking up the PFA Player of the Year award.
Apr 28, 10:07
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Luis Suarez named PFA Player of the Year
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year.
Apr 27, 23:35
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Match Analysis: Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's 2-0 victory away at league leaders Liverpool.
Apr 27, 16:45
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How could Chelsea line up against Liverpool?
After Jose Mourinho hinted at selecting a weakened team against Liverpool on Sunday, Sports Mole takes a look at how Chelsea could line up at Anfield.
Apr 24, 11:05
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On this day: 10-man Chelsea reach Champions League final
On this day in 2012, Chelsea came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Barcelona at Camp Nou to reach the Champions League final.
Apr 24, 10:05
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Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of Chelsea's Champions League semi-final tie with La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.
Apr 21, 10:59
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Chelsea defeated at home to Sunderland
Chelsea fall to their first home league defeat under Jose Mourinho, losing 2-1 against Sunderland.
Apr 19, 19:24
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Half-Time Report: Chelsea, Sunderland level
The Premier League clash between Chelsea and Sunderland is currently 1-1 at half time.
Apr 19, 18:23
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between title-chasing Chelsea and bottom-of-the-table Sunderland, who are managed by former Blue Gus Poyet.
Apr 17, 17:50
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Fantasy Football Advice: Week 35
Sports Mole looks ahead to the 35th round of Premier League encounters from a fantasy football point of view.
Apr 16, 11:07
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Chelsea edge out 10-man Swansea City
Chelsea move back to within two points of Liverpool at the summit of the Premier League table by beating 10-man Swansea 1-0.
Apr 13, 18:01
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Half-Time Report: Ten-man Swansea City holding Chelsea
Ten-man Swansea City hold Chelsea to a goalless half-time draw at the Liberty Stadium in the Premier League.
Apr 13, 16:55
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Top five second-leg comebacks
Sports Mole rounds up five of the best second-leg comebacks in European football.
Apr 11, 11:59
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Late Demba Ba strike sends Chelsea through
A late goal from Demba Ba gives Chelsea a place in the semi-finals in the Champions League.
Apr 8, 21:37
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Half-Time Report: Andre Schurrle strike puts Chelsea ahead on the night
Andre Schurrle puts Chelsea ahead on the night with a first-half goal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 8, 20:33
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Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Following another entertaining weekend of Premier League football, Sports Mole picks out the best 11 players.
Apr 8, 10:42
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Ian Ayre: 'Luis Suarez is committed to Liverpool'
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists that Luis Suarez is committed to the club and insists that the Uruguayan striker will not be leaving in the summer.
Apr 6, 12:21
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Half-Time Report: Mohamed Salah fires Chelsea ahead against Stoke City
Mohamed Salah scores to give Chelsea a 1-0 half-time lead over Stoke City in their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 5, 18:17
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Danny Higginbotham highlights Manchester United's need for "leaders"
Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham discusses with Sports Mole the current squad's requirement for new "leaders".
Apr 1, 15:47
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On this day: Chelsea secure late win over Manchester City
On this day in 2011, Chelsea score two late goals to secure a 2-0 win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 20, 10:01
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Top five Champions League comebacks
As Arsenal and Manchester City try to overturn first-leg deficits, Sports Mole picks out five of the most memorable Champions League comebacks.
Mar 11, 12:52