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Team News: One change for Brazil against Costa Rica
Brazil defender Danilo makes way for Fagner as Tite makes one change for his side's Group E clash with Costa Rica.Jun 22, 10:46
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Aleksandar Kolarov stunner gives Serbia opening win over Costa Rica in Group E
Aleksandar Kolarov scores a memorable free kick to hand Serbia a hard-fought 1-0 win over Costa Rica in the opening game of Group E at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Jun 17, 13:55
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Team News: Aleksandar Mitrovic, Nemanja Matic start for Serbia against Costa Rica
Serbia duo Aleksandar Mitrovic and Nemanja Matic are both selected to play Costa Rica in Sunday afternoon's gameJun 17, 11:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fserbia.jpg "The Serbia team line up before their friendly game with Bolivia on June 9, 2018")
Preview:Costa Rica vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the 2018 World Cup action as Costa Rica and Serbia kickstart their Group E campaigns at the newly-built Samara Arena.Jun 15, 11:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fcosta-rica.jpg "The Costa Rica team line up before their friendly game with Belgium on June 11, 2018")
World Cup preview: Costa Rica
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole assesses the chances of surprise Brazil 2014 quarter-finalists Costa Rica.Jun 13, 11:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F24%2Fromelu-lukaku-belgium.jpg "Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their second goal in the friendly against Costa Rica on June 11, 2018")
Belgium maintain momentum ahead of World Cup with convincing win over Costa Rica
Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium recover from a goal behind to beat Costa Rica 4-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match.Jun 11, 20:42
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Live Commentary: Belgium 4-1 Costa Rica - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Belgium's 4-1 win against Costa Rica, as the Red Devils rounded off their World Cup preparations in style.Jun 11, 18:15
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Preview:England vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Costa Rica.Jun 5, 12:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fkeylor-navas.jpg "Keylor Navas in action for Real Madrid during the Champions League final on June 3, 2017")
Keylor Navas, Joel Campbell named in Costa Rica preliminary squad for World Cup
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas and Arsenal forward Joel Campbell are named in Costa Rica's 23-man preliminary squad for this summer's World Cup in RussiaMay 16, 21:24
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Atletico Madrid lead Sporting Lisbon after first leg
Atletico Madrid comfortably beat Sporting Lisbon and edge towards the last four of the Europa League.Apr 5, 21:03
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Alex McLeish's second stint as Scotland boss begins with defeat to Costa Rica
Alex McLeish's second stint in charge of the Scotland national team begins with a 1-0 defeat at home to Costa Rica.Mar 23, 21:41
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Sporting Lisbon recover to take control against Astana
Bruno Fernandes leads the second-half comeback from the penalty spot as Sporting Lisbon recover from a goal down to beat Astana 3-1 in the first leg of their last-32 tie.Feb 15, 17:54
Alvaro Morata breaks Sporting Lisbon hearts in Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo scores an 89th-minute equaliser before Alvaro Morata wins it for Real Madrid as the Spanish side beat Sporting Lisbon 2-1 in Madrid.Sep 14, 20:45
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo fit to start against former club
Cristiano Ronaldo is deemed fit enough to start Real Madrid's Champions League tie against former club Sporting Lisbon.Sep 14, 17:51
Europa League roundup: Erik Lamela hat-trick inspires Tottenham Hotspur win
Sports Mole rounds up all of Thursday's late evening Europa League action as Erik Lamela inspires Tottenham Hotspur to victory.Dec 10, 22:09
Sporting Lisbon strike late to beat Belenenses
William Carvalho scores a stoppage-time penalty to give Primeira Liga leaders Sporting Lisbon a 1-0 win over Belenenses.Nov 30, 21:01
Sporting Lisbon beat Benfica in Lisbon derby
Sporting Lisbon score three goals before half time as they beat Benfica at the Estadio da Luz.Oct 25, 19:09
Team News: Bryan Ruiz leads line for Sporting Lisbon
Bryan Ruiz starts up front as Sporting Lisbon travel to CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.Aug 26, 18:17
10-man Sporting Lisbon held by Pacos de Ferreira
Pele scores a late penalty as Pacos de Ferreira claim a 1-1 draw against Sporting Lisbon.Aug 22, 19:29
Sporting Lisbon earn vital win over CSKA Moscow
Islam Slimani fires a late winner as Sporting Lisbon earn a 2-1 win over CSKA Moscow in their Champions League match.Aug 18, 20:37
Half-Time Report: Seydou Doumbia draws CSKA Moscow level
Seydou Doumbia scores as CSKA Moscow take a 1-1 draw into the break of their clash with Sporting Lisbon.Aug 18, 19:39
Andre Carrillo seals Sporting Lisbon Super Cup triumph
Sporting Lisbon edge out city rivals Benfica to win the Portuguese Super Cup.Aug 9, 21:39
Preview:Benfica vs. Sporting Lisbon
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of Sunday's Portuguese Super Cup clash between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.Aug 7, 16:04
Preview:Cardiff City vs. Fulham
Sports Mole previews the opening day Championship clash between Cardiff City and Fulham.Aug 6, 18:49
Costa Rica through with goalless draw
Costa Rica secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup with a goalless draw against Canada.Jul 15, 02:37
Dustin Correa scores late to earn El Salvador draw against Costa Rica
Costa Rica are held to a 1-1 draw by El Salvador in the CONCACAF Gold Cup thanks to a goal from Dustin Correa.Jul 12, 03:23
Sporting Lisbon 'slap £43m buyout clause on Bryan Ruiz'
Sporting Lisbon reportedly insert a £43m buyout clause into the contract of new signing Bryan Ruiz, following his move from Fulham.Jul 8, 13:59
Bryan Ruiz joins Sporting Lisbon from Fulham on three-year deal
Sporting Lisbon sign Costa Rica international Bryan Ruiz from Fulham on a three-year contract.Jul 8, 00:03
Spain edge past Costa Rica in friendly clash
Goals from Paco Alcacer and Cesc Fabregas guide Spain to a 2-1 comeback win over Costa Rica in their friendly clash.Jun 11, 21:55
Live Commentary: Spain 2-1 Costa Rica - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the international friendly between Spain and Costa Rica.Jun 11, 19:30
Team News: One change for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka makes one change for the side that visits Fulham in the Championship.Apr 25, 13:44
Preview:Fulham vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Middlesbrough's trip to Fulham in the Championship on Saturday.Apr 23, 15:42
Team News: Bryan Ruiz, Scott Parker out of Fulham side
Blackpool make just one change for their Championship match against Fulham, who make two changes.Apr 18, 13:24
Preview:Blackpool vs. Fulham
Sports Mole casts its eye over the Championship meeting between relegated Blackpool and struggling Fulham at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.Apr 16, 16:59
Fulham draw at home to Rotherham United
Fulham claim a point at home to Rotherham United as Ross McCormack scores in a 1-1 draw.Apr 15, 20:58
Half-Time Report: Matt Derbyshire goal puts Rotherham United ahead at Fulham
Matt Derbyshire's early goal gives Rotherham United a 1-0 half-time lead at Watford.Apr 15, 19:51
Team News: Fulham make three changes for clash with Rotherham United
Bryan Ruiz, Danny Guthrie and Jazz Richards all start for Fulham at home to Rotherham United.Apr 15, 18:36
Preview:Fulham vs. Rotherham United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Fulham and Rotherham United at Craven Cottage.Apr 13, 18:59
Preview:Fulham vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole picks apart Friday night's crucial six-pointer in the Championship between Fulham and Wigan Athletic.Apr 8, 17:22
All square between Charlton Athletic, Fulham
Charlton Athletic and Fulham play out a 1-1 draw in Tuesday evening's Championship clash at The Valley.Apr 7, 20:43
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