Michael Essien praises "lovely" Jose Mourinho
Michael Essien is full of praise for departing Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
May 24, 11:25
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole dissects the post-season clash between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, which featured seven goals and a stoppage-time winner.
May 24, 04:16
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the post-season friendly between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, Missouri.
May 24, 01:00
Fernando Torres: 'We must respect Rafael Benitez'
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres believes that interim manager Rafael Benitez should be respected ahead of his departure from the club.
May 23, 20:53
Juan Mata backs Jose Mourinho to win Premier League
Juan Mata says that Jose Mourinho can help Chelsea win the Premier League next year.
May 23, 08:52
Report: Jose Mourinho agrees four-year Chelsea deal
Jose Mourinho agrees a four-year deal with Chelsea worth £250,000 a week and will fly to London next month, according to reports.
May 23, 07:37
Real Madrid 'to match Tottenham Hotspur's lucrative offer to Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid will reportedly match Tottenham Hotspur's new big-money offer to Gareth Bale in a bid to bring him to the Bernabeu this summer.
May 22, 11:34
Leonardo wants Carlo Ancelotti stay at Paris Saint-Germain
Leonardo says that Paris Saint-Germain want Carlo Ancelotti to stay as their coach for next season.
May 22, 09:59
Frank Lampard: 'Players give Chelsea stability'
Frank Lampard says that the Chelsea players have added stability to despite all the managerial changes.
May 22, 08:04
Report: Rafael Benitez approached by Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly approach Rafael Benitez for talks about becoming their new manager.
May 22, 07:14
Phil Neville: 'David Moyes at Manchester United for long haul'
Phil Neville insists that David Moyes deserves to be considered ahead of short-term candidates like Jose Mourinho as the right man to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
May 22, 03:00
Frank Lampard admits relationship struggles with Rafael Benitez
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits that he found it difficult to build a relationship with Rafael Benitez during his tenure at Chelsea.
May 22, 02:06
Gary Cahill: I would "relish" working under Jose Mourinho
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits that he would love to work under Jose Mourinho should he return to the club this summer.
May 21, 23:52
Chelsea eye Mario Gomez?
A report claims that Jose Mourinho wants Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez to join him at Chelsea.
May 21, 15:40
End-of-season report: Chelsea
Sports Mole looks back at Chelsea's marathon campaign that has seen play as many as 69 games.
May 21, 15:03
Fernando Torres: 'Everyone wants to work with Jose Mourinho'
Chelsea centre-forward Fernando Torres expresses his excitement at the prospect of being managed by Jose Mourinho.
May 21, 12:57
Jose Mourinho 'appears wearing Chelsea shirt in London billboard'
An image of Jose Mourinho appears on an electronic billboard in London wearing a Chelsea shirt.
May 21, 12:25
Sam Allardyce would be "glad" to see Jose Mourinho return
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce says that he will be "glad" to see Jose Mourinho back in the Premier League with Chelsea.
May 21, 10:01
Barcelona vice-president pleased to see "scourge" Jose Mourinho leave
Barcelona vice-president Carles Vilarrubi hits out at "scourge" Jose Mourinho following Real Madrid's announcement that the coach will leave at the end of the season.
May 21, 09:52
Florentino Perez: 'Jose Mourinho is not a failure'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez rejects suggestions that Jose Mourinho's time in charge of the club has been a failure.
May 20, 22:11
Florentino Perez: 'Jose Mourinho is part of Real Madrid history'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez hails Jose Mourinho's time in charge at the Bernabeu, saying that the coach will go down in the club's history.
May 20, 21:56
Florentino Perez: 'Jose Mourinho departure timing right'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes that change was needed to take the club forward.
May 20, 20:01
Florentino Perez: 'Real Madrid searching for new coach'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez denies suggestions that the club has a pre-contract agreement with Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti.
May 20, 19:33
Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid
Real Madrid confirm that coach Jose Mourinho will leave at the end of the season.
May 20, 19:11
Live Coverage: Jose Mourinho leaves Real Madrid - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage as Real Madrid announced the departure of coach Jose Mourinho.
May 20, 18:47
Petr Cech wants new manager in place quickly
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech wants his side's new manager in place quickly so that they can start preparation for the new season as soon as possible.
May 20, 17:45
Report: Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid in June
Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid this summer after reaching an agreement with club president Florentino Perez, according to a report.
May 20, 17:33
Real Madrid call press conference tonight
Real Madrid call for a media briefing this evening in which they are expected to confirm the future of coach Jose Mourinho.
May 20, 16:42
Frank Lampard talks up Jose Mourinho
Frank Lampard praises the managerial ability of Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
May 20, 13:20
Report: Chelsea to sell Fernando Torres
Chelsea reportedly want to offload Fernando Torres this summer and are willing to take a £30m hit on his transfer fee.
May 19, 01:02
Interview: Former Manchester United defender John Curtis
Sports Mole catches up with former Manchester United defender John Curtis to discuss Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Paul Scholes.
May 18, 15:07
Jose Mourinho wants Cristiano Ronaldo at Chelsea?
A report says that Jose Mourinho is keen to take Cristiano Ronaldo with him to Chelsea when he leaves Real Madrid.
May 18, 12:30
Jose Mourinho unsure over future
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho claims that he has not held talks with the club over his future.
May 18, 00:06
Jose Mourinho: 'This is my worst season'
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho claims that this season has been the worst of his career after his side's defeat in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid.
May 17, 23:52
Atletico Madrid win Copa del Rey
Miranda scores in extra time to lead Atletico Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
May 17, 23:07
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid level at the break
Diego Costa cancels out Cristiano Ronaldo's early goal for Real Madrid, as Atletico Madrid head into the break levelled at 1-1 with their city rivals in the Copa del Rey final.
May 17, 21:16
Live Commentary: Copa del Rey final - Real Madrid 1-2 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
May 17, 19:28
Sergio Ramos: 'Losing Copa del Rey final would mean failed season'
Sergio Ramos believes that losing to Atletico Madrid would confirm this season as a failure.
May 17, 10:26
Frank Lampard: 'Jose Mourinho return would be a success'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes that Jose Mourinho would be a "great success" if he were to return to Stamford Bridge.
May 17, 08:22
Sergio Ramos urges Real Madrid focus for Copa del Rey final
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos urges his teammates to forget about any off-the-pitch speculation when they meet Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
May 16, 23:53
