Ben Knapton
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Ruud van Nistelrooy 'gutted' to leave Man United as bold Ruben Amorim prediction made
Former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is devastated to be leaving Old Trafford, according to a close friend.
Nov 17, 00:00
Ruben Amorim suffers new Man United injury blow as defender hobbles off in Nations League
Manchester United suffer a new defensive injury blow as Victor Lindelof is taken off in the first half of Sweden's UEFA Nations League clash with Slovakia.
Nov 16, 23:40
Man City 'advancing' in Erling Haaland contract talks despite £150m hurdle
Manchester City reportedly grow increasingly optimistic that Erling Haaland will sign a new contract, but his release clause issue is yet to be sorted out.
Nov 16, 23:19
Germany 7-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Florian Wirtz hits brace
Germany wrap up a first-placed finish in League A Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League in style with a 7-0 pummelling of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Freiburg.
Nov 16, 21:40
Ezri Konsa out of England squad: Who will replace Aston Villa man against Ireland?
England interim head coach Lee Carsley confirms that Ezri Konsa has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Sunday's clash with the Republic of Ireland due to injury.
Nov 16, 16:11
Tottenham 0-3 Arsenal: Highlights, player of the match, stats from WSL North London derby
Arsenal convincingly earn the North London derby bragging rights over Tottenham Hotspur with a 3-0 victory over their WSL rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Nov 16, 15:44
England at risk of setting unwanted losing record in Nations League showdown with Ireland
England could set an unwanted home losing record when they host the Republic of Ireland in Sunday's UEFA Nations League showdown.
Nov 16, 14:02
Portugal lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Monday's UEFA Nations League clash with Croatia.
Nov 16, 12:36
Preview: Croatia vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Croatia and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 12:27
Saturday's National League predictions including Altrincham vs. Southend United
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's National League fixtures, including Altrincham vs. Southend United.
Nov 16, 06:15
Saturday's League Two predictions including Morecambe vs. Port Vale
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's League Two fixtures, including Morecambe vs. Port Vale.
Nov 16, 06:10
Saturday's League One predictions including Stockport County vs. Wrexham
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's League One fixtures, Stockport County vs. Wrexham.
Nov 16, 06:05
Saturday's Nations League predictions including Turkey vs. Wales
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Nations League fixtures, including Turkey vs. Wales.
Nov 16, 06:00
Chelsea 'make Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall transfer decision' amid Premier League interest
Chelsea reportedly have no intention of selling out-of-favour midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Aston Villa during the January transfer window.
Nov 16, 00:00
Tottenham transfer news: Injury-hit Brighton man to replace Real Madrid target in January?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring a move for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey, whom the Seagulls may have to sell on the cheap in January.
Nov 15, 23:41
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks international record as Portugal star overtakes ex-Real Madrid teammate
Al-Nassr and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo breaks a men's international record thanks to the Selecao's 5-1 thrashing of Poland in the UEFA Nations League.
Nov 15, 23:19
Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter inspire Great Britain to Billie Jean King Cup win over Germany
Great Britain surge into the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga as Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter seal a 2-0 victory over Germany.
Nov 15, 21:32
Paul Pogba leaves Juventus: What next for the former Manchester United midfielder?
Juventus confirm that Paul Pogba's contract has been mutually terminated after the Frenchman's doping ban was reduced from four years to 18 months.
Nov 15, 20:32
Lyon provisionally relegated from Ligue 1: Four players Premier League clubs could target in January
Sports Mole looks at four Lyon players Premier League teams could potentially target in January following news of their provisional relegation to Ligue 2.
Nov 15, 20:10
Arsenal attacker 'in talks' over new long-term contract after £29m transfer rejection
Arsenal are reportedly working to secure Belgian attacker Leandro Trossard to a new contract after his impressive form since joining from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nov 15, 18:04
Tottenham dealt fresh injury concern as 26-year-old hurt on international duty
Tottenham Hotspur are handed yet another injury scare over key defender Cristian Romero, who came off at half time in Argentina's 2-1 loss to Paraguay.
Nov 15, 14:59
Arsenal January transfer plan revealed as Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko deals discussed
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners need to bring in another striker next summer, but not necessarily a new starting forward.
Nov 15, 14:24
England lineup vs. Ireland: Predicted XI for Lee Carsley's last game including Harry Kane call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland.
Nov 15, 13:35
Preview: England vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between England and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 13:26
Preview: Finland vs. Greece - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Finland and Greece, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 09:29
Davis Cup Finals 2024: Schedule, dates, TV and streaming, when is Rafael Nadal playing?
Sports Mole provides an in-depth guide to the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, including schedules, TV and streaming options and all the details surrounding Rafael Nadal's finale.
Nov 14, 15:40
Claudio Ranieri set for Premier League reunion as 73-year-old comes out of retirement
Roma confirm that Claudio Ranieri has been appointed first-team manager until the end of the season, after which he will transition into an upstairs role.
Nov 14, 14:20
Arsenal's backline decline: What is going wrong with Mikel Arteta's defence this season?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts explains what is going wrong with Arsenal's defence after their seventh Premier League game on the bounce without a clean sheet.
Nov 14, 13:34
Harry Kane 'emerges as injury doubt' for England game after hitting out at withdrawals
England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is reportedly a doubt for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Greece due to injury.
Nov 14, 11:46
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's top 10 goals of all time 12 years on from England bicycle kick
Sports Mole counts down the 10 best goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's distinguished career to commemorate his bicycle kick against England.
Nov 14, 11:13
Netherlands lineup vs. Hungary: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Hungary.
Nov 14, 11:05
Preview: Netherlands vs. Hungary - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Netherlands and Hungary, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 10:55
Germany lineup vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 14, 10:01
Preview: Germany vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Germany and Bosnia-Herzegovina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 09:51
Diego Forlan comprehensively beaten as ex-Man United striker makes professional tennis debut
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan suffers a comprehensive doubles defeat on his ATP tennis debut in his native Uruguay.
Nov 14, 09:10
Arsenal games Ben White could miss as 27-year-old defender 'undergoes knee surgery'
Arsenal defender Ben White reportedly undergoes an operation to resolve a joint injury, which is expected to sideline him for around eight weeks.
Nov 13, 16:59
England could equal all-time winning record by completing Greece revenge mission
England could equal a national team winning record by sinking Greece in Thursday's UEFA Nations League showdown in Athens.
Nov 13, 12:06
Arsenal have Gabriel Martinelli and Jurrien Timber problem amid absence of "crucial" injured player
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that the return of Riccardo Calafiori from injury will be "crucial" to the Gunners' hopes of reigniting their title charge.
Nov 13, 11:45
David Coote video: Alleged Jurgen Klopp leak "a dreadful look" for Howard Webb and PGMOL
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is struggling to see how David Coote can referee in the Premier League again if the video of him calling Jurgen Klopp a "c***" is genuine.
Nov 12, 21:40
