Matt Cotton
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Billy Twelvetrees out to make England impact at Six Nations
Billy Twelvetrees says that he wants to secure his place in the England team and help transform the midfield into the creative hub.
Jan 27, 06:28
Juan Mata: 'I joined Manchester United to win Premier League title'
Juan Mata says that he has moved from Chelsea to Manchester United to win the Premier League title.
Jan 27, 06:12
Live Commentary: Bordeaux 2-0 Saint-Etienne - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage from Ligue 1 where Bordeaux hosted Saint-Etienne.
Jan 26, 15:29
Live Commentary: Lyon 3-0 Evian TG - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage from Ligue 1 where Lyon entertained Evian TG at the Stade de Gerland.
Jan 26, 12:29
Nantes hold Reims to entertaining stalemate
Reims are left frustrated by Nantes as the two European hopefuls play out an entertaining goalless draw in Ligue 1.
Jan 25, 21:54
Ajaccio, Sochaux frustrated by draw
Ajaccio and Sochaux remain in deep trouble in Ligue 1 after playing out a 1-1 draw in a relegation six-pointer.
Jan 25, 21:34
Lorient hold off Valenciennes comeback
Valenciennes are unable to snatch a win against Lorient and are forced to settle for a draw in Ligue 1.
Jan 25, 21:14
Montpellier ease relegation worries with Nice win
Montpellier HSC move six points clear of the Ligue 1 relegation zone with a comfortable win over Nice.
Jan 25, 21:04
Team News: Nantes make three changes for Reims clash
Nantes make three changes for their clash with Reims, who opt for four alterations.
Jan 25, 18:37
Live Commentary: Guingamp 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the Ligue 1 clash between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain.
Jan 25, 15:29
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from the Copa del Rey where Atletico Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
Jan 23, 19:28
Live Commentary: Paris Saint-Germain 1-2 Montpellier HSC - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from the Coupe de France where Paris Saint-Germain take on Montpellier HSC.
Jan 22, 19:23
Live Commentary: Monts D'or Azergues 1-3 AS Monaco - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Coupe de France where AS Monaco travel to fourth-tier outfit Monts D'or Azergues.
Jan 22, 15:31
Evian TG ready move for Fulham's Derek Boateng
Fulham midfielder Derek Boateng is the subject of a loan bid from Evian TG ahead of Ghana's World Cup campaign.
Jan 22, 10:41
Jose Anigo disappointed by certain Marseille players
Jose Anigo is disappointed with certain members of his Marseille team after they were eliminated from the Coupe de France.
Jan 22, 10:23
Paris Saint-Germain bid for Manchester United target Miralem Pjanic rejected
Paris Saint-Germain's bid of Javier Pastore and £4m for Manchester United target Miralem Pjanic is reportedly rejected by Roma.
Jan 22, 10:11
Rennes sign PSV Eindhoven's Ola Toivonen
Reported Liverpool target Ola Toivonen has left PSV Eindhoven to join Rennes on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Jan 22, 09:59
Manuel Pellegrini plays down Manchester City quadruple talk
Manuel Pellegrini says that he is taking the season one game at a time amid talk that Manchester City can win the quadruple this year.
Jan 22, 08:54
Rafael Nadal admits "luck" against Grigor Dimitrov
Rafael Nadal says that he was "lucky" to book a place in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after a scare against Grigor Dimitrov.
Jan 22, 08:28
Simona Halep admits costly emotions during Australian Open elimination
Simona Halep says that nerves was the reason for losing in the semi-finals of the Australian Open to Dominika Cibulkova.
Jan 22, 08:14
8am Transfer Talk Update: Juan Mata, Wayne Rooney, Etienne Capoue
Sports Mole brings you the latest gossip ahead of the 22nd day of the transfer window.
Jan 22, 08:01
Rafael Nadal survives Grigor Dimitrov test to reach last four of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal survives a brief scare to advance past Grigor Dimitrov and into the Australian Open semi-finals.
Jan 22, 07:54
Dominka Cibulkova appreciates experience edge after Australian Open progress
Dominika Cibulkova insists that her experience gave her the advantage over Simona Halep as she moved into the last four at the Australian Open.
Jan 22, 07:36
Victoria Azarenka: 'Agnieszka Radwanska exposed poor focus in Open elimination'
Victoria Azarenka says that Agnieszka Radwanska took advantage of her lack of focus to knock out the defending champion.
Jan 22, 07:21
Agnieszka Radwanska hails "best" last eight performance at Australian Open
Agnieszka Radwanska says that her win over Victoria Azarenka at the Australian Open was her best-ever last-eight performance.
Jan 22, 07:11
Gus Poyet urges Sunderland to seize Wembley final chance
Gus Poyet tells Sunderland to make the most of their once-in-a-lifetime chance of reaching the Capital One Cup final at Wembley.
Jan 22, 07:00
Everton dealt Steven Pienaar injury boost
Roberto Martinez says that Steven Pienaar's groin injury is not as bad as first feared and he could soon return to action for Everton.
Jan 22, 06:47
Everton expect Lacina Traore capture today
Everton could complete the loan signing of Lacina Traore today after receiving a work permit for the AS Monaco striker.
Jan 22, 06:37
Tom Cleverley: 'Manchester United have altered priorities'
Tom Cleverley says that Manchester United have changed their priorities for the year after a poor first half of the season.
Jan 22, 06:26
Stan Collymore blasts Twitter over racism
Stan Collymore slams Twitter for not doing enough to combat abuse after the former Liverpool striker receives mass racist messages on Twitter.
Jan 22, 06:15
Live Commentary: Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 in Barcelona.
Jan 21, 19:29
Jakob Poulsen leaves AS Monaco to return home
AS Monaco allow Jakob Poulsen to leave the club and return to FC Midtjylland.
Jan 21, 10:04
Rene Girard demands Lille lessons in Coupe de France
Rene Girard hopes that Lille have learned from back-to-back Ligue 1 defeats ahead of their Coupe de France last-32 clash.
Jan 21, 09:50
Timothee Kolodziejczak wary of Nice fatigue
Timothee Kolodziejczak hopes that Nice are not too tired when they face Marseille in the Coupe de France tonight.
Jan 21, 09:39
Jose Anigo wants to add to Marseille's Coupe de France history
Jose Anigo wants Marseille to add to their history in the Coupe de France this season, starting with a derby clash against Nice.
Jan 21, 09:17
Ossie Ardiles hospitalised after car crash
Ossie Ardiles is in hospital after suffering injury in a car crash while filming a documentary in the Falkland Islands.
Jan 21, 08:14
8am Transfer Talk Update: Juan Mata, Luke Shaw, Remy Cabella
Sports Mole brings you the latest gossip ahead of the 21st day of the transfer window.
Jan 21, 08:04
Tomas Berdych holds off David Ferrer for last-four spot at Australian Open
Tomas Berdych reaches the last four of the Australian Open for the first time by dominating David Ferrer in the quarter-finals.
Jan 21, 07:52
Roberto Martinez eager to keep "Everton icon" Leighton Baines
Roberto Martinez hints that Leighton Baines could sign a new Everton contract in the near future.
Jan 21, 07:37
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Manchester City taking West Ham seriously'
Pablo Zabaleta says that Manchester City will not go easy on West Ham United in the Capital One Cup despite their huge advantage.
Jan 21, 07:24
