Pascal Lemesre
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Team News: Two Barcelona changes at Deportivo La Coruna
Luis Enrique makes two changes to his Barcelona starting XI for Wednesday night's La Liga match at Deportivo La Coruna.
Apr 20, 18:09
Rafael Nadal breezes past Marcel Granollers in Barcelona
Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal eases into the last 16 of the Barcelona Open with a 6-3 6-2 win over fellow Spaniard Marcel Granollers-Pujol.
Apr 20, 17:59
Chelsea star Willian aims to play in Copa America, Olympics
Chelsea winger Willian wants to play in both the Copa America and the Rio Olympics this summer for Brazil.
Apr 20, 17:38
Rhys Williams to leave Middlesbrough, join Perth Glory
Rhys Williams will leave Middlesbrough at the end of the season and return home to Australia to play for Perth Glory.
Apr 20, 17:22
Helsingborg boss Henrik Larsson coy on Celtic link
Henrik Larsson refuses to rule out a return to Celtic as manager, saying that he is not thinking about the possibility at the moment.
Apr 20, 17:05
Referee apologises for giving Bayern Munich penalty against Werder Bremen
The referee who awarded Bayern Munich a penalty in their DFB-Pokal semi-final win over Werder Bremen following a dive from Arturo Vidal apologises for his mistake.
Apr 20, 16:48
Report: Leeds United manager Steve Evans a contender for Celtic hotseat
Glasgow-born Leeds United manager Steve Evans is reportedly a possible contender to take over at Celtic this summer.
Apr 20, 16:30
John Hartson calls on Celtic to appoint "strong" manager
John Hartson says that Celtic's next manager needs to be strong enough to make demands of the club's board.
Apr 20, 16:18
Preview: Arsenal vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole looks ahead to Thursday night's Premier League contest at the Emirates between Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion.
Apr 20, 16:00
Huddersfield Town secure Michael Hefele signing
Huddersfield Town confirm the signing of Dynamo Dresden defender Michael Hefele on a three-year deal.
Apr 20, 13:05
Adam Scott rules himself out of representing Australia at Rio Olympics
Former Masters champion Adam Scott rules himself out of this summer's Olympics in Rio, when golf returns to the Games for the first time since 1904.
Apr 20, 12:50
Ex-Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer signs new BBC contract
The BBC announces that football pundit Alan Shearer has signed a new four-year contract extension with the organisation.
Apr 20, 12:35
Jose Riga to discuss Charlton Athletic future after Championship relegation
Jose Riga will sit down with the Charlton Athletic board to discuss his future after the South Londoners' relegation was confirmed.
Apr 20, 12:24
Jose Mourinho to manage England in Soccer Aid charity match
Jose Mourinho and Sam Allardyce will team up to manage the England team at this summer's Soccer Aid celebrity charity match against the Rest of the World.
Apr 20, 00:01
Leeds United offer money back to season-ticket holders if playoffs are missed
Leeds United freeze most season-ticket prices for 2015-16 and promise fans a refund of up to 50% if the club fail to make the Championship playoffs next term.
Apr 19, 17:01
Liverpool striker Divock Origi fit to face Everton in Merseyside derby
Jurgen Klopp says that Divock Origi is fit to play in Wednesday night's Merseyside derby after complaining of back soreness at the weekend.
Apr 19, 16:48
Louis van Gaal hints at Marcus Rashford rest against Crystal Palace
Louis van Gaal suggests that he will give in-form Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford a rest on Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
Apr 19, 16:28
FA charges Norwich City, Sunderland for disorderly conduct
The Football Association charges both Norwich City and Sunderland for disorderly conduct during the early stages of Saturday's Premier League match.
Apr 19, 16:07
Roberto Martinez: 'Everton need full support in Merseyside derby'
Roberto Martinez says that Everton "need our fans more than ever" as they prepare for a pivotal week with the Merseyside derby and FA Cup semi-final in quick succession.
Apr 19, 16:02
Striker Stefan Kiessling earns new Bayer Leverkusen deal
Bayer Leverkusen extend the contract of striker Stefan Kiessling until 2018 and promise him another role within the club when he ends his playing career.
Apr 19, 15:32
Ronnie O'Sullivan escapes fine for skipping media duties at World Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan escapes with just a slap on the wrist after snubbing a mandatory post-match press conference following his first-round win at the World Championship.
Apr 19, 15:15
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini backs Sergio Aguero for golden boot
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is backing Sergio Aguero to finish as the Premier League's top scorer for a second successive season.
Apr 19, 12:01
Danny Simpson: 'Leicester City can cope without suspended Jamie Vardy'
Danny Simpson is confident that the absence of top scorer Jamie Vardy will not derail Leicester City's Premier League title bid.
Apr 19, 11:46
Ex-Derby County coach Paul Clement linked with Swansea City post
Ex-Derby County boss Paul Clement is touted as a possible contender to take over at Premier League side Swansea City this summer.
Apr 19, 11:32
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp excited about first Merseyside derby
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is excited about his first Merseyside derby and confident that his players understand the importance of the contest against Everton.
Apr 19, 11:16
Marseille suspend head coach Michel
Marseille suspend head coach Michel on the eve of the club's Coupe de France semi-final against Sochaux.
Apr 19, 11:00
Slaven Bilic throws further support behind Jonathan Moss
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic again insists that he is "sympathetic" towards Jonathan Moss after the referee came in for criticism for his performance on Sunday.
Apr 19, 10:49
Danny Willett joins PGA Tour after Masters triumph
Danny Willett is confirmed as a member of the PGA Tour following his victory at The Masters earlier this month.
Apr 19, 10:28
West Ham United chairmen complain of Leicester City abuse
West Ham United co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold complain of being targeted for abuse by Leicester City supporters in Sunday's draw at the King Power Stadium.
Apr 19, 10:16
Chelsea ready to make lucrative offer for Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann?
Chelsea are reportedly refusing to give up on signing Atletico Madrid marksman Antoine Griezmann this summer.
Apr 19, 09:56
Report: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich keen on Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane
In-form Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is reportedly the subject of renewed interest from European giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Apr 19, 09:37
Liverpool's Emre Can confident of playing at Euro 2016 for Germany
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can pledges to recover from his ankle injury in time to play for Germany at Euro 2016.
Apr 19, 09:21
Alan Pardew pleased with "important" Crystal Palace point at Arsenal
Alan Pardew expresses his delight after watching his Crystal Palace side come from behind to earn a point at Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League match.
Apr 17, 18:23
Arsenal keeper Petr Cech: 'Yannick Bolasie's shot skidded too fast'
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes that Yannick Bolasie's equalising goal for Crystal Palace was hit too well for him to save at the near post.
Apr 17, 18:17
Arsenal stay fourth as Yannick Bolasie earns Crystal Palace a point
Yannick Bolasie fires in an 82nd-minute equaliser as Crystal Palace deny Arsenal victory at the Emirates in Sunday afternoon's Premier League contest.
Apr 17, 17:54
Live Commentary: Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Read how the 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Crystal Palace in the Premier League unfolded with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Apr 17, 15:00
Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath calls time on limited-overs career
Sri Lanka veteran Rangana Herath announces his limited-overs international retirement in the hope of prolonging his Test career.
Apr 17, 13:45
Luke Donald leads RBC Heritage as Jason Day slumps out of contention
Luke Donald moves into a one-shot lead ahead of the final round of the RBC Heritage as world number one Jason Day slumps down the leaderboard in round three.
Apr 17, 13:21
Roberto Martinez accepts Everton fans' unrest in Southampton draw
Roberto Martinez says that he accepts the unrest among Everton supporters after watching his side again fail to win a Premier League match at home.
Apr 16, 17:46
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman unhappy with point at Everton
Ronald Koeman says that Southampton's 1-1 draw at Everton was "not a step forward".
Apr 16, 17:36
