Robert Summerscales
Lionel Messi called up for Argentina despite injury worries
Lionel Messi is included in Argentina's 18-man squad for next month's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, despite concerns regarding the Barcelona forward's fitness.
Aug 22, 22:58
Ron Atkinson enters Celebrity Big Brother house for series 12
Former football manager and disgraced TV pundit Ron Atkinson enters the Big Brother house on launch night of the 12th edition of Celebrity Big Brother.
Aug 22, 22:39
Dagenham & Redbridge sign Zavon Hines
Dagenham & Redbridge complete the signing of former West Ham United forward Zavon Hines on a free transfer.
Aug 22, 22:17
Real Madrid advertise Gareth Bale replica shirts
Replica shirts printed with Gareth Bale's name go on sale on an official Real Madrid website.
Aug 22, 21:18
Andre Villas-Boas unaware of Chelsea move for Willian
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas claims that he has no knowledge of Chelsea's reported attempts to hijack his club's move for Willian.
Aug 22, 21:02
Napoli to sign Duvan Zapata
Estudiantes president Enrique Lombardi confirms that a deal has been agreed for former Queens Park Rangers target Duvan Zapata to join Napoli.
Aug 22, 20:44
Australia coach Darren Lehmann fined for Stuart Broad comments
Australia coach Darren Lehmann is fined by the ICC following his recent comments regarding Stuart Broad.
Aug 22, 20:21
Report: Arsenal to re-sign Mathieu Flamini this week
Arsenal are expected to complete the signing of former Gunner Mathieu Flamini later this week.
Aug 22, 20:18
Challenge Cup final could dent Hull City attendance
Hull City manager Steve Bruce admits that he expects the attendance at the KC Stadium for this weekend's match against Norwich City to be negatively affected by the city's rugby league exploits.
Aug 22, 19:48
Barnsley sign Paddy McCourt
Barnsley sign Northern Ireland international winger Paddy McCourt until the end of the season.
Aug 22, 19:26
Live Commentary: Schalke 1-1 PAOK Saloniki - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text commentary of the Champions League playoff first leg between Schalke 04 and PAOK Saloniki.
Aug 21, 18:53
Dean Parrett on trial at Derby County
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dean Parrett joins Derby County on trial.
Aug 20, 08:57
Chelsea's Stipe Perica to join NAC Breda on loan
NAC Breda technical director Jeffrey van As confirms that he expects to sign Chelsea youngster Stipe Perica on a season-long loan.
Aug 20, 08:41
Tommy Miller joins Bury
Bury sign former Ipswich Town midfielder Tommy Miller on a 12-month contract.
Aug 20, 08:21
8am Transfer Talk Update: Yohan Cabaye, Samuel Eto'o, Gareth Barry
Sports Mole brings you all the latest transfer news and gossip that is making this morning's headlines.
Aug 20, 08:00
Maria Sharapova to change her name for US Open?
World number three Maria Sharapova reportedly asks the Supreme Court of Florida to allow her to change her name to Maria Sugarpova for the duration of the US Open.
Aug 20, 07:37
Report: Liverpool resume Tiago Ilori talks
Liverpool reportedly renew their interest in Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori following the 20-year-old's refusal to sign a new contract with the Portuguese club.
Aug 20, 07:13
Martin Jol pleased with "wonderful" signing of Scott Parker
Fulham manager Martin Jol expresses his delight at signing midfielder Scott Parker from Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 20, 06:47
Report: Arsenal to increase Yohan Cabaye offer
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to lodge a second offer worth £13m for Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye.
Aug 20, 06:33
Darren Bent hopes Fulham switch will lead to World Cup call
Darren Bent hopes that his move from Aston Villa to Fulham will give him the opportunity to convince England manager Roy Hodgson to take him to next summer's World Cup.
Aug 20, 06:18
Manuel Pellegrini content to allow Gareth Barry to "fight for his position"
Manager Manuel Pellegrini says that Gareth Barry wants to stay and fight for his place at Manchester City.
Aug 19, 09:13
Everton reject Manchester United double bid for Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines
Everton reject a £28m offer from Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines.
Aug 19, 08:12
8am Transfer Talk Update: Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale, Willian
Sports Mole brings you all the latest transfer news and gossip that is making this morning's headlines.
Aug 19, 08:00
Guilleme Balague: Real Madrid are "less optimistic" of signing Gareth Bale
Spanish football expert Guilleme Balague suggests that Real Madrid are no longer confident of signing Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale this summer.
Aug 19, 07:46
Asamoah Gyan reveals Galatasaray snub
Asamoah Gyan says that he is happy at Al Ain after turning down an offer to join Galatasaray earlier this summer.
Aug 19, 07:17
Paolo Di Canio: 'I don't want to sell Stephane Sessegnon'
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio insists that he does not intend to sell Stephane Sessegnon, who has been linked with a move to Qatari side El-Jaish.
Aug 19, 06:55
Premier League trio want Zakaria Bakkali?
PSV Eindhoven's teenage winger Zakaria Bakkali is the subject of speculation linking him with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Aug 19, 06:31
Wilson Palacios out for "a few weeks"
Stoke City midfielder Wilson Palacios is ruled out for "a few weeks" after undergoing an impromptu surgical procedure in Liverpool
Aug 17, 23:00
David Willey hat-trick wins Friends Life T20 for Northamptonshire
David Willey topscores with the bat and takes a hat-trick with the ball as Northamptonshire beat Surrey by 102 runs to be crowned Friends Life T20 champions.
Aug 17, 22:21
Athletic Bilbao win at Real Valladolid
Athletic Bilbao begin the new La Liga season with a scrappy 2-1 win at Real Valladolid.
Aug 17, 22:10
Video: Zenit St Petersburg vs. Anzhi Makhachkala highlights
Watch the action from Zenit St Petersburg's 3-0 win over Anzhi Makhachkala, including goals for Roman Shirokov, Hulk and Cristian Ansaldi.
Aug 17, 20:36
Magic Azhar Mahmood helps Surrey shock Hampshire
Surrey beat tournament favourites Hampshire by four wickets to set up a meeting with Northamptonshire in the final of the Friends Life T20 tournament.
Aug 17, 20:19
David Moyes's Manchester United smash Swansea City
Manchester United's first Premier League game without Sir Alex Ferguson produces a very familiar outcome as the Red Devils win 4-1 at Swansea City to go top.
Aug 17, 19:24
Northamptonshire Steelbacks reach maiden Friends Life T20 final
Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Essex Eagles by seven wickets to reach the final of the Friends Life T20 tournament for the first time in their history.
Aug 17, 18:16
Derby County goalkeeper joins Burton Albion on loan
Derby County goalkeeper Mats Morch joins Burton Albion on a one-month loan deal.
Aug 17, 18:07
Barry Nicholson, Mark Stewart join Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock sign Barry Nicholson and Mark Stewart on short-term contracts until January.
Aug 17, 18:01
Scunthorpe United chairman to reinvest Gary Hooper income
Scunthorpe United chairman Peter Swann vows to make additional funds available to manager Brian Laws following Gary Hooper's £5m transfer from Celtic to Norwich City.
Aug 17, 17:55
Portsmouth power past 10-man Morecambe
Portsmouth record their first win of the season as 10-man Morecambe are beaten 3-0 at Fratton Park.
Aug 17, 17:52
Bury brush Accrington Stanley aside
Bury jump seven places to 15th in the League Two table after beating 10-man Accrington Stanley 3-0 to record their first win of the season.
Aug 17, 17:31
Team News: Simon Mignolet, Kolo Toure, Iago Aspas debut for Liverpool
Three of Liverpool's summer signings are handed starts in this afternoon's Premier League opener against Stoke City.
Aug 17, 11:58
